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Written Answers — Tax Refunds: Tax Refunds (4 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have been advised by the Revenue Commissioners that they are unable to comment on an agent's view of expected refund due. However following a Revenue Audit, deductions incorrectly claimed in arriving at Case 1 Profit have been withdrawn and the net result is a refund of €509.53. This will be refunded as soon as the proposed settlement is agreed by taxpayer.

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (4 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The individual in question submitted an appeal for my determination under section 41(11) of the Harbours Act 1996 in respect of the superannuation benefit payable under the superannuation scheme of which he was a member. My determination issued on 13 November 2009, informing the individual that I could not uphold the appeal and setting out the reasons for the determination. The appellant...

Written Answers — Budget Submissions: Budget Submissions (4 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Officials of my Department met with representatives of the Irish Tobacco Manufacturers Advisory Committee (ITMAC) and representatives from Philip Morris International (PMI). ITMAC was represented by its Chairman, its Secretary and by the CEOs of John Player & Sons and P.J.Carroll & Company Ltd. PMI was represented by its Corporate Affairs Manager UK & Ireland, Corporate Affairs Manager...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (4 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: In general, my Department uses the services of the Office of the Attorney General and the Office of the Chief State Solicitor. However it seeks outside legal advisors in circumstances requiring legal services of a specific nature. The costs associated with the Office of the Attorney General and the Office of the Chief State Solicitor are borne by their respective Votes. The following...

Written Answers — Tax Reliefs: Tax Reliefs (4 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I can confirm that the type of analysis referred to by the Deputy has not been carried out by my Department or by the Revenue Commissioners. As the Deputy will be aware, the analysis which was carried out in relation to high-income individuals arose out of particular concerns about the level of tax being paid by a number of such individuals, and as a result of which restrictions on the use...

Written Answers — Misuse of Drugs: Misuse of Drugs (4 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I would point out to the Deputy that, following amendments to the Misuse of Drugs provisions in May 2010 and the commencement of the Criminal Justice (Psychoactive Substances) Act 2010, all the substances previously described as "legal highs" are subject to control. Revenue's Customs Service has primary responsibility for the prevention, detection, interception and seizure of controlled...

Written Answers — Misuse of Drugs: Misuse of Drugs (4 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that the decision on whether or not to search private aircraft at the listed airports is taken following profiling, review of intelligence and interview with the crew/passengers. In line with best practice in customs administration worldwide, Revenue regards the development of information and intelligence as critical to the detection of evasion and...

Written Answers — Misuse of Drugs: Misuse of Drugs (4 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that all commercial shipping into the ports in question is subject to risk profiling. The decision on whether or not to search vessels is taken following risk assessment and the review of intelligence. Standardised Risk Assessments (SRAs) are an important part of intelligence and profiling work. SRAs produce risk indicators for the purpose of...

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (3 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have been advised by the Revenue Commissioners that, to ensure compliance with the conditions of the credits claimed, additional information was requested. The application will be processed on receipt of this additional information.

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (3 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: On 25 October the United Kingdom and Switzerland signed a declaration on the initiation of negotiations on the expansion of cross-border cooperation in tax matters and improved market access for banks. These negotiations are expected to commence at the beginning of 2011. Ireland recently concluded negotiations with Switzerland on a Protocol to the Ireland Switzerland Double Taxation...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (3 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: In order to improve access to bank information held offshore and to promote international co-operation in tax matters I can advise the Deputy that Tax Information Exchange Agreements are in force with the Isle of Man, Jersey, Liechtenstein and Gibraltar. An Agreement with Guernsey has been concluded and ratified by Ireland. It will come into force when it has been ratified by Guernsey. A Tax...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (3 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Ireland has a Tax Information Exchange Agreement with Gibraltar which is in effect from the beginning of this year. This covers direct taxes (income tax, corporation tax and capital gains tax), capital acquisitions tax and value added tax. It enables the Revenue Commissioners to request information that is relevant to a tax investigation. This includes information in relation to bank...

Written Answers — International Monetary Fund: International Monetary Fund (3 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As the Deputy will be aware, this Government has taken firm action over the last two years to tackle the deterioration in the public finances. Those actions are resulting in a stabilisation of the underlying general government deficit this year. We are now preparing a Four-Year Plan for Budgets and Growth which will set out the pathway to stabilising general government debt and to bringing...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (3 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As a matter of policy, taxation measures are reviewed on a regular basis and particularly as part of the Budgetary process. The air travel tax was one of a number of Budgetary measures introduced that was necessary in the context of an overall response to the fiscal challenges we face and represents a genuine effort to broaden the tax base in a fair and equitable manner. I have stated...

Written Answers — Bank Deposits: Bank Deposits (3 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As the Deputy will be aware, Anglo Irish Bank is run on an arms length commercial basis. The matter of the identity of individuals or entities which hold deposits with the bank is confidential and commercially sensitive.

Written Answers — Departmental Transport: Departmental Transport (3 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: My Department does not have a pool of state vehicles at its disposal.

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (3 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: This is a matter for the Revenue Commissioners. I am advised by Revenue that they are prepared in this instance to consider payment of the tax debt through an instalment arrangement and that they have tried unsuccessfully to contact the person concerned. The person concerned should now make contact with Mr. Larry Dunne in the Collector General's Office, Government Offices, Nenagh, Co....

Written Answers — Public Service Contracts: Public Service Contracts (3 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The details in relation to construction companies working on public sector projects registered outside the Republic of Ireland and their Pension Schemes is not held centrally in the Department of Finance; it would be held by individual contracting authorities.

Written Answers — Public Service Contracts: Public Service Contracts (3 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The percentage of public works contracts awarded to Irish companies in 2009 is approximately 90% as per statistics supplied to the National Procurement Service in the OPW.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (3 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As the Deputy is aware, it is not the usual practice to comment on any possible changes in taxation prior to the annual Budget.