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Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (6 Jun 2012)

Michael Noonan: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that the information requested, estimated by reference to the income tax year 2012, is set out in the following table. All Income Earners for Income Tax Year 2012 (provisional) Gross Income Range Gross Income Numbers Income Tax € € 10,000 or less 1,741,727,360 394,606 463,277 10,001 - 20,000 5,796,765,594 382,929 44,272,743 20,001 - 30,000...

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (6 Jun 2012)

Michael Noonan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 116 to 123, inclusive, together. I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that the information requested, estimated by reference to the income tax years 2009 and 2010, is set out in the following tables. Income Tax Post Budget 2009 (Base Year 2009) Range of Gross Income Number of Taxpayers % of Total Number of Taxpayers Income Tax * % of Total Income Tax...

Written Answers — Ministerial Meetings: Ministerial Meetings (6 Jun 2012)

Michael Noonan: During the election campaign in 2011 I met with President Barroso in Brussels. I have had no further formal meeting with President Barroso in 2011 or 2012.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (6 Jun 2012)

Michael Noonan: I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that no taxpayer has an automatic entitlement to tax back for any specific period. In the case of PAYE workers, the calculation of any PAYE tax paid that may be due back to a taxpayer is not based on any time period but is based on the amount of taxable income received by a person in the year in question, the amount of tax paid and the amount of tax...

Seanad: NAMA and Irish Bank Resolution Corporation Transparency Bill 2011: Second Stage (6 Jun 2012)

Michael Noonan: I thank Senator Daly for introducing this Bill. It gives Seanad Éireann an opportunity to debate the issues and it gives the public another insight into the workings of NAMA. The proposals in this Bill have been considered and it has been concluded that the Bill as initiated would place these bodies at a competitive disadvantage to other institutions disposing of assets. Were these...

Seanad: NAMA and Irish Bank Resolution Corporation Transparency Bill 2011: Second Stage (6 Jun 2012)

Michael Noonan: -----particularly in circumstances where there were no similar disclosure requirements in relation to debtors of all other financial institutions. I would like to remind the Senator who intervened, that the last two Private Members' motions - one of which was a Bill introduced in the Dáil by his colleague, Deputy Michael McGrath - were accepted by me. Not in here.

Seanad: NAMA and Irish Bank Resolution Corporation Transparency Bill 2011: Second Stage (6 Jun 2012)

Michael Noonan: We are not opposing them. This is the exception because it is invalid and I cannot accept it on legal grounds.

Seanad: NAMA and Irish Bank Resolution Corporation Transparency Bill 2011: Second Stage (6 Jun 2012)

Michael Noonan: The relationship framework between the IBRC and the Government ensures that the bank remains a separate economic unit with independent powers of decision and that its board and management retain responsibility and authority for determining the bank's strategy and commercial policies and for conducting its day-to-day operations. This relationship framework was put in place as a condition of...

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (24 May 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 Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal, National...

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (24 May 2012)

Michael Noonan: The yield from carbon tax for 2011 was €329.2 million (VAT inclusive). The estimated yield for 2012 is €410 million (VAT inclusive). The VAT figures are estimates based on the expected carbon tax receipts in each category. The VAT receipts are estimated as VAT returns do not require the yield from a particular sector or sub-sector of trade to be identified and the actual VAT yield for...

Written Answers — Sale of State Assets: Sale of State Assets (24 May 2012)

Michael Noonan: I am advised by the NewERA Unit in the National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA), which advises the Government on the programme of State asset disposals, that no advisor has been appointed to advise on a potential sale of Coillte assets. As announced by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform on 22 February 2012, the Government has decided to pursue the sale of a number of State...

Written Answers — Redundancy Provisions: Redundancy Provisions (24 May 2012)

Michael Noonan: It is deeply regrettable, for all concerned, that the proposed action of shedding of jobs, even on a voluntary basis in these challenging economic times, at Allied Irish Banks and Bank of Ireland as announced, has had to be taken. This is an inevitable consequence of the necessary restructuring of the banking system to render it fit to better serve personal and business customers throughout...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (24 May 2012)

Michael Noonan: I have been advised by the Revenue Commissioners that the issue of a P45 is primarily a matter between the employer and the employee. However the Revenue Commissioners have written to the employer concerned and await a reply. In the interim the District Manager will write shortly to the person concerned seeking the information necessary to determine if any tax refund is due for the year 2011.

Nomination of Comptroller and Auditor General: Motion (24 May 2012)

Michael Noonan: Targaím: Go n-ainmníonn Dáil Éireann Séamus Mac Cárthaigh lena cheapadh ag an Uachtarán mar Ard-Reachtaire Cuntas agus Ciste. I move: That Dáil Éireann nominates Séamus McCarthy for appointment by the President to be the Comptroller and Auditor General. As Deputies know, the Comptroller and Auditor General, Mr. John Buckley, retired in February. While this motion is about his...

Nomination of Comptroller and Auditor General: Motion (24 May 2012)

Michael Noonan: Mr. McCarthy takes over the post of Comptroller and Auditor General at a time of substantial change and reform within the public service. Public service reform requires a commitment from the whole of Government to become more transparent, accountable and efficient. One of the key deliverables in this regard is the radical streamlining of State bodies. The Government's public service reform...

Nomination of Comptroller and Auditor General: Motion (Resumed) (24 May 2012)

Michael Noonan: I thank all the Members who contributed to the debate. Each of them paid tribute to the outgoing Comptroller and Auditor General and spoke highly of him. I would like to associate myself with them by paying tribute to Mr. John Buckley. The Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General has an outstanding reputation for the quality and rigour of its work. As Deputies are aware, the...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (23 May 2012)

Michael Noonan: The Deputy may be aware that a working group was set up between officials of my Department, the IRHA and members of the Oireachtas. This working group is discussing a number of issues of concern to the haulage industry. Among the issues examined by the group is an essential user's rebate system. I should point out that a fuel rebate system, as sought by the IRHA, could not under EU law be...

Written Answers — European Central Bank Loans: European Central Bank Loans (23 May 2012)

Michael Noonan: The sizeable expansion in the ECB's balance sheet since this crisis began which manifested itself most recently in the two three year repos exercises, are all designed to stabilise the European banking sector and ensure institutions across the Eurozone are in a position to continue lending into the economy. As a point of clarification, the €1 trillion of lending you refer to was the gross...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (23 May 2012)

Michael Noonan: Please find detailed below the number of Whole Time Equivalents (WTE's) employed in my Department at 30 April 2012: Grade Total Secretary General 1.00 Second Secretary 2.00 Assistant Secretary 5.00 PO 23.00 AP 60.10 AO 13.00 HEO 21.33 EO 22.90 SO 16.60 CO 71.16 Services Officer 19.00 Services Attendant 2.00 Driver 2.00 Grand Total 259.09 The revised Statement of Strategy for...

Written Answers — State Banking Sector: State Banking Sector (23 May 2012)

Michael Noonan: As announced to the House in September last year, I am aware that AIB has held initial preliminary meetings with equity investors who have expressed an interest in potentially acquiring a stake in AIB. Following these discussions, I am informed by the bank that they expect investors will require more visibility on the bank's performance, particularly its asset quality, before discussions move...