Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 February 2017
141. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners have concluded their investigation into the tax affairs of medical consultants; the lessons learned for tax compliance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9341/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by Revenue that the 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 2016, Revenue's focus continues to be on the tax issues arising from the incorporation of medical consultants' businesses.
I am advised by Revenue that, as of end December 2016, 818 compliance interventions had been opened on medical consultants and their controlled companies, with some 494 of these interventions having been finalised resulting in settlements of almost €56 million, including tax, interest and penalties. The programme of compliance interventions is continuing this year with further additional interventions as necessary. Revenue is continuing to evaluate the programme and to use the insights gained to leverage tax compliance generally.
