Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 February 2026
447. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of WTE forensic accountants currently employed by the Revenue Commissioners; and the civil service grade this post is filled by. [11591/26]
View answerI 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 390 Revenue staff who are qualified accountants, eight have undertaken the Diploma in Forensic Accounting with the Chartered Accountants of Ireland.
