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Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Motion (Resumed) (5 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: This has given us a solid stability in the current climate. It is important that all citizens and Deputies are aware that we have a basic financial stability in this country. We have very difficult decisions to take——

Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Motion (Resumed) (5 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: We as a Government will take those decisions.

Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Motion (Resumed) (5 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Opposition is here to hold us to account and I have no doubt the Deputy will do so.

Written Answers — Departmental Offices: Departmental Offices (5 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that Revenue's Border Midlands West Region has the largest geographical spread of all Revenue regions. The number of small offices located in this region is a legacy of the prior existence of Customs and Excise stations which, since 1993, are no longer needed in the context of the Single Market. Generally, only limited services are delivered from...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (5 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: All matters related to taxation, which would include the income levy, are reviewed regularly, in particular in the context of the annual Budget and Finance Bill.

Written Answers — Departmental Property: Departmental Property (5 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: On 21 May 2008, following a competitive tendering process, the Office of Public Works awarded a Fixed Price Contract to P. Elliott & Co. Ltd. in the sum of €24,894,842, including VAT, to construct a new Headquarters for the Department of Defence at Station Road, Newbridge, Co. Kildare. Work on site is well underway and is expected to be completed by the end of 2009. A separate contract...

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (5 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: In the context of the difficulties in international financial markets which developed in August 2007 and continued thereafter it was prudent to prepare contingency legislative provisions to address scenarios that might develop. The preparation of contingency legislative provisions to nationalise a credit institution consequently formed an important part of the planning work undertaken by my...

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (5 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As I have previously indicated, the Government will ensure Anglo's continued viability. Anglo is a going concern and all securities will remain as obligations of the bank. Tier 2 capital consists of Lower Tier II and Upper Tier II. All of Anglo's Lower Tier II securities are dated subordinated debt and are covered by the current Bank Guarantee Scheme. Anglo does however have Upper Tier II...

Written Answers — Public Procurement: Public Procurement (5 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The company awarded the current contract for the website, www.etenders.gov.ie is Millstream Associates Ltd., based in Aberdeen, Scotland. The contract was openly advertised in 2003; 10 companies bid for the contract, seven with an office in Ireland (including Northern Ireland). The contract covered provision/development of the website as well as end-user and technical support. The contract...

Written Answers — Public Procurement: Public Procurement (5 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Full and precise data on country of origin of companies winning public contracts since the establishment of the etenders website in 2001 is not available as this type of information is not published for all contracts. However, an analysis of the available data indicates the following: 83.5% of high-value contracts (i.e., those advertised in the European Journal) were awarded to Irish...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (5 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that there are no specific provisions in the VAT code which would allow a business to elect to forgo a VAT rebate in the manner suggested by the Deputy. Where a valid claim for a VAT repayment is made, Revenue would have no authority under VAT law to withhold any amount lawfully due under the claim.

Written Answers — Departmental Property: Departmental Property (5 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The details requested by the Deputy in relation to my Department are contained in the following table. Year Item Circumstances 2007 UBS Memory Stick Lost — No Departmental data was on the device at the time 2008 UBS Memory Stick Stolen — No Departmental data was on the device at the time 2008 Mobile Phone Lost — phone was cancelled 2008 Mobile Phone Stolen — phone was...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (5 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: My Department currently has accounts with two taxi firms in Dublin. The amount of money paid out on these accounts in 2007 was €76,960 and in 2008 was €54,950. Procedures are in place for the use of taxis, which are to be used only where it is demonstrably necessary for business purposes.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (5 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: My Department has made use of an external storage company for some of its storage requirements since 2000.The items stored in this facility include pension files, accounts information and a small number of Departmental files. The cost per month for storage will vary from month to month as it is based on the number of boxes in storage during the month. The charge per cubic meter of space...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (5 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Full details of the car parking levy are made available by the Office of the Revenue Commissioners on their website, however I would point out that an employee will be liable to the levy where: he or she has an entitlement to use a parking space for the parking of a vehicle covered by the levy (this would include a company car); the parking space is provided directly or indirectly by the...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (5 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The general position is that non-governmental pensions and other similar remuneration paid in consideration of past employment to a resident of a country with which we have a double taxation agreement would be taxable in that country only. If the Deputy wishes to provide further details on an individual case, I will arrange for my officials to examine the matter.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (5 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The position is that there is an exemption from the income levy for any person who is aged 65 years or over whose income for a year does not exceed €20,000. Where the individual is married and the joint income of the couple for the year is less than €40,000, then a joint exemption of up to €40,000 applies. In addition, an exemption from the income levy also applies for persons who are...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (5 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have been advised by the Revenue Commissioners that a P21 for 2007 was processed on 23 January 2009. As it appears that this review was not received by the taxpayer a review was again initiated on 2 February 2009. Due to the number of reviews being carried out at present there is a delay of a few days in processing and a P21 will issue shortly. In relation to the year 2008 I have been...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (5 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have been advised by the Revenue Commissioners that it is the responsibility of the Employer to issue Form P45 on cessation of an employment. On 3rd February 2009, Revenue issued to the taxpayer details of pay, tax deducted etc from the Form P35, which was submitted by the employer for the year 2008.

Written Answers — National Lottery: National Lottery (5 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The total allocation for sport in the subheads part-funded by the National Lottery in the Vote for the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism in 2009 is €109.026m. The National Lottery contribution to the funding of all subheads (including sports subheads) part-funded from the Lottery amounted to €265m or 56.8% of the allocations in those subheads in 2008. The 2009 contribution will be...