Results 11,341-11,360 of 16,537 for speaker:Brian Lenihan Jnr

Written Answers — Tax Exemptions: Tax Exemptions (3 Nov 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 confirmed the introduction of an air travel tax from 30 March 2009. However, I took...

Written Answers — National Debt Costs: National Debt Costs (3 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Supplementary Budget in April set out a multi-annual consolidation plan to restore stability to the public finances. The table below sets out the 2008 outturn for debt servicing costs and the projections for 2009-2013 as contained in the Supplementary Budget. On the basis of the Supplementary Budget estimates, it is forecast that about one-fifth of our tax revenue would be required to...

Written Answers — VAT Rates: VAT Rates (3 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: With regard to the VAT differential between Ireland and the UK, given the current Exchequer deficit position, the policy decision of increasing the standard VAT rate in Budget 2009 continues to be necessary in order to support the public finances. We are borrowing to fund day to day public services which is unsustainable as future generations will be required to pay higher taxes unless we...

Written Answers — Official Languages Act: Official Languages Act (3 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As the Deputy is aware, I have no direct role in the provision of translation services in respect of Acts of the Oireachtas. Section 3(2) of the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Act 2006 sets out clearly that this is a function of the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission. Notwithstanding this, in order to provide an answer to the Deputy's question, I have obtained the...

Written Answers — Official Languages Act: Official Languages Act (3 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As the Deputy is aware, I have no direct role in the provision of translation services in respect of Acts of the Oireachtas. Section 3(2) of the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Act 2006 sets out clearly that this is a function of the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission. With regard to the cost of translation of Acts, I understand that Rannóg an Aistriúcháin has other...

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (3 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that sufficient basic data are not available on which to base an estimate of the yield to the Exchequer from this proposal.

Written Answers — Public Service Recruitment: Public Service Recruitment (3 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The recruitment and promotion moratorium announced on Friday 27th March 2009 applies to the civil service, local authorities, non-commercial state bodies, the Garda Síochána and the Permanent Defence Forces. It is not an embargo. An embargo would imply that no filling of vacancies whatsoever could take place. The Minister for Finance has the authority to allow for the filling of some...

Written Answers — National Asset Management Agency: National Asset Management Agency (3 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Deputy will be aware that I cannot comment on individual cases. However, the NAMA Bill as currently drafted contains a provision for amending the Planning and Development Act 2000 to extend the planning permission in certain circumstances.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Financial Resolution (4 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I move: THAT provision be made in the Act giving effect to this Resolution, in the manner and to the extent specified in that Act, for amending the Taxes Consolidation Act, 1997 (No. 39 of 1997)— (i) in Chapter 1 of Part 22, which deals with income tax and corporation tax on profits or gains from dealing in or developing land, by charging certain such profits or gains to income tax at a...

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Order for Report Stage (4 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Report Stage (4 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Ní saineolaí mé ach oiread. De réir an chomhairle atá faighte agam ón Ard-Aighne, tugann an téacs Béarla an leagan cheart d'ainm an Bhille i mBéarla. Is é sin an iomlán atáá dhéanamh againn in Alt 1. Dá bhrí sin, ní ghlacaim leis an leasú atá molta ag an Teachta Morgan. Tá sé de nós againn an ainm Bhéarla a úsáid san Alt sin i ngach Bille. Sa téacs Ghaeilge den...

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Report Stage (4 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Úsáideann cainteoirí dúchasacha an focal "NAMA" i nGaeilge faoi láthair.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Report Stage (4 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: We are all equal citizens in this country.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Report Stage (4 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I believe the concept involves citizens.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Report Stage (4 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: A niche bank can be still systemically important.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Report Stage (4 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: That is why I reduced the allowances.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Report Stage (4 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: It is an absolute fact.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Report Stage (4 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I was demoted first.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed). (4 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Deputy has the most acute business mind in the House.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed). (4 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: What about Bolivia?