Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 115: To ask the Minister for Finance if he plans to introduce any measures to alleviate the impact of carbon tax on the farming community in view of the losses incurred by this sector due to the inclement winter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17650/10]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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I presume the Deputy is referring to the application of carbon tax to 'agricultural diesel' which came into effect from 1 May. The carbon charge in this instance is approximately 4 cents per litre and I do not intend any compensatory measures.

A number of Government Departments, including my Department are exploring options for how best to offset the impact of the carbon tax on low-income households. A number of options are being explored including improving the energy efficiency of low-income households which will help offset increases in fuel prices arising from carbon taxation.

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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Question 116: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will set out the issues regarding the claw back of tax refunds given to a person in respect of investments in the Merlin Premier Film Fund; the progress made to date with the appeal to the appeal commissioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17660/10]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that for reasons of taxpayer confidentiality it is not possible for me to comment on tax matters related to individual taxpayers or on specific investments by taxpayers. I am further advised that taxpayer confidentiality extends to appeals made by individuals to the Appeal Commissioners, and that such appeals are held in private.