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Order of Business. (24 Mar 2005)

Brian Cowen: There will be no problem with organising such a debate, subject to agreement.

Order of Business. (24 Mar 2005)

Brian Cowen: There will be no problem with having the debate.

Order of Business. (24 Mar 2005)

Brian Cowen: I know the Deputy is in bad form after the by-election, but he should not take it out on me.

Order of Business. (24 Mar 2005)

Brian Cowen: I understand that it is not possible to say when the prison service Bill will be brought to the House. It should be borne in mind that not every piece of land that comes up for sale is suitable for a prison. It is obvious that a number of criteria are involved. I am sure if it had been known that the land was for a prison, the price might have been somewhat different.

Order of Business. (24 Mar 2005)

Brian Cowen: I understand that the simmering will continue for another while.

Order of Business. (24 Mar 2005)

Brian Cowen: I understand that the Bill will be discussed during the course of this year.

Written Answers — Office of the Ombudsman. : Office of the Ombudsman. (24 Mar 2005)

Brian Cowen: A Bill to amend the Ombudsman Act is being prepared, which is intended, inter alia, to extend the Ombudsman's existing remit to a number of public institutions, including the universities. Under the existing Ombudsman Act, the Ombudsman is empowered to investigate an administrative decision taken by a body listed in a Schedule to the Act, where such decision aggrieves a person in his or her...

Written Answers — Tax Code. : Tax Code. (24 Mar 2005)

Brian Cowen: I announced in the budget that my Department and the Revenue Commissioners will undertake a thorough evaluation of the effect of all relevant tax incentives, including certain area-based schemes such as the urban, rural and town renewal schemes. These are scheduled to terminate on 31 July 2006. I confirmed to the House that the termination dates laid down in the Finance Act 2004 remain...

Written Answers — Tax Code. : Tax Code. (24 Mar 2005)

Brian Cowen: The stamp duty code does not provide exemptions based on an individual's particular circumstances and introducing such a provision would represent a significant departure from normal stamp duty rules. If such an exemption were introduced, other special cases would demand similar treatment, which would lead to a narrowing of the stamp duty base. This would run counter to the Government's...

Written Answers — Tax Code. : Tax Code. (24 Mar 2005)

Brian Cowen: There are a number of provisions in the tax code to deal with offsetting losses incurred by farmers in a tax year. Section 381 of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 permits a person chargeable to income tax who suffers a loss in a trade or profession, including farming, to set off the amount of the loss against income from all sources for the relevant tax year. Relief may only be claimed under...

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers. : Disabled Drivers. (24 Mar 2005)

Brian Cowen: The disabled drivers and disabled passengers tax concessions scheme is open to people with disabilities who meet the specified criteria and have obtained a primary medical certificate to that effect. The senior area medical officer attached to the relevant local health board is responsible for both the medical assessment and the issuing of the medical certificate. The medical criteria for the...

Written Answers — Tax Code. : Tax Code. (24 Mar 2005)

Brian Cowen: The Revenue Commissioners advise that a PAYE refund for the year 2004 was dealt with on 15 February 2005 and the cheque in respect of the refund was lodged, at the customer's request, to his bank account.

Written Answers — Special Savings Incentive Scheme: Special Savings Incentive Scheme (24 Mar 2005)

Brian Cowen: The special savings incentive accounts scheme commenced in May 2001 and entry to the scheme closed in April 2002. The scheme is a five year savings scheme in which the Exchequer tops up, by way of a tax credit, subscriptions by an individual to his or her SSIA. The accounts mature at the end of the five year period and, provided the individual saver complies with certain conditions laid down...

Written Answers — Tax Code. : Tax Code. (24 Mar 2005)

Brian Cowen: I have been informed by the Revenue Commissioners that there is no general 11 week delay in dealing with claims for tax relief for medical expenses, or any other form of tax relief. At the start of each tax year, the Revenue Commissioners issue in excess of 2 million certificates of tax credits to customers. In addition, most requests for PAYE balancing statements and claims to repayment tend...

Constitutional Referenda. (12 Apr 2005)

Brian Cowen: Then we will speculate on Deputy Sargent's position on the constitution.

Constitutional Referenda. (12 Apr 2005)

Brian Cowen: We are not going to war.

Constitutional Referenda. (12 Apr 2005)

Brian Cowen: The Deputy wants to be in Government but he cannot.

Constitutional Referenda. (12 Apr 2005)

Brian Cowen: If the Deputy's party could conclude its discussions on it that would help.

Constitutional Referenda. (12 Apr 2005)

Brian Cowen: Is the Deputy in favour of the constitution?

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (12 Apr 2005)

Brian Cowen: I assume the Deputy is referring to the disabled drivers and disabled passengers — tax concessions — scheme. The medical criteria for the purposes of the tax concession under this scheme are set out in the disabled drivers and disabled passengers (tax concessions) regulations 1994. Six different types of disablement are listed under the regulations and a qualifying person must satisfy one...