Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I have not seen the report of the Committee of Public Accounts to which the Deputy referred. I understand the Deputy's quotation is from a draft report. I am required to respond to all of the reports of the Committee of Public Accounts by minute and if the language referenced emerges in the report of the committee when published, I will respond to it. The Revenue Commissioners have informed me that they can examine and act on any relationship brought to their attention to establish whether there is a contract for service in place and if it is being used appropriately.

As I said, if the Revenue Commissioners advise me of a requirement for a change in law to deal with the evasion of PRSI obligations, I will act on that advice. To date, Revenue has not called on me to do so.