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

I have discussed this matter with my officials on many occasions during my time as Minister in the context of Finance Bills and other debates that have taken place but it is not my role to direct the Revenue to do anything in relation to this. They are independent in the exercise of their functions. Deputy Mairéad Farrell will be aware, from the appearances of the Revenue Commissioners here in front of this committee, that it is a very robust authority. If they feel that the publication of any information in relation to this serves their needs in the effective implementation of tax law, they will act accordingly but it is not my role to direct action on it.