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. Nevertheless, when it comes to debts owed to the Irish State, all taxes, interest, and duties are collected through the Office of the Revenue Commissioners. These Revenue Commissioners can, in turn, delegate their Sheriff’s authority to their own