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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Appointments to State Boards (26 Feb 2014)

Michael Noonan: I am mindful of the Government's target of achieving 40% female membership of State Boards. Approximately 25% of the current board members under the aegis of my Department are women and my officials are working to increase this proportion as vacancies arise.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (27 Feb 2014)

Michael Noonan: I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that following a procurement process carried out during 2008, in accordance with the public sector procurement rules, Applus Car Testing Limited (who also have responsibility for the operation of the National Car Testing Service (NCTS)) were appointed and authorised to carry out specified registration functions in relation to the operation of VRT and...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: IBRC Mortgage Loan Book (27 Feb 2014)

Michael Noonan: As the Deputy is aware, my officials and officials in the Central Bank are in communication in relation to the application of the CCMA to entities that are not regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. I also welcome the voluntary agreement reached between the Special Liquidators of IBRC and the unregulated bidders for the IBRC mortgage book in relation to the application of the Code of...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (27 Feb 2014)

Michael Noonan: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that a person may claim income tax relief at the 20% income tax rate on the cost of gluten-free foods manufactured specifically for coeliacs.  A letter from a doctor is required, which states that the individual, in respect of whom the expense was incurred, has the condition. However, as is the case with all claims to tax relief, relief is...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Bank Charges (27 Feb 2014)

Michael Noonan: Firstly, I must confirm to the Deputy that the lending institutions in Ireland, including those in which the State has a significant shareholding, are independent commercial entities. It is not appropriate for me, as Minister for Finance, to comment on or become involved in the detailed mortgage position of mortgage holders. In relation to the details provided by the Deputy, the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (27 Feb 2014)

Michael Noonan: I have been advised by the Revenue Commissioners that Revenue records indicate that the person concerned is single. A tax credit notification for 2014, based on the information available to Revenue, issued to the employer of the person concerned on 9th December 2013. Copies of the tax credit certificate issued to the person concerned on 7th and 13th February 2014. If the individual...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fuel Rebate Scheme (27 Feb 2014)

Michael Noonan: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners who have responsibility for the collection of mineral oil products tax and for tackling the illicit trade in mineral oil products that the system of marking gas oil (diesel) has been an efficient means of delivering a tax rebate on a product used by a very large number of users across a wide range of uses.  These uses extend well beyond...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tobacco Smuggling (27 Feb 2014)

Michael Noonan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 58 and 81 together. I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that Revenue currently has three mobile scanner systems. Two of these are mobile x-ray container scanning systems that are based at Dublin Port and Rosslare Ferry Port respectively. Both of these scanners are available for deployment at other ports, and at other locations such as warehouses, as...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Liquor Licensing Laws (27 Feb 2014)

Michael Noonan: Under the existing arrangements, separate retailers' off-licences require a licence for each type of alcohol they sell for each premises. Excise duty on off-licences is currently set at €500 each per licence for a beer, wine or spirits off-licence. This means that a typical off-licence premises offering the full range of alcoholic beverages for sale pays €1,500 per...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Living City Initiative (27 Feb 2014)

Michael Noonan: The Deputy will be aware that I announced in my Budget Statement that the Living City Initiative, which was enacted in the Finance Act 2013, would be extended to now include the cities of Dublin, Cork, Galway and Kilkenny as well the original target cities of Limerick and Waterford. The inclusion of these four cities within the Initiative followed the results of a thorough independent ex ante...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Residency Issues (27 Feb 2014)

Michael Noonan: I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the Domicile levy returns and payments in respect of the domicile levy for the year 2013 are not due until 31 October 2014. As the Domicile Levy is a self-assessment tax, with the onus on the taxpayer to declare their liability, it is not possible for Revenue to provide an estimate of the total Domicile Levy liability that is not paid....

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Revenue Commissioners Investigations (27 Feb 2014)

Michael Noonan: The Revenue Commissioners have supplied the following Tables showing details of their compliance programmes for the years 2010 to 2013.  I am advised that the Revenue Commissioners normally report their compliance performance in terms of compliance yield.  Yield includes tax, interest and penalties paid, together with amounts which are the subject of enforcement action. Amounts sent...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Universal Social Charge Application (27 Feb 2014)

Michael Noonan: I have been advised by the Revenue Commissioners that they do not have the details necessary to determine the position regarding the universal charge for 2013. They have written to the person concerned to ascertain the relevant information necessary to carry out a review of the liability for 2013. A review of the liability will be carried out on receipt of the necessary information.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Arrears Proposals (27 Feb 2014)

Michael Noonan: It is recognised that some borrowers in mortgage arrears may also be experiencing difficulty with the repayment of other debts from other lenders.  While the Code of Conduct on Mortgage Arrears only applies to a mortgage loan which is secured on a primary residence, the Code nevertheless places an onus on the mortgage lender, when assessing a case under the MARP process, to take...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Unions (27 Feb 2014)

Michael Noonan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 65 and 82 together. The Commission on Credit Unions recommended that Part 3 of the Central Bank Reform Act 2010 be commenced for credit unions providing the Central Bank with the powers to set out the Regulations and Standards of Fitness and Probity for credit unions. On 24 September 2012, I made the necessary commencement order to give effect to this...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Rebates (27 Feb 2014)

Michael Noonan: I have been advised by the Revenue Commissioners that according to Revenue records the person concerned did not pay income tax during 2013. However, Universal Social Charge (USC) was paid and, based on the information available a refund of USC is due. A PAYE Balancing Statement (P21) for 2013, including a USC review and refund will issue shortly to the person concerned. In addition, as the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Exemptions (27 Feb 2014)

Michael Noonan: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that the VAT rating of goods and services is constrained by the requirements of EU VAT law with which Irish VAT law must comply. It would appear that first responders are trained in first aid, cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillator (AED) and the administration of oxygen.  The primary equipment needed for these...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: NAMA Operations (27 Feb 2014)

Michael Noonan: As I outlined in Question 197 of 21st January 2014, my Department's review of NAMA is on-going, it cannot be completed until the final C&AG report has been received. I expect my Department's review of NAMA to be completed in the coming months. In the context of this review, I have asked NAMA to evaluate their disposal timing and strategy in the context of current market demand and...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: State Bodies Mergers (27 Feb 2014)

Michael Noonan: In line with Government policy, it has been decided to amalgamate the Office of the Pensions Ombudsman and the Office of the Financial Services Ombudsman. Primary legislation will be required to effect this amalgamation. Both the Department of Social Protection and my Department will be involved in the preparatory work and in the drafting of the necessary legislation. A Steering Group...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services Ombudsman Issues (27 Feb 2014)

Michael Noonan: Under the Central Bank Act 1942, as amended, a consumer is not entitled to make a complaint to the Financial Services Ombudsman if the conduct complained of occurred more than six years before the complaint is made. A complaint to the Pensions Ombudsman may be made within three years of the complainant first becoming aware of the act giving rise to the complaint, even if this is...