Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Question 126: To ask the Minister for Finance the status of the application for mortgage interest and tax relief at source for persons (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32288/06]

Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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This is a matter for the Revenue Commissioners. I have been advised by the Revenue Commissioners that, in accordance with normal practice, tax relief on mortgage interest has been applied at source in respect of the individuals concerned for both 2005 and 2006. This is reflected in reduced monthly mortgage payments as advised by the mortgage provider.

While no application has been made for relief for earlier years, it is possible that mortgage interest relief may be due for 2003 and 2004 also and the Revenue Commissioners is making contact with the individuals concerned in this respect.