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Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement: Discussion. (20 Jul 2017)

Paschal Donohoe: If the answer to that question was "Yes", I would have to say that it will not deliver its expenditure ceiling for this year. I have said already that with the information that is currently available I expect the Department of Health will be inside or on its expenditure ceiling. If that were to change for any reason, and I do not wish it to change and do not believe it will, I would have to...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement: Discussion. (20 Jul 2017)

Paschal Donohoe: Yes.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement: Discussion. (20 Jul 2017)

Paschal Donohoe: That is why I said the second Tuesday.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement: Discussion. (20 Jul 2017)

Paschal Donohoe: I have just been reminded that that is subject to Government decision, but it has been the second Tuesday in the past and I expect it to be the second Tuesday again.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement: Discussion. (20 Jul 2017)

Paschal Donohoe: As to whether the abolition of water charging will have an effect on future capital expenditure on water, the Oireachtas committee report on this matter - I cannot remember the exact wording - acknowledged that Irish Water would move onto the balance sheet of the Government and that we should look to prioritise and-----

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement: Discussion. (20 Jul 2017)

Paschal Donohoe: That Irish Water is now on the balance sheet of the Government and will be funded out of general taxation means that funding for water infrastructure will have to meet the same criteria and needs as apply when I evaluate whether we will put money into housing or education. That is what funding it out of general taxation looks like.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement: Discussion. (20 Jul 2017)

Paschal Donohoe: My point still stands.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement: Discussion. (20 Jul 2017)

Paschal Donohoe: To use the phrase yet again, if the Deputy wants it to be paid for out of general taxation, as most of it will be, and funded directly by the State, which will now happen as a result of the decision made by the Oireachtas, the consequences to which I referred will now happen. We have to make choices about how we are going to do this. I am going to stay within the resolution passed by the...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement: Discussion. (20 Jul 2017)

Paschal Donohoe: The recommendation made by the Low Pay Commission on the minimum wage was both fair and correct. Last year the commission took into account the impact of Brexit on particular Border counties and this was one the factors that led to its recommendation. The Government accepts the recommendation, which strikes a balance in terms of trying to rebuild the living standards of people whose wages...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement: Discussion. (20 Jul 2017)

Paschal Donohoe: We have stated this is an objective that we want to fulfil. Deputy Boyd Barrett asked about the VAT rate, and my response was that I could not answer the question now because I have to make the announcement on budget day. The same applies to what we will do about the earned income tax credit. What the then Minister, Deputy Noonan, said was that over time he wanted to rebuild it so that it...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (26 Jul 2017)

Paschal Donohoe: The Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Scheme provides relief from VAT and Vehicle Registration Tax (up to a certain limit), an exemption from motor tax and a grant in respect of fuel, on the purchase of an adapted car for transport of a person with specific severe and permanent physical disabilities. To qualify for the Scheme an applicant must be in...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Revenue Commissioners (26 Jul 2017)

Paschal Donohoe: I am advised by Revenue that the provision of enhanced online and telephone services has resulted in a reduced demand for the traditional 'walk-in' services to public offices. The number of personal callers has fallen by 64% since 2008. Taxpayers are choosing different channels to the traditional 'walk-in' services and are getting the information and assistance they require in a way that...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (26 Jul 2017)

Paschal Donohoe: The Seafarers’ Allowance is granted to individuals who meet the qualifying conditions as set out in Section 472B of the Taxes Consolidation Acts 1997.  In order to qualify for the allowance, a taxpayer must be a “qualifying individual” who holds a “qualifying employment ....... the duties of which are performed wholly on board a sea-going ship on an...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Plastic Bag Levy (26 Jul 2017)

Paschal Donohoe: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that information in respect of tax collection, including the amount collected for the environmental levy on plastic bags, is available on the Commissioners' website at: . The most recently available figures available are for 2016. I am further informed that it is not possible for Revenue to provide the VAT collected from plastic bags sold above the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (26 Jul 2017)

Paschal Donohoe: The Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Scheme provides relief from VAT and Vehicle Registration Tax (up to a certain limit), an exemption from motor tax and a grant in respect of fuel, on the purchase of an adapted car for transport of a person with specific severe and permanent physical disabilities. To qualify for the Scheme an applicant must be in...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (26 Jul 2017)

Paschal Donohoe: The Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Scheme provides relief from VAT and Vehicle Registration Tax (up to a certain limit), an exemption from motor tax and a grant in respect of fuel, on the purchase of an adapted car for transport of a person with specific severe and permanent physical disabilities. To qualify for the Scheme an applicant must be...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Budget Consultation Process (26 Jul 2017)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 96 and 97 together. Each year my Department receives a large number of such submissions  from a wide range of groups and individuals. These are considered by the relevant officials in the context of Budget process. However the Deputy will be aware that it is not the practice of the Minister for Finance to discuss the details of measures which may be...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: National Treasury Management Agency (26 Jul 2017)

Paschal Donohoe: National Debt is the net debt incurred by the Exchequer after taking account of cash balances and other financial assets. General Government Gross Debt (GGD) is a measure of the total gross consolidated debt of the State compiled by the Central Statistics Office (CSO). It is the standard measure used for comparative purposes across the European Union. The primary component of General...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Rebates (26 Jul 2017)

Paschal Donohoe: I am advised by Revenue that there has been direct contact with the person concerned in this matter. When a completed tax return that is required from the person concerned is received by Revenue then the matter of processing any refund of tax overpaid can be finalised.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Compensation Fund (26 Jul 2017)

Paschal Donohoe: The Insurance Compensation Fund (ICF) was established under the Insurance Act 1964, as amended, in order to provide a certain minimum level of protection for policyholders particularly where an insurer goes into liquidation. In essence the ICF is a consumer protection mechanism which is also found in Member States across the EU and elsewhere. The ICF is currently maintained and administered...