Peter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I accept that but we do need an answer to the question in terms of our correspondence. The witnesses have been very clear with the committee that the returns have been filed. If a return is filed, the quantity – the amount – is on the return and it is very clear whether it was discharged or not. That is black and white stuff. It does not wash to say the issue is being discussed with Revenue. It is not a discussion point. If one makes a return, one makes an assessment and one quantifies the amount that is due. It is black and white whether that has been discharged or not.