Results 3,841-3,860 of 19,445 for speaker:Brian Cowen

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (31 May 2006)

Brian Cowen: I have been advised by the Revenue Commissioners that a PAYE balancing statement (Form P21) for the year 2005 issued to the taxpayer on 26 May 2006. The written request for the balancing statement was dated 18 May 2006 and, consequently, there was no undue delay in the issue of same.

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (31 May 2006)

Brian Cowen: As the Deputy is aware, the Human Rights Commission does not deal directly with my Department. All matters relating to the Commission are in fact dealt with by the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, with reference to my Department where appropriate. In common with other Voted expenditure, grants to the HRC are subject in the normal way to the procedures set out in relevant...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (31 May 2006)

Brian Cowen: Under the Garda Síochána Act the numbers and grades of officers of the Ombudsman Commission are subject to the approval of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, with the consent of the Minister for Finance. Accordingly the Ombudsman Commission itself does not seek my approval. It makes proposals on staffing to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform and it is then a...

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (31 May 2006)

Brian Cowen: The stamp duty on ATM and debit cards is €10 per annum. In the case of combined cards (cards which have both ATM and Debit functions), the stamp duty is €20. The Deputy will be aware that I introduced changes in this year's Finance Act to alter the way that stamp duty is charged on combined cards. The stamp duty on a combined card was reduced to €10 per annum where the card is only used...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (1 Jun 2006)

Brian Cowen: I have been advised by the Revenue Commissioners that a Form P45 was issued to the taxpayer on 4 May 2005 by the employer with whom he ceased employment on 3 May 2005. A PAYE balancing statement for 2005 issued to the taxpayer dated 29 May 2006. This outlined his certified income from all sources, together with tax deducted thereon, for the year 2005.

Written Answers — Special Savings Incentive Scheme: Special Savings Incentive Scheme (1 Jun 2006)

Brian Cowen: The cost of the proposed scheme mentioned in the question would depend upon the extent to which taxpayers availed of the incentive, the savings rate, the amount saved and whether there was a cap or not on the maximum amount saved. In the absence of any indication of these parameters, I am unable to give any accurate projection.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (1 Jun 2006)

Brian Cowen: The position in relation to travel tickets is that where an employer provides an employee with an annual or monthly bus or train pass, the cost of such a pass is not taxable. In addition, where an employee foregoes salary, and such salary foregone is used by the employee to purchase an annual or monthly bus or train pass, then the salary foregone is not taxable. Both of these instances are...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (1 Jun 2006)

Brian Cowen: The Deputy will be aware that I have primary responsibility for Civil Service pensions. The position is that, prior to 31 July 1973, the law required female employees to resign on marriage. In such cases, employees under pension age who had at least five years service (six years prior to 1 January 1968) qualified for marriage gratuities of 1/12th of salary per year of service, subject to a...

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (2 Jun 2006)

Brian Cowen: I am entitled to my view.

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (2 Jun 2006)

Brian Cowen: On a point of order——

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (2 Jun 2006)

Brian Cowen: If I may——

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (2 Jun 2006)

Brian Cowen: I would like to make a point of order.

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (2 Jun 2006)

Brian Cowen: On a point of order, this is the second time this allegation has been made in the House. I did not do what has been alleged. In fact, after it had been communicated on the radio that I had done it——

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (2 Jun 2006)

Brian Cowen: ——a clarification——

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (2 Jun 2006)

Brian Cowen: ——was carried by RTE confirming that I had not done it.

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (2 Jun 2006)

Brian Cowen: There is no need for the Deputy to make that point because it is not true.

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (2 Jun 2006)

Brian Cowen: It does not stop me having my own opinion.

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (2 Jun 2006)

Brian Cowen: Deputy Finian McGrath is wrong every week.

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (2 Jun 2006)

Brian Cowen: The Director of Public Prosecutions recommends it.

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (2 Jun 2006)

Brian Cowen: The Deputy's friends wear balaclavas.