asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the previous Minister for Foreign Affairs announced that the Government were intent upon ending the double taxation agreement between Ireland and the Republic of South Africa; the steps which have been taken since this announcement; when the formal agreement will be ended; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Ireland/South Africa Agreement.
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I am fully aware of and endorse the decision by my predecessor to take steps to terminate the double taxation agreement between Ireland and the Republic of South Africa. The procedures for terminating the agreement have been put in train but have not yet been completed. I am not, therefore, at present in a position to indicate the date on which termination of the agreement will take effect.