Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 January 2021
187. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Finance if additional customs staff have been put in place at points of entry and exit from the country to meet the increased documentation demand following Brexit. [3654/21]
View answerI am advised by Revenue that as an integrated tax and customs administration, it deploys resources based on evolving business needs and to tackle any risks as they emerge.
Over the last 2 years the number of Revenue staff assigned to our ports and airports has more than doubled over previous levels. As at 1 January 2021, I am advised by Revenue that 675 staff were assigned to our ports and airports.
Staff at ports and airports may be involved in a range of trade facilitation and enforcement duties to ensure the movement of goods imports from, and exports to, countries outside the EU is in accordance with legislative requirements. Revenue will continue to review and adjust staff deployment in response to business needs and any emerging risks, including those related to the UK’s departure from the EU.
