Results 38,521-38,540 of 40,550 for speaker:Joan Burton

Order of Business (Resumed) (19 Oct 2006)

Joan Burton: Will the Tánaiste indicate what is the problem with the legislation for the regulation of charities? Has the Government had an opportunity to consider the European Union ruling to the effect that donations allowable for tax purposes may now be made in respect of a charity registered anywhere in Europe? As we have no charities legislation, it leaves a degree of vulnerability in regard to...

Order of Business (Resumed) (19 Oct 2006)

Joan Burton: The Minister is the legal brain. I want his view.

Order of Business (Resumed) (19 Oct 2006)

Joan Burton: The Bill was in the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform for seven or eight years.

Order of Business (Resumed) (19 Oct 2006)

Joan Burton: Has the Government considered the EU ruling which gives rise to a taxation issue?

Written Answers — Tax Policy: Tax Policy (18 Oct 2006)

Joan Burton: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the implications for the Exchequer of a reform of stamp duty arrangements that would exclude first-time buyers from having to pay stamp duty; if he is planning changes to the current stamp duty regime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33080/06]

Written Answers — Customs Service: Customs Service (18 Oct 2006)

Joan Burton: Question 138: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the recent drugs seizure from a flight that left from Weston Executive Airport in County Kildare; his further views on the lack of surveillance by the Revenue and customs authorities at private airports here and the risk of illegal trafficking of drugs, goods and people arising therefrom; if he will report on the Revenue...

Tax Code. (18 Oct 2006)

Joan Burton: Is it not the case that the reason for the problem is an ideological decision by the Government parties and, in particular, the Progressive Democrats, to privatise home care services? Where home helps are provided by the HSE, will the Minister confirm there are no VAT problems? Does he agree the Government has opened a Pandora's box by adopting American-based home care packages so that,...

Tax Code. (18 Oct 2006)

Joan Burton: Is the Minister ignoring the European Court of Justice ruling with regard to refuse charges?

Tax Code. (18 Oct 2006)

Joan Burton: No. This concerns VAT on publicly and privately provided services.

Tax Code. (18 Oct 2006)

Joan Burton: These are cheap shots. The Minister should answer the question.

Tax Code. (18 Oct 2006)

Joan Burton: The Minister is not able to answer the question.

Tax Code. (18 Oct 2006)

Joan Burton: The Minister should answer the question.

Tax Code. (18 Oct 2006)

Joan Burton: The Minister is going off on a tangent because he is not able to answer the question.

Tax Code. (18 Oct 2006)

Joan Burton: Answer the question.

Tax Code. (18 Oct 2006)

Joan Burton: Answer the question.

Tax Code. (18 Oct 2006)

Joan Burton: The Minister refuses to answer.

Tax Code. (18 Oct 2006)

Joan Burton: A case study published by officials in the Department earlier this year showed that two very wealthy individuals had accumulated a pension fund of €100 million each for their retirement and that they would get a €25 million each tax-free payment initially, with the balancing 75% to be invested in tax-free mechanisms. Did the budgetary changes to which the Minister referred in any way...

Drug Seizures. (18 Oct 2006)

Joan Burton: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the recent drugs seizure from a flight that left from Weston Executive Airport in County Kildare; his further views on the lack of surveillance by the Revenue and customs authorities at private airports here and the risk of illegal trafficking of drugs, goods and people arising therefrom; if he will report on the Revenue Commissioners...

Drug Seizures. (18 Oct 2006)

Joan Burton: Is the Minister aware there are 27 private airports in the country and that if statistics are to be believed, there is a significant upsurge in private ownership, leasing and chartering of aircraft and helicopters for private use? Is he aware that in the six-month period between February and end-July some 142 flights originating from EU countries and the European mainland and another five...

Drug Seizures. (18 Oct 2006)

Joan Burton: Is the Minister aware that at Weston and the rest of the other 27 private aerodromes, taxis and limousines can drive right up to the steps of the private plane? People who came to Ireland for the Ryder Cup, particularly Americans, were astonished that there was almost no customs security at these places to guard against people who might wish to flout the law. Is he aware that when planes...