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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Motor Insurance Costs (24 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...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Revenue Commissioners Data (24 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 114 to 118, inclusive, together. I am advised by Revenue that it currently has three units in its Large Cases Division (LCD) with responsibility for both the tax affairs of high wealth individuals (HWIs) and for challenging tax avoidance schemes. The staffing costs of these three units on a full year basis in 2017 was €2.4m. Revenue’s overall...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Compensation Fund (24 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Setanta Insurance was placed into liquidation by the Malta Financial Services Authority on 30 April 2014. As it was a Maltese incorporated company, the liquidation is being carried out under Maltese law. The Deputy will be aware that the Insurance (Amendment) Act 2018 (Act 21 of 2018) was signed into law in July this year. The Act, inter alia, provides for the payment of 100% of the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Revenue Commissioners Enforcement Activity (24 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 120 and 121 together. Regarding Question 44070/18, I am advised that persons who operate gaming machines, which are made available for play in a public place, must display a valid Excise licence, issued by Revenue, on each such machine and be in possession of a valid Excise licence for the relevant premises. The governing legislation in this regard is...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (24 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Companies which made an election to be treated as a “qualifying company” for the purposes of section 110 of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 (“TCA 1997”) are subject to the same residency rules as all other companies in the State.  A company can only be a qualifying company if it is resident in the State. Therefore, a company which is not treated as tax...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Clearance Certificates (24 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Revenue has confirmed that a tax credit certificate issued to the person in question in the last few days. If the person has any queries or requires any further assistance they should contact Revenue at telephone number 01-7383636.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Consultancy Contracts Expenditure (24 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The details of the services provided by KPMG, William Fry and Arthur Cox contained in the published Payments to Suppliers (Purchase Orders over €20,000) 1 July to 30 September 2018, are provided in the table. Service Provider € KPMG Advice on accounting, strategic and restructuring matters arising from the wind down of the Credit Union Restructuring Board...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (24 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 125 to 128, inclusive, together. I am informed by Revenue that the average (mean) Income Tax, USC and combined Income Tax and USC, paid by Schedule E and Schedule D taxpayer units, both overall and broken down by county, for the years 2011 to 2016 (the latest year for which data are currently available) are set out in the tables below. Jointly assessed...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Foireann Roinne (24 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Níl aon dualgas ar bhaill foirne An Roinn Airgeadais séirbhísí a cur ar fáil trí mhéan na Ghaeilge. Mar sin féin, tá painéal cumtha ag an Roinn de bhaill foirne atá Gaeilge acu chun an séirbhís seo a chur ar fáil nuair atá sé á lorg. Tá cúigear tar éis a chuid seirbhísí a thairg chun...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Foireann Roinne (24 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Níl aon dualgas ar bhaill foirne An Roinn Airgeadais séirbhísí a cur ar fáil trí mhéan na Ghaeilge. Mar sin féin, tá painéal cumtha ag an Roinn de bhaill foirne atá Gaeilge acu chun an séirbhís seo a chur ar fáil nuair atá sé á lorg. Tá cúigear tar éis a chuid seirbhísí a thairg chun...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministerial Meetings (24 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I have not met with officials in relation to the project to which the Deputy refers. Overall responsibility for the management and delivery of the project lies with Cork City Council, with Exchequer grant funding being administered through the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. 

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Northern Ireland (24 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Ireland and Northern Ireland are partners in two EU-funded cross-border Cooperation Programmes, PEACE and INTERREG, with a total value of just over €550 million over the period 2014-2020.  The PEACE IV Programme has a total value of €270 million and aims to promote peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland. The INTERREG VA Programme,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme Applications (24 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Please see listed below the applications submitted by Cork County Council under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme in 2017/2018. Cork County Council applications - 2018 Project Location Details Status Amount Approved N71 Cork Road, Skibbereen Replace the existing culvert & upgrade of existing piped system Approved €237,009 Ballymakeera Sandbag...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management Programme (24 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme was the largest ever flood risk study carried out in the State and covered 300 areas believed to be at significant flood risk. The CFRAM programme culminated with the launch on 3rd May, 2018 of 29 flood risk management plans which proposed 118 new outline flood relief projects on top of the 42 major projects already...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Status (24 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme was the largest ever flood risk study carried out in the State and covered 300 areas believed to be at significant flood risk. The CFRAM programme culminated with the launch on 3rd May, 2018 of 29 flood risk management plans which proposed 118 new outline flood relief projects on top of the 42 major projects already...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (24 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Measured Term Maintenance Contract which expired on 12thOctober 2018 set a single order limit at €500,000 exclusive of VAT. During this contract i.e. from 13thOctober 2014 to 12thOctober 2018 the number of projects that have exeeeded the contract limit of €500,000 exclusive of VAT were as follows: Projects, that have exceeded €500k exclusive of VAT and that...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff (24 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Bill 2018, which was published on 9 July, provides for an increase in the compulsory retirement age to 70, for the majority of public servants recruited prior to 1 April 2004.  These public servants generally have a compulsory retirement age of 65 at present, which is provided for under statute.  The Bill passed...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Expenditure Reviews (24 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 138, 143, 145, 147 and 149 together. Managing the delivery of public services within allocations forms a key part of the responsibilities of every Minister and Department. My own Department is in regular contact with all other Departments and Offices to ensure that expenditure is being managed within the overall fiscal parameters. The drawdown of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Brexit Issues (24 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 139, 141 and 142 together. The Government is fully aware of the scale of the political, economic and diplomatic challenge posed by Brexit.  It has been clear and consistent about Ireland’s priorities, namely minimising the impact on trade and the economy; protecting the Northern Ireland Peace Process; maintaining the Common Travel Area; and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Expenditure Policy (24 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: We live in a world that is uncertain and in which Ireland faces many challenges, including the international and global trading challenges to which the Deputy refers. Central to the Government’s preparation for such challenges is the prudent management of the public finances in order to ensure the economy remains competitive in the face of future economic headwinds.  Measures...