I assume the Deputy is referring to the cost for 2002 of all income tax allowances, reliefs, exemptions and tax credits which are included annually in table IT 6 of the statistical report of the Revenue Commissioners.
I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that the estimated cost in 2002 of these tax concessions is estimated to be in the region of €10.8 billion. This figure includes the combined cost for both income tax and corporation tax for capital allowances and investment in films which are claimed under both tax heads.
Sufficient data is not yet available to enable a reliable estimate to be made at this stage of corresponding costs for 2005 in respect of all of these items.