Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I refer to the issue of human rights and diversity in the country. The delegates make a very strong economic argument for a regularisation of the situation. They state that the scheme would bring in an annual income in excess of €7.5 million through direct taxation and that a once-off fee would generate €11.5 million. They state that income from PRSI contributions would generate approximately €20 million. They state that over five years this has the potential to generate €180 million. This presents a very strong argument because in the current economic climate there are issues about revenue and income. Are the delegates confident about the figures on the income and revenue side of it?