Vol. 567 No. 6
85 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Finance the number of individuals, companies and trusts being investigated by the Revenue Commissioners arising from the Clerical Medical Insurance-NIB inquiry at the latest date for which figures are available; the number of cases in which settlements have been agreed; the total amount paid to date; the number of cases still outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14663/03]
I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that 452 cases were subject to investigation arising from the Clerical Medical Insurance-NIB inquiry. To date, the Revenue Commissioners have collected €45.31 million in tax, interest and penalties as a result of the investigations. This is made up of €38.8 million, paid in 272 settled cases and €6.51 million in respect of payments on account, in cases still under investigation. I understand that 95 cases were finalised with no additional liability arising and that 85 cases are progressing towards finality. Of these, 15 involve relatively small sums and are unlikely to involve significant liability.
Four cases are being dealt with in the Revenue Commissioners investigation and prosecutions division. Two of these cases are currently before the courts. Another case pleaded guilty and was fined in the District Court in Mullingar on 19 May. The remaining case is under ongoing investigation with a view to prosecution.
