65 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether hotels here would get a big increase in lucrative international conference business if VAT refunds available in other countries were allowed here; his further views on the fact that Irish and international companies are not allowed to reclaim VAT paid on hotel accommodation and restaurant bills at conferences held in the Republic but refunds are given to companies which hold their conferences in Northern Ireland; his plans to change the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38737/05]

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65 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether hotels here would get a big increase in lucrative international conference business if VAT refunds available in other countries were allowed here; his further views on the fact that Irish and international companies are not allowed to reclaim VAT paid on hotel accommodation and restaurant bills at conferences held in the Republic but refunds are given to companies which hold their conferences in Northern Ireland; his plans to change the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38737/05]

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