Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I repeat that officials from the Department of Finance and the Revenue Commissioners are currently examining this issue, in particular the use of certain vehicles for property investments. This is clearly an issue of concern, particularly the point the Deputy raised yesterday in regard to the use of charitable status, which I believe needs investigation. The Minister for Finance will take note of the outcome of the investigations that Revenue and the Department of Finance are undertaking at present on this issue.

There is no doubt that, if it needs to be addressed, he will address it in a comprehensive way in the budget. It is important that we first have a full analysis to have the entire picture put on the table and see what the results of the investigations are to determine whether changes are necessary.

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