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Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (24 May 2005)

Brian Cowen: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that the investigation into the source of moneys invested in life assurance products is concerned with tax evaders and not with compliant taxpayers. Revenue has made it clear that the investigation applies only to those who invested in insurance products using money that should have been but was not disclosed to Revenue, money colloquially known as...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (24 May 2005)

Brian Cowen: The one-parent family tax credit is provided for in section 462 of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997, as amended. In the circumstances described by the Deputy, a separated parent is entitled to the one-parent family tax credit in respect of such a child who is over 18 years of age at the commencement of the tax year provided that: (a) the parent is not cohabiting with a person as man and wife,...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (25 May 2005)

Brian Cowen: There is already in place a generous package of reliefs that continue to be available exclusively to the farming sector. These include: income averaging; stock relief; accelerated capital allowances for expenditure incurred on farm buildings; accelerated capital allowances in respect of expenditure incurred on certain pollution control measures; capital allowances in respect of expenditure...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (25 May 2005)

Brian Cowen: The public service obligations levy is a charge shown on bills issued by the Electricity Supply Board to its customers since March 2003. The levy is based on the costs incurred by the ESB in meeting its obligations to produce, or buy, electricity that is generated from peat and other environmentally sustainable forms of energy. It was previously included as part of the "standing charges"...

Order of Business. (26 May 2005)

Brian Cowen: It is proposed to take No. 18, Disability Bill 2004 — Report Stage (resumed) and Final Stage; and No. 1, Maritime Safety Bill 2004 [Seanad] — Second Stage. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that the proceedings on the resumed Report Stage and the Final Stage of No. 18, shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 1.30 p.m. today by one...

Order of Business. (26 May 2005)

Brian Cowen: This Bill has been extensively debated——

Order of Business. (26 May 2005)

Brian Cowen: ——on Second Stage, throughout Committee Stage and now on Report Stage. It is now important for the Government to enact the legislation and get on with the work that is being done and needs to continue to be done to continue to enhance the prospects for people with disability, an issue to which the Government has been committed and whose actions in this area far outstrip anything done by...

Order of Business. (26 May 2005)

Brian Cowen: I understand that a building control Bill is due later this year. A company law consolidation Bill is due next year. The constitution Bill will be published today and the commission will be established as quickly as possible thereafter.

Order of Business. (26 May 2005)

Brian Cowen: I understand that the work permit Bill will be published and dealt with this session. On tax relief schemes, I explained in the budget the circumstances and objectives of the review, which is comprehensive, covering all 23 schemes included in its terms of reference. It is appropriate to review the benefits derived from these schemes and the extent to which tax relief schemes may play a part...

Order of Business. (26 May 2005)

Brian Cowen: The Tánaiste indicated that there were suggestions made about how private sector investment might assist in the development of psychiatric services. In the past, psychiatric services have not received the level of investment that we would have liked. The question of how the Government will proceed is a matter for the Government. I am not aware of any specific proposals currently before the...

Order of Business. (26 May 2005)

Brian Cowen: The energy (miscellaneous provisions) Bill is due to be published this session. When it comes before the House, the Deputy will be able to make points on energy issues.

Order of Business. (26 May 2005)

Brian Cowen: I am not aware that legislation has been promised in that area.

Order of Business. (26 May 2005)

Brian Cowen: I understand the matter is under review. I do not know whether or when legislation will be brought forward. I will let the Deputy know as soon as possible.

Order of Business. (26 May 2005)

Brian Cowen: The co-operatives (amendment) Bill is due to be published next year. The Ombudsman (amendment) Bill is due to be published early next year.

Order of Business. (26 May 2005)

Brian Cowen: It will be published before the end of this session.

Order of Business. (26 May 2005)

Brian Cowen: I cannot be of assistance to the Deputy and I will have to ask the Minister of State, Deputy Gallagher to explain the situation.

Order of Business. (26 May 2005)

Brian Cowen: That is a matter for the Whips, but I am sure the Minister of State will be happy to debate that here or at the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural Resources.

Order of Business. (26 May 2005)

Brian Cowen: I am glad to be in a position to say that many more buttons will have to pressed on the Deputy's side of the House before the Opposition reaches our number.

Order of Business. (26 May 2005)

Brian Cowen: Due to the keen attention of Deputy Kenny, I brought to the attention of the Ceann Comhairle my inadvertent error.

Order of Business. (26 May 2005)

Brian Cowen: We are so honest in my constituency that we only have to vote once to get three out of five seats. With regard to throwing light on the electricity Bill, the revised heads are being prepared at the moment and will be ready next year.