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Written Answers — Ministerial Pensions: Ministerial Pensions (25 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: There are 5 serving TDs who are currently drawing Ministerial pension. The details are as listed below. Name Ministerial Pension paid 01 Jan 2010 to 25 November 2010 (inclusive) Sean Barrett €18,841.87 Bernard Durkan €4,253.28 Michael Noonan €30,995.28 Jim O'Keeffe €13,789.68 Noel Treacy €18,629.52

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (25 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Deputy may wish to note that the supervision and oversight of liquidity requirements for credit institutions is a regulatory matter for the Central Bank of Ireland. The Central Bank of Ireland is subject to strict confidentiality requirements under the EU Supervisory Directives and consequently does not share information on specific regulatory issues with my Department unless the issue...

Written Answers — Bank Guarantee Scheme: Bank Guarantee Scheme (25 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: All deposits in Irish banks, building societies and credit unions of up to €100,000 per person are covered by the Deposit Guarantee Scheme which is a European standard. This is not subject to an end date and continues indefinitely. In addition, under the Credit Institutions (Extended Liabilities Scheme) 2009 (ELG), demand deposits in excess of €100,000 are covered until 30 June 2011....

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (25 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The following table sets out the 2010 Budget Estimate for each Vote in the Finance Vote Group, together with the spend year to date, variance against published profile and an explanation of the reason for the variance. €'000 Capital/Current Full-year Estimate 2010 Spend to date 2010 (Under)/Over Spend compared to published profile year to date 2010 In line with Budgetary Projections...

Written Answers — Public Procurement: Public Procurement (25 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The main aim of public procurement policy is to ensure that all public sector purchasing is carried out in a manner that is legal, transparent, and secures optimal value for money for the taxpayer. Within this context, the policy approach allows for the promotion of wider Government objectives, where appropriate, such as facilitating small and medium-sized enterprises, or the promotion of...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (25 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The recommendations contained in the special group on public service numbers and expenditure programme that pertain to the Office of the Revenue Commissioners, the Valuation Office, the Public Appointments Service, the Office of the Commission for Public Service Appointments and the Office of the Ombudsman; the detail of each of the proposed savings in relation to each body; which of these...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (25 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I understand that the Freedom of Information Act in the UK requires public authorities to have an approved publication scheme in place which is a means of providing access to information which an authority proactively publishes. This scheme covers amongst other things financial information relating to projected and actual income and expenditure, tendering, procurement and contracts. In...

Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: We are rocking the foundation of the banking system.

Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: We are not putting moneys from the pension fund into Anglo Irish Bank.

Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: How dare Deputy Gilmore talk to the Taoiseach like that in the House?

Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Deputy is Mr. Unreality. We have spent two years listening to his economic unreality.

Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: We will be here until next Christmas.

Written Answers — National Lottery Funding: National Lottery Funding (30 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: EuroMillions is owned by nine participating European lotteries. They are: Belgium: La Loterie Nationale France: Francaise De Jeux Ireland: An Post National Lottery Company Luxembourg: Loterie Nationale Portugal: Jogos Santa Casa Spain: Loterias y Apuestaa del Estado Switzerland : La Loterie Romande Switzerland: Swisslos UK: Camelot Proceeds of the sales of the EuroMillions game generated in...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (30 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 105 and 115 together. As in the case for all taxes, the options surrounding the Air Travel Tax will be considered in the context of the forthcoming Budget. I have, however, no plans to abolish the air travel tax. In that context I would draw to the Deputy's attention that Ireland is not unique in regard to applying a tax on air travel. A number of countries...

Written Answers — Conflicts of Interest: Conflicts of Interest (30 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Chairman of the Review Group on State Assets and Liabilities made my Department aware of the position in July 2010 before the work of the Group commenced. The Deputy can be assured that internal arrangements will be made by the group to obviate any potential conflict of interest.

Written Answers — Missing Persons: Missing Persons (30 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am aware of International Missing Children's Day on the 25 May 2011. Issues in relation to this are a matter for the Minister of State with responsibility for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Barry Andrews.

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (30 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Regulations 1994 (S.I. No. 353 of 1994) provide for the repayment of excise duty paid on fuel used in vehicles qualifying for tax relief under those Regulations, subject to specified limits. Following a review of the arrangements for the repayment of the excise duty paid on fuel, some...

Written Answers — Bank Guarantee Scheme: Bank Guarantee Scheme (30 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Retail (consumer) deposits are guaranteed under the statutory €100,000 Deposit Guarantee Scheme (DGS) which covers 100% of retail deposits with all credit institutions authorised in Ireland (including credit unions) up to a maximum of €100,000 per qualifying depositor per institution. The DGS guarantee does not have an end date. As the Deputy may be aware, the Eligible Liabilities...

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (30 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The estimated energy usage for the years 2008, 2009 and 2010 for my Department are listed in the table below. Also listed in the table are the actual spend on energy costs for the years 2008 and 2009 and the total spend to date in 2010. Year Estimated Units Cost 2008 * â'¬510,000 2009 1,1415,671 units (ESB)92,490 units (gas)18,653 units (oil) â'¬477,643 2010 1,092,477 units...

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (30 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that up to the end of October 2010 the yield from the air travel tax is €88.2 million in respect of 2010.