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- Pre-Budget Statements (24 Mar 2009)
Richard Bruton: It is high farce.
- Pre-Budget Statements (24 Mar 2009)
Richard Bruton: I did not ask about collective Cabinet responsibility. I asked whether there would be any reasonable documentation. I wrote to the Minister for Finance ten days ago looking for reasonable information which was not furnished.
- Pre-Budget Statements (24 Mar 2009)
Richard Bruton: I am bitterly disappointed at the standard of the Government's treatment of this debate. I wrote to the Minister for Finance 11 days ago looking for the revised economic forecast for GDP, an updated figure for the tax forecasts for this year, with information on a number of other available tax options. We are facing into an unprecedented set of decisions and the House needs the maximum...
- Order of Business (24 Mar 2009)
Richard Bruton: The Taoiseach has not even acknowledged my letter.
- Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (12 Mar 2009)
Richard Bruton: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Finance the impact on revenues, including VAT, and the CPI from a rise in excise duty on petrol and diesel that would be raised in 2009 if implemented from 1 April and in 2010 for the year as a whole. [10723/09]
- Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (12 Mar 2009)
Richard Bruton: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Finance the impact on revenues, including VAT, and the CPI from a rise in excise duty on a box of cigarettes that would be raised in 2009 if implemented from 1 April and in 2010 for the year as a whole. [10724/09]
- Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (12 Mar 2009)
Richard Bruton: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Finance the impact on revenues, including VAT, and the CPI from a rise in excise duty on a pint of beer that would be raised in 2009 if implemented from 1 April and in 2010 for the year as a whole. [10725/09]
- Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (12 Mar 2009)
Richard Bruton: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Finance the impact on revenues, including VAT, and the CPI from a rise in excise duty on a pint of cider and perry that would be raised in 2009 if implemented from 1 April and in 2010 for the year as a whole. [10726/09]
- Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (12 Mar 2009)
Richard Bruton: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Finance the impact on revenues, including VAT, and the CPI from a rise in excise duty on a half glass of spirits that would be raised in 2009 if implemented from 1 April and in 2010 for the year as a whole. [10727/09]
- Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (12 Mar 2009)
Richard Bruton: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Finance the impact on revenues, including VAT, and the CPI from a rise in excise duty on a bottle of wine that would be raised in 2009 if implemented from 1 April and in 2010 for the year as a whole. [10728/09]
- Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (12 Mar 2009)
Richard Bruton: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Finance the impact on revenues and the CPI from a rise in the 0% rate of VAT to 5% and 13.5% respectively that would be raised in 2009 if implemented from 1 April and in 2010 for the year as a whole. [10729/09]
- Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (12 Mar 2009)
Richard Bruton: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Finance the revenues generated from an increase in the income levy from 2% to 3% from those earning between â¬100,000 and â¬200,000 that would be raised in 2009 if implemented from 1 April and in 2010 for the year as a whole. [10730/09]
- Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (12 Mar 2009)
Richard Bruton: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Finance the revenues generated from an increase in the income levy from 3% to 5% on those earning over â¬200,000 that would be raised in 2009 if implemented from 1 April and in 2010 for the year as a whole. [10731/09]
- Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (12 Mar 2009)
Richard Bruton: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Finance the revenues generated from an increase in the income levy from 3% to 10% on those earning over â¬200,000 that would be raised in 2009 if implemented from 1 April and in 2010 for the year as a whole. [10732/09]
- Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (12 Mar 2009)
Richard Bruton: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Finance the savings incurred if mortgage interest relief for non-first time buyers was abolished and implemented from 1 April and in 2010 for the year as a whole. [10733/09]
- Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (12 Mar 2009)
Richard Bruton: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Finance the savings incurred if limiting existing mortgage interest relief for new first-time buyers to three years and implemented from 1 April and in 2010 for the year as a whole. [10734/09]
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (12 Mar 2009)
Richard Bruton: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of all tax expenditures, broken down by sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10735/09]
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (12 Mar 2009)
Richard Bruton: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the additional intensive care beds that have been provided since the ERHA Critical Care Review of 2004; the hospitals involved; and if there is sufficient capacity in place to permit the smooth running of operating theatres, particularly on Dublin's northside. [10548/09]
- Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (12 Mar 2009)
Richard Bruton: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a US citizen who is studying for a legal degree here can get visa cover to undertake a two-year apprenticeship which is required by the Law Society to complete qualification; and if so, the visa that is required for such participation. [10549/09]
- Schools Building Projects. (11 Mar 2009)
Richard Bruton: I regret the Minister of State in the Department of Education and Science, Deputy Haughey, is not present as he has a unique insight into Mount Temple Comprehensive School which is located in the constituency he and I represent. Without wishing to denigrate the presence of the Minister of State, Deputy Wallace, I hope she will convey to the Minister my concerns about the school in question....