Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 February 2019
80. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Finance the amount of cash seized from persons exiting and entering the State by Revenue Commissioners enforcement officers at Dublin Airport in the past ten years; the amount of cash returned to persons on appeal to the Revenue Commissioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7287/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by Revenue that since 2009 they have seized €9,577,544 in cash from passengers entering or leaving the State via Dublin Airport. Cash is seized by Revenue if it is believed to represent the proceeds of crime.
Of that amount, €1,091,358 has been returned as a result of a successful appeal to Revenue. In addition, €5,703,500 of the cash seized in Dublin Airport is the subject of on-going appeals.
Cash Seizures in Dublin Airport (2009-2018)
|
Year |
Amount Seized € |
Amount returned on appeal € |
|
2009 |
718,043 |
24,600 |
|
2010 |
941,366 |
382,925 |
|
2011 |
547,385 |
22,000 |
|
2012 |
811,044 |
185,660 |
|
2013 |
1,233,058 |
107,111 |
|
2014 |
777,405 |
90,850 |
|
2015 |
1,751,934 |
121,461 |
|
2016 |
913,815 |
81,519 |
|
2017 |
910,457 |
25,712 |
|
2018 |
973,037 |
49,520 |
|
Total |
9,577,544 |
1,091,358 |
