315 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if a refund of taxes due to a company (details supplied) will be expedited. [22431/04]

I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the company made a claim for repayment on 6 August 2004. Clarification of the claim and amounts involved were sought from the company's accountants. Final details to enable the claim to be dealt with were only received on 23 September. I understand that amended assessments for the years concerned will issue shortly to reflect the claim made and repayments will then follow.