Results 20,541-20,560 of 34,135 for speaker:Paschal Donohoe

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministerial Transport (29 May 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Ministerial cars or vehicles from the fleet of An Garda Síochána have not been operated by my Department over the past six years.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Abolition (24 May 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: A review of the appropriate treatment for tax purposes of trade union subscriptions and professional body fees was carried out by my Department in 2016 and included in the 2016 report on tax expenditures published on budget day 2016. The review may be found at the following link: () The review concluded that: "... analysis of the scheme using the principles laid down by the...

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

Paschal Donohoe: As indicated previously a small number of exemptions from the sugar-sweetened drinks tax exist for drinks within the CN 2202 category on the basis of the policy rationale for the introduction of the tax.   In order to ensure that the tax is free from State aid a formal notification of Ireland's intention to introduce the tax was submitted to the European Commission earlier this year....

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Legal Costs (24 May 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Ireland has never accepted the Commission’s analysis in the Apple State aid Decision and is challenging the Commission's decision before the European Courts. Notwithstanding this, the Irish authorities have engaged fully with the Commission throughout the State aid investigation. This involved a significant degree of legal and technical complexity, and additional expertise has been...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Data (24 May 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: In my role as Minister for Finance, I am responsible for the development of the legal framework governing financial regulation.  Consequently, my Department has no role in collecting the information being sought by the Deputy. My officials contacted the Central Bank of Ireland in relation to this matter and were advised that it does not collect information from insurance providers...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Industry Regulation (24 May 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 50 and 51 together. The data services referenced by the Deputy are operated by Insurance Ireland, a representative trade body for the insurance sector. As Minister for Finance, I am responsible for the development of the legal framework governing financial regulation and therefore have no role in the operation of either data services referred to in the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: NAMA Operations (24 May 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I wish to advise the Deputy that it is expected that NAMA will substantially complete its work by 2020. The Agency announced in October 2017 that it had redeemed all of its €30.2bn in Senior Debt which was guaranteed by the State and in April 2018 it redeemed €243m of its subordinated debt. However, notwithstanding the successful achievement of repaying the State’s...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Treaties (24 May 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: There has been ongoing engagement between Irish and Brazilian officials on the issue of Ireland being included on a Brazilian tax list. In addition, Minister of State Joe McHugh TD travelled to Brazil as part of the “Promote Ireland” Programme for St Patrick’s Day this year. Minister McHugh engaged directly with the Head of the Brazilian Revenue Service in a meeting...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: State Claims Agency (24 May 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I am informed by the State Claims Agency (SCA) that as of 23 May 2018, the figures outlined in the table show the contingent liability, or rather the Outstanding Estimated Liability, on all active claims across all delegated State Authorities under their aegis. Outstanding Estimated Liability is the SCA’s best current estimate of the ultimate cost of resolving a claim. It includes all...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (24 May 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I am advised by Revenue that there has been previous contact with the person concerned regarding an unpaid tax debt. Revenue is happy to meet with the person concerned with a view to finding a mutually agreeable approach to resolving matters. The person concerned should now contact Ms. Mary Droney of the Collector-General’s Division (telephone 061 488204) with a view to arranging...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Legislative Programme (24 May 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Due to changes in the global private equity market in both structure and relevant European legislation, there is a need to update the Investment Limited Partnership (ILP) Act 1994. This objective has been included in the IFS2020 Action Plan which commits to developing amendments to the Investment Limited Partnership Act 1994 to make the structure more attractive to fund managers. My...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Data (24 May 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I wish to advise the Deputy that my department does not hold the information that is being sought. The query was sent to the Central Bank who advised that they do not collect data on the number of loans securitised by the breakdown requested. However, the Central Bank provided data on the outstanding stock of PDH and BTL loans securitised and serviced by Irish credit institutions since...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Data (24 May 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 58 to 60, inclusive, together. I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department does not hold the information that is being sought. The Central Bank also advised that it does not collect data on the number of loans securitised by the breakdown requested. However, the Bank provided data on the outstanding stock in monetary terms of residential PDH and BTL loans...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Legal Costs (24 May 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I am advised that the Office of the Information Commissioner has incurred legal fees of €110,014 to date in respect of the proceedings in the High Court and the Court of Appeal in relation to the case in question.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Bodies Expenditure (24 May 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Office of the Information Commissioner is funded through Vote 19 – the Office of the Ombudsman. Vote 19 provides for the salaries and expenses of the Office of the Ombudsman, the Office of the Commission for Public Service Appointments, the Standards in Public Office Commission, the Office of the Information Commissioner and the Office of the Commissioner for Environmental...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pensions (24 May 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Single Public Service Pension Scheme (Single Scheme), which was introduced on 1 January 2013 under the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012, applies to all first-time new entrants to the public service from that date. It also applies to former pensionable public servants returning to public service employment after a break of more than 26 weeks, as well...

Questions on Promised Legislation (23 May 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Minister of State, Deputy Michael D'Arcy, is meeting various stakeholders across the country. He updating them on progress being made to reform insurance and deal with the cost of insurance. It is not true to say that no progress has been made. It is fair to say that some of the more complex matters that require progress are being dealt with by the Minister of State, Deputy D'Arcy....

Questions on Promised Legislation (23 May 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: In the coming weeks the Government intends to introduce legislation to change the retirement age for people working in the public service. We have an interim arrangement in place in advance of that legislation coming in to give people, who choose to do so, the opportunity to work longer. I expect we will publish that legislation in the coming weeks. I hope we will be able to move that...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (23 May 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Section 481 Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 provides that companies which make films in Ireland can avail of a refundable tax credit in respect of eligible expenditure incurred on the making of that film.  Eligible expenditure includes amounts incurred on employing individuals and on acquiring goods and services from Irish businesses.  Both aspects must relate to work done in the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (23 May 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I am advised by Revenue that tractors imported from outside the EU are liable to the standard rate of VAT of 23%, and Customs Duty, which can vary from 0% to 16%, depending on the type of tractor being imported. The amount of tax and duty payable at importation will depend on the value of the vehicles.