New Connections - Department of Taoiseach

(3.2.13) Disease Eradication SchemesAF• Development of systems to support disease eradication schemes incorporating onlineaccess for veterinary practitioners and subsequently catering for farmer accessUpdateSystem testing is underway and a pilot is expected to commence in Q3 2003. Discussionsare ongoing with Veterinary Ireland, representing the private veterinary practitioners,regarding its implementation. It is expected to be rolled out on a phased basis, and tofarmers, by the end of 2004.(3.3) Flagship Services to Business(3.3.1) Revenue(3.3.1.1) Online Banking• Enhanced management services for customers by end 2002• Online bankingRevCommUpdateFollowing a workshop for the main ROS users in February 2002, a number ofenhancements were introduced to the Access Control System within ROS to deal withissues that arose for large companies and tax agents using ROS. The Online bankingsolution available currently was a short-term answer for Income Tax Pay & File in 2002.The preferred technical solution will be made available when the banks are ready. Inthe meantime we are looking at other alternatives.These projects are completed, ahead of schedule.(3.3.1.2) Online Vehicle Registration Tax• Online Vehicle Registration Tax for motor vehicle dealers by mid 2003RevCommUpdateThis was delivered in November 2002 ahead of schedule.22