Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 4 December 2014

Public Accounts Committee

Investigations by Revenue into Authorised Officers Report

11:00 am

Ms Josephine Feehily:

Straight away that is a problem. Several cases were identified, examined very closely and considered in detail for prosecution. Detailed submissions were made and strong legal advice was secured, stating the ten-year condition was a significant, substantial impediment to a successful prosecution, making it virtually impossible.