asked the Minister for Finance if he has been asked by the Irish Newsagents, Booksellers and Stationers Association and by RGDATA to receive deputations regarding the proposed turnover tax; and if he will state his reply to these requests.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Retail Turnover Tax.
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I have not so far been requested by the Irish Newsagents, Booksellers and Stationers Association or by RGDATA to receive deputations regarding the proposed turnover tax. I have had meetings with some important trading groups and I think that they have been valuable in helping to remove misunderstandings about the tax. If, therefore, the associations to which the Deputy refers wish to have discussions about the tax, I shall be very glad to make the necessary arrangements.
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andMr. McQuillan asked the Minister for Finance whether he has received objections made by trading bodies, associations and similar groups to the recent turnover tax proposals; and, if so, what are the names of such groups or associations.
A number of bodies have made representations regarding the turnover tax. I do not consider it desirable to give their names.