Results 6,521-6,540 of 16,537 for speaker:Brian Lenihan Jnr

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (19 Jun 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have been advised by the Revenue Commissioners that, according to their records, the taxpayer commenced self-employment in 1996, ceased in August 2004 and is currently in PAYE employment. Returns for the years 2000 and 2001, to the date of cessation of self-employment, are outstanding. Revenue will be in contact shortly with the taxpayer in an effort to bring his tax affairs up to date.

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (19 Jun 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Such operational matters as accommodation and facilities management are, in the first instance, the responsibility of the Road Safety Authority, as assigned under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006). The expectation is that any such difficulties that may arise from time to time are addressed, as appropriate, by the empowered agency....

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (24 Jun 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 110, 122, 123 and 128 together. The 2003 EU Energy Tax Directive incorporated special derogations which allowed specific excise duty reliefs to be applied in a number of Member States. In the Irish context, these derogations allowed inter alia for reduced rates to apply to fuel used for public transport services which includes school transport services. While...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (24 Jun 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Where a joint owner of a property conveys his or her interest in that property to the other joint owner, Stamp Duty arises in the normal way on that transaction. The payment of Stamp Duty on the original conveyance of the property to the joint owners has no effect on a subsequent transaction.

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (24 Jun 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 112 to 115, inclusive, together. Human rights are, and have always been, a priority of successive Governments and central to our foreign policy. Together with our EU partners, the Government monitors the human rights situations in many countries, on the basis of information obtained from a variety of sources including non-governmental organisations. Where...

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (24 Jun 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have been advised by the Revenue Commissioners that a PAYE Balancing Statement Form P21 issued to the taxpayer on 19 June 2008.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (24 Jun 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: An insurance levy was introduced in 1984 requiring contributions of 2% of gross premium income to be made to the Insurance Compensation Fund to meet the liabilities arising from the collapse of PMPA. The levy was paid by all non-life insurers at this rate until 31 December 1991 when the rate was reduced to 1%. The levy ceased to apply from 1 January 1993 as there were sufficient funds to...

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (24 Jun 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: According to the Revenue Commissioners, Stamp Duty from Residential Properties on a Revenue net receipts basis for 2006 was €1,311 million, or 36% of total net Stamp Duty receipts. Stamp Duty from Residential Properties on a Revenue net receipts basis for 2007 was €1,018 million, or 31% of total net Stamp Duty receipts. Revenue net receipts differ from Exchequer receipts due to accounting...

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (24 Jun 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that a claim for repayment of value added tax was received from the person in question on 6 December 2007. However, the claim did not meet the criteria for repayment and was returned on the same date with an explanation of what was required to qualify for repayment. The information requested has not been submitted to Revenue to date. The Revenue...

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (24 Jun 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As the Deputy is aware, the EU has been considering possible enhancements to the EU Deposit Guarantee Directive, arising from Ecofin Council meetings in October and December 2007 in the wake of the dislocation in the global financial markets. The review arises in the context of the Ecofin Roadmaps, agreed then, on 'Strengthening EU arrangements for financial stability' and 'Actions taken in...

Written Answers — Data Protection: Data Protection (24 Jun 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As part of the review of systems and procedures operated by Departments and agencies to protect the confidentiality of personal data which was announced in December 2007, my Department examined the responses received from Departments and Offices, collated the findings and presented these to Government in April 2008. A cross-Departmental working group has been convened and is currently...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (24 Jun 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The current position regarding the Ennis Civil Service Creche was set out in my reply to your Parliamentary Question on 18 June 2008. Over the last 9 months to ensure compliance with HSE regulations and having consulted with the HSE Preschool services, the Board put in place a support structure of people with experience in creche management who were made available to management in Ennis...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (24 Jun 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have been advised by the Revenue Commissioners that Revenue's Navan office was not part of the original decentralisation programme announced by the then Minister for Finance, Mr Charlie McCreevy, in his budget speech in 2002. The then Chairman of the Revenue Commissioners subsequently submitted a proposal to the Decentralisation Implementation Group formally requesting approval to relocate...

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I happily took up my post.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (25 Jun 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that the Excise and VAT content of a litre of Diesel, based on a price of €1.43 per litre are as follows: Price per litre Excise content VAT content Total Tax Excise as a % of price VAT as a % of price Total tax as a % of price (cent) (cent) (cent) (cent) Diesel 143.0 36.8 24.8 61.6 25.7% 17.4% 43.1% I would point out that excise duty rates...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (25 Jun 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The figures for Grant-in-Aid to the Institute of Public Administration (IPA) over the past four years are set out below. While the amount of the Grant-In-Aid shows an increase each year, it is in fact a diminishing percentage of the yearly income of the IPA. Year € 2004 3,237,000 2005 3,318,000 2006 3,401,000 2007 3,500,000 All Government Departments are members of the IPA with their...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (25 Jun 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The 2003 EU Energy Tax Directive incorporated special derogations which allowed specific excise duty reliefs to be applied in a number of Member States. In the Irish context, these derogations allowed inter alia for reduced rates to apply to fuel used for public transport services which includes school transport services. While these derogations expired on 31 December 2006, Ireland, along...

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (25 Jun 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that the agent acting for the company concerned was sent a letter on 20 March 2008 detailing the outstanding queries. A limited reply to these queries was received from the agent on 28 March 2008. A further letter issued on 1 May 2008 requesting a response to the remaining outstanding queries. Although there has since been some telephone contact the...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (25 Jun 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The question of any change in the rate of mortgage interest relief would be a matter to be considered in the context of future Budgets. Having said that, I would point out to the Deputy that this Government has provided significant supports to home owners with large mortgages. In Budget 2008, the ceiling for first-time buyer mortgage interest relief was increased to €10,000 for a single...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (25 Jun 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The volume of Directives involved since 1973 is quite substantial. Full details of all EU Directives are published in the Official Journal of the European Union and details of relevant implementing legislation are published in Iris Oifigiúil. As the cost of compiling the information requested by the Deputy would be excessive and cannot be justified, and given that the information is already...