Results 6,561-6,580 of 16,537 for speaker:Brian Lenihan Jnr

Written Answers — Infrastructural Projects: Infrastructural Projects (26 May 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Deputy will be aware that we are spending a considerable sum on Capital this year - 5% of GNP - one of the highest ratios in the world. This supports a substantial level of employment, while the reductions in tender prices mean that we can do more with less. Nonetheless, the Government is prepared to look at new ways to fund needed capital investment and support activity and employment in...

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (26 May 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Ratoo Round Tower is not included in the 2009 programme of works. The south-west corner of the adjacent Ratoo Church will be re-pointed this year.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (26 May 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 141 and 142 together. The Revenue Commissioners have completed the decentralisation of staff to the office (details supplied) in accordance with the Government Decentralisation Programme, and there are currently 51 staff in place. The ongoing deployment of staff in the Office of the Revenue Commissioners is a matter for the Commissioners in the normal manner...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (26 May 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the intra-Community movement of goods between Member States is subject to a system of control whereby details of goods that have been zero VAT rated in the Member State of supply are notified to the authorities of the Member State of destination through the VAT Information Exchange System (VIES). This enables the authorities of the Member State...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (26 May 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As I said in my Supplementary Budget 2009 speech, the most urgent step required to restore and renew our economy is to stabilise our public finances. This, I believe, is crucial to the recovery of confidence among investors, consumers and businesses. In this context, as announced in my Supplementary Budget 2009 speech, the income and health levies were doubled and the thresholds reduced...

Appointment of Ombudsman and Information Commissioner: Motions (26 May 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I move the following motions: That Dáil Éireann recommends Ms Emily O'Reilly for appointment by the President to be the Ombudsman. That Dáil Éireann recommends Ms Emily O'Reilly for appointment by the President to be the Information Commissioner. I am pleased to move these resolutions recommending Ms Emily O'Reilly for appointment by the President as the Ombudsman and Information...

Appointment of Ombudsman and Information Commissioner: Motions (26 May 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I thank Deputies for their unanimous endorsement of Ms O'Reilly as Ombudsman. A number of points were made on the legislation and we will have an opportunity to address that when the amending legislation on the Ombudsman comes before the House in the next few months. Deputy Burton thanked the Taoiseach for his courtesy in consulting the party leaders before the appointment. I am glad when...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (21 May 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The position is 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 regards a pensioner couple...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (21 May 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have been advised by the Revenue Commissioners that, in response to the person's claim dated 9th March 2009, they issued a request for a doctor's certificate outlining the nature of the child's illness. The certificate has not yet been received. I would suggest that if the individual wishes to pursue the claim, the person to contact is Mr. Pearse Penney, Revenue House, Blackpool, Cork....

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (21 May 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: It is assumed that the Deputy's question refers to taxes on income and accordingly I will address my reply to income tax, PRSI and income and health levies. Persons aged 70 years and over are not liable to pay health levy contributions and PRSI contributions are not payable by persons aged 66 and over. They are however subject to income tax on their taxable income and to income levy on...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (21 May 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The position is that the income levy does not apply to tracker bonds. These products are currently subject to Deposit Interest Retention Tax (DIRT) at 28% on the interest paid on the date of the maturity payment.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (21 May 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The following table contains the information requested by the Deputy. Average time for payment to be made to suppliers in period to end April 2009 Name of Body Average no of Days for payment to be made to suppliers Department of Finance 11 State Laboratory 14 Public Service Appointments 5 Commission for Public Servants Appointments 7 Office of the Ombudsman 6 Valuation Office 7...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (21 May 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that, in the calculation of business profits of a trade or profession, a deduction would be available for expenditure incurred on toll road charges where the expense is incurred wholly and exclusively for the purposes of the trade or profession. This treatment is in accordance with the general rule which applies in relation to the calculation of such...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (21 May 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have been advised by the Revenue Commissioners that the tax rebate in question relates to Relevant Contracts Tax that was deducted by a Principal Contractor from the taxpayer referred to by the Deputy. A total of €14,298.02 was deducted in 2008 and €8,115.57 has been refunded. The balance of €6,182.45 is currently being withheld pending clarification on the VAT registration status of...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (20 May 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Section 22 of the Social Welfare and Pensions Act 2009 provides that the Minister for Finance may, after consultation with the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, make a Pensions Insolvency Payment Scheme (PIPS) providing for the payment of monies to or in respect of relevant pensioners. The Act does not provide for the inclusion or exclusion of any particular pension scheme in PIPS....

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (20 May 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The decision on pass through of ECB rate reductions to customers with credit cards or personal loans is a commercial decision for the financial institution concerned. This decision will reflect a range of different factors including funding costs, market conditions, profitability and business strategy, the risk profile of the consumer, whether the loan is secured or unsecured as well as the...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (20 May 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Deputy has not supplied sufficient detail to allow me to respond. I can point out that the public servants to whom section 2 of the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act 2009 applies are liable for the pension related deduction. Payment of the deduction does not confer any additional pension benefits.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (20 May 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Public servants who are members of public service pension schemes are liable to pay the pension-related deduction legislated for in the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act 2009. The applicability of the new deduction to the North-South Implementation Bodies (including Waterways Ireland) arises from section 1 of the Act, by way of the definition of 'public service body',...

Written Answers — Registered Charities: Registered Charities (20 May 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The position is that up until now there has been no regulatory framework or register governing charities in Ireland. However the recent enactment of the Charities Act 2009 sets out the framework for the registering and regulation of charities into the future. Responsibility for the implementation of this legislation rests with the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs. The...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (20 May 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that a claim for the one parent family tax credit for the individual in question was processed on 13 May 2009, and the relevant refunds of tax will issue in the near future.