Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 15 February 2017
Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach
Vote 7 - Office of the Minister for Finance (Revised)
Vote 8 - Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (Revised)
Vote 9 - Office of the Revenue Commissioners (Revised)
Vote 10 - Tax Appeals Commission (Revised)
1:30 pm
Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source
My next question relates to the Minister's statement to the effect that he wishes to ensure free movement of people, goods and services on these islands continue. A report appeared in the media today – I imagine the Minister is aware of it – suggesting the Revenue Commissioners have identified several locations along the Border, including in my county of Donegal, that would be areas of examination and identification for checkpoints for what are called red and green channels. It is also stated that the M1 motorway between Dublin and Belfast is to be an area of considerable focus for customs officials should a hard border be needed. Can the Minister confirm whether the Revenue officials are engaged in such activity and scoping work?
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