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Written Answers — National Lottery Funding: National Lottery Funding (24 May 2011)

Michael Noonan: For the past number of years, each Government Department with responsibility for expenditure that is part-funded by the National Lottery surplus publishes details of such expenditure (including lists of recipient organisations and amounts involved) on the Department's website. Links to all this data are also provided from the National Lottery's website. In view of this, there are no plans...

Written Answers — Government Expenditure: Government Expenditure (24 May 2011)

Michael Noonan: The Review of Capital Expenditure is currently underway and is running in parallel with the Comprehensive Review of Expenditure. It is intended that the review will be completed in the autumn. Programmes and projects that support economic recovery will be at the core of the capital review.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (24 May 2011)

Michael Noonan: Section 473 of the Taxes Consolidation Act, 1997 provides tax relief at the standard rate to individuals who pay for private rented accommodation that is used as their sole or main residence. The level of rent qualifying for rent relief depends on an individual's marital status and age. In Budget 2011, it was announced that rent relief was being withdrawn on a phased basis. No new...

Written Answers — Motor Vehicle Seizures: Motor Vehicle Seizures (24 May 2011)

Michael Noonan: I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the law provides for the seizure of motor vehicles in respect of which customs, excise or vehicle registration tax offences have been committed. However, except where serious offences such as cigarette or drug smuggling are involved, or where there are particular aggravated circumstances, it is normal Revenue practice to return seized vehicles...

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (24 May 2011)

Michael Noonan: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that their Customs Service currently deploys 13 units, each comprising a detector dog and handler, at strategic locations throughout the country. The dogs are used to detect drugs, tobacco and cash. Passive dogs are used as this allows for the screening of passengers as well as merchandise and baggage. The detector dog units play an important role...

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (24 May 2011)

Michael Noonan: As already communicated to the Deputy, the next phase of the process to shortlist and evaluate the large number of expressions of interest received – just short of 500 when control checks were applied to the total number of applications received – is under consideration.

Written Answers — Bank Guarantee Scheme: Bank Guarantee Scheme (24 May 2011)

Michael Noonan: My officials are in the process of gathering this information and I will provide the Deputy with the breakdown as he has requested as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (24 May 2011)

Michael Noonan: The Central Bank's Consumer Protection Code (the Code) is applicable to all entities which the Central Bank regulates (regulated entities). These entities include State supported banks and financial institutions. The Code requires, among other things, that a regulated entity must ensure that in all its dealings with customers and within the context of its authorisation it acts:- ·...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (24 May 2011)

Michael Noonan: The amount on which VAT is chargeable, in accordance with section 37(1) of the Value-Added Tax Consolidation Act 2010, is the total consideration receivable by the supplier, "including all taxes, commissions, costs and charges whatsoever" but not including the VAT itself. VAT is governed by the EU VAT Directive, to which Irish VAT law must comply. Article 78 of the VAT Directive provides...

Written Answers — Banking Sector: Banking Sector (24 May 2011)

Michael Noonan: I have paid no fees to IBEC in respect of Anglo Irish Bank. As the Deputy is aware, the day to day running of the bank is a matter for the Board of Anglo Irish Bank. This includes matters in respect of representation and training requirements for its staff. Prior to and after nationalisation, the membership of and fees paid to IBEC, to which the Deputy refers, are a matter for the board of...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (24 May 2011)

Michael Noonan: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that the total identifiable costs to the Exchequer of all income tax and corporation tax allowances, reliefs, exemptions and tax credits available are set out in the following tables for 2007 and 2008, the most recent year for which the necessary detailed historical information is available. Relevant notes relating to items in the tables are also...

Written Answers — Motor Fuels: Motor Fuels (25 May 2011)

Michael Noonan: I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that all mineral oil traders who produce, sell, deliver or deal in, or on, any premises, mineral oil (i.e. liquefied petroleum gas and substitute fuel) for use as a propellant/for combustion in the engine of a motor vehicle are required to take out a Mineral Oil Trader's Licence - Section 101, Finance Act 1999 refers. The number of Mineral Oil...

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (25 May 2011)

Michael Noonan: It is presumed the Deputy is referring to the pay cut introduced by the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Act 2009. The reductions apply irrespective of whether a particular post is funded in whole or in part through non-Exchequer funds or income. It is important to understand that while there is a variety of staff across the education sector who are employed by...

Written Answers — Remuneration Bonuses: Remuneration Bonuses (25 May 2011)

Michael Noonan: The Committee for Performance Awards was established in November 2001 to oversee the operation of schemes for performance awards for certain grades within the civil service, the Garda Síochána and the Defence Forces. The first awards under the scheme of performance-related awards were made in 2003 in respect of 2002. Subsequent awards were made annually thereafter up to 2008 in respect of...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (25 May 2011)

Michael Noonan: I am advised that the matter is currently under consideration in the Chief State Solicitor's Office and that there are outstanding title issues to be resolved.

Written Answers — Property Debt: Property Debt (25 May 2011)

Michael Noonan: In the Programme for Government we committed to helping homeowners in distress to weather the recession and outlined a number of proposals aimed at protecting homeowners and their families. These proposals and the Deputy's submission will be examined in tandem with the normal process of reviewing and considering taxation measures and reliefs in the context of ongoing budgetary and economic...

Written Answers — Banks Recapitalisation: Banks Recapitalisation (25 May 2011)

Michael Noonan: I have reviewed the issues raised, by the Deputy, on behalf of an employee shareholder of Irish Life and Permanent (ILP) who raised concerns regarding his shareholding consequent on the forthcoming recapitalisation of the institution which has been mandated by the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI). In relation to the concerns raised about the capital requirement for the institution, I would...

Written Answers — Departmental Submissions: Departmental Submissions (25 May 2011)

Michael Noonan: Officials from my Department met recently with the person who outlined his proposals to them. These proposals are currently being examined in the Department.

Written Answers — Commercial Rates: Commercial Rates (26 May 2011)

Michael Noonan: As the Deputy is aware the levying of commercial rates is a matter for local authorities. The role of the Valuation office is to value all commercial properties for the purposes of the calculation of rates by the local authorities. The valuation of a property is multiplied by the annual rate on valuation, set by the local authority, to give the amount of commercial rates payable per annum....

Written Answers — Public Procurement Contracts: Public Procurement Contracts (26 May 2011)

Michael Noonan: It is the responsibility of each contracting authority to ensure that contractors comply with the provisions in the Public Works Contracts in relation to pay and conditions of employment of all personnel working on public projects. These contracts were developed by my Department as part of the Construction Procurement Reform Initiative. Clause 5 of the Public Works contracts, require...