Paul Gogarty (Dublin Mid West, Green Party)
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Question 98: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to a publication (details supplied); if, on the basis of the findings therein, he will make changes to the pensions system and the Government's policies on pensions, with particular reference to tax reliefs for private pensions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18338/05]

Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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I am aware of the publication to which the Deputy refers. As the Deputy will be aware, I announced in my Budget Statement that I have directed my Department, together with the Revenue Commissioners, to undertake a detailed review of various tax reliefs and exemptions. I subsequently announced that the review would also include the examination of pensions tax relief. This examination is at present under way and its findings will be taken into account in the context of the 2006 budget.