Paul McGrath
Question:258 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of widows and widowers with dependants who qualified for the additional tax allowances of £10,000, £8,000, £6,000, £4,000 and £2000 in this tax year; the cost to the Exchequer for these allowances; and the estimated cost of giving this allowance at the £10,000 rate to all widows and widowers who have dependent children. [23339/00]