Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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Question 89: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the work which has been done to date within his Department on the proposed establishment of a tax commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2076/08]

Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 130: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if the Commission on Taxation has been established; the Commission's terms of reference; and when it is expected to report. [2392/08]

Liz McManus (Wicklow, Labour)
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Question 138: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the proposed membership and terms of reference of the planned Commission on Taxation with regard to the commitment contained in the Programme for Government; when the Commission will be appointed; when it is expected to report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2317/08]

Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos 89, 130 and 138 together.

The "Agreed Programme for Government 2007-2012" contains a commitment to establish a Commission on Taxation. The purpose of the Commission is to review the structure, efficiency and appropriateness of the Irish taxation system.

The work of the Commission should help to set the framework within which tax policy will be determined for the next decade and I believe that it is important that the Commission take a strategic, considered and balanced perspective that recognises the evolving economic, social and environmental challenges that we face. I will very shortly announce the membership, the terms of reference and the reporting date of the Commission.