Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 October 2016
46. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the backlog in the Revenue Commissioners offices in processing forms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31050/16]
View answerI am advised by Revenue that its published service standards provide that applications to register for tax are processed within 5 working days (10 days for VAT registrations) unless the registration is selected for further checking. Revenue provides an e-registration service, which enables tax agents and taxpayers who are registered with the Revenue On-line Service (ROS) or myAccount to manage their tax registrations online. E-registration represents a comprehensive alternative option to paper-based applications.
I am advised by Revenue that they are not aware of any particular problems relating to the processing of tax registrations. If, however, the Deputy wishes to supply the details of any particular case giving rise to a delay, Revenue will be happy to examine the matter.
