Results 961-980 of 19,445 for speaker:Brian Cowen

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (19 Apr 2005)

Brian Cowen: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that a PAYE balancing statement for 2004 was issued to the taxpayer on 14 April 2005.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (19 Apr 2005)

Brian Cowen: I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the full year cost to the Exchequer of the home carer tax credit is estimated to be of the order of €100 million. The full year cost to the Exchequer of the increase mentioned by the Deputy is estimated at approximately €59 million. These figures are provisional and subject to revision.

Written Answers — Disability Legislation: Disability Legislation (19 Apr 2005)

Brian Cowen: As the Deputy will be aware, my budget in December 2004 outlined overall spending plans in the disability sector, including the announcement of a special disability multi-annual funding package for high priority services with a total value of close to €900 million over the years 2006 to 2009. The costs associated with the provision of various services is a matter for the individual...

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (19 Apr 2005)

Brian Cowen: A 2% levy is imposed on most non-life insurance premia, the exceptions being re-insurance, voluntary health insurance, marine, aviation and transit insurance and export credit insurance. I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the latest figures available represent the receipts from the levy to the end of February 2005, which amount to €21 million. They have also informed me that...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (19 Apr 2005)

Brian Cowen: The revenue yield from CGT depends on several factors: the rate and composition of economic growth; the levels of economic activity; the state of the property market; investor expectations for the future; taxpayer behaviour and preferences, and the rate of tax itself. I am unable to isolate the effect of a rate change on its own. All one can say is that when the rate of CGT was last at 40%,...

Written Answers — Cost of Tribunals: Cost of Tribunals (19 Apr 2005)

Brian Cowen: The main driver of tribunal costs is legal fees, including those for third parties. Some reduction in costs would therefore be expected if private inquiries served to reduce the level of legal representation at such inquiries. However, it is not practicable to provide a specific estimate of any reduction in costs because the actual savings accruing to the Exchequer would depend on the nature...

Written Answers — Tax Clearance Certificates: Tax Clearance Certificates (19 Apr 2005)

Brian Cowen: Applications for Certificates of Authorisation under Section 531 of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 — otherwise referred to as C2 Applications — are, properly, to be made to the Office of the Revenue Commissioners. The application should be sent to the Revenue district for the area where the applicant resides or is based. I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that an application for...

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (19 Apr 2005)

Brian Cowen: It is expected that the recently reconstituted medical board of appeal for the disabled drivers and disabled passengers (tax concessions) scheme will resume its meetings very shortly. In this regard, I appointed a new chairperson to the board on 14 March 2005, and I understand that a new secretary was appointed yesterday. In respect of the waiting list for an appeal, I understand there are in...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (19 Apr 2005)

Brian Cowen: I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that figures are not available to estimate with any accuracy the cost of introducing a roll-over relief for those involved in compulsory purchase orders. While a person whose property is purchased on foot of a CPO does not have a choice regarding the act of purchase, the compensation they receive will include one or more of the following elements:...

Written Answers — College Building Projects: College Building Projects (20 Apr 2005)

Brian Cowen: This application is being processed by officials from my Department in consultation with the Revenue Commissioners and the Department of Education and Science. A meeting to discuss the details of the application was held some time ago and further information will be provided and enquiries will be conducted. Upon receipt of the requested information the matter will be considered further.

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (20 Apr 2005)

Brian Cowen: The following are the details requested for my office and that of the Minister of State. Name Function or Title Status Contract Terms Annual Salary Minister's Office Gerry Steadman Special Adviser Full-time No contract, seconded civil servant â'¬68,651 plus 10% allowance Sinead Dooley Personal Assistant Full-time Fixed...

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (20 Apr 2005)

Brian Cowen: The following travel and subsistence costs were incurred for the calendar year 2004 by certain staff in my office and that of the Minister of State. In my office Mr. Gerry Steadman, a special adviser, incurred €914.51. In addition Mr. Michael Fitzpatrick, personal assistant to my predecessor, incurred €13,446.66 in 2004. I do not have a programme manager or press communications adviser....

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (20 Apr 2005)

Brian Cowen: There were 2,196 unestablished civil servants serving in Departments, offices and tribunals in the State on 31 March 2005.

Written Answers — Debt Relief: Debt Relief (20 Apr 2005)

Brian Cowen: The sale or revaluation of part of IMF gold reserves to cover the costs of additional debt relief has been proposed in addition to a number of other mechanisms to fund the relief of the debts of poor countries. At the recent spring meetings of the IMF and World Bank there was preliminary discussion of key issues regarding proposals for further multilateral debt relief and its financing...

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (20 Apr 2005)

Brian Cowen: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that they have reviewed the case for 2003 and that the P21, balancing statement, will issue shortly.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (21 Apr 2005)

Brian Cowen: The role of the National Development Finance Agency, NDFA, is to advise Departments about the optimal means of financing the cost of capital projects in order to achieve value for money, whether procured through a PPP approach or through traditional procurement. Departments and agencies who are decision making bodies are obliged to seek the advice of the NDFA for all capital projects or...

Written Answers — Public Private Partnerships: Public Private Partnerships (21 Apr 2005)

Brian Cowen: The Government is committed to developing the PPP process as a viable procurement option for appropriate projects within the overall context of public investment in infrastructure and public services. PPPs are one procurement tool to be used alongside traditional approaches. The PPP procurement option, however, has an important role to play when applied to appropriate projects where there is...

Written Answers — National Development Plan: National Development Plan (21 Apr 2005)

Brian Cowen: The Government has taken no decision as yet as to whether there will be a successor to the current seven year national development plan which will run until the end of 2006. Unlike previous occasions there is no requirement under the draft Structural Funds regulations for the period 2007-13 to prepare a national development plan. The introduction of the rolling multi-annual capital envelopes...

Written Answers — Public Capital Programme: Public Capital Programme (21 Apr 2005)

Brian Cowen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 88 to 93, inclusive, together. On the totality of public capital programmes and projects, as the Deputy will appreciate, primary responsibility for managing capital programmes and the evaluation, planning and execution of infrastructure projects rests with line Departments and the relevant implementing agencies. This includes addressing capacity and resource...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (21 Apr 2005)

Brian Cowen: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that a PAYE balancing statement for the year 2004 will issue to the taxpayer in the coming days, with a cheque in settlement attached.