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Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (23 Mar 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have no plans to establish a body similar to the US Congressional Budget Office. The Department of Finance provides comprehensive, independent and non-partisan budget projections and costings of Government budget measures. The Department of Finance also offers the facility to political parties of costing proposals in the context of general elections and in the formulation of programmes for...

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (23 Mar 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I can assure the Deputy that I am aware of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) that, following its adoption in May 2003 by the 56th World Health Assembly, was signed by Ireland on 10 September 2003 and ratified on 7 November 2005. I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the current discussions that are taking place at a meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (23 Mar 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 232 and 238 together. This matter is being considered at present in my Department. As in previous years, it is likely that a limited number of temporary clerical officers will be taken on in the civil service this Summer, but final decisions will depend on the business case made by each Department/Office.

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (23 Mar 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 234 and 235 together. It is assumed that the Deputy is referring to the challenge for businesses in meeting their tax obligations in a timely fashion and the requirement on individuals and companies to ensure that at least the minimum amounts of preliminary tax, whether in regard to corporation tax or income tax, are paid. This is a matter in the first...

Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (23 Mar 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I did not travel abroad in an official capacity for Saint Patrick's Day 2010. Minister of State Martin Mansergh visited the Netherlands and Belgium from Monday 15th March and returned Thursday morning 18th March. He was accompanied by his Private Secretary for the duration of the trip and by the Office of Public Works Chief Engineer for his visit to the Netherlands. All costs have not been...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (23 Mar 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that a person who has overpaid income levy can apply for a refund in one of two ways as described below. In making an application a person should use the figures from the Income Levy Certificates which he/she will have received from his/her employer in respect of each employment held in 2009. The person should either: (i) Complete an Income Levy...

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (23 Mar 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As Minister for Finance I am responsible for the legislative and policy framework for the regulation of financial services. Under this framework I cannot become involved in disputes between individual financial institutions and their customers. If the person referred to in the Deputy's question, feels that he has been unfairly treated by the financial institution concerned, he can make a...

Tourism Industry: Motion (Resumed) (24 Mar 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am pleased to take this opportunity to address the House on the subject of the air travel tax and the wide range of issues raised in the motion. I understand that last night my colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Seán Haughey, did not have the opportunity to address some of the issues raised in the motion and I hope to address these outstanding points. Deputies are aware of the...

Tourism Industry: Motion (Resumed) (24 Mar 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: In the past few years, we saw exceptional growth in air travel both to and from Ireland. Irish residents in many cases made several trips abroad in a calendar year. The downturn in the economy and increased economic uncertainty has seen a change in behaviour in this regard. Consumers are not taking as many foreign trips as they did at the height of the boom. All Members of the House know...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (24 Mar 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Capital Acquisitions Taxation (CAT) applies to gifts and inheritances. The relationship between the person who provided the gift or inheritance (i.e. the disponer) and the person who received the gift or inheritance (i.e. the beneficiary) determines the tax-free threshold below which CAT does not apply on the gifts or inheritances. There are three tax-free thresholds based on the...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2010 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage. (24 Mar 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: ): When I spoke on Second Stage of the Finance Bill 2010 in Dáil Éireann, I outlined how the measures being introduced will ensure that all sectors play their part in the critical task of stabilising the public finances. This has to be the starting point to any consideration of how we develop taxation provisions in the context in which we currently find ourselves. The extraordinary...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2010 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage. (24 Mar 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Senator is always constructive.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2010 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage. (24 Mar 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am listening.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2010 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage. (24 Mar 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: No, I am listening.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2010 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage. (24 Mar 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Leader is trying to facilitate the House.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2010 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage. (24 Mar 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Can the Senator give me any details?

Seanad: Finance Bill 2010 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage. (24 Mar 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Yes.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2010 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage. (24 Mar 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have not seen it. The Senator should furnish me with information on it. The legislation deals with the matter.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2010 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage. (24 Mar 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: It sets aside any such transactions. They are void.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2010 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage. (24 Mar 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: When we discussed the legislation, it was dealt with-----