Results 15,441-15,460 of 16,537 for speaker:Brian Lenihan Jnr
- Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (17 Nov 2010)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 120 and 121 together. I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that they operate two cutters. Both have a national remit, which includes the west coast of Ireland. Either or both vessels can and will be deployed to patrol and carry out operations along that coastline as and when required. Deployments consist of a mixture of routine patrols and specific...
- Written Answers — Budget Submissions: Budget Submissions (17 Nov 2010)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: The pre-budget submission of the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association will be considered in the context of the forthcoming Budget and Finance Bill. As Deputies are aware, it would not be appropriate for me to comment in advance of the Budget on possible Budget decisions.
- Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (17 Nov 2010)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: The total Exchequer yield from corporation tax in each of the years requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table: 2010 (end-Oct) 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 Corporation Tax (â¬m) 2,621 3,900 5,066 6,391 6,683 5,492 I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the number of corporation tax-liable companies in 2008, the most recent year for which a figure is available, was...
- Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (17 Nov 2010)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: My Department is aware of the report by Trident Consulting entitled "Future Pension Provision" which was commissioned by the three teachers unions, ASTI, INTO and the TUI. In addition, my Department is aware of the views of these unions concerning the Government's planned introduction of a single pension scheme for all new-entrant public servants. The Trident Report was made available to...
- Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (17 Nov 2010)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that Stamp Duty is charged on the instrument transferring ownership of property and the rate of duty is determined by, among other things, the nature of the property on the date of execution of the deed transferring ownership of that property. In relation to the transaction in question, it appears that the property purchased was non-residential...
- Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (17 Nov 2010)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: This is a matter for the Revenue Commissioners. However, I am advised that because of the failure of the person concerned to file tax returns and make payments due, or to engage in any way with Revenue, they were obliged to start enforcement proceedings. Revenue will again attempt to engage with this person with a view to bring matters to an agreed resolution.
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (17 Nov 2010)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: OPW. Savings of â¬41m were recommended for the Office of Public Works in the Report of the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes. The saving achieved on the 2010 Estimate OPW Vote versus 2009 Allocation amounted to â¬21m. The broad areas where savings were achieved are as follows: Reduction in Industrial Staff Numbers â¬2.535m Reduction in Administrative...
- Suspension of Member (18 Nov 2010)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: They arrived yesterday.
- Suspension of Member (18 Nov 2010)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: Some of them did.
- Suspension of Member (18 Nov 2010)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: That is not what he said.
- Irish Banking: Statements (18 Nov 2010)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: I wish to provide the House with an update on recent developments affecting the Irish banking and financial systems following my discussions with European colleagues both at the euro group and the ECOFIN council earlier this week. First, I wish to reassure all depositors in the guaranteed banks and building societies in Ireland that their deposits continue to be safe and secure. The...
- Irish Banking: Statements (18 Nov 2010)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: "That is why the government took great care not to make a formal application at this stage but to engage in intensive discussions to see exactly what the options are." Let us be clear about what is happening at present. Officials from the various international organisations are here to engage in an intense process of consultation. I had good discussions with our European colleagues over the...
- Irish Banking: Statements (18 Nov 2010)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: -----the Opposition decided to divide the House on this issue-----
- Irish Banking: Statements (18 Nov 2010)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: -----because it constantly tries to avoid a debate on the real issues.
- Irish Banking: Statements (18 Nov 2010)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: No.
- Irish Banking: Statements (18 Nov 2010)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: I assure the Deputies I have debated this issue at great length on many occasions.
- Irish Banking: Statements (18 Nov 2010)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have read into the record many times the extract of the report by the Governor of the Central Bank, Professor Honohan, of 29 September last endorsing this assessment. This conclusion is not open to being refuted by anyone who is prepared to read the findings and the conclusions of the report with an open mind, in particular, paragraph 1.25 on page 14. No amount of obfuscation with the aim...
- Irish Banking: Statements (18 Nov 2010)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: -----in which he said that the Government had little alternative-----
- Irish Banking: Statements (18 Nov 2010)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: Deputy Burton will have plenty of opportunity to speak. He said that the Government had little alternative to announcing an extensive guarantee of bank liabilities.
- Irish Banking: Statements (18 Nov 2010)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: What will reassure depositors more than anything is a stable and restored banking system, and the achievement of this has been central to our continued actions.