Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 128: To ask the Minister for Finance if tax exemption in respect of artists will be retained in budget 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33722/05]

Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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I refer the Deputy to the long-standing practice of Ministers for Finance not to comment on what may or may not be contained in upcoming budgets. I do not intend to depart from that approach.