Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputy for the invitation, but I am well aware of how hard the work is for those involved in mining. I am also well aware of their concerns. I assure and inform them that the matter has also been raised with me by the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy McEntee, and the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Deputy Regina Doherty, who are also being contacted by constituents about the issue. I hope the Deputy is aware that it is a matter for the Revenue Commissioners which are aware of its sensitivity. Deputy Michael McGrath was impartial and fair enough to acknowledge the importance of ensuring the integrity of the information technology system and its importance in collecting tax. Given the importance of ensuring tax returns are made properly and that there is no ambiguity about where taxpayers stand, responsibility for communication on the matter has to sit solely with the Revenue Commissioners. It is up to them to decide if further changes are required during the day. They have issued one communication on the issue. I am unaware of further changes, but if they happen, taxpayers and their representatives will need to listen to what they say on the matter.

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