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Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (3 Jul 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: 42 members of staff in my Department received support under the Department's post-entry education scheme to pursue post-graduate educational courses in the period 2004 to 2008 inclusive.

Written Answers — Tax Forecasts: Tax Forecasts (3 Jul 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As happens every year, the Revenue Commissioners supplied my Department with a tax forecast for the following three years in the run-up to the Budget. Revenue prepared this forecast in October and November of last year based on the technical position set out by my Department. All Budget forecasts, including tax and economic, are prepared by my Department. In doing so, my Department takes the...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (3 Jul 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Deputy is aware that the operation of the scheme for tax relief on donations to certain sports bodies is governed by the provisions of section 847A of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997. These bodies must be an "approved body of persons" established for and existing for the sole purpose of promoting athletic or amateur games or sports. They must also have been granted tax exemption under...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (3 Jul 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Deputy is aware that the operation of the scheme for tax relief on donations to eligible charities and other approved bodies is governed by the provisions of section 848A of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997. Bodies, including schools, colleges, universities, bodies approved for education in the arts as well as a number of other specified organizations are defined as approved bodies for...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (3 Jul 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Section 847A of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 governs the scheme for tax relief on donations to certain sports bodies and section 848A governs the operation of the scheme for tax relief on donations to eligible charities and other approved bodies. I am advised by Revenue that the precise arrangements for allowing tax relief on donations under both sections depends on whether the donor is...

Written Answers — Revenue Commissioners' Staff: Revenue Commissioners' Staff (3 Jul 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The information requested by the Deputy has been set out by the Revenue Commissioners in the table. I am advised by the Commissioners that according to their figures approximately 60% of their overall staff are female. As can be seen from the data below 38% of the grades of HEO and above are female. Gender Range Principal AP HEO Grand Total Female 18-24 1 1 25-30 2 19 21 31-40 5...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (3 Jul 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that they have no record of receipt of the tax return in question prior to its receipt by registered post. A P21 PAYE balancing statement for the tax year 2003 issued to the person concerned on 26 June 2008 and an associated overpayment of tax was made on 30 June 2008.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (3 Jul 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The following is the information requested by the Deputy in tabular form for my Department and the agencies under the aegis of my Department. The decentralisation programme operates on a voluntary basis only and no staff were designated to move to any location unless they volunteered. However a number of staff whose posts were designated for decentralisation have been assigned new duties. ...

Written Answers — Efficiency Reviews: Efficiency Reviews (3 Jul 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: In line with my predecessor's Budget 2008 announcement, the Department of Finance has engaged in the efficiency review exercise on the same basis as all other Government Departments, with a view to identifying possible savings on administrative spending. The exercise has included the bodies within the aegis of my Department. The issues arising in this context are currently being considered...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (8 Jul 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Business Expansion Scheme (BES) provides a tax incentive to private investors to invest long-term equity capital in companies (particularly new and smaller ones), operating in certain sectors of the economy. Its purpose is to encourage investment in companies which would otherwise find it difficult to raise such funding and would instead have to rely on loan finance which can be...

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (8 Jul 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The aim of the Performance Management & Development System (PMDS) is to provide a framework for aligning individual and team performance with the goals of the organisation, through greater clarity in setting objectives and related performance targets, and for monitoring progress of their achievement. It also provides a context in which the development needs of jobholders can be addressed. ...

Written Answers — Departmental Appointments: Departmental Appointments (8 Jul 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Ms Cathy Herbert was appointed a special adviser to my Department with effect from 7 May 2008 and her annual salary range is €90,468 — €111,577.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (8 Jul 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The details of staff in the Press Office of my Department are as follows: Grade Number of staff Annual salary range Press Officer (Administrative Officer on Assistant Principal duties) 1 €70,908 — €88,667 Higher Executive Officer 1 €48,175 — €59,592 Executive Officer 1 €29,820 — €47,321 Clerical Officer 1 €23,802 — €38,593

Written Answers — Ministerial Constituency Staff: Ministerial Constituency Staff (8 Jul 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Details of staff in my constituency office are as follows: Grade Number of staff Annual salary range Personal Assistant 1 €45,422 — €57,656 Personal Secretary 1 €22,616 — €43,636 Executive Officer on Higher Executive Officer duties 1 €45,422 — €57,656 Clerical Officer 2 €22,609 — €39,431

Written Answers — Departmental Surveys: Departmental Surveys (8 Jul 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 156 to 161, inclusive, together. The review of the Information Society Fund was completed in August 2006. The fund terminated at the end of 2005 in line with its intended lifespan. As a result, an annual allocation for the fund is no longer required. However, expenditure in each of the final three years of the programme was as follows: 2005, €8.872m; 2004,...

Written Answers — Revenue Commissioners Staff: Revenue Commissioners Staff (8 Jul 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that following the introduction of the Single Market in 1993, customs officers were integrated into the general service grades in Revenue. This process was completed by 1996 and therefore the information requested is not available. I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that customs and excise functions, including frontier management, trade...

Written Answers — Public Service Contracts: Public Service Contracts (8 Jul 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Government decided in May 2004 to introduce reform measures in respect of the procurement of public works projects and the engagement and settlement of fees for construction consultants. The reforms are a key value for money initiative introduced to address concerns about the extent of cost overruns (the difference between the tender price accepted and the final outturn cost) on public...

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (8 Jul 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Government is committed to implementing sound macroeconomic and budgetary policies in order to ensure long-term confidence in the Irish economy is maintained. The Government is also committed to ensuring the flexibility and resilience of the economy so that the economy returns to its trend rate of growth in the shortest possible timeframe. The Deputy will recognise that a shared...

Written Answers — e-Government Proposals: e-Government Proposals (8 Jul 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I intend to bring proposals on eGovernment to Cabinet before the summer recess. I will arrange for the Deputy to be briefed directly by my Department after these matters have been considered.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (8 Jul 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, including school transport services. While the derogations expired on 31 December 2006, Ireland, along with...