GATT Licences.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 March 2004

Tuesday, 9 March 2004

Ceisteanna (144)

Liz McManus

Ceist:

231 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 245 of 17 February 2004, regarding the investigations by the Revenue Commissioners of 16 companies approved to avail of GATT quota under the regulations, if companies (details supplied) are among those being investigated; if the ownership of these companies has been established; if so, the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7856/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Finance (Mr. McCreevy)

I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that this investigation into the circumstances surrounding the application, issue and use of GATT licences under Commission Regulation (EC) No. 954/2002 by the 16 Irish companies is still ongoing.

It would be inappropriate to comment publicly at this time on the specific details of this investigation, for fear that the outcome of that investigation could be compromised.