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Written Answers — Public Sector Pay: Public Sector Pay (17 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The data requested going back to 1987 is set out in the attached table, which I understand meets the requirements of the Deputy. Earlier data is not readily accessible. Year Net Pay and Pensions Bill GDP at Current Market Prices Net Pay Bill as % of GDP €m €m 1987 3,503 28,163 12.4% 1988 3,612 30,085 12.0% 1989 3,700 33,373 11.1% 1990 4,012 36,184 11.1% 1991 4,294 37,649 11.4%...

Written Answers — Civil Service Staff: Civil Service Staff (17 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The numbers of whole time equivalents serving in the grades requested are set out in the following table for 1 January 1998, 1 January 2007 and 30 September 2009 (the latest date for which figures are available). Grade Title 1-Jan-98 1-Jan-07 30-Sep-09 FTE FTE FTE Secretary General 17.00 17.00 17.00 Deputy Secretary 2.00 3.00 2.00 Assistant Secretary 94.00 144.00 150.00 Principal...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (17 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Minister for Finance ( Mr Lenihan): I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the latest relevant available information relates to the income tax year 2006. In that year, an estimated 2,890 claimants availed of the artists' exemption scheme at an estimated cost to the Exchequer of €66 million. An income distribution by reference to bands of exempt income is set out in the following...

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (17 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Ireland has played an important role internationally on the issue of alleviation of the debt burden of developing countries. The Government's policy on Debt Strategy, which was prepared jointly by the Department of Finance and the Department of Foreign Affairs, was published in 2002. It supports the cancellation of the debts of the world's poorest countries in accordance with internationally...

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (17 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: A tax credit certificate issued to the person concerned on 29th October 2009 and any adjustment to his tax deductions will be made through the payroll system of his employer.

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (17 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that a VAT repayment application from the company in question has now been processed and the refund will issue within the next few days.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (17 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I assume the Deputy is referring to the cash basis accounting system for VAT, whereby traders account for VAT on receipt of payment for a supply as opposed to when an invoice was issued, as under the normal system. The turnover threshold, below which traders can qualify for the cash-basis system, is currently €1 million. This threshold has been effective since 1 March 2007, before which...

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (17 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the exact information sought for indirect taxation on a county basis is not available. Revenue Sheriffs, County Registrars or their officers operate for the purposes of enforcement of tax debt within certain geographical boundaries known as a "bailiwick" which equates geographically with "county". Data on the net receipts of some taxes can be...

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (17 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that it is not possible to furnish precise figures of the VAT take on coal, as the information furnished on VAT returns does not require individual goods or services to be identified. However, very tentative estimates of the VAT yield, based on statistical data derived from non-Revenue sources, are as follows: 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 â'¬m...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (17 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The term public sector is usually taken to comprise all those who are employed, both directly and indirectly, by a public body. The public service is, broadly speaking, the public sector less the commercial semi-state bodies. Public service pension schemes are mainly statutory, set up by or under Acts of the Oireachtas, and virtually all are financed on a pay-as-you-go basis, that is, as...

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (17 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As Minister for Finance, I have no role in relation to the setting of mortgage interest rates, nor does the Financial Regulator. The pricing of fixed rate mortgages by lending institutions would normally be based on institutions' own cost of obtaining fixed rate funding for the period in question plus a margin. The actual cost of funds for each institution cannot be assessed on a mortgage by...

Pre-budget Outlook: Statements (17 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Never before has so much information and advice and so many expert reports been published in the run-up to a budget. The publication of the McCarthy report represented a dramatic new departure in the organisation of our public finances because detailed papers on the Estimates for expenditure and the options facing the Government in this regard were published well in advance of budget day....

Pre-budget Outlook: Statements (17 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: -----are taking hold and are the right decisions. Finally, we have through various measures sought to protect a climate that will facilitate employment-----

Pre-budget Outlook: Statements (17 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: -----but more needs to be done here in terms of the ongoing restoration of our competitiveness.

Pre-budget Outlook: Statements (17 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Implementing measures in all of these areas, as this Government has and will continue to do, will enable the economy to return to a more sustainable growth path over the medium term. In so doing, this will facilitate a return to employment growth and a sustainable improvement in the living standards of all.

Pre-budget Outlook: Statements (17 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Since I was appointed Minister for Finance I have taken action on all of these matters and in my budget in a few weeks' time this Government will take decisive action.

Pre-budget Outlook: Statements (17 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: If Deputies want to reflect on figures, they need to reflect on the figures in the pre-budget outlook.

Pre-budget Outlook: Statements (17 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: They set out clearly the gap that has arisen-----

Pre-budget Outlook: Statements (17 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: -----between the receipts and day to day expenditure and general expenditure.

Pre-budget Outlook: Statements (17 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: It is our duty as Members of Dáil Éireann, responsible for the finances of this nation-----