Results 2,841-2,860 of 16,537 for speaker:Brian Lenihan Jnr

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (12 May 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have no plans to abolish VRT. In that regard it must be recognised that in Ireland VRT is an important source of revenue for the Exchequer; for example yielding around €1.3bn in 2006, €1.4bn in 2007 and €1.1bn in 2008. The receipts for 2009 at €375 million reflected the contraction in economic activity. As the Deputy will be aware, it would not be possible to abolish VRT without...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (12 May 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Banknote Recycling Framework (BRF) was adopted by the ECB in 2005, with a deadline of end 2007 for full implementation. It laid down a standard for the authenticity and quality of banknotes to be issued to the public and rules for the sorting of banknotes to be issued via ATMs and over the counter by credit institutions and professional cash handlers. Ireland and several other Eurozone...

Written Answers — Freedom of Information: Freedom of Information (12 May 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: My officials are currently working on an extension to the FOI Act and it is intended that the Railway Safety Commission, The Advisory Council to the Commission for Taxi Regulation and the Railway Safety Advisory Council will be considered along with a number of other public bodies for inclusion under the FOI Act.

Written Answers — National Asset Management Agency: National Asset Management Agency (12 May 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: NAMA purchases eligible loans from participating institutions and manages these loans with the intention of generating the best possible return. NAMA does not directly purchase property, including hotels. The loans to be purchased are land and development loans and certain associated loans. Loans secured on hotels will be eligible only if they fall within these categories. NAMA has the...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (12 May 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The following table sets out details of all amounts spent by my Department in respect of IT services in the last five years (2005 to 2009). The table also contains the additional details requested by the Deputy with regard to the nature of services provided and details of the successful tenders. The full-time equivalent number of staff employed within my Department's IT section during those...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (12 May 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The following is the information requested in relation to my Department and information supplied by the Offices under the aegis of my Department. Dept/Office Finance Revenue OPW State Lab CPSA PAS Omb C&AG Appeal Comms Val.Off 1. No of Staff (wte) at 27/3/09 608.61 6,552.00 2,003.23 95.95 11.80 141.51 92.62 157.20 4.00 154.43 2. Current Staff Nos (wte) 551.88 6,089.00 1,896.43 95.40 7.80...

Written Answers — Financial Institutions Support Scheme: Financial Institutions Support Scheme (12 May 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am advised by Irish Nationwide Building Society that the remuneration of Directors and senior staff at the Society is in compliance with the recommendations of the Covered Institutions Remuneration Oversight Committee.

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (12 May 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 123 and 124 together. I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the relevant available information relates to the numbers of all income earners, both employees taxed under PAYE and self-employed taxed under Schedule D, and the corresponding numbers of these groups who are actually liable to income tax and income levy. The figures relating to income tax...

Written Answers — Financial Institutions Support Scheme: Financial Institutions Support Scheme (12 May 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I received no representations from the Commissioner referred to during the periods specified in the Deputy's question concerning the bank guarantee of Anglo Irish Bank or Irish Nationwide Building Society.

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (12 May 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have been advised by the Revenue Commissioners that the person in question is currently under audit by them. Agreement has not yet been reached with the person's agent on the liability arising from the audit. Correspondence detailing settlement liabilities and requesting agreement issued to the agent on 8 March 2010, but as yet, no reply has been received. Once agreement is reached any...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (12 May 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I announced in the Budget that a carbon tax at a rate of €15 per tonne would be introduced on fossil fuels. The tax was applied to petrol and auto-diesel with effect from midnight, 9 December 2009; and applied from 1 May 2010 to kerosene, marked gas oil (also known as 'green diesel' or 'agricultural diesel'), liquid petroleum gas (LPG), fuel oil and natural gas. The application of the tax...

Central Bank Reform Bill 2010: Referral to Select Committee (12 May 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Finance and the Public Service, in accordance with Standing Order 122(1) and paragraph 1(a)(i) of the Orders of Reference of that committee.

Central Bank Reform Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 May 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: He might.

Central Bank Reform Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 May 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: It is funny that the European Commission agrees with it.

Central Bank Reform Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 May 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Deputy Reilly would if he read the newspapers.

Central Bank Reform Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 May 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I must say I did not notice, which is unlike me. In the course of this lengthy debate, Deputies have taken the opportunity to engage in a wide-ranging debate on the banking sector and the part it has played in the current economic difficulties we face. That is understandable. However, the focus of this Bill is somewhat narrower, and Deputies should appreciate this. It is my intention to...

Central Bank Reform Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 May 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Deputy Bruton and other Deputies raised a question-----

Central Bank Reform Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 May 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: No. I dealt with that, as the Deputy knows very well. The Commission has stated since that reclassification that it has every confidence we have turned the corner. Commissioner Rehn made that point last week, as the Deputy knows. Deputy Bruton and other Deputies raised a question about whether the causes of the financial crisis have been misdiagnosed as a failure of the regulatory...

Central Bank Reform Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 May 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: It was suggested by Deputy Creed when closing the debate for the Deputy's own party.

Central Bank Reform Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 May 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: With due respect to the Deputy-----