Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 February 2014
222. Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners will take all the facts of a case into account regarding a person whose van was mistakenly filled with red diesel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9731/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that they are committed to serving the community by fairly and efficiently collecting taxes and duties and implementing Customs controls. Any person who is detected using or keeping Marked Mineral Oil in a motor vehicle can submit, in writing, an outline of the circumstances giving rise to the detection. The matter will be investigated and the decision made will be based on a review of all the relevant information.
In the case of the person (details supplied), the facts presented to the Deputy have been passed on to the investigating officers who will contact the person concerned directly and investigate the matter based on all of the facts presented to them.
