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Revenue Commissioners

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 May 2023

Wednesday, 10 May 2023

Questions (53)

Willie O'Dea

Question:

53. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance the number and location of Revenue Commissioners offices with over-the-counter services open; how this number compares with the number of over-the-counter services available before 2020; the number of offices that provide telephone services; the opening hours of each; if there are plans to increase the hours of operation of the Revenue telephone services across the country to deal with the large volume of phone calls that they are experiencing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21874/23]

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I am advised that Revenue provides a wide range of service channels to taxpayers who require assistance including online, phone, postal and an appointment service.

While Revenue previously provided a traditional over the counter service in a number of their offices, changing demands of taxpayers and the need to provide an efficient and cost-effective service has resulted in the overall mix and nature of service channels evolving.

Revenue have confirmed that between 2015 and 2017 a number of their public offices transitioned from a walk-in service to an appointments service. At the start of 2020 appointments could be arranged in all Revenue offices and a walk-in service was available in Cork, Limerick, Galway and Dublin.

Revenue provides a full range of online services via MyAccount and Revenue Online Services (ROS) that allows most taxpayers to manage their tax affairs online, which for the most part removes any requirement to attend public offices, including a secure online communication channel, MyEnquiries, where queries can be submitted, and progress tracked. In addition, Revenue provides a comprehensive phone service that is structured around business function rather than geographic location. The table below sets out the business function, its associated phone number and opening times. Revenue is continuously reviewing its service channel options and deploys its resources on an agile basis to meet demand.

For those taxpayers who would prefer a face-to-face meeting, an Appointments Service is provided. The Appointment Service offers both virtual and in-person appointments, eliminating waiting times and allowing taxpayers to choose a time convenient for them. An appointment can be made through Revenue’s dedicated appointments phone service, 01-7383660, or alternatively, taxpayers can visit one of four Revenue Offices located in Dublin (Cathedral Street, Dublin 1), Cork (Revenue house, Blackpool), Galway (Geata na Cathrach, Galway) and Limerick (Sarsfield House, Francis Street, Limerick) to make an appointment.

Phone Service

Phone No.

Opening Hrs.

Days Available

Access Officers (for persons with a disability)

01 647 44 98

09.00am - 17.00pm

Monday - Friday

Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT)

01 738 36 19

09.30am - 13.30pm

Monday - Friday

Local Property Tax

01 738 36 26

09.30am - 16.30pm

Monday - Friday

Business and Self-Assessed helpline

01 738 36 30

09.30am - 13.30pm

Monday - Friday

PAYE Jobs and Pensions Helpline

01 738 36 36

09.30am - 13.30pm

Monday - Friday

National Employer Helpline

01 738 36 38

09.30am – 13.30pm

Monday – Friday

National Excise Licence Office (NELO)

01 738 36 40

09.30am – 13.30pm

Monday – Friday

Stamp Duty Service

01 738 36 46

10.00am - 13.00pm

Tuesdays & Thursdays

PAYE Appointment Service

01 738 36 60

09.30am - 13.30pm

Monday - Friday

Collector General & Tax Relief at Source

01 738 36 63

09.30am – 13.30pm

Monday – Friday

Collector General’s Card Payments

01 738 36 65

09.30am – 16.30pm

Monday – Friday

Central Repayments Office

01 738 36 71

09.30am - 13.30pm

Monday - Friday

National Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT) Unit

01 738 36 73

09.30am - 13.30pm

Monday - Friday

Customs Policy & Procedural Support

01 738 36 76

10.00am - 12.30pm

Monday - Friday

eCustoms Tech. Support, Systems & Accounting

01 738 36 77

09.00am - 14.00pm

Monday - Friday

Customs Clearance & Import/Export Controls

01 738 36 85

00.01 – 24.00

Monday - Sunday

Charities and Sporting Bodies

01 738 36 88

09.30am - 13.30pm

Monday - Friday

MyAccount Registration Helpdesk

01 738 36 91

09.30am - 13.30pm

Monday - Friday

ROS Technical Helpdesk*

01 738 36 99

09.00am – 17.00pm

Monday – Friday

Excise Movement Control System (EMCS)

042 935 33 02

09.00am - 17.00pm

Monday - Friday

One Stop Shop (formerly Mini One Stop Shop)

042 935 33 40

09.00am - 17.00pm

Monday - Friday

Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI)

042 935 33 37

09.30am - 13.30pm

Monday - Friday

VIES, Intrastat, Mutual Assistance (VIMA)

042 935 37 00

09.30am - 13.30pm

Monday - Friday

*ROS Technical team also make calls to customers, if necessary, between 8.00 -18.00 (Opening hours are extended in the days before Pay & File)

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