asked the Minister for Finance if he will outline for the years 1983 and 1984 the total number of cases who did not subsequently pay VAT to the Revenue Commissioners as a result of having their payments initially refused by the Revenue Commissioners on the basis that these payments were due for collection by other agencies; the total amount of money involved for each year; and if he will make a statement on this situation.
Written Answers. - VAT Payments.
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I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that the information requested is not readily available and could not be obtained without undertaking an inquiry which could be carried out only at a disproportionate cost.