Revenue’s use of attachments rising

The use of attachment orders by the Revenue Commissioners has become increasingly common, netting €100 million in the last three-and-a-half years.

An attachment order grants the Revenue sweeping powers to seize money owed from bank accounts and earnings on any debt of over €50,000. The orders allow the Revenue go to a company’s bank or customers to demand the tax

A spokesperson for the Revenue said attachment orders are a last resort.