asked the Minister for Finance if he will state what is the number of Inspectors of Taxes employed in Saorstát Eireann on 31st October, 1922 and 1923; whether he will also give the total of staffs employed in this Department on the two dates already stated, with the approximate cost involved.
WRITTEN ANSWERS. - INSPECTORS OF TAXES.
The figures representing the numbers and cost of the staffs of the Taxes Inspectorate on the dates mentioned are:—
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31st Oct., 1922. |
31st Oct., 1923. |
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Inspectors and Assis tant Inspectors |
45 |
46 |
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Including 10 officers on loan. |
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Clerical Staff |
278 |
297 |
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Including 6 officers on loan. |
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Approximate total cost of Inspec tors and their staffs |
£80,100 |
£81,750 |
The small increase in the cost of the Inspectorate staffs on 31st October, 1923, over the figure for 31st October, 1922, represents the cost of taking over that portion of the work of the Chief Inspector of Taxes, London, which covered taxes administration in the Free State area before 1st April, 1923.