Whistleblowers helped the Revenue Commissioners recover €1.5 million in unpaid taxes last year, according to official figures. The data was released in the Revenue's annual report for 2025.
The Protected Disclosures Act 2014 provides legal protections for workers who report suspected wrongdoing within their organisations. This framework is designed to encourage the reporting of issues like tax evasion, fraud, and other financial misconduct.
Revenue has a dedicated Protected Disclosures Manager and a specific protocol for handling such reports. The €1.5 million recovered in 2025 highlights the ongoing role of whistleblowers in supporting tax compliance and enforcement efforts.
While the recovered sum is significant, it represents a fraction of the total tax collected annually. The system aims to balance the public interest in uncovering evasion with robust protections for individuals who come forward.
