Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)

But it is a legal interpretation, therefore, the Department informs me we are bound by law in this regard. If the Deputy wishes, I will ask my officials to double check whether we are bound by law. I do not have any great feeling on the matter one way or the other. We are examining the issues fully with the Revenue Commissioners and the Department of Finance and that is the best way forward in the circumstances. I know the Deputy has strong views on the matter.

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