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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Budget 2019 (3 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy will be aware, it is a longstanding practice of the Minister for Finance not to comment, in advance of the Budget, on any tax matters that may or may not be the subject of Budget decisions. However, I should point out that PRSI policy is a matter in the first instance for my colleague the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Costs (3 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: As Minister for Finance, I am responsible for the development of the legal framework governing financial regulation. Neither I nor the Central Bank can interfere in the pricing of insurance products, as these matters are of a commercial nature, and are determined by insurance companies based on the risks they are willing to accept. However, it is acknowledged that pricing in the motor...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Pension Provisions (3 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy will be aware, it is a longstanding practice of the Minister for Finance not to comment, in advance of the Budget, on any tax matters that may or may not be the subject of Budget decisions. However, the Government is currently reviewing the Pensions system more generally, as set out in A Roadmap for Pensions Reform 2018–2023published last February.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Coverage (3 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: As Minister for Finance, I am responsible for the development of the legal framework governing financial regulation. Neither I nor the Central Bank of Ireland can interfere in the provision or pricing of insurance products, as these matters are of a commercial nature, and are determined by insurance companies based on an assessment of the risks they are willing to accept. This position is...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Motor Insurance Costs (3 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Deputy should note that as Minister for Finance, I am responsible for the development of the legal framework governing financial regulation. Neither I nor the Central Bank can interfere in the pricing of insurance products, as these matters are of a commercial nature, and are determined by insurance companies based on the risks they are willing to accept. However, it is acknowledged that...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (3 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The procurement of an external design team for the development of Newcastle West Garda Station is currently being progressed with tender documentation at an advanced stage of preparation. It is expected that tender competitions will commence via the EU journal shortly and that a full design team will be in place by early next year with the necessary works in terms of design development,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (3 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: A Planning Application for this development commenced on 31 August 2018, under Part 9 of the Planning and Development Regulations. The period of public consultation ended on 11 September 2018. It is expected that this process will be concluded shortly. At this point in time it is not possible to give a definitive completion date for the construction of the new Station until i) the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Equality Proofing of Budgets (3 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The ongoing work regarding Equality Budgeting in Ireland follows the Programme for a Partnership Government commitment to ‘develop the process of budget and policy proofing as a means of advancing equality, reducing poverty and strengthening economic and social rights’. The National Strategy for Women and Girls 2017-2020 also contains a related commitment. A pilot programme...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Legislative Measures (3 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I refer the Deputy to my answer to PQ 37374/18 on the 18/09/2018.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Data Centres (3 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: While most Government departments and Public Sector bodies are using or planning to use the Public Cloud for the delivery of services, it is envisaged that there will always be a requirement for on-site hosting of some of our more sensitive data. In this respect, Ireland is no different to the other countries in the EU. Where we do need to host systems and data on-site, it is beholden...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Papal Visit (3 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The overall final cost of the Papal Visit is not available as yet. The Office of Public Works continues to work on the post visit logistical arrangements which includes the de-rig, reinstatement and post-event administration for venues and locations associated with the visit including Áras an Uachtaráin, Dublin Castle, the Papal City Route, the Pro Cathedral, Capuchin Day...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (4 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The tax expenditure associated with the 0% benefit-in-kind (BIK) rate for electric vehicles announced in Budget 2018 was set at €0.5m for this year. Comprehensive data on BIK for company cars does not currently exist and therefore it is not possible to provide a precise amount for the tax expenditure associated with the 0% BIK rate for electric vehicles.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (4 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I assume that the Deputy is referring to exit tax as applied to Life Assurance products. In general, consideration of any changes to the tax system are undertaken within the annual Budgetary and Finance Bill process. As is normal, the Deputy will appreciate that I cannot comment on any possible changes in advance of the 2019 Budget.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Summer Economic Statement (4 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: In the Summer Economic Statement (SES) 2018 I outlined the breakdown of the nominal €2.6 billion increase in expenditure. This consisted of a €1.5 billion increase for capital expenditure and €1.1 billion for current expenditure (€0.4 billion for public sector pay increases, €0.4 billion for demographic costs and €0.3 billion of carryover costs)....

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services Regulation (4 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I wish to thank the Deputy for raising this matter. In light of this query, I have contacted the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC). I have been advised that the CCPC recently received a press query in relation to this issue. The CCPC have advised that "Under the Consumer Credit Act 1995, the CCPC provides licences to credit intermediaries and keeps an online list of...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (4 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I am advised by Revenue that the legislation governing the deductibility of expenses incurred in employment, as set out in section 114 of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 (TCA), provides that, for an expense to qualify as a deduction against income from an office or employment, the expense must be wholly, exclusively and necessarily incurred in the performance of the duties of the office or...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Exemptions (4 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that where recipients qualify for the small gift exemption from Capital Acquisitions Tax, i.e. they have received a gift (or gifts) from an individual within a calendar year, which does not exceed €3,000, then there is no obligation to submit a return to Revenue. As a consequence there is no data available to Revenue to estimate the impact of...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Application (4 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I am advised by Revenue that inheritance tax may be payable by a person who is resident or ordinarily resident in the Republic of Ireland where the person (i.e. the beneficiary) receives an inheritance from the estate of a deceased person living in the UK. Double taxation can potentially arise because Irish inheritance tax is based on the country of residence of the beneficiary while UK...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Budget 2019 (4 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I assume the €800 million the Deputy is referring to is the amount which I stated is available for further allocation in the Summer Economic Statement 2018 (€3.4 billion less €2.6 billion pre-committed). This is already factored into fiscal forecasts and does not change the general government balance. As the Deputy is aware, Budget 2019 will be published on Tuesday...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Revenue Commissioners Staff (4 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: It is assumed that the Deputy is referring to the introduction of PAYE Modernisation which was announced as part of Budget 2017. By way of background information, the PAYE system brings in almost €1 billion every month to the Exchequer. There are approximately 200,000 registered employers and around 2.3 million employees with a significant number of these having more than one...