Written answers

Tuesday, 26 February 2008

Department of Finance

Commission on Taxation

9:00 pm

Photo of Caoimhghín Ó CaoláinCaoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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Question 54: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the reason he failed to ensure a balanced membership of the Commission on Taxation to ensure that the interest of low and middle income earners was adequately represented within the membership of the Commission. [7692/08]

Photo of Aengus Ó SnodaighAengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 80: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance when the Commission on Taxation is due to report to him. [7691/08]

Photo of Liz McManusLiz McManus (Wicklow, Labour)
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Question 89: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance when the Commission on Taxation is expected to report. [7722/08]

Photo of Brian CowenBrian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 54, 80 and 89 together.

I announced the establishment of a Commission on Taxation on Thursday 14 February 2008. I also announced the terms of reference of the Commission. They state that the Commission is requested to report on the results of its examination and consideration and to make such recommendations as, and when, it thinks fit to the Minister for Finance but not later than 30 September 2009.

I reject the assertion that the membership of the Commission on Taxation is not balanced. The membership of the Commission consists of representatives from the Social Partners — representing the business, trade union, farming and voluntary sectors — the accounting and tax advisory sectors that advise private sector business, both small and large, and includes economic expertise and people who have wide experience in central and local government. As I said when I announced the membership of the Commission, I believe that the wide range of skills and knowledge of the members of the Commission will help ensure that we get a report that can help shape future policy in a positive manner.

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