Results 181-200 of 1,153 for long speaker:Paschal Donohoe

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Data (8 Sep 2020)

Paschal Donohoe: ...AIB: "AIB has no plans to sell a loan portfolio as described above. AIB has reduced non-performing exposures from €31bn to €3.8bn, primarily by working with customers to implement sustainable long-term solutions. We remain focused on helping customers through this difficult period, while also managing non-performing loans levels to a normalised level."

Other Questions: Cross-Border Projects (16 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Integration of our ticketing systems is very much a long-term objective but engaging and co-operating better in terms of how tickets are made available in either jurisdiction undoubtedly would be of benefit. With regard to senior citizens travel, that will have to flow from the potentially successful conclusion of the discussions that are under way, but that can only happen if agreement...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2017: Committee Stage (7 Nov 2017)

Paschal Donohoe: I aim to set up the working group after the passage of the Finance Bill. My ambition is that I will get an update or a report from the working group in advance of budget 2019. As for how long it will take to do, it is a very significant piece of work that will take between three and five budgets. I am going to proceed with great care. The object of the approach is actually to strengthen...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (14 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ...on the DART and configuration changes from locomotive-hauled trains with one large diesel engine to Diesel Multiple Units. However, further potential for emissions reduction in the rail sector will have to be considered as part of a long-term strategy for land transport in Ireland. The levels of investment currently being provided will help to keep the existing rail network open and...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (27 Sep 2022)

Paschal Donohoe: ...2020 sets out the specific rate impacts and date of impact for each affected fuel and is available online : Finance Act 2020 , Section 27 (irishstatutebook.ie). As the Deputy will be aware, it is a long-standing 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: Tax Code (22 Sep 2022)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy will be aware, it is a long-standing practice that the Minister for Finance does not comment, in advance of the Budget, on any tax matters that might be the subject of Budget decision. I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that traders are not required to separately identify the VAT yield generated from a particular product type or activity on their VAT returns....

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (20 Oct 2020)

Paschal Donohoe: ...available on Revenue’s website at . I am further advised by Revenue that the warehousing of unpaid VAT and PAYE (Employer) “Covid-19 liabilities” will not prevent a business from obtaining tax clearance, so long as the business continues to meet its obligations for qualifying for warehousing of tax debts – that is, filing all tax returns and paying other...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Exemptions (16 Jan 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: ...sister of the lessor or the leasing of land to the brother or sister of a spouse or civil partner of a lessor is regarded as a lease between connected persons and is not eligible for relief on the long-term leasing of farm land. Section 664 of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 provides relief from income tax for certain income from long-term leasing. The relief is available, subject to...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: EU Meetings (22 Sep 2022)

Paschal Donohoe: ...we discussed Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and Ukraine’s ongoing financial needs. The discussion focused on the role of the EU and its contributions to Ukraine’s short and long-term financing needs. The discussion also encouraged international partners to continue providing support to Ukraine, so that macroeconomic stability is maintained and economic...

Bank Bailout and EU-IMF Arrangement: Motion (Resumed) (6 Apr 2011)

Paschal Donohoe: .... In the eight to ten minute contribution, which I was happy to listen to, nowhere did I hear what Sinn Féin would do differently. As somebody from a party that had the misfortune to spend so long in Opposition, I can tell Sinn Féin that this kind of rhetoric will get it so far but it will not get it to where it needs to be, which is in a position to come up with a credible plan that...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Housing Issues (25 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: ..., with exporting sectors especially affected by the loss in competitiveness associated with a deficit-financed surge in public investment. In contrast, a fiscally-neutral increase in public investment would deliver the long-term gains without inducing short-term overheating." The Governor's letter is available in full at the following link:...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Marine Accidents (15 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 878 and 886 together. It is the long standing policy of the Department not to make public the files or records that relate to past investigations in the maritime area in respect of loss of life or vessels. However, since 2002, when the Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB) was established under statute, it is the practice to publish the reports of the...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Universal Social Charge (5 Jul 2017)

Paschal Donohoe: ...right, but he certainly does not have the track record to comment on the merits of economic policy options being considered by the Government. As I outlined already, I am very clear on what the long-term endpoint will be for the USC. We have a new Minister for Finance and a new Taoiseach. We are entitled to make our assessments of the landing points for important policy areas such as...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services (13 Dec 2022)

Paschal Donohoe: .... Section 51 of the Act sets out the relevant time limits within which a complaint must be submitted to the Ombudsman to be deemed eligible. It prescribes that a complaint that does not relate to a “long-term financial service” shall be made to the Ombudsman not later than 6 years from the date of the conduct giving rise to the complaint. A complaint about a "long-term...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Corporation Tax Issues and General Scheme of the Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Bill 2021: Minister for Finance (10 Nov 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: The Central Bank called on me to bring in this Bill in May 2018. I have acted as quickly as I could on that. That is not four and a half years ago but I accept it is still a long time ago. I have used that time to bring forward legislation that is robust and that will be effective. That is what I have done but it has taken time to get to that point. The Deputy is not too bad at...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (16 Jun 2020)

Paschal Donohoe: ...windfall tax on the profits of insurance companies, as suggested by the Deputy, would be appropriate. Ireland’s corporation tax regime is a core part of our economic policy mix and is a long-standing anchor of our offering on foreign direct investment.  The 12.5% rate, which applies to a broad base, is internationally competitive and is notable for its long term stability....

Other Questions: Vacant Sites (27 Mar 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: ...for other measures which are intended to facilitate housing development. The Act allows for the possibility of applying the vacant site levy to both brownfield and greenfield development sites as long as they are located in designated areas in local authority development plans for the application of the levy. I understand that the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government...

Seanad: Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (15 May 2008)

Paschal Donohoe: I will not move amendment No. 7 in recognition of what amendment No. 6 achieves. The thinking behind the amendment is that for too long our transport strategy has been preoccupied with linear routes in an attempt to get people in and out of areas. I was concerned that was the focus of this legislation, whereas we know there is also a need for a radial transport strategy for a given area and...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 11 (Department of Public Expenditure and Reform) (Revised)
Vote 12 (Superannuation and Retired Allowances) (Revised)
Vote 14 (State Laboratory) (Revised)
Vote 15 (Secret Service) (Revised)
Vote 17 (Public Appointments Service) (Revised)
Vote 18 (Shared Services) (Revised)
Vote 19 (Office of the Ombudsman) (Revised)
Vote 39 (Office of Government Procurement) (Revised) (22 Jun 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: ...into the normal flow of things, I will know about a meeting with the committee many days before the meeting and we will aim to share the information with members as soon as we can. It took me a long time to get my head around the Revised Estimates as well so that I would be in a position to be able to answer the questions.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: State Aid (16 Jul 2020)

Paschal Donohoe: ...on this investment in infrastructure. The Government intends to bring forward the review of the NDP from 2022 and to set out an updated NDP for the period to 2031 to ensure that our economy has the long-term capacity needed for future growth.