Seanad debates
Tuesday, 12 November 2002
Second Interim Report of the Tribunal of Inquiry into Certain Planning Matters and Payments: Statements.
The judge points out that his duty was to report back to the Oireachtas. That was his obligation and he has done so. Senator Mansergh referred to the cost, about which we are all concerned, and that if there were a more efficient way for the State to do its business through Oireachtas inquiries, we would prefer that. However, it is consoling to note that to which Senator Mansergh drew our attention and what the judge refers to in the preface – in excess of €34.5 million has accrued to the Revenue Commissioners arising directly or indirectly from the work of the tribunal.
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