Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 February 2007
186 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that €71 million was wrongly deducted from 1,100 companies by the Revenue Commissioners; the systems in place to ensure other taxpayers are not subject to double debiting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3877/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that the excess deductions were due to human error. Revised procedural and communication arrangements have been put in place by Revenue to prevent such a recurrence. I am further advised by Revenue that all the amounts deducted in error have been repaid. Customers who incurred the excess deductions have been invited to supply Revenue with details of any charges or penalties suffered as a result of the excess deductions so that Revenue can make good those costs and deal with the matter of interest on the excess deductions.
