Results 40,401-40,420 of 40,550 for speaker:Joan Burton
- Tax Yield. (23 Nov 2004)
Joan Burton: Does the Minister accept that a fortunate 41 persons who earn more than â¬500,000, 11 of whom earn more than â¬1 million, pay no tax? Does he accept this is an insult and outrage to the 32.6% of PAYE workers who pay some of their income tax at the top rate of 42%? I can understand the Minister's discretion relative to next week's budget, but such plain inequity to the vast bulk of compliant...
- Tax Yield. (23 Nov 2004)
Joan Burton: I remind the Minister that the former Minister, Deputy McCreevy, promised to end some of the reliefs in the 2002 budget but changed his mind last year and extended them. As a consequence, some of the tax breaks will continue for at least another 15 years, thus enabling a golden circle to pay no tax while a single individual earning more than â¬28,000 per annum could end up paying tax at the...
- Tax Yield. (23 Nov 2004)
Joan Burton: They must be civil servantsââ
- Tax Yield. (23 Nov 2004)
Joan Burton: That is the reality.
- Tax Code. (23 Nov 2004)
Joan Burton: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Finance the investigation that has been carried out by the Revenue Commissioners into the reported use of single premium insurance policies as a tax avoidance mechanism; the information available to him or to the Revenue Commissioners on the extent of this practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30013/04]
- Tax Code. (23 Nov 2004)
Joan Burton: Does the Minister agree this Revenue investigation is likely to yield at least another â¬1 billion, probably â¬1.5 billion, in unpaid taxes and penalties as a consequence of people investing untaxed or undeclared money in insurance-based products? The Minister stated that a voluntary disclosure scheme is to be set up. Does he agree that for some of these people this will be the fourth...
- Tax Code. (23 Nov 2004)
Joan Burton: Does the Minister agree that the expected â¬1 billion or â¬1.5 billion which will arise next year from these inquiries should be set aside for capital investment, particularly in areas that would benefit compliant taxpayers who paid their taxes in the 1980s when others were putting their money offshore or into special products to hide it from the tax man? It should be borne in mind that it...
- Tax Code. (23 Nov 2004)
Joan Burton: Does the Minister not follow the tribunals?
- Decentralisation Programme. (23 Nov 2004)
Joan Burton: I understand the Minister lives in Parlon country. Will the Minister speculate as to whether there will be signs next week in Parlon country reiterating the Minister of State's coup last year in regard to decentralisation? Specifically, is the proposal to decentralise certain public bodies, such as the IDA, still on track or will it be held back until such time as agreement can be reached...
- Tax Collection. (23 Nov 2004)
Joan Burton: Will the Minister confirm that there are 59 or more individuals who have not come clean to the Revenue Commissioners with regard to these trusts? Will prosecutions follow? The Revenue Commissioners have allowed these people a great deal of time in which to come clean. The Minister has acknowledged that a number of them are guilty of tax evasion. How many are involved and will they be prosecuted?
- Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (16 Nov 2004)
Joan Burton: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the proposals he has to attract alternative employment to Westport, County Mayo, in regard to his statement of 1 November 2004 regarding the announcement of 325 job losses at a company (details supplied) in County Mayo in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28328/04]
- Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (16 Nov 2004)
Joan Burton: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the proposals he has to ensure a more balanced regional approach to the promotion of employment and industrial development throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28329/04]
- Order of Business. (16 Nov 2004)
Joan Burton: What is the position regarding the publication of the Estimates on Thursday, particularly in view of the comments of the Minister for Finance that they may not be complete and that more information, above and beyond what is normally put forward, may be provided on budget day? How are we supposed to have, as the Taoiseach promised last week, a detailed debate on the Estimates if we do not...
- Leaders' Questions. (16 Nov 2004)
Joan Burton: He must be afraid of a red Government.
- Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (2 Nov 2004)
Joan Burton: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Transport the position with regard to the establishment of a second terminal at Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26951/04]
- Written Answers — Physical Education Facilities: Physical Education Facilities (2 Nov 2004)
Joan Burton: Question 451: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her plans in relation to the lands at Beechpark, Castleknock, currently occupied by a club (details supplied), in view of the understanding by the club that it is to continue in possession of playing pitches at this site to facilitate both the junior members of the club as well as primary schools in the area; if this arrangement will...
- Irish Nationality and Citizenship Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Nov 2004)
Joan Burton: ââthey can legitimately expect, as a taxpayer, to be able to use the services of one of the major maternity hospitals in Dublin but unless they get a number they cannot even enter the system and be guaranteed that they will receive attention and deliver their baby in the hospital of their choice. That may be fine for women who are sufficiently well off to give birth to their children in...
- Irish Nationality and Citizenship Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Nov 2004)
Joan Burton: I am glad to have the opportunity to make some comments on the Nationality and Citizenship Bill. Over the weekend, the statements emanating from Holles Street hospital in regard to women who expect to deliver a baby in that hospital gives the lie to what the Minister's referendum was about. We were told, in a series of highly declamatory and colourful interviews and statements by the Minister...
- Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (19 Oct 2004)
Joan Burton: Question 214: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the initiatives which the Government, at Irish or European Union level, has had to deal with the crisis in Darfur. [25286/04]
- Written Answers — Travel Agreements: Travel Agreements (19 Oct 2004)
Joan Burton: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the new arrangements that have been entered into between the European Union and Ireland on the exchange of information on passengers travelling to the United States or coming from the United States; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25285/04]