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Written Answers — Universal Social Charge: Universal Social Charge (7 Apr 2011)

Michael Noonan: As I have stated before I would encourage all interested parties to join the review of the USC by way of submission to my Department. My Department is currently accepting submissions from interested parties, however, if changes to the USC are being proposed I would request well thought-out and workable solutions to fill any revenue gaps created. The focus must be on maintaining the €4...

Written Answers — Educational Schemes: Educational Schemes (7 Apr 2011)

Michael Noonan: The Government is committed to resourcing a Jobs Fund within its first 100 days in the Programme for Government. The details of individual measures, including the 15,000 places in training, work experience and educational opportunities referred to at page 8 of the Programme for Government, are currently being considered by the Government for the purpose of delivering on this commitment.

Written Answers — Tax Reliefs: Tax Reliefs (7 Apr 2011)

Michael Noonan: The initial application for a Primary Medical Certificate under the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Regulations 1994 is made to the Senior Medical Officer of the relevant local Health Service Executive administrative area. If the Primary Medical Certificate has been refused in this case, the named person may appeal the refusal to the Disabled Drivers Medical Board...

Written Answers — Fuel Prices: Fuel Prices (7 Apr 2011)

Michael Noonan: Ireland, as with other countries, has experienced an increase in the cost of petrol and auto-diesel. The increase in fuel prices is an international phenomenon. Fuel prices are driven by a number of factors including the price of oil on international markets, exchange rates, production costs and refining costs. The rise in oil prices over recent periods reflected additional factors such as...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (12 Apr 2011)

Michael Noonan: As the Deputy will be aware, taxes are considered in the context of the Budget process. It is the usual practice for the Minister for Finance not to speculate in advance of a Budget on what it will contain; and I do not propose to deviate from that practice.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (12 Apr 2011)

Michael Noonan: As the Deputy will be aware, taxes are considered in the context of the Budget process. It is the usual practice for the Minister for Finance not to speculate in advance of a Budget on what it will contain; and I do not propose to deviate from that practice.

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (12 Apr 2011)

Michael Noonan: The then Minister for Finance made a Determination in this case which issued on 13 November 2009. That Determination contained a full consideration of the appeal and gave the reasons for the Determination. The individual sought a pension increase in line with the Benchmarking awards paid to comparator grades in An Garda Síochána. However, his pension is paid under the terms of the funded...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (12 Apr 2011)

Michael Noonan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 108 and 109 together. Ireland, as with other countries, has experienced an increase in the cost of petrol and auto-diesel. The increase in fuel prices is an international phenomenon. Fuel prices are driven by a number of factors including the price of oil on international markets, exchange rates, production costs and refining costs. The rise in oil prices over...

Written Answers — Liquor Licenses: Liquor Licenses (12 Apr 2011)

Michael Noonan: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that a licence from them is required for the activity in question, and that a person applying for such a licence must provide a Tax Clearance Certificate. In addition, the premises where the activity is to be carried on must be approved as a tax warehouse by the Revenue Commissioners in accordance with section 109 of the Finance Act 2001.

Written Answers — EU-IMF Fund: EU-IMF Fund (12 Apr 2011)

Michael Noonan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 111, 112, 113 and 114 together. Part of the conditions of the EU-IMF Programme of Financial Support for Ireland is that there should be quarterly reviews of the programme to assess progress against the agreed targets. The first review was scheduled for February but was deferred because of the election and has now been combined with the second review which is...

Written Answers — Official Languages Act: Official Languages Act (12 Apr 2011)

Michael Noonan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 116 and 117 together. In response to the Deputy's question it is not possible to give an estimated costing in relation to my Department and all bodies under the aegis of my Department in ensuring that the requirements under the terms of the Official Languages Act to have the correct Irish wording on all existing signs by 2012 and replace English only signs by...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (12 Apr 2011)

Michael Noonan: The British Chancellor of the Exchequer announced in his Budget Statement on 23 March 2011 that Her Majesty's Treasury would publish a paper on how to help the private sector grow in Northern Ireland. He indicated that the paper would consider the case for Northern Ireland having a lower rate of corporation tax than the rest of the United Kingdom and would also look at mechanisms for...

Written Answers — Construction Contracts: Construction Contracts (12 Apr 2011)

Michael Noonan: The Deputy will be aware that the Construction Contracts Bill 2010 was introduced by Senator Feargal Quinn and passed Committee and remaining stages in the Seanad on 8 March 2011. It is now before the Dáil. The two main points raised in the correspondence supplied relate to the exemption contracts under €200,000 from the provisions of the Bill and the provision in the Bill that an...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (12 Apr 2011)

Michael Noonan: Questions relating to the numbers of public service employees who had their employment terminated would be a matter for individual Departments. In the case of the Department of Finance, no employees had their employment terminated compulsorily.

Written Answers — Finance Policy: Finance Policy (12 Apr 2011)

Michael Noonan: In relation to the issue of sovereign default, let me be clear: Ireland has never contemplated the possibility of defaulting on its sovereign debt and this position has been restated on several occasions. The Government, without any question, will fully honour all its legal obligations to its creditors and has no intention whatsoever of allowing a default.

Written Answers — Finance Policy: Finance Policy (12 Apr 2011)

Michael Noonan: The question of a collapse of the euro does not arise. A comprehensive package of measures has been developed and adopted at European level to safeguard the financial stability of the euro area. The global economic and financial crisis that first emerged in 2008 has had wide ranging repercussions both internally and externally for Europe and the euro area. While the scale and scope of the...

Written Answers — Coistí Gairmoideachais: Coistí Gairmoideachais (12 Apr 2011)

Michael Noonan: Tá earcaíocht don Státseirbís Phoiblí agus do réimsí áirithe eile den tseirbhís phoiblí leathan faoi réir an Achta um Bainistíocht na Seirbhíse Poiblí (Earcaíocht agus Ceapacháin) 2004. Faoin tAcht bunaíodh an Coimisiún um Cheapacháin Seirbhíse Poiblí (CCSP) agus an tSeirbhís um Cheapacháin Phoiblí (SCP). Leagann an CCSP amach na caighdeáin a bhaineann le hearcaíocht...

Written Answers — Construction Contracts: Construction Contracts (12 Apr 2011)

Michael Noonan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 125 and 126 together. The Deputy will be aware that the Construction Contracts Bill 2010 was introduced by Senator Feargal Quinn and passed Committee and remaining stages in the Seanad on 8 March 2011. It is now before the Dáil. In relation to the exemption of contracts below €200,000 from the Construction Contracts Bill 2010, I understand that the Senator...

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (12 Apr 2011)

Michael Noonan: The Deputy will be aware of the arrangements put in place by the previous Government to facilitate the confidential briefings which were provided to the Opposition parties in the autumn of 2010. The Department of Finance also provided costings, on a confidential basis, to parties that requested them for the purposes of the election, a facility which was also provided for previous elections....

Written Answers — State Banking Sector: State Banking Sector (12 Apr 2011)

Michael Noonan: The programme for Government contains a clear commitment to creating a Strategic Investment Bank that will become a provider of finance to large capital projects, a conduit for venture capital and a lender to SMEs. As I indicated in a reply to PQ No. 26 on 23 March, the Government will only be in a position to decide on the timing and the structure for setting up the Strategic Investment Bank...