Kieran O'Donnell (Fine Gael)
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I wish to clarify my point. Mr. Phelan has stated that Revenue is in the process of raising assessments. The letter issued by Revenue was dated 18 November and is due a reply by Friday, 9 December. We ask that Revenue writes to the 400 people involved stating that nothing will happen for 21 days plus 39 days. I ask that Revenue does not raise assessments for the next 39 days, which is a fair request. Furthermore, I ask Revenue to find a mechanism that allows a test case to take place prior to the lapse of the 39 days. With due respect to Mr. Phelan, he is very good at his job and I mean that in the best possible way. He has worked for the Revenue Commissioners for 30 years. As I have limited time here I want us to leave here today knowing what Revenue will do. Will the letter state that Revenue will raise no assessments for another 39 days thus giving people 60 days' grace? Is that correct, Mr. Phelan?