Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 July 2017
135. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners have concluded their investigations into the tax affairs of medical consultants; the lessons learned for tax compliance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33770/17]
View answerI am advised by Revenue that their programme of compliance interventions in relation to the tax affairs of medical consultants is continuing. As indicated in replies to previous questions by my predecessor Minister Noonan on this matter from the Deputy earlier in 2017, the main focus of Revenue's work continues to be the tax issues arising from the incorporation of medical consultants' businesses.
I am advised by Revenue that as at 30 June 2017, 829 compliance interventions had been opened on medical consultants and their controlled companies, with some 559 of these interventions having been finalised and resulting in settlements of €62 million, including tax, interest and penalties.
The programme of compliance interventions is ongoing in the context of Revenue’s overall compliance management framework and strategy with further additional interventions as necessary.
