Revenue Commissioners

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 October 2018

Tuesday, 23 October 2018

Questions (222)

Michael McGrath

Question:

222. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if all goods imported from the European Union, EU, require no checks by the Revenue Commissioners, that is, green; if not, the quantity in tonnes and value of imports from within the EU that were physically checked, that is, red, by the Revenue Commissioners upon entry in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018; the quantity and value of imports from within the EU that underwent documentary checks, that is, orange, by the Revenue Commissioners in these years; the quantity and value of imports from within the EU that were not checked, that is, green, in these years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43685/18]

Written answers

Minister for Finance

I am advised by Revenue that the red, orange and green classifications referred to by the Deputy are features of the trade facilitation framework and associated customs control regime associated with goods arriving from third countries.  In keeping with the rules of the Single Market, EU goods do not require customs declarations upon arrival in the State and are not subject to systematic controls.