Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 March 2017
171. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the final findings of the Revenue Commissioners' investigations into the incidences of petrol stretching that occurred across County Mayo in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11955/17]
View answerI am advised by Revenue that their investigations into the incidences of petrol stretching that occurred in Co. Mayo in 2014 revealed that there was no evidence of any excise offences in that county.
Despite extensive testing, evidence of the presence of prohibited stretching agents was found in only two samples, both from one location outside Co Mayo. These two prosecution cases were heard at Dundalk District Court on 3 March 2016. The defendant, who pleaded guilty, was fined €5,000 mitigated to €2,500.
Revenue will take swift and robust action and pursue prosecution against alleged offenders where possible. Revenue works closely with An Garda Síochána on such matters where appropriate.
