Property Taxation Administration

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 June 2013

Thursday, 20 June 2013

Questions (73)

Michael McGrath

Question:

73. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the length of the external contract entered into by Revenue in respect of administrative assistance with the operation of the local property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29957/13]

Written answers

Minister for Finance (Deputy Michael Noonan)

I am advised by Revenue that the external contract for call service support was issued for a period of one year. Service delivery commenced in early March 2013. Revenue has confirmed that the LPT Helpline has handled in excess of 500,000 calls since commencement on 6 March.