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European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (20 Jun 2012)

Michael Noonan: I move amendment No. 10: In page 29, line 6, to delete "ESM" and substitute "SCE".

European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (20 Jun 2012)

Michael Noonan: I move amendment No. 11: In page 29, line 19, to delete "MOI" and substitute "mheán-olltáirgeacht intíre".

European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (20 Jun 2012)

Michael Noonan: I move amendment No. 12: In page 29, line 20, after "mhargadhphraghsanna," to insert "ansin".

European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (20 Jun 2012)

Michael Noonan: I move amendment No. 13: In page 29, line 23, to delete "é" and substitute "í".

European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (20 Jun 2012)

Michael Noonan: I move amendment No. 14: In page 31, line 4, to delete "suibscríbhinní" and substitute "suibscríobhanna".

European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (20 Jun 2012)

Michael Noonan: I move amendment No. 15: In page 31, line 5, to delete "suibscríbhinní" and substitute "suibscríobhanna".

European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (20 Jun 2012)

Michael Noonan: I move amendment No. 16: In page 33, line 2, to delete "Suibscríobh an stoic chaipitiúil údaraithe" and substitute "Suibscríobhanna leis an stoc caipitiúil údaraithe".

European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (20 Jun 2012)

Michael Noonan: I move amendment No. 17: In page 33, to delete lines 3 and 4 and substitute the following: " " An Comhalta de SCE Líon na scaireanna Suibscríobh caipitiúil (EUR) ".

European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (20 Jun 2012)

Michael Noonan: We had a constructive debate on the importance of the European Stability Mechanism Bill as it passed through Second, Committee and Report Stages. I thank the Ceann Comhairle and the Deputies who contributed to the debate, as well as the officials involved in the passage of the Bill through the House. Ireland's ratification of the ESM treaty is important, not only to facilitate, in the public...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (19 Jun 2012)

Michael Noonan: VAT is charged on the supply of goods and services at different VAT rates, which are subject to the requirements of EU VAT law. The supply of electricity is liable to VAT at the 13.5% reduced rate, as specified in paragraph 17 of Schedule 3 of the Value-Added Tax Consolidation Act 2010. It is possible for Ireland to apply the 13.5% reduced rate to electricity under Title VIII of the EU VAT...

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (19 Jun 2012)

Michael Noonan: Detailed statistics on Ireland's Official Development Assistance (ODA) are compiled by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Based on the preliminary outturn for 2011 the percentage of ODA administered directly by my Department is approximately 4.25%. A detailed breakdown of expenditure on ODA will be published in the Irish Aid Annual Report for 2011 which I understand is due to be...

Written Answers — Tax Clearance Certificates: Tax Clearance Certificates (19 Jun 2012)

Michael Noonan: Following a Revenue Audit a significant additional tax liability was established and assessed. The taxpayer made a payment on account and the balance of tax due was referred to the Revenue Sheriff for enforcement. Should the taxpayer wish to engage with Revenue, with a view to settling the liability, he can contact his local Revenue District, which is located at Michael Davitt House,...

Written Answers — Mortgage Resolution Processes: Mortgage Resolution Processes (19 Jun 2012)

Michael Noonan: Lending institutions are independent commercial entities and, as such, it is a commercial decision for each lender to decide what loans they will provide or agree to have switched to them. I have no power to insist that another lending institution accept a transfer of a mortgage from EBS.

Written Answers — Consumer Protection: Consumer Protection (19 Jun 2012)

Michael Noonan: I, as Minister for Finance have no statutory role in relation to the investigation by the Central Bank into the company mentioned by the Deputy. However, I have been informed by the Central Bank that while the company concerned was not authorised or licensed by the Bank, and therefore its clients were not eligible to a compensation scheme/deposit protection scheme, the Central Bank has...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (19 Jun 2012)

Michael Noonan: There are a number of reasons why, under existing policies, early withdrawals of pension savings are not permitted, the principal one being that pension schemes and plans (and the associated tax reliefs) are designed as long term savings vehicles based on the principle that the savings will be "locked away" until retirement. Otherwise, there would be little reason to treat pension savings...

Written Answers — Public Procurement Contracts: Public Procurement Contracts (19 Jun 2012)

Michael Noonan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 192 to 194, inclusive, together. The Deputy will recall that when the matter of the EUR 3.6 bn statistical error was discussed in the Dáil on 2nd November of last year, I indicated that an external review of systems in the Department of Finance, the National Treasury Management Agency and the Central Statistics Office would be undertaken. It was envisaged...

Written Answers — State Banking Sector: State Banking Sector (19 Jun 2012)

Michael Noonan: The information requested by the Deputy is commercially sensitive and is not specifically disclosed by the Central Bank. However, details of Anglo Irish Bank's primary sources of funding are disclosed in the bank's Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2011 which is accessible at the attached link. These accounts will be updated in the IBRC interim accounts for the six months ended 30...

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (19 Jun 2012)

Michael Noonan: The Deputy may be aware that the decision to refuse a Primary Medical Certificate is a matter for the relevant Health Service Executive administrative area. The person may be eligible for a Motorised Transport Grant and accordingly should apply to the Health Service Executive. I am not aware that a refusal to grant a Primary Medical Certificate constitutes any breach of EU legislation in...

Written Answers — Tax Clearance Certificates: Tax Clearance Certificates (19 Jun 2012)

Michael Noonan: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that there are outstanding taxes owing in respect of the person who is the subject of this question. A Tax Clearance Certificate or a Temporary Tax Clearance Certificate cannot issue in circumstances where there are outstanding tax liabilities. The particular circumstances of the taxpayer are known, and discussions are ongoing between Revenue and the...

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (19 Jun 2012)

Michael Noonan: The Business Expansion Scheme (BES) is available to companies in respect of investments made and shares issued on or before 31 December 2011. No relief is available under BES in respect of investments made after that date. The BES was replaced by the Employment and Investment Incentive (EII), which came into effect on 25 November 2011. The EII is available in respect of investments in most...