Results 8,021-8,040 of 27,019 for speaker:Michael Noonan

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Petrol Stretching (10 Mar 2015)

Michael Noonan: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that 44 complaints of alleged petrol stretching have been received by them for County Mayo since June 2014 to the end of February 2015 as set out as follows: Month June 14 July 14 Aug 14 Sept 14 Oct 14 Nov 14 Dec 14 Jan 15 Feb 15 Total 0 0 4 10 12 11 6 0 1 All complaints have been investigated and, where the complaint related to a named filling...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (10 Mar 2015)

Michael Noonan: I assume that the Deputy is inquiring about the number of tax registrations. I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that a wide range of statistical information is now available on their enhanced statistics webpage at , including details regarding the number of registrations for different taxes at . If the Deputy is referring to the number of income taxpayers, I am informed by the Revenue...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fuel Inspections (10 Mar 2015)

Michael Noonan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 193, 194 and 197 together. I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that combatting fuel fraud is a priority for them, and that their comprehensive strategy for tackling this form of criminality encompasses the carrying out of checks and controls at all stages of the fuel supply chain. This involves, among other things, the checking and inspection of bulk...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Ministerial Appointments (10 Mar 2015)

Michael Noonan: I can confirm for the Deputy that I have notified Bank of Ireland that my current intention is to appoint a replacement director in due course to the board of Bank of Ireland, following the recent sad loss of Mr. Joe Walsh.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland Funding (10 Mar 2015)

Michael Noonan: The Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) was incorporated in September 2014 and since then the SBCI has made considerable progress in building relations with lending partners and in constructing the complex operational capability required to bring products to market. These include establishing operational capability with funders and lending partners, building internal systems...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (10 Mar 2015)

Michael Noonan: The Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Scheme provides relief from VAT and Vehicle Registration Tax (up to a certain limit) on the purchase of an adapted car for transport of a person with specific severe and permanent physical disabilities, and exemption from motor tax in respect of that vehicle and, up to a certain limit, assistance in respect of fuel costs. ...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Exemptions (10 Mar 2015)

Michael Noonan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 199 and 200 together. I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that the supply of certain medical services generally qualifies for exemption from VAT. Provisions for the VAT exemption applicable to medical services are contained in Paragraphs 2(3) and 2 (7) of Schedule 1 to the Value - Added Tax Consolidation Act 2010. Details of the relevant provisions are...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services Regulation (10 Mar 2015)

Michael Noonan: Allegations of fraudulent or illegal activity should be brought to the attention of An Garda Síochána. It is not the role of the Minister for Finance to act as an intermediary. I understand from the details supplied that the correspondent has reported the matter to An Garda Síochána and it would not be appropriate for me to comment on an ongoing investigation. I...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: NAMA Debtors (10 Mar 2015)

Michael Noonan: I wish to advise the Deputy that we have received Ministerial Representations from persons (details supplied) along with other Deputies on this issue. In these cases my Department have advised that the situation outlined in your question is best addressed to NAMA. NAMA operates a dedicated email address, , to enable TDs and Senators to raise matters of concern directly with it and...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Cost (10 Mar 2015)

Michael Noonan: As the Deputy may be aware, I recently announced my intention to amend tax relief for medical insurance premiums for young adults from 1 May 2015 on foot of changes introduced under the Health Insurance (Amendment) Act 2014, which provides that those aged between 21 and 25, can avail of reduced premium rates below the full adult price and that those aged between 18 and 20 can avail of a...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Tax Collection (10 Mar 2015)

Michael Noonan: I am advised by Revenue that a key aspect of the work undertaken in regard to Local Property Tax (LPT) was the development of a comprehensive property register of residential properties in the State. The Register was populated using data drawn from a range of sources including Revenue's own databases and various other Government and non-Government sources. These various data sets were...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (10 Mar 2015)

Michael Noonan: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that there are, at present, no tax reliefs or incentives available for establishing primary care centres.  I do not intend to introduce such an incentive at this time. I receive numerous requests for the introduction of new tax reliefs and the extension of existing ones. In considering these, I must be mindful of the public finances...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (10 Mar 2015)

Michael Noonan: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners following a recent upload by them of pension information to their records, some anomalies in the complex technical and business rules that underpin the interface of that data into their system caused incorrect Tax Credit Certificates (TCCs) to issue to a small number of DSP pension recipients. Consequently these pension recipients may have been...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fuel Laundering (10 Mar 2015)

Michael Noonan: The information requested is being complied by the Revenue Commissioners and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Rate Application (10 Mar 2015)

Michael Noonan: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that the VAT rating of goods and services is subject to the requirements of EU VAT law with which Irish VAT law must comply.  In the circumstances outlined, the service of renting a concentrator for oxygen is liable to VAT at the standard rate, currently 23%.  I am also advised by the Commissioners that the Value-Added Tax (Refund of...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Central Bank of Ireland Investigations (10 Mar 2015)

Michael Noonan: I have been informed by the Central Bank that, following the conclusion of its investigation, the Central Bank issued its Summary Report of its Payment Protection Review ("the PPI Review") in March 2014. The PPI Review included the sales by 11 credit institutions since July 2007. I have also been informed by the Central Bank that it is continuing to engage with smaller entities...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (10 Mar 2015)

Michael Noonan: I am advised by Revenue that it has a strong focus on making sure every taxpayer and business complies with the responsibility to pay the right amount of tax, including interest and penalties where due, in full and on time. This is an appropriate and correct focus for Revenue and one that I fully endorse. Any delay in the collection of tax that is properly due adds to the level of...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Tax Collection (10 Mar 2015)

Michael Noonan: I am advised by Revenue that the person to whom the Question refers paid his 2014 Local Property Tax (LPT) by Single Debit Authority (SDA) rather than by Direct Debit. For the Deputy's information, the SDA option facilitates a single deduction from a current account (like an electronic cheque) and does not carry over from year to year in the way that Annual Debit Authorities, Direct...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Tax Yield (10 Mar 2015)

Michael Noonan: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that compliance data in relation to the Local Property Tax (LPT), including receipts in 2014, is available on the Commissioners' website at . Updates to these statistics will be published in due course. The Commissioners have confirmed that €491 million was collected in Local Property Tax in 2014.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Rebates (10 Mar 2015)

Michael Noonan: The Home Renovation Incentive (HRI) provides tax relief for homeowners by way of an income tax credit at 13.5% of qualifying expenditure on repair, renovation or improvement works carried out on a main home by qualifying contractors. The tax credit is based on work subject to 13.5% VAT. The tax credit is available to individuals who pay income tax either under the PAYE system or under self...