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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (18 Sep 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: A number of State Agencies and Departments including Department of An Taoiseach, Department of Foreign Affairs, An Garda Síochána, HSE, OPW and Dublin City Council were involved in the complex logistical planning for the Papal visit which involved separate arrangements at the following locations : Áras an Uachtaráin, Dublin Castle, the Papal City Route, the Pro Cathedral,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Staff (18 Sep 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Office of Public Works (OPW) recently set up a panel for appointment to seasonal and fixed-term fillable positions at the grade of General Operative Band 3 in the OPW Flood Risk Management - Eastern Drainage and Construction Region. The panel will remain in place until 1 June 2020. Staffing levels in the Eastern Region are currently in line with Workforce plan levels and while there are...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (7 Sep 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I have been informed by the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal that the current waiting list is around four to five months. I am further informed that the Board will endeavor to reduce waiting times in the coming months, with an increasing number of hearings in comparison to the summer months. My officials will continue to monitor the waiting times.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Haulage Industry (7 Sep 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy will be aware, it is a longstanding practice of the Minister for Finance not to comment, in advance of the Budget, on any tax matters that might be the subject of Budget decisions.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Haulage Industry (7 Sep 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy will be aware, it is a longstanding practice of the Minister for Finance not to comment, in advance of the Budget, on any tax matters that might be the subject of Budget decisions.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: NAMA Portfolio (7 Sep 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: At the outset, it is important to note that NAMA does not build residential property. Instead, where commercially viable, it funds residential delivery on sites controlled by its debtors and receivers. NAMA is making a significant contribution to the supply of housing within the State and has committed to facilitating the delivery of 20,000 residential units by the end of 2020, when...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (7 Sep 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I am informed by Revenue that the Finance Act 1992, Part II, Chapter IV provides for the application of a duty of excise on motor vehicles called Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT).  Section 132 of the 1992 Act provides that the tax is to be charged at the time the vehicle is declared for registration or conversion.  The tax is therefore not imposed on, and nor is it related to, the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Immigration Controls (7 Sep 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 92, 151 and 152 together. In relation to Question 36450/18, I am advised by Revenue that according to the Irish Aviation Authority there are currently 10 public licenced aerodromes apart from the three State airports. These are the five regional airports at Donegal, Sligo, Ireland West (Knock), Kerry and Waterford and the five aerodromes licensed for public...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Application (7 Sep 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 93 and 95 together. The review of the appropriate treatment for tax purposes of trade union subscriptions and professional body fees was carried out by my Department in 2016, and included in the 2016 report on tax expenditures published on Budget day 2016. . Regarding tax relief for trade union membership subscriptions, the review concluded that:...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Vehicle Registration (7 Sep 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I am advised by Revenue that it provides public access to a vehicle valuation database via an online VRT calculator, which is located on its website at . This VRT calculator is dual purpose and can be used to show the Open Market Selling Price ‘OMSP’ and VRT payable on imported vehicles as well as the ‘OMSP’ and VRT repayable on exported vehicles.   When using...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Expenditure (7 Sep 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Department has not incurred any costs in the contracting out of secure printing in 2016, 2017 or 2018, to date. The Department has an in-house Print Room.  None of the work completed would be considered secure printing.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Operations (7 Sep 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Deputy may be aware that, as Minister for Finance, I have no direct function in the relationship between banks and their customers. Decisions taken by banks in this regard, and the manner in which they conduct their day-to-day operations, are matters for the board and management of the respective banks.   Notwithstanding the fact that the State has shareholdings in some of the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (7 Sep 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I would like to draw the Deputy’s attention to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 188 of 29 May 2018 and to Parliamentary Question No. 171 of 10 July 2018 which are relevant to this matter.   I am advised by Revenue, and as I have stated in the replies to which I have referred, where an employer can show to the satisfaction of Revenue that the employee (current or former)...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (7 Sep 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 99 and 100 together. As the questions relate to the collection of combined income tax, USC and PRSI liabilities, I propose taking them together. I am advised by Revenue that self-employed persons are generally taxed under the self-assessment system in Part 41A of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997. Under Part 41A, a taxpayer is required to submit a tax...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Home Renovation Incentive Scheme Administration (7 Sep 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: In accordance with the relevant provisions of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997, the Home Renovation Incentive is due to expire at the end of this year. As with all such time limited incentives, I will consider the future of this measure in the context of my preparations for the forthcoming Finance Bill.  As part of that work, my officials are carrying out the appropriate...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Appeals Commission (7 Sep 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: In response to the Deputy's question, I am informed by the Tax Appeals Commission (TAC) that it does not have an enforcement role to ensure that the Revenue Commissioners (Revenue) comply with determinations made by the Appeal Commissioners. Revenue are legally bound to comply with these decisions in accordance with section 949AM of the Taxes Consolidation Act (TCA), 1997. Pursuant to that...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (7 Sep 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I am advised by Revenue that statistical information in respect of research and development tax credit is published on the Revenue website at .. It is not possible to provide a breakdown of the cost of the credit by business items as the amounts claimed in respect of plant and machinery, scientific research, buildings and other expenditure are aggregated before being offset against tax in...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Interest Rates (7 Sep 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy will be aware, there are a number of factors that influence mortgage interest rates in Ireland.  These include the high level of non-performing loans (NPLs), the low rate of repossessions, a reduced number of banks in the system and the high proportion of tracker rate mortgages on the bank books. In line with the continuing economic recovery, the level of mortgage...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Enterprise Support Schemes (7 Sep 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Start Up Refunds for Entrepreneurs (SURE) is an income tax incentive aimed at encouraging individuals to become entrepreneurs. Where an individual who was in full time employment sets up their own company, and takes up full time employment with that company, they are entitled to set the amount invested against their taxable income in the six years prior to their investment. In...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (7 Sep 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Section 92 of the Finance Act 1989 and Statutory Instrument No 55/2018 set out the criteria under which charitable organisations can claim a repayment of VRT and VAT paid on specially constructed or adapted vehicles under the Drivers and Passengers with Disabilities Scheme. To qualify under the scheme, an organisation must be a charitable organisation within the meaning of the Charities Act...