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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Data (24 May 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 58 to 60, inclusive, together. I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department does not hold the information that is being sought. The Central Bank also advised that it does not collect data on the number of loans securitised by the breakdown requested. However, the Bank provided data on the outstanding stock in monetary terms of residential PDH and BTL loans...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Legal Costs (24 May 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I am advised that the Office of the Information Commissioner has incurred legal fees of €110,014 to date in respect of the proceedings in the High Court and the Court of Appeal in relation to the case in question.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Bodies Expenditure (24 May 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Office of the Information Commissioner is funded through Vote 19 – the Office of the Ombudsman. Vote 19 provides for the salaries and expenses of the Office of the Ombudsman, the Office of the Commission for Public Service Appointments, the Standards in Public Office Commission, the Office of the Information Commissioner and the Office of the Commissioner for Environmental...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pensions (24 May 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Single Public Service Pension Scheme (Single Scheme), which was introduced on 1 January 2013 under the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012, applies to all first-time new entrants to the public service from that date. It also applies to former pensionable public servants returning to public service employment after a break of more than 26 weeks, as well...

Questions on Promised Legislation (23 May 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Minister of State, Deputy Michael D'Arcy, is meeting various stakeholders across the country. He updating them on progress being made to reform insurance and deal with the cost of insurance. It is not true to say that no progress has been made. It is fair to say that some of the more complex matters that require progress are being dealt with by the Minister of State, Deputy D'Arcy....

Questions on Promised Legislation (23 May 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: In the coming weeks the Government intends to introduce legislation to change the retirement age for people working in the public service. We have an interim arrangement in place in advance of that legislation coming in to give people, who choose to do so, the opportunity to work longer. I expect we will publish that legislation in the coming weeks. I hope we will be able to move that...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (23 May 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Section 481 Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 provides that companies which make films in Ireland can avail of a refundable tax credit in respect of eligible expenditure incurred on the making of that film.  Eligible expenditure includes amounts incurred on employing individuals and on acquiring goods and services from Irish businesses.  Both aspects must relate to work done in the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (23 May 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I am advised by Revenue that tractors imported from outside the EU are liable to the standard rate of VAT of 23%, and Customs Duty, which can vary from 0% to 16%, depending on the type of tractor being imported. The amount of tax and duty payable at importation will depend on the value of the vehicles. 

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Community Employment Schemes Supervisors (23 May 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I would refer the Deputy to my response to PQ 54985/17 of 16 January 2018.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (22 May 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Hypothecation is not a feature of the Irish tax system in general. The Department of Finance is opposed to the hypothecation of Exchequer receipts as it reduces the flexibility of the Government to prioritise and allocate funds as necessary at a particular time.  This constrains expenditure decisions and can distort the allocation of resources resulting in reduced value...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Motor Insurance Costs (22 May 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The circumstances in which the 20 per cent additional charge referred to in this question may arise are not clear from the question. The European Union (Payment Services) Regulations 2018, which transposed the revised Payment Services Directive, prohibit a payee from requesting an additional charge from a consumer for using a SEPA direct debit. However, it is possible to apply other...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Vehicle Registration (22 May 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I am advised by Revenue that the specification for the identification mark (the “registration plate”) that must be displayed on all vehicles is contained in the Vehicle Registration and Taxation Regulations, 1992 (S.I. No. 318 of 1992).  These Regulations do not permit personalised registration plates for special occasions on commercial vehicles or any other category of...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Vehicle Registration (22 May 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I am informed by Revenue that section 130 of the Finance Act 1992, as amended by section 53 of the Finance Act 2017, provides that, from 31 July 2018, N1 vehicles with 4 or more seats and to which a BE bodywork code has not been assigned will be defined as VRT category A vehicles.  N1 vehicles which have 4 or more seats and which have been assigned a BE bodywork code will continue to...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Schemes (22 May 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy is aware the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM) has issued supplementary guidance in respect of the classification of Split Mortgages that has clarified its expectations in respect of the criteria to be met for classification of a Split Mortgage as performing.  This is currently being analysed by PTSB and will be assessed in conjunction with other options which may be...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: ERASMUS Programme (22 May 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The European Investment Bank has advised my Department that The Erasmus + programme is not a loan but a guarantee offered on student loans to masters students. As an Erasmus programme, its focus is foreign students pursuing Erasmus studies abroad in specific Programme countries rather than domestic students. Currently the scheme is being made available through banks and...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (22 May 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The basis for the current tax treatment of married couples derives from the Supreme Court decision in Murphy vs. Attorney General (1980). This decision was based on Article 41.3.1 of the Constitution where the State pledges to protect the institution of marriage. The decision held that it was contrary to the Constitution for a married couple, both of whom are working, to pay more tax than...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Living Wage (22 May 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy is aware Government policy on banking remuneration has remained unchanged since the financial crisis. Extensive restrictions are in place, which, in summary, limit total remuneration for staff in AIB, Bank of Ireland and PTSB to €500,000 (excluding a standard pension contribution). Policy also dictates that bonuses and many other benefits cannot be paid to any staff....

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Expenditure (22 May 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Department of Finance continues to invest in staff development in order to supplement the skills and qualifications of the teams, through a combination of internal and external training, learning and development. The Department strives to improve learning and development in order to develop greater professional, technical, management and leadership skills.  Using the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Expenditure (22 May 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The information requested by the Deputy for travel and subsistence expenses incurred by my department during 2017 is contained in the following table.  Sum of Trip Value Classification Total Domestic €82,413.74 EU €243,624.87 Rest of World €56,149.61 Grand Total €382,188.22

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Expenditure (22 May 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The information requested by the Deputy for 2017 for consultancy services is contained in the following table. Supplier Amount Details William Fry 1,663,748 Legal Advice Arthur Cox 286,960 Legal advice Indecon 67,121 Professional Fees Behaviour & Attitudes 64,575 Credit Demand Survey (Recoupable) Reveal Data Corporation 15,867 eDiscovery – IT Consultancy Colm...