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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I presume that the Deputy is referring to the 60% statutory redundancy rebates scheme. This is in fact a matter for the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, who administer the relevant scheme. I am however aware that where a business is awaiting a statutory redundancy rebate and it is experiencing particular difficulties in meeting its tax obligations because of a delay in...

Written Answers — Customs Inspections: Customs Inspections (20 May 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that one officer continues to be assigned full time to Killybegs Port and is accommodated in Killybegs Fisheries Harbour Centre. The Revenue Customs Mobile Enforcement Service also covers Killybegs Port as part of their ongoing patrols. Customs officers have assessed the risk at Killybegs and other ports or landing places over a number of years and...

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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that for the purposes of Capital Acquisitions Tax (gift and inheritance tax), the relationship between the person who provided the gift or inheritance (the disponer) and the person who received the gift or inheritance (the beneficiary) determines the maximum tax-free threshold – known as the "group threshold" – below which gift or inheritance tax...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (19 May 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: No officers in my Department have left for employment in the private sector in the past 12 months.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (19 May 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The report of the Commission on Taxation is due to be presented to the Government during the summer and will be published shortly thereafter. The terms of reference of the Commission on Taxation are broadly defined, far reaching and allow for consideration of all aspects of the Irish taxation system. As part of its terms of reference, and as I mentioned in my supplementary budget speech on...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (19 May 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Public servants who are members of public service pension schemes or are entitled to a benefit under such a scheme or receive a payment in lieu of membership in such a scheme are liable to pay the pension-related deduction legislated for in the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act 2009. Any questions on the precise details of an employee's superannuation terms and...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (19 May 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The position is that each spouse is treated individually throughout the year by their employer-pension provider when the income levy is applied. According to Revenue records, the person in question is aged over 65; therefore the €20,000 per annum (€385 per week) exemption is applied to each pay period. On that basis, no refund can be made during the year. After the end of the tax year...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (19 May 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The position is that each spouse is treated individually throughout the year by their employer/pension provider when the income levy is applied. According to Revenue records, the person in question is aged over 65; therefore the €20,000 per annum (€385 per week) exemption is applied to each pay period. On that basis, no refund can be made during the year. After the end of the tax year...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (19 May 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I understand that the person to whom this question refers is an applicant on the Central Applications Facility (CAF) for the position with the Office of Public Works (OPW) in Claremorris. This person currently occupies a position on the CAF list that is within the required number for the location. OPW are due to decentralise to Claremorris in 2011 and subject to the agreed protocols, OPW...

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (19 May 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the payment for the first month of operation of the Air Travel Tax is due not later than the 23 May 2009. Therefore it is not possible to provide the information requested by the Deputy at this time.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (19 May 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I understand that the Deputy is referring to the Committee of Public Account's Fourth Interim Report on Special Report 10 of the Comptroller and Auditor General and FÁS 2007 Accounts. As the Deputy will be aware, a formal reply to every report of the Committee of Public Accounts is prepared in consultation with the Departments and Offices concerned in the form of a Minute of the Minister for...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (19 May 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As I mentioned in reply to previous Parliamentary Questions on this matter, the implementation of the bicycle purchase scheme for the civil service is being dealt with by my Department. Introducing the scheme in the civil service has given rise to a number of issues including that of public procurement, warranty etc. I understand that all the issues have now been resolved and that a circular...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (19 May 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The position is that public servants, who are members of public service pension schemes or have analogous arrangements, are liable to pay the pension-related deduction legislated for in the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act 2009. Public servants who are in receipt of a medical card are not exempt from the pension-related deduction by virtue of being in receipt of the...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (19 May 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have been advised by the Revenue Commissioners that, on the basis of the information available to them, the person's employer is correct in deducting the income levy. At the end of the year the person should contact the Revenue Commissioners to have the position reviewed and the Revenue Commissioners will refund any overpayment of the levy, if an overpayment has been made. I should also...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (19 May 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have been informed by the Revenue Commissioners that a claim for repayment of tax was received from the individual in question. On receipt of the claim it was determined that a refund of tax was not due. As a person's tax credits accumulate, the individual was advised to reapply in eight weeks time, as a refund may then be due. Contact has been made with the Revenue Commissioners in the...

Written Answers — Departmental Guidelines: Departmental Guidelines (14 May 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Rules and guidelines on public tendering are revised and updated periodically in line with developments in the public procurement regime. General guidance on award of contracts issued in 2004 and detailed guidance on particular aspects has been published on the national public procurement website www.etenders.gov.ie. Guidance Notes issued for (i) public works contracts in April 2007 and (ii)...

Written Answers — State Agencies: State Agencies (14 May 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: A general moratorium on recruitment, promotion and acting appointments in the public service was introduced with effect from 27 March 2009. This moratorium includes all agencies under the aegis of all Government Departments and Offices, with the exception of commercial semi-state bodies. Any exceptions to this principle in the Health area, which will arise in very limited circumstances only,...

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (14 May 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the information available in respect of the yield from inheritance tax is as follows: Year Inheritance Tax €m 2000 154.7 2001 121.5 2002 128.1 2003 130.7 2004 171.3 2005 196.7 2006 299.4 2007 314.5 2008 291.8

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (14 May 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have been advised by the Revenue Commissioners that they have no record of payment of income tax by the person concerned in recent years. If he wishes to pursue his claim, I would suggest that he submit the relevant details, with supporting documentation, to Geraldine Morrissey, Kildare Revenue, Athy Business Campus, Castlecomer Road, Athy, County Kildare.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (14 May 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: When a civil servant with at least five years' actual reckonable service retires on grounds of permanent ill-health, there is immediate payment of pension and lump sum. The retirement benefits may be supplemented by the award of added years, at the discretion of the Minister for Finance, the amount of which depends on the member's age and actual service. In respect of the Spouse's and...