Seán Haughey
Question:184 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for Finance his views in relation to the efforts by the Revenue Commissioners at this time to collect outstanding tax from the holders of bogus non-resident bank accounts; his further views on the imposition of surcharges, penalties and interest in these cases; his views on whether the banks also should be held to account for these activities; if account holders who might experience extreme hardship as a result of trying to pay their tax bill have any remedy at this stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19106/02]