Irishman wins case against Greek revenue demand for €1.5m

An Irish truck driver from County Roscommon has successfully challenged a €1.5 million tax penalty demand issued by Greek authorities through the Irish Revenue Commissioners. Eamonn Donnellan, of Culkeen, Cloonfad, was informed of the demand in November 2014, more than a decade after his conviction for smuggling cigarettes in Greece was overturned on appeal. The High Court declared that Revenue is not entitled to…