Tony Gregory (Dublin Central, Independent)
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Question 511: To ask the Minister for Finance if his Department's investigation branch is investigating illegal activities for example non-payment of VAT and PAYE and so on at premises (details supplied) in Dublin 1; if there is an interdepartmental task force active on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1066/06]

Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners to state that they have a number of programmes and activities aimed at ensuring that entities are registered for all relevant taxes and duties and everyone complies with their tax and customs responsibilities.

One of the activities undertaken is a street survey. These surveys are undertaken from time to time to ensure that all entities in a particular geographic area are registered and compliant for all relevant taxes and duties. While Revenue cannot comment on a particular premises, I am informed that street surveys are continuing in the Dublin 1 area and I am assured that any tax compliance issues arising as a result of this activity will be vigorously pursued by Revenue.