Results 6,361-6,380 of 7,082 for speaker:John Paul Phelan
- Seanad: Finance Bill 2005 [Certified Money Bill]: Committee and Remaining Stages. (23 Mar 2005)
John Paul Phelan: I will pass on the details to the Minister of State.
- Seanad: Finance Bill 2005 [Certified Money Bill]: Committee and Remaining Stages. (23 Mar 2005)
John Paul Phelan: I move recommendation No. 5: In page 20, before section 16, to insert the following new section: "16.âThe Principal Act is amended by the insertion of the following new section 15A. '15A.â(1) In any year of assessment where monies are paid to any state or other body in respect of which the individual making such payments would be entitled to a tax credit or an allowance for income tax the...
- Seanad: Finance Bill 2005 [Certified Money Bill]: Committee and Remaining Stages. (23 Mar 2005)
John Paul Phelan: I move recommendation No. 6: In page 49, line 11, to delete "6" and substitute "10". The Bill provides that records be kept for a period of six years. My recommendation seeks that the retention period be extended to ten years. While those in business may think differently, ten years is not an overly long period to keep these records.
- Seanad: Finance Bill 2005 [Certified Money Bill]: Committee and Remaining Stages. (23 Mar 2005)
John Paul Phelan: I move recommendation No. 7: In page 50, before section 27, but in Chapter 4, to insert the following new section: "27.âWithin three months of the passing of this Act, the Minister shall lay before the Houses of the Oireachtas a Report outlining proposals which could be introduced to encourage a greater use of bio fuels.". This recommendation relates to an issue I raised on Second Stage in...
- Seanad: Finance Bill 2005 [Certified Money Bill]: Committee and Remaining Stages. (23 Mar 2005)
John Paul Phelan: Is the Minister of State in a position to know how many of our European colleagues are currently availing of this? Is Ireland the last country to achieve this derogation? Is derogation used much in other countries? Perhaps the departmental officials may have that information. If not, I will put down a motion to the relevant Minister.
- Seanad: Finance Bill 2005 [Certified Money Bill]: Committee and Remaining Stages. (23 Mar 2005)
John Paul Phelan: I move recommendation No. 8: In page 50, before section 27, but in Chapter 4, to insert the following new section: "27.âSection 268(A) of the Principal Act in the definition of 'qualifying hospital' is amended in paragraph (f) by inserting the words 'provides psychiatric services or' before 'contains facilities'.". This recommendation relates to a provision in the Finance Bill whereby...
- Seanad: Finance Bill 2005 [Certified Money Bill]: Committee and Remaining Stages. (23 Mar 2005)
John Paul Phelan: As it will be included in the review I will withdraw the recommendation. Results from the review are due by the next budget. When will we have actual details of the review? Will it be announced on budget day with a big fanfare or even funfair?
- Seanad: Finance Bill 2005 [Certified Money Bill]: Committee and Remaining Stages. (23 Mar 2005)
John Paul Phelan: Will it be published for Members' or the public's benefit before details are announced on budget day or will it be like the decentralisation announcement?
- Seanad: Finance Bill 2005 [Certified Money Bill]: Committee and Remaining Stages. (23 Mar 2005)
John Paul Phelan: I move recommendation No. 1: In page 11, before section 2, but in Chapter 2, to insert the following new section: "2.âThe Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 is amended by the insertion of the following new section: '5A. (a) In this section "relief" shall include any relief other than an amount however described which is excluded in the calculation of tax by a body corporate, partnership or...
- Seanad: Finance Bill 2005 [Certified Money Bill]: Committee and Remaining Stages. (23 Mar 2005)
John Paul Phelan: I understand why the Minister of State will not accept this recommendation and am aware that a review is in place. I thought a delegation from another parliament was visiting the House but did not realise there would be so many here. I welcome the officials to the discussion on the Finance Bill 2005, which is an important annual event.
- Seanad: Finance Bill 2005 [Certified Money Bill]: Committee and Remaining Stages. (23 Mar 2005)
John Paul Phelan: Exactly, but it also shows the power of the Seanad, which is more important. I will not get hung up on the phrasing of the review and urge the choosing of a policy somewhat similar to this. However, Senator Ryan is correct in that we must have continuous assessment of whether these schemes are working and whether it would be better to move them into other areas. On 22 March I made a...
- Seanad: Finance Bill 2005 [Certified Money Bill]: Committee and Remaining Stages. (23 Mar 2005)
John Paul Phelan: We are.
- Seanad: Finance Bill 2005 [Certified Money Bill]: Committee and Remaining Stages. (23 Mar 2005)
John Paul Phelan: I move recommendation No. 3: In page 13, before section 6, to insert the following new section: "6.âAs respects the year of assessment 2005 and subsequent years of assessment section 473 of the Principal Act is amended by substitutingâ (a) 'â¬5,080' for 'â¬2,540' (b) 'â¬10,160' for 'â¬5,080' and (c) 'â¬2,540' for 'â¬1,270', wherever same shall occur."....
- Seanad: Finance Bill 2005 [Certified Money Bill]: Committee and Remaining Stages. (23 Mar 2005)
John Paul Phelan: What was that last figure?
- Seanad: Finance Bill 2005 [Certified Money Bill]: Committee and Remaining Stages. (23 Mar 2005)
John Paul Phelan: What is the cost of the actual change?
- Seanad: Finance Bill 2005 [Certified Money Bill]: Second Stage. (22 Mar 2005)
John Paul Phelan: I was not gloomy.
- Seanad: Finance Bill 2005 [Certified Money Bill]: Second Stage. (22 Mar 2005)
John Paul Phelan: Direct tax has decreased but indirect charges have increased.
- Seanad: Finance Bill 2005 [Certified Money Bill]: Second Stage. (22 Mar 2005)
John Paul Phelan: It is not.
- Seanad: Finance Bill 2005 [Certified Money Bill]: Second Stage. (22 Mar 2005)
John Paul Phelan: There are certainly parts of this city whereââ
- Seanad: Finance Bill 2005 [Certified Money Bill]: Second Stage. (22 Mar 2005)
John Paul Phelan: Is it in accordance with the Minister's policy?