Revenue Commissioners Collects €8 Million in Tax Settlements, Including Crypto Investor and E-Scooter Importer

The Revenue Commissioners in Ireland has announced settlements totaling almost €8 million from tax defaulters in the final quarter of 2025. The list includes a cryptocurrency investor, an e-scooter importer, company directors, and landlords, according to a report published on March 10, 2026.

Largest Settlement Exceeds €2.2 Million

The largest settlement, exceeding €2.2 million, was made by Air Force H&V Ltd, a Dublin-based air conditioning systems maker and installer. The company under-declared taxes including PAYE, PRSI, USC, and VAT by €1,340,032. With interest and penalties added, the total owed reached €2,249,605, of which €1,828,688 remains unpaid. Air Force H&V Ltd is currently in liquidation, having entered liquidation in May of the previous year. Source

Other Notable Settlements

Desmond O’Keeffe, of Killorglin, Co. Kerry, settled for €155,000, including over €98,000 in tax, €27,000 in interest, and over €29,000 in penalties. O’Keeffe is listed as a cryptocurrency investor. Source

Runo Dortie, founder of Eirescooters Ireland, made a settlement of nearly €130,000 following a Revenue investigation that uncovered the non-declaration of capital gains tax and VAT, as well as under-declaration of income tax. Dortie, who initially established the business although a student in Navan, Co. Meath in 2020, is now residing in Rotterdam. Source

Pro-Light Design & Technology Ltd, a Dublin firm, settled for €1.1 million, though only €22,000 has been paid. The company under-declared corporation tax and VAT. Source

Revenue’s Tax Defaulters List

The Revenue Commissioners publishes lists of tax defaulters periodically. The current list covers the period from July 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025. Source