asked the Minister for Finance whether the Revenue Commissioners wrote, on October 20th, to Mr. G.L. MacCormick, the Pharmacy, Monkstown, regretting that he had been overcharged 2/- duty on a drug imported by him, and stating that the amount would be repaid; whether he is aware that the amount has not yet been repaid; and whether he will take steps to expedite the payment.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - REPAYMENT OF OVERCHARGED DUTY.
The facts are as stated in the first part of the question. Authority for repayment of the overcharge has been issued and payment of the 2/- will be made by the Post Office.
Arising out of that answer, will the Minister try to expedite the Post Office in this matter, as his Department is primarily concerned?
As the drug was imported through the Post Office, payment falls to be made by the Postal Department. We have ascertained on the telephone that payment will be made forthwith.
It is well to know that the telephone is working.