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Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (21 Apr 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Financial Regulator has informed me that it is aware that conditions such as the one referred to in the Parliamentary Question can be a part of a mortgage protection policy. However as the make-up and content of products is a commercial decision for an insurer on the basis of their risk analysis, the Financial Regulator has no influence over such matters. The Financial Regulator does...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (21 Apr 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As the Deputy is aware, all taxes and potential taxation measures continue to be reviewed on an ongoing basis, particularly in the context of the annual Budget and Finance Bill process. The submission on a new property tax will be considered on this basis.

Central Bank Reform Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Does the Deputy think Mr. Bacon has been doing that for the past five years?

Central Bank Reform Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: He is on the board.

Central Bank Reform Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: He has a somewhat different perspective from other Members.

Central Bank Reform Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Go away.

Central Bank Reform Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Deputy should read the IMF's reports and other reports from outside the country and stop spouting nonsense all the time. He must stop spouting such nonsense at some point.

Central Bank Reform Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Deputy knows that what he is saying is nonsense.

Central Bank Reform Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Deputy's attitude is that we should have no job specification in this area.

Central Bank Reform Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: This is terrible nonsense.

Central Bank Reform Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: None.

Central Bank Reform Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have not professed anything.

Central Bank Reform Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I did not express any feeling about Mr. Neary.

Central Bank Reform Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: While Deputy Burton would have let the banking system collapse.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (20 Apr 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Section 473A of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 provides for tax relief at the standard rate of income tax (20%) in respect of qualifying fees paid by an individual in respect of a third level education course. Qualifying fees means tuition fees paid in respect of an approved course at an approved college. The maximum annual limit on which tax relief can be claimed is €5,000 @ 20%...

Written Answers — National Lottery Funding: National Lottery Funding (20 Apr 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The National Lottery Act 1986 provided for the establishment of the National Lottery. The National Lottery Company was incorporated in September 1986 and commenced trading in March 1987. Section 5 of the National Lottery Act 1986 provided that the surplus from the National Lottery may be used for the following purposes: Sport and other recreation; national culture, including the Irish...

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (20 Apr 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Scheme provides relief from VAT and Vehicle Registration Tax (up to a certain limit), and exemption from motor tax, on the purchase of an adapted car for transport of a person with specific severe and permanent physical disabilities. The disability criteria for these concessions are set out in the Disabled Drivers and Disabled...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (20 Apr 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: In my Budget Statement of 9 December 2009 I announced that a carbon tax at a rate of €15 per tonne is being introduced on fossil fuels. The tax was applied to petrol and auto-diesel with effect from midnight, 9 December 2009; and will apply 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...

Written Answers — Vehicle Registration Services: Vehicle Registration Services (20 Apr 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that they have an obligation to address the question of the proper use and management of resources, particularly in the current economic circumstances. In this context and following an efficiency review of smaller offices, the Vehicle Registration Office (VRO) for Co. Donegal was relocated to Donegal Town in February 2009. The Revenue office in...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (20 Apr 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I announced in the Budget that a carbon tax at a rate of €15 per tonne is being introduced on fossil fuels. The tax was applied to petrol and auto-diesel with effect from midnight, 9 December 2009; and will apply 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...