Results 7,061-7,080 of 16,537 for speaker:Brian Lenihan Jnr

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (1 Apr 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: My Department has not received any proposal recently from the Department of Health and Children regarding the use of funds from the disposal of mental health hospitals.

Written Answers — Pension Levy: Pension Levy (1 Apr 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 102 and 106 together. 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. On this basis, third-level researchers on fixed-term and temporary contracts must pay the deduction, since they are members of the relevant...

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (1 Apr 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that the taxpayer's tax affairs have been reviewed for 2008 and a PAYE Balancing Statement issued on 25th March 2009.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (1 Apr 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Arrangements for addressing and tackling aggressive tax planning and tax avoidance differ across States. However, a common purpose running through many of these arrangements is the need for tax authorities to know, as early as possible, the details of schemes that may not be acceptable. In this jurisdiction, apart from specific anti-avoidance provisions contained in various sections of the...

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (1 Apr 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have been advised by the Revenue Commissioners that additional information has been requested from the person to facilitate full consideration of the case. On receipt of this information a review will be carried out and any refund due will issue to the person concerned.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (31 Mar 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The total direct cost on the Central Fund for holding the recent Lisbon Referendum was €17.412m. This figure may change slightly as checking of four of the Returning Officers' accounts has still to be finalised.

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (31 Mar 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am bringing proposals before the Government to introduce new structures for regulation of financial services that will provide for the integration of Central Bank responsibilities with regulatory and supervisory functions and a new approach to enhance consumer protection. These changes are designed to restore Ireland's reputation and are consistent with the emerging international agenda...

Written Answers — Financial Institutions Support Scheme: Financial Institutions Support Scheme (31 Mar 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am assuming that the Deputy is referring to the six largest banks which are covered under by the Government's Bank Guarantee Scheme. In my reply to a parliamentary question from the Deputy on 18 February, I advised of the chief executives myself and/or my officials had met and corresponded with since January 2009. In the interim period, my officials and I have either met or corresponded...

Written Answers — Financial Institutions Support Scheme: Financial Institutions Support Scheme (31 Mar 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Of the banks the deputy has listed in the UK, only one has been nationalised; the UK Government have taken significant shareholdings in the others. The Irish Government took the decisive step of nationalising Anglo Irish Bank because of concerns about governance issues and the market confidence in Anglo Irish Bank. The Deputy is aware that I announced on 11th February the recapitalisation...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (31 Mar 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: All taxes and potential taxation measures continue to be reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, as the Deputy will be aware, it is not customary for the Minister of Finance to comment on possible tax and expenditure changes in advance of the Budget.

Written Answers — Financial Institutions Support Scheme: Financial Institutions Support Scheme (31 Mar 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I assume the Deputy when referring to 'deposits' means the total covered liabilities guaranteed by the Government. Under the terms of the Scheme covered liabilities include: senior unsecured debt; asset covered securities; dated subordinated debt (Lower Tier 2); along with deposits (retail, corporate, and interbank). The estimated total amount of covered liabilities under the scheme for the...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (31 Mar 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I take it that the Deputy is referring to the work of the Commission on Taxation which was established in 2008 to review the structure, efficiency and appropriateness of the Irish taxation system. The Commission is requested to report on the results of its examination and consideration and to make such recommendations as, and when, it thinks fit to the Minister for Finance but not later than...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (31 Mar 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Cohabitating couples are expressly recognised for the purpose of social welfare law but are not recognised for the purposes of income tax law. Although this may appear contradictory, the main aim of both the welfare code and the tax code is to uphold the constitutional right of married couples not to be treated less favourably than unmarried couples. The basis for the current tax treatment...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (31 Mar 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: There are 2 limited companies with agreements for the provision of the dedicated full time services of a single individual to my Department. The services of (i) an Analyst Programmer Contractor, and (ii) a Senior Technical Service Administrator Contractor are provided under these agreements. With regard to Offices under the aegis of my Department, I have been advised that the Valuation...

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (31 Mar 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Government have been very concerned that an unfavourable image of Ireland was being created abroad by media coverage. I was given an opportunity to speak to the newspaper the Deputy refers to on St. Patrick's Day which I took to put across a more balanced message. This appeared to me to be appropriate in the circumstances.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (31 Mar 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Valuation Act, 2001 defines a "community hall" as a hall or a similar building, which is used exclusively as a community hall and which— (a) is not used primarily for profit or gain, and (b) is occupied by a person who ordinarily uses it or permits it to be used, for purposes which involve the participation by inhabitants of the locality generally, and are recreational or otherwise of a...

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (31 Mar 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Anglo Irish Bank is being run on arms length commercial basis. The Board of Anglo is currently preparing a comprehensive business plan which will be required to demonstrate how the Board will oversee the continued commercial operation of the bank in the best interests of the bank and the Exchequer as shareholders. The Board will formulate the strategic objectives of the bank, in the context...

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (31 Mar 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The denomination sequence of the euro currency was proposed by an EU Working Group as part of the preparations for the introduction of the new currency. The agreed sequence is 1:2:5 and this corresponds to the sequence we used in the Irish Pound currency. There are no plans to introduce a €30 bank note and it is not my intention to make a case to the ECB calling for the introduction of...

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (31 Mar 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the solicitor acting on behalf of the person has replied to the queries raised relating to the application for the refund of stamp duty. The solicitor has been informed that the refund has now been approved and will issue shortly.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (31 Mar 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am conscious of the decline in new car sales in Ireland and internationally due to the contraction in economic activity. I and officials in my Department have met with representatives of the motor industry, where they have put forward various proposals, including the introduction of a car scrappage scheme. Any such proposal will be considered in the context of the forthcoming...