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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pay (10 Oct 2017)

Paschal Donohoe: The Public Service Stability Agreement runs from 2018- 2020 and has a cost over that period of €887 million. The overall benefits to different income groups range from 7.4 per cent to 6.2 per cent over three years. Pay increases under the agreement are scheduled as follows: 2018 - 1st January annualised salaries to increase by 1%; - 1st October annualised salaries to increase by 1%....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Revised Estimates Publication (10 Oct 2017)

Paschal Donohoe: Following the decision in relation to re-organisation of Government Departments, the composition of a number of Departments has changed particularly with the establishment of the Department of Rural and Community Development. The Estimates for 2017, published in the Revised Estimates Volume 2017, were voted on by Dáil Éireann in May 2017. Further Revised Estimates are to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Pharmaceutical Sector (10 Oct 2017)

Paschal Donohoe: Under Section 9 of the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act 2009 (as amended), the power to vary fees paid to pharmacists and other health professionals is the responsibility in the first instance of my colleague the Minister for Health.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Lobbying Data (10 Oct 2017)

Paschal Donohoe: Since March 2016, there have been seven Representations received from a number of organisations regarding the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill, as listed below: - Alcohol Health Alliance Ireland - Alcohol Beverage Federation of Ireland - Responsible Retailing of Alcohol in Ireland (RRAI) - three REPS received - Galway Health Cities Alcohol Forum - IBEC This correspondence was dealt with at...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Arts Funding (10 Oct 2017)

Paschal Donohoe: Issues related to the Cork Event Centre are a matter for the Minister of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht in the first instance. I have not had discussions or meetings with Cork City Council in relation to the project. 

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (11 Oct 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Liquor Licence Data (11 Oct 2017)

Paschal Donohoe: I am advised by Revenue that the following tables set out the number of pubs and licensed premises registered in each licence band and the number of fixed duty licences issued as at 30 September 2017. Alcohol Licences Issued by Turnover Band Turnover Band Number Issued €0 - €190,499 4,041 €190,500 - €380,999 1,836 €381,000 - €634,999 814...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (11 Oct 2017)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 80 to 84, inclusive, and 86 together. I am advised by Revenue that it is important to make some general comments in relation to the information collated by it on tax appeals and the sources and limitations of this information. Revenue obtains the information relating to the amount of tax that is ‘held under appeal’ from its IT systems....

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (11 Oct 2017)

Paschal Donohoe: In response to the Deputy’s request for information on the number of appeals heard by the Tax Appeals Commission (“the TAC”) in each month to date, in 2017, I am advised by the TAC that the position is as follows: MONTH SCHEDULED HEARING HEARING Further Details January 7 6 1 case settled prior to hearing February 12 9 2 cases adjourned; 1 was vacated by consent...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (11 Oct 2017)

Paschal Donohoe: The Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Scheme provides relief from VAT and Vehicle Registration Tax, an exemption from motor tax and a grant in respect of fuel expenditure, on the purchase of an adapted car for transport of a permanently and severely disabled person within the terms of the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Regulations 1994. The...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: NAMA Operations (11 Oct 2017)

Paschal Donohoe: I wish to advise the Deputy that NAMA invests in projects with third parties on a joint venture basis from time to time. I am advised that NAMA takes a minority non-controlling interest in the investment in order to facilitate the delivery of commercial and residential property and in order to achieve the best financial return for the State, as set out in Section 10(2) of the NAMA Act....

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Small and Medium Enterprises (12 Oct 2017)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy is aware, small and medium sized businesses are critical to the overall wellbeing of the Irish economy and are an important source of employment. Government policy is focused on ensuring that all viable SMEs have access to an appropriate supply of credit from a diverse range of bank and non-bank sources.  My Department conducts a biannual SME Credit Demand Survey. This...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Revenue Commissioners Reports (12 Oct 2017)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 62 and 68 together. I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the report is now available on their website at www.revenue.ie.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Tax Exemptions (12 Oct 2017)

Paschal Donohoe: The Government decided that the Local Property Tax (LPT) should be centred on the principles of equity, transparency and simplicity and that a universal liability should apply to all owners of residential property with a limited number of exemptions and reliefs. Limiting the reliefs available allows the rate to be kept to a minimum for those liable persons who do not qualify for relief....

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Revenue Commissioners (12 Oct 2017)

Paschal Donohoe: I am advised by Revenue that the various Taxes Acts set out that a person who is chargeable to a particular tax for a period is required to deliver a tax return to Revenue, and specify the date which the various returns must be filed by. The Taxes Acts also specify the time limits within which Revenue may make or amend an assessment in relation to a period.  Generally, where a...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Cycle to Work Scheme (12 Oct 2017)

Paschal Donohoe: The purpose of the Cycle To Work scheme is to encourage more people to cycle to and from work, or between work places, thereby contributing to lowering carbon emissions, reducing traffic congestion and improving health and fitness levels. Under the scheme an employer may provide an employee or director with a bicycle and / or cycle safety equipment without the employee being liable for...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Primary Medical Certificates Applications (12 Oct 2017)

Paschal Donohoe: The Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Scheme provides relief from VAT and Vehicle Registration Tax, an exemption from motor tax and a grant in respect of fuel expenditure, on the purchase of an adapted car for transport of a permanently and severely disabled person within the terms of the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Regulations 1994. The...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Eligibility (12 Oct 2017)

Paschal Donohoe: I am advised by Revenue that section 787 of the Taxes Consolidation Act (TCA) 1997 provides tax relief in respect of qualifying premiums to retirement annuity contracts. In order to qualify for relief, an individual must have a source of “relevant earnings” which, in broad terms, means income arising from a trade, profession or a non-pensionable employment.  Under section...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pensions Data (12 Oct 2017)

Paschal Donohoe: For members of the Non-contributory pension scheme for non-established State employees benefits are calculated based on length of service (to a maximum of 40 years’ service) and the individual’s final pensionable remuneration. Pensionable Remuneration is the aggregate of pensionable salary and pensionable emoluments held on the last day of service. - Pensionable salary is,...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Film Industry Tax Reliefs (17 Oct 2017)

Paschal Donohoe: As a tax expenditure of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997, Section 481 is subject to the requirements of the Department of Finance tax expenditure guidelines. The Tax Expenditure Guidelines can be found at:. As a requirement under the guidelines, reliefs such as section 481 are required to be reviewed periodically. A full ex post analysis and review of section 481 will be...