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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Industry (13 Jan 2016)

Michael Noonan: The information requested by the Deputy is not held by the Department of Finance. Officials in the Department have referred the Deputy's question to the bank and the bank has responded that it does not comment on commercial third party relationships. 

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Appointments to State Boards (13 Jan 2016)

Michael Noonan: In answer to the Deputy's question please find herewith those details regarding the names of persons  nominated to serve in positions carrying remuneration, other than out of pocket expenses, on commissions, industrial, assurance, semi-State or other similar concerns; the amounts received annually in respect of each appointment; the name of the concern to which the appointment was made...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Revenue Commissioners Resources (13 Jan 2016)

Michael Noonan: The deployment of resources to its compliance and customer service programmes is a matter for the Revenue Commissioners. I am advised by Revenue that they offer a range of service channels which are adapted to meet the changing demands of taxpayers.  Having regard to the changing nature of the demand for service, Revenue introduced an appointments service in its Tralee Office last...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: NAMA Property Sales (13 Jan 2016)

Michael Noonan: As NAMA has been established as a fully commercial agency to operate under the direction of a Board of Directors by the NAMA Act, I do not have a direct role in the Agency's sales processes. However, in this instance, I am advised by NAMA that they have previously provided the Deputy with a direct response to this question. As has been previously explained to the Deputy, the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Data Protection (13 Jan 2016)

Michael Noonan: While I have noted the details of the case submitted by the deputy, as it is the subject of ongoing investigations it would be inappropriate for me to comment. I have received assurances from AIB that AIB Group adheres to their legal and regulatory obligations when managing and using data relating to customers and that AIB, as an organisation, are committed to behaving in a compliant manner...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Compliance (13 Jan 2016)

Michael Noonan: I intend, jointly with my colleague the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection, to launch the Public Consultation on the use of intermediary-type structures and self-employment arrangements in the immediate future.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (13 Jan 2016)

Michael Noonan: I assume the Deputy is referring to the tax position of home tutors who, prior to September 2015, were paid by parents from grants paid to them by the Department of Education and Skills.  I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that, in the context of an audit over the last few years, it was determined by Revenue that these home tutors are employed under a contract of service i.e. they...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Expenditure (13 Jan 2016)

Michael Noonan: The information requested by the Deputy for 2015 for my Department is set out below: Number External membership body Subscription (€) for 2015 1 Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland 200.00 2 Bruegel 66,406.00 3 Institute for International & European Affairs  7,000.00 4 ERA - Academy of European Law 75.00 5 Irish Institute of Training and Development...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Expenditure (13 Jan 2016)

Michael Noonan: In response to the Deputy's question My Department spent €13,924 on newspapers and magazines in the 12 month period December 2014 to November 2015. The publications purchased in the period are listed in the following table: Publications Purchased Irish Times Saturdays Irish Times Irish Independent Sat Irish Independent Irish Examiner Sat Irish Examiner Financial Times...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Advertising Expenditure (13 Jan 2016)

Michael Noonan: As the Deputy has asked for the annual cost and not referred to a specific year, I am providing the relevant information on the cost of advertisements to my Department for the most recent year i.e. 2015. The information requested by the Deputy is set out below: Cost of Advertisements Placed in Newspapers, Magazines, Television, Radio and Social Media Media Advertisements Cost in 2015...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Cost (13 Jan 2016)

Michael Noonan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 207 to 209, inclusive, together. I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that published statistics in respect of Research and Development (R&D) tax credits are available on the Revenue Statistics webpage at . The tax cost for 2014 has not yet been finalised as returns are currently being processed. Figures for 2015 or forecasts for later years are...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (13 Jan 2016)

Michael Noonan: In June 2015, I launched a consultation seeking the views of the public on the role that the tax system can play in encouraging entrepreneurship. In light of the responses received, the Department of Finance conducted a review to examine the effectiveness of the tax system in encouraging entrepreneurship in Ireland, and consequently whether there was scope for changes to the existing tax...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Compensation Fund (13 Jan 2016)

Michael Noonan: The Central Bank of Ireland has responsibility under Section 6 of the Insurance Act 1964 to assess the Insurance Compensation Fund (ICF) from time to time to see if it needs financial support.  Where it is of the opinion that the state of the ICF is such that financial support should be provided for it, it is allowed to determine an appropriate contribution to be paid to...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Excise Duties (13 Jan 2016)

Michael Noonan: As the Deputy is aware, the consumption of alcohol can have negative social and public health implications as well as economic costs.  It is for this reason that excise duty is levied on alcohol products to account for these externalities. The increase in the rate of excise duty imposed on spirits in Budget 2014 must be viewed in context.  The rate of duty on spirits...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Unions (13 Jan 2016)

Michael Noonan: Credit unions are similar to banks in that they are first and foremost financial institutions which primarily accept deposits and make loans. However, credit unions differ from banks in that they exist to attain the economic and social goals of the people who comprise their membership. Credit unions have a key role to play in providing access to credit and other important services in local...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Data (13 Jan 2016)

Michael Noonan: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that expenses incurred by Veterinary Nurses were the most recent addition to the list of approved flat rate expenses. The applicable rates since 2012 are as follows: Where Veterinary Nurses are obliged to supply and launder their own uniforms: €400 Where Veterinary Nurses launder uniforms that are supplied by an employer: €150

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (13 Jan 2016)

Michael Noonan: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that: (1)  The number of Special Purpose Companies set up in accordance with section 110 of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 is 2,144.  This excludes companies whose tax registration subsequently ceased as the company has been liquidated. (2)  The number of notifications received by Revenue  for each of the years 2010 to 2015 is as...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Pension Provisions (13 Jan 2016)

Michael Noonan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 216 and 218 together. The original 0.6% levy ended in 2014 and the additional levy of 0.15% for 2014 and 2015 ended last year. No pension fund levy will be applied for 2016 or is planned for future years. In both cases the details supplied refer to a particular pension scheme. Two arguments are made in relation to this scheme. The first is that...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Freedom of Information Requests (13 Jan 2016)

Michael Noonan: I should inform the Deputy that Freedom of Information requests are dealt with by officials in my Department. I understand that the deciding officer dealing with Freedom of Information request 177/2013 has now provided the relevant records to you. 

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (13 Jan 2016)

Michael Noonan: The Drivers and Passengers with Disabilities Scheme is open to persons who meet the medical criteria specified in Regulation 3 of the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Regulations 1994 (S.I. 353 of 1994) and who have obtained a Primary Medical Certificate to that effect. I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that if individual applicants with any...