Patrick Faughnan

Patrick Faughnan is a distinguished member of the International Monetary Fund's Fiscal Affairs Department Panel of External Experts, specializing in revenue administration and tax compliance. His 36-year career with Ireland's Office of the Revenue Commissioners culminated in his role as National Head of Audit and Compliance Policy. Faughnan's expertise spans criminal investigations, customer service, and tax auditing, with notable achievements including the successful implementation of Ireland's 2017 Foreign Income and Assets Disclosure Scheme targeting offshore tax evasion. Since 2017, he has worked as an international consultant, providing expertise to tax administrations worldwide. As Ireland's representative at the OECD for compliance matters and a certified Tax Administration Diagnostic Tool (TADAT) assessor, he brings extensive experience in international tax administration standards and practices. His work with the IMF focuses on strengthening tax administration systems and compliance frameworks across member countries.