asked the Minister for Finance if he will state whether four Income Tax Officials have been brought over from Great Britain within the past three months to aid in the administration of the Department of the Revenue Commissioners, and, if so, if he will state why this addition to his staff became necessary, and whether it is intended to have these officials permanently transferred to the Saorstát service.
CEISTEANNA.—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - TRANSFER OF INCOME TAX OFFICERS.
The facts are as stated in the first part of the question. The Income Tax staff was reduced by six inspectors on 6th December, 1924, by reason of the departure of men who had been on loan since 6th December, 1922. There were no trained officials available in the Saorstát to replace these men, and it became necessary to arrange for a loan of four inspectors to enable the Revenue Commissioners to carry on the work. It is not intended to secure these officials for permanent service. Arrangements were made to obtain permanent staff which is now in course of training. It may be added that a period of at least three years is necessary for the training of an Inspector of Taxes.