
What is a Sheriff (Revenue) Search? – An Ellis & Ellis Explainer
The Sheriff (Revenue) offices – Their role and record keeping in a conveyancing context. The origins of the State’s various Sheriff’s Offices predate Irish independence. Deriving from English legal antiquity, these sheriff’s functions include the enforcement of court judgments. Presently, trade creditors and individuals can obtain judgments and use sheriffs (Cork & Dublin) or County Registrars (All other counties) to enforce payment. However, for debts owed to the Irish State, all taxes, interest and duties are collected via the Office of the Revenue Commissioners. These Revenue Commissioners in turn can confer (via warrant) their Sheriff’s power on their own appointees,