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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Staff Career Breaks (16 Oct 2012)

Michael Noonan: The following table sets out the number of staff members (six in total) in my Department who availed of the special civil service incentive career break scheme 2009 and the cost of the scheme since its introduction. 2 staff members became staff of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform when that department was set up in July 2011. Staff on the incentive career break scheme are not...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (11 Oct 2012)

Michael Noonan: I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that for the purposes of Capital Acquisitions Tax (Gift and Inheritance Tax), the relationship between the person who provides the gift or inheritance (i.e the disponer) and the person who receives the gift or inheritance (i.e the beneficiary), determines the maximum life-time tax-free threshold- known as the “Group threshold” below...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Rebates (11 Oct 2012)

Michael Noonan: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that the taxpayer in question has previously applied for and received balancing statements for 2011, but did not request a full four-year review. It now appears however that refunds may be due for 2008 and 2009 and these are currently being processed. Revenue will be in touch with the taxpayer in the near future.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Interest Rates Issues (11 Oct 2012)

Michael Noonan: The Deputy will be aware that the Bank’s policy in relation to interest rates is a matter for the management and board of the institution. I have no role in the day-to-day commercial and operational decisions of the banks, which include these matters. These decisions are taken by the board and management of the institution. Notwithstanding the fact that the State is a significant...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Interest Rates Issues (11 Oct 2012)

Michael Noonan: The Deputy will be aware that the Bank’s policy in relation to interest rates is a matter for the management and board of the institution. I have no role in the day-to-day commercial and operational decisions of the banks, which include these matters. These decisions are taken by the board and management of the institution. Notwithstanding the fact that the State is a significant...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Expenditure (11 Oct 2012)

Michael Noonan: In response to the Deputy’s question no monies were allocated to Ballina, Castlebar and Westport Town Council in the period in question by my Department or agencies under the aegis of my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Interest Relief Expenditure (11 Oct 2012)

Michael Noonan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 50 and 51 together. The position is as I stated in my Budget day speech and in the press conference of 8 February 2012 to announce the publication of the Finance Bill 2012 that mortgage interest relief for principal private residences will no longer be available to house purchasers who purchase after the end of 2012 and will be fully abolished from 2018. This...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (11 Oct 2012)

Michael Noonan: I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that Relevant Contracts Tax (RCT) is a withholding tax system that operates in the construction, forestry and meat processing sectors. Principal contractors are defined in the legislation (section 530A of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997) as including “any board or body established by or under statute … and funded wholly or mainly out...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Interest Rates Issues (11 Oct 2012)

Michael Noonan: The Deputy will be aware that the Bank’s policy in relation to interest rates is a matter for the management and board of the institution. I have no role in the day-to-day commercial and operational decisions of the banks, which include these matters. These decisions are taken by the board and management of the institution. Notwithstanding the fact that the State is a significant...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Central Bank Property (11 Oct 2012)

Michael Noonan: Under section 6B of the Central Bank Act 1942, the Central Bank Commission is responsible for administering the provision of accommodation and office and other equipment with a view to enabling the Central Bank to perform and exercise its functions and powers. I would advise the Deputy that I have no function in the matter of accommodation arrangements at the Central Bank. However, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Clearance Certificates (11 Oct 2012)

Michael Noonan: I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that on 8th June 2012 the individual concerned applied for a Tax Clearance Certificate. This application was refused, as there was outstanding Income Tax on record. Following discussion with Kildare Revenue District, Revenue agreed to issue a tax clearance certificate for a period of three months, on foot of an interim instalment arrangement and a...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disabled Drivers Grant Eligibility (11 Oct 2012)

Michael Noonan: The initial application for a Primary Medical Certificate under the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Regulations 1994, is made to the Senior Medical Officer of the relevant local Health Service Executive administrative area. If the Primary Medical Certificate is refused, the person may appeal the refusal to the Medical Board of Appeal, National Rehabilitation...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Customs and Excise Controls (10 Oct 2012)

Michael Noonan: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that their Customs Service currently deploys 13 detector dog teams at strategic locations throughout the country. Each team comprises a detector dog and handler. The dogs are used in the detection of drugs, tobacco and cash. Passive dogs are used as this allows for the screening of passengers as well as merchandise and baggage. The detector dog...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Forms (10 Oct 2012)

Michael Noonan: I have been advised by the Revenue Commissioners that a Form P60, rather than form P45, has issued to the person concerned for 2011 in respect of the relevant employment. The Revenue Commissioners have contacted the person concerned, who has confirmed that he has the P60, and explained to him that the P60 is sufficient for Social Protection and Revenue purposes.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Liquor Licensing Laws (10 Oct 2012)

Michael Noonan: The Deputy will be aware the rate of excise duty on off-licences was reviewed in the context of the 2008 and 2009 Budgets. The annual excise duty payable on each off-licence was increased from €250 to €500. An off-licence for a shop selling only wine costs €500. An off-licence selling the full range of alcohol products require three licences - spirits, beer and wine....

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Interest Rates Issues (10 Oct 2012)

Michael Noonan: The Deputy will be aware that the Bank’s policy in relation to interest rates is a matter for the management and board of the institution. I have no role in the day-to-day commercial and operational decisions of the banks, which include these matters. These decisions are taken by the board and management of the institution. Notwithstanding the fact that the State is a significant...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (10 Oct 2012)

Michael Noonan: As I indicated in my reply to the Deputy’s Question No. 40466/12 of 25 September 2012, the Finance Act 2011 provides for the taxation of bets that remote bookmakers enter into with persons in the State: the existing betting duty of 1 per cent of turnover will apply to such bets. The Act also provides for the taxation of betting exchanges at a rate of 15 per cent on the commission...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Universal Social Charge Payments (10 Oct 2012)

Michael Noonan: The Universal Social Charge (USC) was introduced in Budget 2011 and came into effect on 1 January 2011. It replaced the Income Levy and Health Levy. It is a charge payable on gross income, including notional pay, after any relief for certain trading losses and capital allowances but before pensions contributions. An individual whose total income does not exceed €10,036 in 2012...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: NAMA Transactions (10 Oct 2012)

Michael Noonan: I am advised by the National Asset Management Agency (NAMA) that information relating to its debtors and properties within their control is, within the meaning of Sections 99 and 202 of the NAMA Act 2009, confidential and that it is therefore precluded from discussing such matters.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: NAMA Code of Conduct (10 Oct 2012)

Michael Noonan: Under Section 221 of the National Asset Management Act (NAMA), it is an offence to communicate with NAMA with the intention of influencing the making of a decision in relation to the performance of its functions. If such an attempt were to be made, the Act imposes an obligation on an officer or Board member of NAMA to report it to a member of the Garda Síochána. I am satisfied...