Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I agree with Deputy McGrath that it is not ideal from our point of view. We are relying on the advice from the Department and the Minister when he put it on the record that the amendments are technical in nature and not substantive. I know there are a number of substantive amendments to come on this section but, in fairness, this was flagged up as likely to be amended on Report Stage and I am glad it is happening this year instead of holding back until next year. The points made by Deputy McGrath are solid. Deputy Burton referred to the cost of the amendments. I am not sure whether there is a cost associated with the amendments given their technicality, but that could be clarified. I would like to expand that question. Will the Minister of State inform the House how much Revenue is expected to take in as a result of the amendments that apply in this section? There has been a round figure-----

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