Results 501-520 of 1,974 for speaker:Arthur Spring

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (21 Nov 2012)

Arthur Spring: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a hospital appointment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51819/12]

A Framework for Junior Cycle: Motion (22 Nov 2012)

Arthur Spring: Mol an óige agus tiocfaidh sí. I am a greater believer that children should be given the confidence to go forward and prosper, to prepare them for life and not just for examinations. That is one of the reasons I am pleased to acknowledge that the Minister is doing the correct thing in adjusting how the junior cycle will work. It is worth noting that many speakers from the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Service Reform Plan: Discussion with Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (22 Nov 2012)

Arthur Spring: The Minister said €1 billion of savings may need to be made in the public service between 2013 and 2015. What level of engagement has the Minister had with the unions to date on this? How does he think he will achieve this?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Service Reform Plan: Discussion with Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (22 Nov 2012)

Arthur Spring: Is the Minister in negotiations with the troika? How does it perceive the need to cut the public service bill further?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Service Reform Plan: Discussion with Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (22 Nov 2012)

Arthur Spring: Is it happy with the fashion in which the savings are being made? Does it think more needs to be done or is what is being done appropriate in terms of the savings being made?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Service Reform Plan: Discussion with Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (22 Nov 2012)

Arthur Spring: My final question is on the budgetary process. I am conscious that the Government is making an adjustment of approximately €3.5 billion. One third of that will come from taxation and two thirds will come from public expenditure. Is that seen as an appropriate measure in order to drive the domestic economy because we are all very conscious of the fact there are some silos in the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Service Reform Plan: Discussion with Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (22 Nov 2012)

Arthur Spring: Is the troika stating that is the most appropriate way to keep the domestic economy going? Does it have an input in that regard?

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disabled Drivers (27 Nov 2012)

Arthur Spring: To ask the Minister for Finance if the disabled drivers medical board of appeal, when dealing with primary medical certificate appeals, should be allowed to permit exceptions for persons who do not meet the strict criteria currently laid down in regulations but endure the same medical restrictions and disabilities as those who do meet the strict criteria as a result of a combination of...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (27 Nov 2012)

Arthur Spring: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the report on tax injustice by TASC, which found that several corporate entities based here pay no corporation tax here, through mechanisms such as the Dutch sandwich; his views on whether this may reinforce the risk of Ireland gaining a reputation as a tax haven. [52946/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (27 Nov 2012)

Arthur Spring: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide an estimate for the increase in revenue that would accrue to the Exchequer if all loopholes and reliefs in corporation tax were eliminated, ensuring an effective net corporation tax rate of 12.5% for all corporations carrying out activities here. [52947/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (27 Nov 2012)

Arthur Spring: To ask the Minister for Finance the stance that he will be taking on the proposed action plan put forward by the European Commission to clamp down on tax evasion, through the agreement of a stricter definition of tax havens and the implementation of an anti-abuse clause to prevent double non-payment of corporation tax. [52948/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Arrears (27 Nov 2012)

Arthur Spring: To ask the Minister for Finance the percentage of tracker mortgages that are in arrears; and the percentage that are in arrears of 90 days or more. [52958/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (27 Nov 2012)

Arthur Spring: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether the introduction of a carbon tax on solid fuels will have a detrimental effect on the competitiveness of businesses involved in the sale of solid fuels and employment in the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53048/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (27 Nov 2012)

Arthur Spring: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether the introduction of a carbon tax on solid fuels will have a detrimental effect on social welfare recipients who rely on coal or peat briquettes as the only means of heating their homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53049/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (27 Nov 2012)

Arthur Spring: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether the introduction of a carbon tax on solid fuels should be deferred due to the sourcing of coal and peat from Northern Ireland where lower environmental standards apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53051/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Budget Submissions (27 Nov 2012)

Arthur Spring: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the pre-budget submission by the solid fuel trade group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53050/12]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Regional Aid (27 Nov 2012)

Arthur Spring: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the position regarding Ireland's regional aid discussions and the new 2014-2020 regional aid map with the European Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53045/12]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Industrial Development (27 Nov 2012)

Arthur Spring: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of visits the Industrial Development Agency has arranged and undertaken in County Kerry in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53046/12]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Industrial Development (27 Nov 2012)

Arthur Spring: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the percentage of County Kerry jobs that have come from Industrial Development Agency companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53047/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Fuel Allowance Payments (27 Nov 2012)

Arthur Spring: To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views on an introduction of a vouched scheme or smart card for redemption of the winter fuel allowance to ensure the purchase of legitimate and tax compliant coal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53052/12]