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Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (30 Jun 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the latest relevant information available is in respect of income tax relief allowed for contributions to Retirement Annuity Contracts (RACs) and Personal Retirement Savings Accounts (PRSAs) for the income tax year 2006. RACs and PRSAs are available to the self-employed and to employees not in occupational pension schemes. The information is...

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (30 Jun 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: In terms of employment, the Central Statistics Office compiles data in respect of those employed in the wholesale and retail sectors, as distinct from just the retail sector. Total employment in the wholesale and retail sector in the first quarter of this year was 285,000 which amounted to 14.5% of total employment in theeconomy. I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the taxpayer...

Written Answers — Valuation Orders: Valuation Orders (30 Jun 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The revaluation exercise is governed by the terms of the Valuation Act, 2001, which, inter alia, provides that the specification of publication dates for valuation lists is a matter for the Commissioner of Valuation, who exercises that function by means of the making of Valuation Orders. In each case, the Valuation Order was made by the Commissioner of Valuation only after formal...

Written Answers — Departmental Allowances: Departmental Allowances (30 Jun 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The criteria for the payment of delegate's allowance to civil servants is set out in Circular Letters 4/79 (grades at Assistant Principal level and above) and 1/81 (grades at Higher Executive Officer level and below). Officers who travel outside Ireland and Britain as members of a delegation representing Ireland at meetings of the EU or other international organisations or with...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (30 Jun 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that the PAYE tax credit is due against a variety of sources of income including occupational pensions and pensions payable under the Social Welfare Acts. However, irrespective of the number of sources of income against which the PAYE tax credit may be due, an individual is entitled to only one PAYE tax credit (currently €1,830) per annum. As...

Written Answers — Departmental Contracts: Departmental Contracts (30 Jun 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Since the formation of the present Government on 14 June 2007 to date in 2009 my Department has not sent material abroad for printing. I have been informed by the Office of Public Works that the Government Supplies Agency placed no contracts on behalf of the Department of Finance in the years 2007-2009 with printers from outside the state. They have also informed me that their records...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (25 Jun 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The period between the receipt of an invoice by my Department and the subsequent payment to the supplier has averaged 10 days thus far in 2009.

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (25 Jun 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I assume that the Deputy is enquiring about the amounts of income tax paid as preliminary tax by self-assessed taxpayers over the period in question. On that basis I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the information requested is as follows. Calendar year Preliminary tax paid (income tax)€ million 1999 627 2000 707 2001 674 2002 824 2003 866 2004 960 2005 1,057 2006...

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (25 Jun 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: My attention has been drawn to the existence of the correspondence dated 20 May 2009 from the person referred to. I can confirm that the letter has been acknowledged.

Written Answers — Financial Institutions Support Scheme: Financial Institutions Support Scheme (25 Jun 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: A core Government objective is to free up lending on a commercial basis into the economy to support economic growth and a number of actions have been taken to achieve this objective. In the context of the bank guarantee scheme and recapitalisation the banks have made important commitments to support business lending. A Code of Conduct for Business Lending to Small and Medium Enterprises was...

Written Answers — Social Partnership: Social Partnership (25 Jun 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Towards 2016 is a Social Partnership agreement. Such agreements are made between the Government and the Social Partners and not with individuals. The terms of Towards 2016 apply to various groups of employees where the relevant unions and employers are parties to the agreement. These terms include a number of pay increases which have been paid to the employees concerned.

Written Answers — Financial Institutions Support Scheme: Financial Institutions Support Scheme (25 Jun 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Deputy will be aware from my previous reports to the House that PWC has carried out reviews of the loan books and the capital position of six of the covered institutions. Since then, additional due diligence reviews of Anglo Irish Bank, Allied Irish Banks and Bank of Ireland have been carried out, building on the assessments carried out by PWC. As I have previously stated, I am not in a...

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (25 Jun 2009)

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...

Order of Business (25 Jun 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I cannot indicate at this stage when the House will be recalled.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Child Care Bill, as I understand, is for this session. Work is progressing on the heads of the Bill. The legislation is very complex and has potential constitutional implications. The other legislation on collective investments is expected to be published next year.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: There is no date for the Sexual Offences Bill.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: There is not.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: On the jobs protection initiative, regarding which the Government is in discussion with the social partners, no legislation is required at this stage. The position on NAMA is that work has commenced on the preparation of the legislation. I am glad the Deputy asked about the heads of the Bill. The heads are approved by the Government but not the crucial head on valuation because we are still...

Order of Business (25 Jun 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: It will be later in the year.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: It is a matter for the Whips to determine whether time can be allowed for a debate on the OECD and IMF reports. It is not for me to dictate to them the position on it.