Written answers
Wednesday, 31 March 2021
Department of Finance
Customs and Excise
Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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383. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of customs officials inspections at airports (details supplied) in 2018, 2019, 2020 and to date in 2021, by location; the value of items and-or substances seized for that period; and if the visits were notified in advance. [17260/21]
Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that details of Customs inspections at the various airports, the value of items seized and information as to whether or not visits were planned or unannounced is provided in the tables below for each of the requested years. The value of contraband includes all types of seizures from excisable products, weapons, controlled drugs, meats, etc. The value detailed is the value of the products excluding duties.
I am assured by Revenue that activity levels at all these locations is evaluated and monitored on an ongoing basis and a risk based determination as to whether a physical presence is required at these locations from time to time is undertaken by Revenue. Attendance at these locations by Revenue’s customs staff is unannounced.
2018
| - | No of Inspections | Value | Substances seized | Visits announced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Airport | 43 | Nil | Nil | No |
| Newcastle Aerodrome | 2 | Nil | Nil | No |
| Kilrush | 1 | Nil | Nil | No |
| Bantry | 42 | Nil | Nil | No |
| Birr | 2 | Nil | Nil | No |
| Kilkenny | 2 | Nil | Nil | No |
| Ballyboughal | 3 | Nil | Nil | No |
| Knock | 85 | €16,921 | 56 | No |
| Waterford | 2 | Nil | Nil | No |
| Kerry | 52 | €4,490 | 5 | No |
| Casement aerodrome | Nil | Nil | Nil | N/A |
2019
| - | No of Inspections | Value | Substances seized | Visits announced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Airport | 49 | Nil | Nil | No |
| Newcastle Aerodrome | 1 | Nil | Nil | No |
| Kilrush | Nil | Nil | Nil | N/A |
| Bantry | 39 | Nil | Nil | No |
| Birr | 2 | Nil | Nil | No |
| Kilkenny | 3 | Nil | Nil | No |
| Ballyboughal | 3 | Nil | Nil | No |
| Knock | 86 | €12,437 | 54 | No |
| Waterford | 1 | Nil | Nil | No |
| Kerry | 50 | €7,711 | 6 | No |
| Casement aerodrome | 2 | Nil | Nil | No |
2020
| - | No of Inspections | Value | Substances seized | Visits announced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Airport | 12 | Nil | Nil | No |
| Newcastle Aerodrome | Nil | Nil | Nil | N/A |
| Kilrush | 1 | Nil | Nil | No |
| Bantry | 33 | Nil | Nil | No |
| Birr | Nil | Nil | Nil | N/A |
| Kilkenny | Nil | Nil | Nil | N/A |
| Ballyboughal | 3 | Nil | Nil | No |
| Knock | 17 | €1579 | 2 | No |
| Waterford | Nil | Nil | Nil | N/A |
| Kerry | 9 | Nil | Nil | No |
| Casement aerodrome | Nil | Nil | Nil | N/A |
2021
| - | No of Inspections | Value | Substances seized | Visits announced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Airport | 1 | Nil | Nil | No |
| Newcastle Aerodrome | Nil | Nil | Nil | N/A |
| Kilrush | Nil | Nil | Nil | N/A |
| Bantry | 3 | Nil | Nil | No |
| Birr | Nil | Nil | Nil | N/A |
| Kilkenny | Nil | Nil | Nil | N/A |
| Ballyboughal | Nil | Nil | Nil | N/A |
| Knock | 5 | Nil | Nil | No |
| Waterford | Nil | Nil | Nil | N/A |
| Kerry | Nil | Nil | Nil | N/A |
| Casement aerodrome | Nil | Nil | Nil | N/A |
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