Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the witnesses. They outlined a number of proposals which have direct implications for Revenue's business processes. What discussions have they entered into with Revenue? Have they tabled proposals for pilot schemes directly? I welcome the proposals on grant assistance for upgrading principal private residences in light of their potential for creating employment.

Construction is probably the sector most targeted by those who sell illicit fuel. What advice does the federation give to its members to alert them to the dangers of buying illicit fuel? I understand the federation is working with the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government on a new register of builders in order to curtail the black market. What is involved in compiling that register and will it give rise to administrative costs?

What advice is the federation giving to its members on existing REAs pending legislative clarification and what are the witnesses' views on the issue? Perhaps we will invite them before us on another occasion to express their views on REAs but what are they currently advising CIF members in regard to obligations under existing REAs, particularly in respect of payments?