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Finance Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (27 Jan 2011)

Michael Noonan: I move amendment No. 35: In page 192, line 19, to delete "€3" and substitute "€2". Fine Gael has been campaigning for some years to abolish the travel tax. The tourism industry is one of the sectors of the economy with great job creation potential and it should be stimulated. Most industries need massive investment before one makes a material change. In the tourism industry, we have...

Finance Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (27 Jan 2011)

Michael Noonan: Yes.

Finance Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (27 Jan 2011)

Michael Noonan: It is No. 43, in the name of the Deputy Barrett.

Finance Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (27 Jan 2011)

Michael Noonan: Was amendment No. 38 not ruled out of order?

Finance Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (27 Jan 2011)

Michael Noonan: I move amendment No. 43: In page 197, to delete lines 24 and 25. I ask the Minister to read his briefing note on this amendment.

Finance Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (27 Jan 2011)

Michael Noonan: A section is being excluded that allows the Minister to increase betting tax. We do not know why the Minister does not want to retain that discretion.

Finance Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (27 Jan 2011)

Michael Noonan: This is an amendment to the Schedule.

Programme for Government: Motion (15 Mar 2011)

Michael Noonan: I will focus my contribution this evening on issues relating to my Department. The programme for Government envisages that the Department of Finance will be reconfigured as two Departments: a restructured Department of Finance, which will encompass the budget, taxation and economic division and the banking division, and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, which will comprise one...

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (22 Mar 2011)

Michael Noonan: As the Deputy may be aware, the Government recently announced a number of cost saving measures relating to the personal appointees of Ministers and Ministers of State. These measures include a reduction in the number staff allowed in each Minister and Minister of State's Private and Constituency Office. The selection of Ministerial appointees is a matter for individual Ministers having...

Written Answers — Universal Social Charge: Universal Social Charge (22 Mar 2011)

Michael Noonan: The position is that the Universal Social Charge (USC) is applied at the following rates: · 2% on the first €10,036 (€193 per week) · 4% on the next €5,980 (€193.01 to €308.00 per week) and · 7% on the balance. For persons aged 70 years and over or with an entitlement to a full medical card the USC is applied at the following rates: · 2% on the first €10,036...

Written Answers — Departmental Responsibilities: Departmental Responsibilities (22 Mar 2011)

Michael Noonan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 45, 46, 52, 57 and 60 together. It is envisaged that the transfer of Public Expenditure and Reform functions from the Department/Minister for Finance to the Department/Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform will require primary legislation. Work on the legislation has commenced and is being given top priority. Discussions are still proceeding about the...

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (22 Mar 2011)

Michael Noonan: The Deputy will be aware that the Construction Contracts Bill which was introduced by Senator Feargal Quinn passed Committee and remaining stages in the Seanad on 8 March. I understand that the Seanad debate highlighted a number of matters relating to the Bill that require further consideration. It would also be imperative that the full regulatory impact of such a piece of legislation be...

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (22 Mar 2011)

Michael Noonan: I have not yet received the final Report of the Review Group on State Assets and Liabilities. The Group is in the process of finalising the Report and I expect that it will be submitted shortly.

Written Answers — Semi-State Bodies: Semi-State Bodies (22 Mar 2011)

Michael Noonan: The future of Coillte, including its forestry and land holdings, will be considered by Government in light of commitments made in the Programme for Government. When considering the issue, Government will also take account of any recommendations on Coillte contained in the Report of Review Group on State Assets and Liabilities, which is currently being finalised.

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (22 Mar 2011)

Michael Noonan: The Report of the Independent Review Panel: Strengthening the Capacity of the Department of Finance was commissioned by the Minister of Finance, following his commitment at the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Finance and Public Service that a review would be carried out to assess the Department of Finances policy advice and performance over the past 10 years and to make recommendations on how...

Written Answers — Commencement of Legislation: Commencement of Legislation (22 Mar 2011)

Michael Noonan: Section 13 of the Finance Act 2011 provides for income tax relief at the standard rate for expenditure incurred by individuals on a range of works that are carried out to improve the energy efficiency of residential premises situated in the State. Relief will be available for qualifying expenditure of up to a maximum of €10,000 for single individuals, or up to a maximum of €15,000 per...

Written Answers — Departmental Responsibilities: Departmental Responsibilities (22 Mar 2011)

Michael Noonan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 53 and 68 together. As part of the restructuring of Government Departments, the former Sectoral Policy Division of the Department of Finance is transferring into the Department of Public Expenditure & Reform. While the operational and organisational details are now being finalised, the Department of Public Expenditure & Reform will oversee and manage the...

Written Answers — Budgetary Process: Budgetary Process (22 Mar 2011)

Michael Noonan: It is the Government's intention that the Department of Finance will be reconfigured as two departments – a restructured Department of Finance which will, broadly speaking, encompass two of the existing divisions: Budget, Taxation and Economic Division and Financial Services Division, and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform which will also comprise, in broad terms, two existing...

Written Answers — Financial Institutions Recapitalisation: Financial Institutions Recapitalisation (22 Mar 2011)

Michael Noonan: The allocation of public funding to financial institutions will follow normal cabinet clearance procedures. However, the Deputy may also be enquiring about the formal role of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. It is intended that the Minister for Finance will retain responsibility for overall budget, tax and spending parameters while the Minister for Public Expenditure and...

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (22 Mar 2011)

Michael Noonan: Both the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform and I, and our colleague the Minister of State in the Department, are in the process of making arrangements for the staffing of our respective constituency offices. As the Deputy may be aware, the Government recently decided to limit the number of staff in a Minister's constituency office to 4, and the number of staff in a Minister of...