Results 4,921-4,940 of 16,537 for speaker:Brian Lenihan Jnr

Written Answers — Ferry Services: Ferry Services (10 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that their obligation to observe confidentiality for taxpayers and small groups of taxpayers precludes them from providing the information requested.

Written Answers — Tobacco Smuggling: Tobacco Smuggling (10 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: A copy of a section of the report referred to by the Deputy was received by my Department and by the Revenue Commissioners. The report in question is indeed compiled by independent consultants, but is based on research commissioned by a global cigarette manufacturer. While the report provides an annual assessment of the position concerning the total consumption of counterfeit and contraband...

Written Answers — Tobacco Smuggling: Tobacco Smuggling (10 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that statistics are not maintained in a manner that would provide precise information regarding the number of stock checks at retail stores. I can, however, advise that Revenue Enforcement officers have been conducting checks at retail outlets, markets, and distribution centres in an ongoing operation entitled Operation Downstream since December...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (10 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As outlined in my reply to Deputy Brian Hayes on 20 October 2009, and to Deputy O'Sullivan on 3 November 2009, my officials are involved in ongoing consultation with officials in the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources on this matter and it is hoped that, with co-operation from all parties involved, the scheme will be in order for the Ministers to approve in the near future.

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Committee Stage (10 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: My objection to the amendments tabled by the Fine Gael and Labour parties relates to the use of the word "oversight". Oversight in NAMA is a matter for the board of NAMA. It is elementary good corporate governance standard. The first issue to be resolved is the board and how it will hold the managing director and staff of NAMA to account. When one has addressed that issue one must...

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Committee Stage (10 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: We are 55% of the way there already.

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Committee Stage (10 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am just saying we are 55% of the way towards nationalisation already.

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Committee Stage (10 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am listening to the Senator, so he need not worry. I am hanging on his every word.

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Committee Stage (10 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am exploring the implications of the French model for our institutions.

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Committee Stage (10 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am happier in Paris.

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Committee Stage (10 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Senator O'Malley is sporting a red rose this morning.

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Committee Stage (10 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am sure an amendment on the issue has been tabled for discussion later-----

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Committee Stage (10 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: -----on which the Senator has a good chance.

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Committee Stage (10 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: No, the Senator will have a good chance on it.

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Committee Stage (10 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: It has been a useful debate in that we have covered an amount of ground. I do not believe Senators have trespassed too far and I will try to deal with all of the points raised in the context of the amendments before us. Listening to Senator Norris, I was reminded of the late Professor F.S.L. Lyons's assessment of the position of the old Irish Parliamentary Party in the House of Commons in...

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Committee Stage (10 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Fine Gael amendment suggests that the oversight committee should be exclusively comprised of members of Dáil Éireann.

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Committee Stage (10 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As I understand it that is a criticism made in the course of the debate.

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Committee Stage (10 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am glad to hear Fine Gael is still of the assembly as well as in it.

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Committee Stage (10 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: On the merits of the amendment, the words used------

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (9 Nov 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am not a criminal.