Deirdre Hanlon

Deirdre Hanlon

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 65

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Most Recent Title
Assistant Secretary
Most Recent Public Body
The Office of the Revenue Commissioners
First Seen
21 January 2016
Last Seen
21 May 2026

Observed Titles

Assistant Secretary

Observed Public Bodies

Department of Public Expenditure and ReformDepartment of TransportDepartment of Transport, Tourism and SportThe Office of the Revenue Commissioners

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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 7)

Irish Tax Institute

1 official
2026-05-21

Intent: To discuss the administration of the VAT regime - the meeting minutes provide a summary of the specific issues discussed.

Details: Meeting of the TALC Indirect Taxes Sub-committee (The minutes of this meeting will be published by TALC).

Methods
Meeting on 26 February 2026.Meeting of the TALC Indirect Taxes Subgroup on VAT Modernisation on 13 February 2026. - Meeting

Irish Tax Institute

1 official
2026-01-21

Intent: To discuss the administration of the VAT regime - the meeting minutes provide a summary of the specific issues discussed.

Details: Meeting of the TALC Indirect Taxes Sub-committee (The minutes of this meeting have been published by TALC).

Methods
Meeting on 10 September 2025.Meetings of the TALC Indirect Taxes Subgroup on VAT Modernisation on 26 September and 24 October 2025.Special meeting of the TALC Indirect Taxes Sub-committee on 21 October 2025 to discuss VAT and Excise measures announced in Finance Bill 2025 (as initiated). (The minutes of this meeting have been published by TALC).Further meeting of the TALC Indirect Taxes Sub-committee on 19 November 2025. (The minutes of this meeting will be published by TALC). - Meeting

Law Society of Ireland

2 officials
2026-01-21
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: Discussions can involve seeking changes to legislation and seeking to influence policy (although TALC is largely a tax administration forum it is not always possible to decouple the issues from the underlying legislation and policy). During this period the budget and Finance Bill were of particular relevance (including in particular proposed new provisions about VAT on apartments).

Details: A broad range of taxation matters related to Indirect Taxes (e.g. VAT) are discussed at these TALC subcommittee meetings, many technical and administrative matters arise, but legislation and policy can also be relevant. During this period the budget and Finance Bill were of particular relevance (inc, ...

Methods
A broad range of taxation matters related to Indirect Taxes (e.g. VAT) are discussed at these TALC subcommittee meetings, many technical and administrative matters arise, but legislation and policy can also be relevant. During this period the budget and Finance Bill were of particular relevance (including in particular proposed new provisions about VAT on apartments). - EmailA broad range of taxation matters related to Indirect Taxes (e.g. VAT) are discussed at these TALC subcommittee meetings, many technical and administrative matters arise, but legislation and policy can also be relevant. During this period the budget and Finance Bill were of particular relevance (including in particular proposed new provisions about VAT on apartments). - LetterA broad range of taxation matters related to Indirect Taxes (e.g. VAT) are discussed at these TALC subcommittee meetings, many technical and administrative matters arise, but legislation and policy can also be relevant. During this period the budget and Finance Bill were of particular relevance (including in particular proposed new provisions about VAT on apartments). - Meeting

Irish Tax Institute

1 official
2025-09-17

Intent: To discuss the administration of the VAT regime - the meeting minutes provide a summary of the specific issues discussed.

Details: Meeting of the TALC Indirect Taxes Sub-committee (The minutes of this meeting will be published by TALC).

Methods
Meeting on 11 June 2025. - Meeting

Intent: A review of the mechanism chosen to implement the E-Liquids Products Tax.

Details: Representations to the Revenue Commissioners concerning the E-liquids Products Tax and its implementation via self- declaration mechanism rather than a tax-stamp. Hale also referred to research commissioned from KPMG which indicates a likely significant increase in illicit sales of vapes, a signific, ...

Methods
Emails to senior officials in the Revenue Commissioners - EmailLetter to senior officials in the Revenue Commissioners. - Letter

Intent: A review of the mechanism chosen to implement the E-Liquids Products Tax.

Details: Representations to the Revenue Commissioners concerning the E-liquids Products Tax and its implementation via self- declaration mechanism rather than a tax-stamp. Hale also referred to research commissioned from Forvis Mazars which indicates a likely significant increase in illicit sales of vapes, a, ...

Methods
Emails to senior officials in the Revenue Commissioners - EmailLetter to senior officials in the Revenue Commissioners. - Letter