Results 661-680 of 16,537 for speaker:Brian Lenihan Jnr

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (15 Dec 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: This is a matter for the Revenue Commissioners and I do not consider it appropriate that I would intervene directly in this matter. I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that the initiation of enforcement action is not something undertaken lightly and that once it is underway it is only in very exceptional circumstances that there would be any cessation or deferral of such action. The...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (15 Dec 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Payment Services Directive (Directive 2007/64/EC) was transposed into Irish law through the European Communities (Payment Services) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 383 of 2009), made on 25 September 2009. The Directive does not regulate charges for the use of direct debit or other payment instruments. Article 52(3) of the Directive prohibits payment service providers from preventing merchants...

Written Answers — Civil Service Staff: Civil Service Staff (15 Dec 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Individuals who availed of the Incentivised Scheme of Early Retirement are not de-barred from re-entering the labour market generally; however, they are not eligible for re-employment in the same part of the public service from which they retired. They may take up employment in other areas of the public service, in which case their pension may be abated. I have no plans to change this position.

Written Answers — State Assets: State Assets (15 Dec 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I presume that the Deputy is referring to the Review Group on State Assets and Liabilities which I established in July 2010 under the Chairmanship of Mr. Colm McCarthy. I understand that the Review Group will report in early 2011.

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (15 Dec 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have been advised by the Revenue Commissioners that this is a complex case which is on-going and they will contact the person concerned shortly in relation to his tax affairs.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (15 Dec 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: It is intended that the necessary changes to tax legislation arising from the Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010 will be included in the forthcoming Finance Bill. The provisions will provide for the same tax treatment for registered civil partners as for married couples and will have effect for the year of assessment 2011. It should be noted that...

Written Answers — Tax Reliefs: Tax Reliefs (15 Dec 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Tax relief for Energy Efficiency Measures (REEM) was announced in the Budget and will be introduced in the forthcoming Finance Bill. It is intended that the relief will encourage individuals to invest in making their homes more energy efficient. The incentive will complement the grant aid that is available through various schemes currently operated by the Sustainable Energy Authority of...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (15 Dec 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: It is intended that the forthcoming Finance Bill will provide for the same tax treatment for registered civil partners as for married couples and will have effect for the year of assessment 2011. These changes are as a result of the passing of the Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (15 Dec 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Budget 2011 provides for a major reform of the charge to Stamp Duty on transactions of residential property. The change involves a simplification of the system by lowering the rates of Stamp Duty and abolishing a number of exemptions and reliefs. The new Stamp Duty rates – 1% where the consideration does not exceed €1 million and 2% on the excess of the consideration over €1 million...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (15 Dec 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: It is assumed that the Deputy is referring to a couple aged over 66 but younger than 80 and that one of the individuals is in receipt of an occupational pension of approximately €5,200 per annum and in receipt of a contributory State pension of €22,703 which includes an increase for a qualified adult. On that basis, the indicative calculations for Income Tax, PRSI, Income Levy, Health...

Credit Institutions (Stabilisation) Bill 2010: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (15 Dec 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I was in possession but had concluded.

Credit Institutions (Stabilisation) Bill 2010: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (15 Dec 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I understand Members still are considering the amendment.

Credit Institutions (Stabilisation) Bill 2010: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (15 Dec 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: To what section does the Deputy refer?

Credit Institutions (Stabilisation) Bill 2010: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (15 Dec 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: He is more than decorative, I can assure the Deputy.

Credit Institutions (Stabilisation) Bill 2010: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (15 Dec 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: We are in Argentina now.

Credit Institutions (Stabilisation) Bill 2010: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (15 Dec 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: We are on Committee Stage, I will not be summing up.

Credit Institutions (Stabilisation) Bill 2010: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (15 Dec 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: There will be no revival or reanimation.

Credit Institutions (Stabilisation) Bill 2010: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (15 Dec 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Níl aon bhrón ar an Teachta. Bhris sé an geata lasmuigh den Tigh seo.

Credit Institutions (Stabilisation) Bill 2010: Committee Stage (15 Dec 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: On the narrow issue of the amendment, all legislation is subject to the Constitution. It is legislative surplusage to say that section 53 will be subject to the Constitution because it is subject to it. The primacy of the Constitution is fundamental in all the legislation we enact. I do not see the narrow text of the amendment advancing the argument in any way and I am not prepared to...

Credit Institutions (Stabilisation) Bill 2010: Committee Stage (15 Dec 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I will deal with section 53 and try to persuade the Deputy why he should not oppose it by speaking to the general issues he raised. I have dealt with the narrow issue of the amendment but wider concerns were raised in the course of the debate. It is important to note that section 53 achieves two purposes rather than one, a point which was not noted in the discussion. First, it states: The...