Emmet Stagg (Kildare North, Labour)
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Question 156: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of individuals, companies and trusts being investigated by the Revenue Commissioners arising from the clerical medical insurance-NIB inquiry at the latest date for which figures are available; the number of cases where settlements have been agreed and the amount paid to date; the number of cases still outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33073/05]

Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that arising from the clerical medical insurance-NIB inquiry, a total of 465 cases have been targeted for investigation. To date, 303 cases have been settled on payment of tax, interest and penalties amounting to €51.83 million. A further 119 cases have been finalised with no additional liability arising while the remaining 43 cases are the subject of ongoing investigation in respect of which the sum of €3.67 million has been paid on account.

Three cases have already been successfully prosecuted, with monetary fines being imposed in two cases and a suspended sentence being imposed in the other. The individuals concerned also settled their tax affairs and paid the tax outstanding together with interest and penalties. A further case has been investigated with a view to prosecution and is in the process of being reported to the Director of Public Prosecutions.