Tax Code.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 October 2004

Thursday, 14 October 2004

Ceisteanna (29)

Jan O'Sullivan

Ceist:

28 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if he has received a request from the Revenue Commissioners for a change in the law to make it easier to pursue banks and financial advisers for aiding and abetting tax evasion; his views on such a request; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24663/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Finance (Mr. Cowen)

This issue and any other powers issues of concern will be considered in the context of the next Finance Bill along with the recommendations of the Revenue powers group. It is not normal practice for a Minister to comment in the lead up to the budget and Finance Bill on what tax or legislative changes may be introduced.