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Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (16 Sep 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that artists who qualify for exemption from income tax under the provisions of section 195 of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 are obliged to pay any PRSI due on such income directly to the Department of Social and Family Affairs. Arrangements are already in place whereby the Revenue Commissioners notify the Department of Social and Family Affairs,...

Written Answers — Public Appointments Service: Public Appointments Service (16 Sep 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Vacancies for Temporary Clerical Officers arise in various Government Departments and Offices from time to time throughout the country. Such vacancies are filled by way of recruitment campaigns undertaken by the Public Appointments Service (PAS). I can confirm to the Deputy that the closing date for receipt by the Public Appointments Service of applications for the 2009/10 Temporary...

Written Answers — Oireachtas Expense Allowances: Oireachtas Expense Allowances (16 Sep 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: It should be recognised that TDs incur legitimate expenses as part of their parliamentary duties both in attending Leinster House and as part of their constituency duties. I have already taken steps in relation to the revision of expenses. I have generally reduced the Oireachtas expense allowances by 10% and by 25% in the case of mileage. The Oireachtas Commission made proposals to me...

Written Answers — Job Assist Scheme: Job Assist Scheme (16 Sep 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the number of employers who have availed of the Revenue job assist scheme in the years concerned is as follows: 2005 -- 567 2006 -- 410 2007 -- 286 2008 -- 193 2009 (to 4 September) 133

Written Answers — Financial Regulation: Financial Regulation (16 Sep 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Financial Regulator is currently funded by two sources. These are direct levies paid by financial entities that are regulated by the Financial Regulator and a subvention from the Central Bank, which is provided from the Bank's own resources generated from its activities in the financial markets. In 2009, it is estimated that the former funding source will raise approximately €34...

Written Answers — Financial Regulation: Financial Regulation (16 Sep 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Central Bank Act 1942 as amended provides that the Consultative Consumer Panel shall consist of not fewer than five and not more than 20 members. In January, I appointed eleven members to the Consumer Panel. Accordingly, all statutory requirements on the level of membership of the Panel have been fully met. The possibility of making further appointments to the Consumer Panel, subject...

Written Answers — Financial Regulation: Financial Regulation (16 Sep 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Financial Regulator that the annual budgets for the Consultative Panels are agreed between the respective Chairs of the Panels and the Authority. The 2009 budget for the Consumer Panel is €208,000 and the budget for the Industry Panel is €85,000. These budgets cover the costs arising from external research and consultations, the publication of the respective annual...

Written Answers — Financial Regulation: Financial Regulation (16 Sep 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Licensed moneylenders are covered by a range of provisions under the Consumer Credit Act, 1995 (as amended) including the licensing process administered by the Irish Financial Services Regulatory Authority (Financial Regulator) under which a moneylender's licence is valid for a period of 12 months from the date on the licence. The number of moneylender licences issued in the year 2009 to...

Written Answers — Ministerial Expenses: Ministerial Expenses (16 Sep 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Ministers may receive allowances to cover the expenses they incur as members of the Oireachtas and as holders of Ministerial Office. The specific allowances payable in respect of Ministerial Office are described below. Ministers are entitled to subsistence payments when they are absent from their headquarters and home on official business. In general, expense allowances have been reduced...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (16 Sep 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As the Deputy is aware, I announced in Budget 2009 that an air travel tax would come into force in respect of passengers departing from Irish airports on and from 30 March 2009. A general rate of €10 per passenger would apply, with a lower rate of €2 for shorter journeys. The Finance (No.2) Act 2008 confirms the introduction of an air travel tax from 30 March 2009. However, I took...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (16 Sep 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to answer Questions Nos. 264, 281, 293 and 294 together. I am aware that certain bookmakers are considering relocating their internet businesses from the UK, including to Gibraltar. It is the prerogative of a company to locate its businesses where it sees fit. In that regard, it should be noted that Ireland's tax regime, for example corporation tax, compares favourably to other...

Written Answers — Public Procurement: Public Procurement (16 Sep 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I recognise the importance of public contracts as a source of business for SMEs and I am anxious to promote their participation to the greatest extent possible under EU law. It is inevitable, of course, given present conditions in the construction sector, that there will be greater competition than formerly for places on tender lists and in tender contests. My Department is in discussions...

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (16 Sep 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: In the context of successful social partnership, the Government has been and continues to be supportive of all interested parties accepting and implementing Labour Court recommendations. In relation to the recapitalised banks however, these operate at an arms' length basis and as such I do not have a role in the wage negotiating process of the banks. I will be responding to the issues...

Written Answers — National Development Plan: National Development Plan (16 Sep 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Annual Report on the National Development Plan for 2007 has been published and sets out comprehensive information on expenditure and outputs under each Programme. The document is available on my Department's website at www.ndp.ie/docs/NDP_Annual_Report_2007/2135.htm. Please see pages 135 to 145 of the Report. A total of €1.611 billion (€1.5 billion current and €110 million capital)...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (16 Sep 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that, as part of a review of small offices, Revenue has assessed the need for full-time attendance at Killybegs, taking into account the level of demand for Revenue services at that location and modern service delivery channels. It was found that the level of demand did not warrant full-time attendance. Accordingly, the official who had been based...

Written Answers — Customs Service: Customs Service (16 Sep 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that Revenue has, for a number of years, employed a drug detector dog handler in Sligo who is engaged full time on drugs detection activities, principally at the regional airports and the ports. In line with best practice in Customs administrations worldwide, Customs enforcement activity is selective and targeted and is based on analysis and...

Written Answers — Financial Institutions Support Scheme: Financial Institutions Support Scheme (16 Sep 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: On 20 September 2008, I announced that the Government had decided to increase the compensation limit for the Deposit Guarantee Scheme in Ireland from E20,000 to E100,000 per depositor per institution. The cover applies to 100% of each individual's aggregate deposits up to the prescribed limit per financial institution and also applies to deposits held in credit unions. The Financial...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (16 Sep 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Following an increase of €50, from €250 to €300 per licence announced in Budget 2008, the excise duty for an off-licence was further increased to €500 in Budget 2009 in conjunction with an increase in the excise duty for a range of licences to manufacture or sell alcohol products. The excise duty for such licences was increased to €500 as most of them had not been increased for a...

Written Answers — National Asset Management Agency: National Asset Management Agency (16 Sep 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: On 25 February 2009, the European Commission provided guidance on the treatment of asset relief measures by Member States. The Commission considers that a common European approach is presently needed to deal with the treatment of impaired assets to ensure banks resume their normal function of lending to the economy. Guidelines were also issued by the European Central Bank on bank asset...

Written Answers — Customs Service: Customs Service (16 Sep 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The new cutter as with the existing cutter will have a national remit, including the west coast of Ireland. Either or both vessels can and will be deployed to patrol and carry out operations along that coastline as and when required. The practice with the existing cutter is that deployments consist of a mixture of routine patrols and specific risk-driven taskings. This practice will...