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Public Accounts Committee: 2016 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Chapter 9 - Internal Controls in the Tax Appeals Commission
Vote 10 - Tax Appeals Commission (28 Jun 2018)

Peter Burke: Does he envisage that as meeting the commission's requirements? How many does it need? Does it have a work floor plan? Has it a case for an optimum plan?

Public Accounts Committee: 2016 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Chapter 9 - Internal Controls in the Tax Appeals Commission
Vote 10 - Tax Appeals Commission (28 Jun 2018)

Peter Burke: At what level?

Public Accounts Committee: 2016 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Chapter 9 - Internal Controls in the Tax Appeals Commission
Vote 10 - Tax Appeals Commission (28 Jun 2018)

Peter Burke: What would the witness deem as a reasonable time to process an appeal, with reference to international figures? I know that the complexities can vary, but generally is there any best practice?

Public Accounts Committee: 2016 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Chapter 9 - Internal Controls in the Tax Appeals Commission
Vote 10 - Tax Appeals Commission (28 Jun 2018)

Peter Burke: There are a huge number of cases under €10,000, approximately 50%. With so many cases at that level blocking up the system, is there any working out of the legal cost of bringing them to that stage compared with the realisation of taxation at the end of the day?

Public Accounts Committee: 2016 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Chapter 9 - Internal Controls in the Tax Appeals Commission
Vote 10 - Tax Appeals Commission (28 Jun 2018)

Peter Burke: Does the witness believe that more can be done by the Revenue Commissioners to settle these cases of less than €10,000 before they reach his office?

Public Accounts Committee: 2016 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Chapter 9 - Internal Controls in the Tax Appeals Commission
Vote 10 - Tax Appeals Commission (28 Jun 2018)

Peter Burke: The Tax Appeals Commission would have the information and would know what the differences between the two sides.

Public Accounts Committee: 2016 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Chapter 9 - Internal Controls in the Tax Appeals Commission
Vote 10 - Tax Appeals Commission (28 Jun 2018)

Peter Burke: That is a significant point.

Public Accounts Committee: 2016 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Chapter 9 - Internal Controls in the Tax Appeals Commission
Vote 10 - Tax Appeals Commission (28 Jun 2018)

Peter Burke: If 50% of the appeals are under €10,000 and tax practitioners are making submissions to suggest that more should be done at that stage to negotiate a settlement, one would wonder why Revenue is not getting through them.

Public Accounts Committee: 2016 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Chapter 9 - Internal Controls in the Tax Appeals Commission
Vote 10 - Tax Appeals Commission (28 Jun 2018)

Peter Burke: The committee should write to the Minister on this. It is very important for the administration of taxation that they are resourced.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Data (28 Jun 2018)

Peter Burke: 220. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons that have been approved and are waiting for home help services and home care packages in County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28555/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commencement of Legislation (27 Jun 2018)

Peter Burke: 152. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the parts of the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015 that have been commenced; the parts that have yet to be commenced; the progress made on disability legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28102/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Delays (27 Jun 2018)

Peter Burke: 182. To ask the Minister for Health if an appointment for a person (details supplied) will be expedited. [28139/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (26 Jun 2018)

Peter Burke: 323. To ask the Minister for Health the status of an operation for a person (details supplied). [27542/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (26 Jun 2018)

Peter Burke: 332. To ask the Minister for Health if an appointment for a person (details supplied) will be expedited. [27577/18]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Initiatives (26 Jun 2018)

Peter Burke: 517. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if RAPID or SICAP grants are suitable for funding a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27375/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Schemes (21 Jun 2018)

Peter Burke: 15. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will provide details of the music capital scheme 2017-18; the status of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26714/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Biodiversity Plan (21 Jun 2018)

Peter Burke: 39. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the objectives, targets and actions contained in the National Biodiversity Action Plan 2017-2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26715/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (21 Jun 2018)

Peter Burke: 149. To ask the Minister for Health if an appointment for a person (details supplied) will be expedited [27137/18]

Summer Economic Statement 2018: Statements (20 Jun 2018)

Peter Burke: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the economic statements. I welcome the radical change in the budgetary process that has been brought about by Fine Gael. It is good to see that we have moved away from a disconnected annual event where we have seen a rabbit pulled out of the hat and policies being announced on the day without being stress-tested robustly. Fine Gael has adopted a...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Northern Ireland (20 Jun 2018)

Peter Burke: 7. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent visit to Northern Ireland with reference to his engagement with civic society groups from all traditions. [26547/18]