Alan Kelly
Question:325. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Finance the number of WTE forensic accountants employed by the Revenue Commissioners as of 9 December 2024, in tabular form. [46385/24]
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I am advised by Revenue that while membership of a professional accountancy body is among the eligibility requirements in its recruitment to senior management tax specialist posts, there has been no requirement for targeted recruitment of forensic accountants to Revenue.
Of the circa 310 Revenue staff who are qualified accountants, six have undertaken the Diploma in Forensic Accounting with the Chartered Accountants of Ireland.