Results 9,121-9,140 of 16,537 for speaker:Brian Lenihan Jnr

Written Answers — Tax Refund: Tax Refund (4 Mar 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that they have received a claim for repayment of deposit interest retention tax in respect of the years 2004 to 2007 inclusive. Revenue has processed the claims and a cheque in respect of the tax overpaid will issue to the taxpayer within the next week.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (4 Mar 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that the relevant claim form for Owner-Occupier relief, and some supporting documentation was received on 29 January 2009 from the person in question. The Sligo Revenue office has been in contact with the person to obtain documents omitted and clarifications of some information provided. When the outstanding documentation and clarifications are...

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (4 Mar 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Financial Regulator has advised me that in the time available, it has not been possible to identify and assemble the information requested. I will write to the Deputy with material as soon as possible.

Order of Business (5 Mar 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Order of Business is No. 12, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of a proposal that section 17A of the Diseases of Animals Act 1966 shall continue in force for the period ending on 8 March 2010 — back from committee; No. 13, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann for the transfer of command of the Irish contingent currently serving in Chad with EUFOR TCHAD-RCA to the...

Order of Business (5 Mar 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I welcome the fact that the leader of the Labour Party has welcomed Mr. Gallagher's appointment as chairman of the commission.

Order of Business (5 Mar 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: He has no particular objection and I take it there is unanimous confidence in the House for the proposed appointment, as a matter of practice, and that is welcome in the context of the important work the commission has to do. I understand from his statement that Deputy Gilmore has some constitutional objection to the manner in which the Government has proceeded. The position is that the...

Order of Business (5 Mar 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: There is no question of that. This is a matter of legislative practice. There is no question of the Government claiming any prerogative other than following legislation. I will draw Deputy Gilmore's comments to the attention of the Taoiseach and Government.

Order of Business (5 Mar 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I take it this matter is being raised on the Order of Business in the context of any proposed announcement the Government may make in early April. The Government is, of course, willing to supply Opposition parties with any information they wish to have if they want to inform themselves as to the options they believe are desirable. I have already offered to have any options put forward by...

Order of Business (5 Mar 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Ultimately the Government, as I made clear yesterday, will make decisions in this area because it is obliged to and is responsible to the House for doing so. Recommendations for decisions in this area must be made with the approval of Government. The Government has told Opposition parties that if they wish to participate in this process they are welcome to do so.

Order of Business (5 Mar 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: We will of course make whatever decisions are required in the national interest. We welcome the assistance of the Opposition in putting forward any proposals it wishes to.

Order of Business (5 Mar 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: If it does not wish to put forward proposals and have them costed then clearly the Government will have to make a decision in any event.

Order of Business (5 Mar 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: No legislation is promised but, clearly, any request by Mr. Appleby will be entertained with expedition by the appropriate Minister and the Government. It is important that the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement has the amplitude of powers it requires to restore the damaged reputation of the banking sector abroad. I am a little concerned at the contrast the Deputy drew between...

Order of Business (5 Mar 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: D'iarr an Teachta ceist mar gheall ar an Bille um chúram leanaí. Tá cinn an Bhille socraithe ag an Rialtas ó mí na Samhna seo caite. Beidh an Bille foilsithe i rith an seisiún seo. Níl mé cinnte faoi stádas an Gaeilge sa Teach an tseachtain seo chugainn. Níl aon mion-rud ar siúl an tseachtain seo chugainn. Is féidir an Ghaeilge a úsáid i rith aon díospóireacht sa Teach seo.

Order of Business (5 Mar 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The mental health (amendment) Bill will be published later this year. With regard to the health information Bill, a wide ranging public consultation exercise, using a detailed discussion document prepared in the Department, was initiated in June 2008. Many submissions were received, including several as late as October of that year. The authors were then invited to participate in a major...

Order of Business (5 Mar 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: There is no proposal relating to a referendum commission. No date has been fixed by the Government for the referendum but the establishment of the commission requires the publication of a Bill to amend the Constitution.

Order of Business (5 Mar 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: No document has been prepared to date and no legislation is promised in regard to the first question raised.

Order of Business (5 Mar 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The document is not completed.

Order of Business (5 Mar 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: With regard to the electoral legislation, the period envisaged for this measure of control over the conduct of local government elections is 60 days, which will begin in April. Clearly, it is of some importance that the legislation be enacted with expedition.

Order of Business (5 Mar 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Níl aon reacht ann.

Order of Business (5 Mar 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: No legislation is promised.