Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I agree with the Minister of State that the Revenue Commissioners and the new regulatory authority must be separate organisations. The Revenue Commissioners must have their own authority and must deal with whatever information or otherwise is connected to Revenue issues. There must be a clear separation between these organisations. The fact that an organisation has charitable status does not exempt it from compliance with the rules and regulations of the Revenue Commissioners. There may be instances in which that happens but it must be clear. I am glad that has been included in the Bill.

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