Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

This is not in order strictly speaking but to be helpful, the Revenue Commissioners are entitled to interpret the law as they see it. If people want to challenge it, they can do so. They do not require the consent and agreement of every taxpayer. I do not know the detail so perhaps the Deputy should table a question or talk to senior personnel in the Revenue Commissioners who will give their side of the story. The issue is that the Revenue Commissioners are entitled to interpret the law as they see fit. If taxpayers have a difficulty with that, there are remedies which can be pursued.

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