Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 December 2015
108. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 92 of 5 March 2015, if the investigation into the tax affairs of medical consultants has been concluded; the lessons that have been learned for tax compliance generally from the investigation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43408/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that their programme of compliance interventions in relation to the tax affairs of medical consultants is continuing. As I indicated in replies to previous questions on this matter from the Deputy in March and April of this year, the main focus of Revenue's work is the tax issues arising from the incorporation of medical consultants' businesses.
At end September 2015, I am advised by Revenue that 586 compliance interventions had been opened on medical consultants and their controlled companies, with some 244 of these interventions having been finalised and resulting in settlements of almost €35 million, including tax, interest and penalties. The programme of compliance interventions will continue in 2016 with further additional interventions as necessary. Revenue is continuing to evaluate the programme and to use the insights gained to leverage tax compliance generally.
