Michael Noonan
Question:134 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Finance if the powers granted to customs officials under the Customs & Excise (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1988, have been exercised in circumstances other than in matters relating to the availability and misuse of drugs; if the additional powers were used to procure search warrants to search private houses in pursuit of an allegation of the non-payment of an EU levy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5361/00]