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Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2014)

John McGuinness: The confidential recipient, responding to a person making a complaint, said that the last man who used the service was now washing cars in Navan.

Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2014)

John McGuinness: This is a fact. The garda then went on to ask the confidential recipient to process the complaint, questioned the fact that nothing was happening and then asked for an update on the position. I would like to ask the confidential recipient whether he said to her that it had gone too high to cover it up and that it had to be investigated. He then suggested to her not to forget his proximity...

Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2014)

John McGuinness: I am repeating to the Minister the fact that he should not have been sacked and that he should have been asked to account for those comments.

Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2014)

John McGuinness: I do not know whether he made those comments to the Minister but I believe the person told me that in truth and I believe that the Minister should investigate it. Along with the confidential recipient and his remarks, there are cases within the Department that should be examined. The confidential recipient suggested to this person that she should play the political game and that then she...

Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2014)

John McGuinness: This is not politics, this is me, a Member of Parliament, asking the Minister for Justice and Equality to do what he should do.

Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2014)

John McGuinness: I have listened carefully to the debate. I point out to the previous two speakers from the Government backbenches that when I spoke on this issue in the House last Thursday morning there was no member of Fine Gael in the House. That matter was raised at the time by a former member of Fine Gael. Out of respect for other Members, I responded that they were probably watching the proceedings...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (26 Feb 2014)

John McGuinness: 232. To ask the Minister for Health if a medical card will be awarded to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9850/14]

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 9 - Office of the Revenue Commissioners
Chapter 23 - Revenue Collection
Chapter 24 - Management of Revenue Debt
Chapter 25 - Taxpayer Compliance
Chapter 26 - Corporation Tax Losses
Chapter 27 - Tax Audit Settlements (20 Feb 2014)

John McGuinness: I thank the witnesses for attending today's meeting. I propose the committee disposes of Vote 9 and chapters 23 to 27, inclusive. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 9 - Office of the Revenue Commissioners
Chapter 23 - Revenue Collection
Chapter 24 - Management of Revenue Debt
Chapter 25 - Taxpayer Compliance
Chapter 26 - Corporation Tax Losses
Chapter 27 - Tax Audit Settlements (20 Feb 2014)

John McGuinness: I will not delay you, Ms Feehily, but could you provide the committee with a comprehensive note or briefing on cigarette smuggling and diesel laundering, dealing with what has happened over the last few years and the current position? We could discuss it with you on another day.

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 9 - Office of the Revenue Commissioners
Chapter 23 - Revenue Collection
Chapter 24 - Management of Revenue Debt
Chapter 25 - Taxpayer Compliance
Chapter 26 - Corporation Tax Losses
Chapter 27 - Tax Audit Settlements (20 Feb 2014)

John McGuinness: With regard to the policy role, which was mentioned by Deputy Eoghan Murphy, have the Secretaries General or Accounting Officers now been told that they can comment on policy? I read out a caution here every week - I can say it in my sleep by now - that the committee members should also refrain from inquiring into the merits of a policy-----

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 9 - Office of the Revenue Commissioners
Chapter 23 - Revenue Collection
Chapter 24 - Management of Revenue Debt
Chapter 25 - Taxpayer Compliance
Chapter 26 - Corporation Tax Losses
Chapter 27 - Tax Audit Settlements (20 Feb 2014)

John McGuinness: It is a new departure. There is a change in the law now and you can give your opinion on policy.

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 9 - Office of the Revenue Commissioners
Chapter 23 - Revenue Collection
Chapter 24 - Management of Revenue Debt
Chapter 25 - Taxpayer Compliance
Chapter 26 - Corporation Tax Losses
Chapter 27 - Tax Audit Settlements (20 Feb 2014)

John McGuinness: We might check that. It would be great to get some insight from you.

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 9 - Office of the Revenue Commissioners
Chapter 23 - Revenue Collection
Chapter 24 - Management of Revenue Debt
Chapter 25 - Taxpayer Compliance
Chapter 26 - Corporation Tax Losses
Chapter 27 - Tax Audit Settlements (20 Feb 2014)

John McGuinness: Mr. Watt wrote to us about it.

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 9 - Office of the Revenue Commissioners
Chapter 23 - Revenue Collection
Chapter 24 - Management of Revenue Debt
Chapter 25 - Taxpayer Compliance
Chapter 26 - Corporation Tax Losses
Chapter 27 - Tax Audit Settlements (20 Feb 2014)

John McGuinness: The other query is about the property tax. When people tick the box for the valuation of their property they are genuine about the valuation. However, consider how the market is going now. What happens if that person sells the home to move on and gets a sudden windfall because of house prices going back up?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 9 - Office of the Revenue Commissioners
Chapter 23 - Revenue Collection
Chapter 24 - Management of Revenue Debt
Chapter 25 - Taxpayer Compliance
Chapter 26 - Corporation Tax Losses
Chapter 27 - Tax Audit Settlements (20 Feb 2014)

John McGuinness: The Revenue Commissioners will not chase them.

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 9 - Office of the Revenue Commissioners
Chapter 23 - Revenue Collection
Chapter 24 - Management of Revenue Debt
Chapter 25 - Taxpayer Compliance
Chapter 26 - Corporation Tax Losses
Chapter 27 - Tax Audit Settlements (20 Feb 2014)

John McGuinness: I have a question for the Comptroller and Auditor General regarding audit standards, which also relates to the point Deputy Eoghan Murphy was making. If, for example, somebody wished to look at an audit standard and that audit standard was to demand how Departments spend their money or how a rate was struck in local government, is that something that is part and parcel of an audit and is it...

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 9 - Office of the Revenue Commissioners
Chapter 23 - Revenue Collection
Chapter 24 - Management of Revenue Debt
Chapter 25 - Taxpayer Compliance
Chapter 26 - Corporation Tax Losses
Chapter 27 - Tax Audit Settlements (20 Feb 2014)

John McGuinness: Perhaps you should apply. This lady seems to have a good success rate with the numbers.

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 9 - Office of the Revenue Commissioners
Chapter 23 - Revenue Collection
Chapter 24 - Management of Revenue Debt
Chapter 25 - Taxpayer Compliance
Chapter 26 - Corporation Tax Losses
Chapter 27 - Tax Audit Settlements (20 Feb 2014)

John McGuinness: I have a question for Ms Feehily about an old case. I will not mention the name as I know you cannot comment on individual cases, but this one is well known. It was discussed in two committees of the Oireachtas and it was agreed that the person concerned should get a particular amount of money, approximately €600,000. I raised this with you previously. He only got €300,000....

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 9 - Office of the Revenue Commissioners
Chapter 23 - Revenue Collection
Chapter 24 - Management of Revenue Debt
Chapter 25 - Taxpayer Compliance
Chapter 26 - Corporation Tax Losses
Chapter 27 - Tax Audit Settlements (20 Feb 2014)

John McGuinness: Is there a process or a way he can pursue it?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 9 - Office of the Revenue Commissioners
Chapter 23 - Revenue Collection
Chapter 24 - Management of Revenue Debt
Chapter 25 - Taxpayer Compliance
Chapter 26 - Corporation Tax Losses
Chapter 27 - Tax Audit Settlements (20 Feb 2014)

John McGuinness: Generally, however, cases can go to an appeals section within the Revenue Commissioners.