asked the Minister for Finance the amount involved in tax concessions granted in respect of interest on house mortgages in each of the past five years.
Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. - Tax Concessions on Mortgage Interest.
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Statistics are not compiled in such a manner as to enable the necessary information to be given.
Is there any way in which this information can be obtained?
Imprecise information might be obtained but it would be a laborious and long drawn out exercise.
I should particularly like the information.
It would cause an inordinate amount of work and would not give value for the work involved.
Mr. O'Leary
Could the Minister give a reply in approximate terms?
I shall inquire about approximation.
Are there no special records to show this?
No, there are not.