(Tipperary) asked the Minister for Finance if he will state why the Revenue Commissioners failed to collect arrears of income tax alleged to be due by Mrs. Lucy Bartholomew out of the lands of Huntsgrove, Templederry. Co. Tipperary, from the year 1919-20 to 1928-29, amounting in all to £157 6s. 9d. And further why the Inspector of Taxes has instructed the Collector to seize the stock and chattels of the three tenant farmers therein, viz., Cornelius Ryan, Martin Crowe and Mrs. Kate Ryan, widow, considering the fact that until recently these tenants were not aware of any assessment of income tax in respect of the lands and until recently got no opportunity of deducting tax from their rents, and further if the Minister will arrange that these tenants be permitted to pay their rents to the Revenue Commission until the arrears of income tax is liquidated.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Collection of Income Tax.
I am having local inquiries made as to the facts of this case, but a report has not yet come to hand. If the Deputy will put down the question again this day week, I hope to be then in a position to reply.