Michael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputy again and will examine the matter sympathetically, but without prejudice, as I prepare the Finance Bill, which is usually published in late October. I have asked officials in my Department and the Revenue Commissioners to examine the matter further in that context and to revert to me. I will make a decision based on the advice I receive from them and on the views that have been expressed to me by Deputy Costello and previously by other Deputies and citizens of this Republic.

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