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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Yield (1 Feb 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 80 and 81 together. I am informed by Revenue that initial analysis of 2017 data indicate that the net Corporation Tax receipts from the aircraft leasing and finance industry were in the region of €40 million.  In relation to the number of aircraft leasing and finance companies, tax returns for 2015 (the latest full year available) indicate there...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (1 Feb 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: In relation to the Payment Services Directive II (PSD2), I have received the following comments. AIB "AIB has implemented all aspects of PSD II which came into effect on 13 January 2018 and is on track to implement the remaining articles once the final Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) has been published and its implementation date agreed." PTSB "Permanent TSB implemented PSD2 on the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (1 Feb 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy will be aware, the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II came into effect at the beginning of this year. AIB have provided me with the following comment: "MiFID II obligations which were due for 3 January have been assessed and the relevant updates have been applied to the AIB business model. Elements that are phasing in post this date are in development and are...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Data (1 Feb 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Central Bank has provided me with the following information in relation to the warehousing of a portion of debt associated with split mortgages. "The Central Bank publishes Mortgage Arrears Data detailing quarterly developments in the number and value of mortgages in arrears, restructured mortgages, repossessed properties, for principal residences and buy-to-let properties. The reporting...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Appeals Commission (1 Feb 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 85 to 88, inclusive, together. The TAC was established and new procedures for making, processing, adjudicating and determining appeals came into effect on 21stMarch 2016. Before this date taxpayers sent their appeals directly to Revenue who then transferred cases to the Appeal Commissioners when they were ready for a hearing. Since that date, taxpayers send...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Appeals Commission (1 Feb 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Following its establishment the Tax Appeals Commission (TAC) received thousands of appeals from both the Revenue Commissioners and the Office of the Appeal Commissioners. Further to this the TAC became the first port of call for all new appeals, of which they received 899 in 2016. I am advised that due to the volume of appeals received and nature of the appeals, the information sought by...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Appeals Commission (1 Feb 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Since its establishment in March 2016 the Tax Appeals Commission (TAC) has had two full time Commissioners. An additional temporary Commissioner was appointed in June 2017 for a 2-year period in order to assist in disposing of the legacy appeals which transferred to the Commission from the Revenue Commissioners. Further to this, the Commission currently compromises of the following...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Appeals Commission (1 Feb 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I am advised by Revenue that while a matter is subject to an appeal to the Tax Appeals Commission, the collection of the amount of tax that is in dispute is suspended until the appeal is determined by the Tax Appeals Commission. Where the Tax Appeals Commission find in favour of Revenue, and the tax is found to be due and payable, the original due date in respect of that tax continues to...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (1 Feb 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I am advised by Revenue that the income tax owed by the person concerned for 2016 is based on a return they completed for the year in question. I am further advised by Revenue that arrangements are being made to make direct contact with the person concerned to clarify matters as regards the tax owed and to agree a suitable payment arrangement for any tax owed.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pensions Data (1 Feb 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 186 on 23 January 2018.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff Retirements (1 Feb 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 146 on 14 December 2017.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: EU Funding (1 Feb 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Ireland and Northern Ireland are currently partners in two EU-funded cross-border Cooperation Programmes, PEACE and INTERREG.  Between them they have seen nearly €3.5 billion of investment in Northern Ireland and the Border region of Ireland over the last quarter of a century. The Government is proud of the role it played in securing EU funding for a fourth PEACE...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Internal Audits (1 Feb 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Internal and EU Audit Unit of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DPER) provides an internal audit service not only to that Department but also to the Department of Finance on a shared service basis. As required by the Internal Audit Standards launched by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in 2012, the Internal Audit Unit function underwent an External...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Apprenticeship Data (1 Feb 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The current apprenticeships in the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and bodies under its aegis are listed in the following table: OPW Apprenticeships as of  31/01/2018 Female Male Total Carpenter and Joiner 1 9 10 Construction Plant Fitter 5 5 Stonecutter and Stonemason 23 23 Wood Manufacturer and Finisher 2 2 TOTAL 40

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Primary Medical Certificates Data (6 Feb 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 127 and 148 together. I am advised by the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal that the total number of appeals lodged and the number of successful appeals in the period 2013-2017 is as set out in the table. However the Board do not have a breakdown of these figures by county. Year No. of Appeals Lodged No. of Successful Appeals 2013 529 53...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Household Debt Statistics (6 Feb 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I understand that the Central Bank of Ireland does not publish data on the level of credit card debt. However, the Household Finance and Consumption Survey 2013, which was carried out by the CSO on behalf of the Central Bank of Ireland provides a snap shot of credit card debt in Ireland. The survey, which was published in January 2015, shows that the median value of credit card debt for...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Help-To-Buy Scheme (6 Feb 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I am advised by Revenue that the claim made by the person concerned for a refund under the Help-to-Buy scheme has been approved.  Contact has been made by Revenue with the person concerned to clarify certain matters as regards bank account details supplied. When this clarification is provided, Revenue advise me that they will be able to finalise the refund.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: NAMA Social Housing Provision (6 Feb 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 130 to 132, inclusive, together. I am advised that to date, NAMA has delivered 2,472 houses and apartments for social housing, excluding houses provided under Part V arrangements. NAMA provides whatever funding is required to ensure that social housing units are habitable and in full compliance with all statutory requirements and to date, it has invested...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Commercial Property (6 Feb 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: In respect of commercial property funds, the Central Bank is responsible for the authorisation and supervision of all investment funds established in Ireland. In conjunction with the Central Bank, my Department continually monitors developments in the commercial property sector. This includes tracking investment, transactions and the profile of market participants.  In addition, last...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Brexit Issues (6 Feb 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 134 to 136, inclusive, together. My Department has been to the fore in producing and funding a number of Brexit-related studies, both before and since the UK's referendum decision. In addition, regular updates of the Department’s Macro-Economic forecasts take account of the impact of Brexit. Published Brexit-related studies by my Department include: -...