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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Vehicle Registration Tax (16 Dec 2020)

Paschal Donohoe: I am advised by Revenue that because of the interruptions to the operation of National Car Testing (NCT) centres and the continuing need to limit the number of customers attending the centres due to COVID 19 restrictions, there are delays in getting pre-registration inspection appointments. Revenue is aware that some people that sought appointments earlier in December have been unable to get...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (16 Dec 2020)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 93, 94, 96 and 97 together. The CRSS is a targeted support for businesses significantly impacted by restrictions introduced by the Government under public health Regulations to combat the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. It applies to businesses who, under the specific terms of the regulations, are required to prohibit or significantly restrict members of the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Revenue Commissioners (16 Dec 2020)

Paschal Donohoe: I am advised by Revenue that they do not formally issue mandatory e-filing exemption certificates when e-filing exemptions are granted. I have been advised that Revenue contacted the individual concerned directly on the 10 November 2020 to advise the person of their mandatory e-filing exemption approval. I am further advised that their tax records have been adjusted accordingly and a...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Seirbhísí trí Ghaeilge (16 Dec 2020)

Paschal Donohoe: Tá na seirbhísí a chuirtear ar fáil trí Ghaeilge liostaithe i Scéim Teanga reatha 2018-2021 mo Roinne agus is féidir teacht uirthi ar an láithreán gréasáin ag . Is í seo an tríú Scéim Roinne oifigiúil atá ullmhaithe ag mo Roinn mar atá éilithe faoi alt 15 d'Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla 2003....

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Foireann Roinne (16 Dec 2020)

Paschal Donohoe: Ba mhaith liom a chur in iúl don Teachta nach bhfuil aon phoist sa Roinn faoi láthair a n-aithnítear gur poist iad a bhfuil inniúlacht sa Ghaeilge de dhíth ina leith. Gach uair a dtagann folúntas chun cinn, iarrtar ar Bhainisteoirí a thabhairt le fios ar an bhFoirm Iarratais Folúntais an bhfuil inniúlacht sa Ghaeilge ina riachtanas riachtanach don...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Seirbhísí trí Ghaeilge (16 Dec 2020)

Paschal Donohoe: Ní sholáthraíonn mo Roinn aon seirbhísí trí Ghaeilge sna ceantair Ghaeltachta.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Lending (16 Dec 2020)

Paschal Donohoe: The Deputy will be aware that, as Minister for Finance, I cannot mandate or overrule the internal risk assessment processes in any bank, even one in which the State has a shareholding. Decisions in this regard, including credit policies and decisions, are the sole responsibility of the board and management of the banks which must be run on an independent and commercial basis. The independence...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Budgets (16 Dec 2020)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department budgets in line with the subheadings outlined in the Revised Estimates Volume for Public Expenditure (REV). The budget for marketing, media and social media is included in Admin Non-Pay costs, specifically Subhead III:Training, Development, and Miscellaneous Costs. Depending on the nature of the expenditure, it could also potentially be accounted for as part of our overall...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (17 Dec 2020)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 289, 290, 293 and 306 together. The CRSS is a targeted support for businesses significantly impacted by restrictions introduced by the Government under public health Regulations to combat the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. It applies to businesses who, under the specific terms of the regulations, are required to prohibit or significantly restrict members...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (17 Dec 2020)

Paschal Donohoe: The Irish economy and labour market have undergone an unprecedented shock in 2020 as a result of the pandemic, with nearly every sector negatively impacted either directly or indirectly. In response, the Government introduced the wage subsidy schemes to maintain the link between the employee and employer insofar as is possible, as well as firm viability through a truly exceptional period....

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Resolution Processes (17 Dec 2020)

Paschal Donohoe: The consumer protection regulatory framework provides a significant number of protections and supports for borrowers of all ages who are in or facing mortgage arrears. In particular, the Code of Conduct on Mortgage Arrears (CCMA) provides a strong consumer protection framework, aimed specifically at ensuring borrowers in arrears or pre-arrears in respect of a mortgage loan secured on a...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (17 Dec 2020)

Paschal Donohoe: The CRSS is a targeted support for businesses significantly impacted by restrictions introduced by the Government under public health regulations to combat the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. The support is available to companies, self-employed individuals and partnerships who carry on a trade or trading activities from a business premises located in a region subject to restrictions...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic (17 Dec 2020)

Paschal Donohoe: In relation to the issue raised by the Deputy I would note that joint assessment would not apply in the year of marriage in any event and that instead, both spouses are assessed as single persons throughout the year of assessment in which their marriage took place as set out in Section 1020 of the Taxes Consolidation Act (TCA), 1997. A measure of relief may be given by way of repayment...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Vehicle Registration Tax (17 Dec 2020)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 296 and 298 together. I am advised by Revenue that because of the interruptions to the operation of National Car Testing (NCT) centres and the continuing need to limit the number of customers attending the centres due to COVID 19 restrictions, there are delays in getting pre-registration inspection appointments. Revenue is aware that some people that sought...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (17 Dec 2020)

Paschal Donohoe: The CRSS is a targeted support for businesses significantly impacted by restrictions introduced by the Government under public health regulations to combat the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. The support is available to companies, self-employed individuals and partnerships who carry on a trade or trading activities, the profits from which are chargeable to tax under Case I of Schedule D,...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (17 Dec 2020)

Paschal Donohoe: The CRSS is a targeted support for businesses significantly impacted by restrictions introduced by the Government under public health regulations to combat the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. The support is available to companies, self-employed individuals and partnerships who carry on a trade or trading activities, the profits from which are chargeable to tax under Case I of Schedule D,...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Customs and Excise (17 Dec 2020)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 300 and 301 together. I am assured by Revenue that combating the threat which fuel fraud and the illicit alcohol and tobacco trades pose to legitimate businesses, consumers and the Exchequer continues to be a priority. I am assuming that the Deputy, when referring to illegal cross-Border trade of household fuel products, is enquiring about the movement of...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (17 Dec 2020)

Paschal Donohoe: The CRSS is a targeted support for businesses significantly impacted by restrictions introduced by the Government under public health regulations to combat the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. The support is available to companies, self-employed individuals and partnerships who carry on a trade or trading activities, the profits from which are chargeable to tax under Case I of Schedule D,...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Value Added Tax (17 Dec 2020)

Paschal Donohoe: I am informed by Revenue that ultimately the VAT revenue collected by the exchequer is the same whether goods are imported from a third country or acquired from another member state. When goods are acquired from another member state, the business that acquires the goods must account for the acquisition and for the subsequent sale, charging the VAT applicable to the goods in question and...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (17 Dec 2020)

Paschal Donohoe: I will be meeting with representatives of NatWest today. My keys messages will be on the importance of timely and direct communication between staff, their representatives and management throughout the review, especially if there are any developments. I will outline that I expect that any decisions arising from the review will be swiftly communicated to staff, customers and other...