Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 April 2024
305. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance the number of final demands issued by the Revenue Commissioners and the Sheriff referrals over the value of €10,000 for 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [14798/24]
View answerI am advised that Revenue only refers outstanding tax liabilities to its enforcement agents, including Sheriffs, as a last resort. Before any such action is taken, Revenue makes every effort to engage with the taxpayer to resolve the situation. The important message for taxpayers who receive final demands is to engage with Revenue at the earliest opportunity so that a mutually acceptable solution can be found.
The table below outlines the number of final demands issued in 2023 and from 1 January to 31 March in 2024, along with the total number of warrants issued to the Sheriffs in the same period. The table also outlines the number of Sheriff referrals for values over €10,000, however a breakdown of final demands issued over €10,000 is not available.
|
Year |
Final Demands Issued |
Total No. of Sheriff Referrals |
No. of Sheriff Referrals over €10,000 |
|
2023 |
476,038 |
40,186 |
7,868 |
|
2024 (up to 31 March) |
169,370 |
8,501 |
1,888 |
