Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 91: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will make exceptions to the four year maximum rule for tax refund claims when the Eastern Regional Health Authority incorrectly deducted tax from the maternity leave of a person (details supplied) in County Meath in 2003 which was only highlighted to the person in 2008. [22062/09]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that in general a tax refund claim, which is outside the four year limit provided for under Section 865 of the Taxes Consolidation Act, 1997 cannot be allowed. However, in the case referred to there is a possibility that a claim was made to the Commissioners within the statutory time limit. Unfortunately an examination of the relevant data from the Eastern Regional Health Authority cannot be completed in the time available for a reply. In these circumstances the Commissioners will respond directly to the Deputy as quickly as possible.