Ivana Bacik (Independent)

I am interested in those figures which tell a story that might be worth pursuing. I accept what the Minister said and do not intend to seek in any way to have the provisions watered down. There is a concern that for too long we have allowed tax evasion offences and white collar crime to be dealt with and tackled in a different manner to theft offences. I accept circumstances have changed, which is good, but in the past the Revenue Commissioners were more inclined to settle with parties, whereas the Garda pursued individuals through the criminal courts. That was the issue underlying my amendment but I take the Minister's point on the reporting requirements specified.