Dáil Éireann - Volume 641 - 20 November, 2007

Written Answers. - Taxation Commission.

Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the proposed membership and terms of reference of the planned Commission on Taxation in 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. [29594/07]

  Deputy Brian Cowen:I will be bringing proposals to Government in the near future on matters relating to the establishment of the proposed Com[1719] mission on Taxation including its membership and terms of reference.

Pending consideration by the Government of these proposals, I am not in a position to elaborate further on matters pertaining to the Commission.