Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Independent)
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261. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of applications for tax refunds submitted by PAYE workers in 2014; the total refund paid to applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25081/15]

Michael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that 1,083,104 PAYE Reviews were carried out in 2014. This includes a small number of reviews for 2014 but mainly refers to reviews for 2013 and earlier years. The value of refunds paid amounted to €444 million.

It is worth noting that there are many reasons why PAYE taxpayers request a review; for example claims for medical expenses incurred in previous years or reflecting a change of circumstances which are not brought to Revenue's attention until after the end of the year.