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Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2013)

Enda Kenny: -----I know there is a little difríocht sa tuiscint idir his Gaeilge and mine-----

Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2013)

Enda Kenny: -----but I was well aware that the Revenue Commissioners had sent the letters to people who were not on direct debits and for whom there would be no change in the system because those payments would continue. It was necessary for the Revenue Commissioners, in their independence, to remind people that the 2014 property tax is due and due only in 2014. There was no intention - as has been...

Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2013)

Enda Kenny: What does Deputy Dooley mean by saying it is not true?

Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2013)

Enda Kenny: Ní haon locht ar an Teachta é sin.

Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2013)

Enda Kenny: Let me say this in English, in case people get the wrong impression. I have no view at all about the quality of Deputy Adams's Irish. It would be wrong of me to suggest that. I have always respected the fact that Deputy Adams speaks Gaeilge anseo. Sometimes he uses a different inflection and different words. That is the canúintí and it has been so since long before we were ever...

Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2013)

Enda Kenny: The letters sent out by the Revenue Commissioners are drafted and prepared by the Revenue Commissioners, which are completely independent of Government. Everyone was aware that when the property tax was introduced this year it was introduced for a half year and would apply for the full year in 2014. Many decided to pay the property tax in 2013 by way of direct debit or a lump sum. The...

Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2013)

Enda Kenny: -----is to notify the Revenue Commissioners of the option he or she is choosing to pay the tax in 2014. There are two dates involved. The first is relevant if a person decides to respond through the postal system. He or she must notify the Revenue Commissioners by 7 November of the option that suits best. If a person notifies the Revenue Commissioners online, the relevant date is 27...

Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2013)

Enda Kenny: It is merely an opportunity for the Revenue Commissioners to remind people of all the options to pay the tax in 2014.

Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2013)

Enda Kenny: Nobody has a legal or other obligation to pay the tax due in 2014 in 2013, although people may do so, if they wish.

Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2013)

Enda Kenny: That is a choice.

Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2013)

Enda Kenny: If a self-employed person were to indicate that he or she would like to pay all of the tax owed in 2014 now, I am sure it would be accepted by the Revenue Commissioners. The requirement is to be met in 2014 only and there are seven options set out by the Revenue Commissioners.

Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2013)

Enda Kenny: We have a resident expert at the back.

Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2013)

Enda Kenny: I hope that when the chairman of the Revenue Commissioners speaks to the Oireachtas committee which has Opposition members-----

Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2013)

Enda Kenny: -----what is involved will become crystal clear.

Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2013)

Enda Kenny: I suppose those opposite favoured the property tax and then moved away from it. They had the country screwed in so many ways because of incompetence for so many years.

Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2013)

Enda Kenny: It ill behoves them to start speaking now about these matters. In reply to Deputy Gerry Adams, the tax is due in 2014 and there are a range of options available.

Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2013)

Enda Kenny: I hope that after Thursday's engagement between Members and the representatives of the Revenue Commissioners, it will be crystal clear-----

Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2013)

Enda Kenny: -----that the payment is due in 2014 and there are options to pay. I thank all of those around the country who have paid the property tax in 2013-----

Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2013)

Enda Kenny: -----and those who will choose the best option for themselves in 2014.

Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2013)

Enda Kenny: Last weekend was a signal moment in the sense that Ireland was recognised as one of the leading global centres of the digital technology world. For all those involved in the digital web summit in Dublin, it sent an international message of absolute excellence. Many of the people I met from all over the world would belie the argument made by the Deputy about the quality of our young people...