Results 741-760 of 1,330 for speaker:John Lyons
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Illicit Trade in Tobacco (29 May 2013)
John Lyons: 88. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will examine the staffing allocations to Customs and Excise to ensure 24 hour operation of existing freight x-ray scanning machines and to allow for the operation of new machines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26183/13]
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (28 May 2013)
John Lyons: 140. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to maintain the 9% VAT rate for tourism services such as restaurant meals and hotel accommodation, beyond the end of 2013, to build on the momentum of the Gathering Ireland festival; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25218/13]
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (28 May 2013)
John Lyons: 164. To ask the Minister for Finance if, as part of his plans to extend taxation to online betting platforms like betting exchanges, he has given any consideration to imposing taxation on online casino and poker formats; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25337/13]
- Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff Recruitment (28 May 2013)
John Lyons: 315. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if consideration is being given to partially or fully lift the embargo on public service recruitment in key areas as part of his plans for public service reform. [25574/13]
- Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Carbon Budget (28 May 2013)
John Lyons: 467. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide details of any carbon credits held by local authorities; the net value of these credits; and if he will detail any planned investment using carbon credit funds on projects like retrofitting of local authority housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25336/13]
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (28 May 2013)
John Lyons: 721. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the possibility of extending a Dublin Bus Service to the airport to better serve the Dublin North West area; if the option of extending the number 4 or 83 services could be considered in view of the fact that both already terminate in Harristown adjacent to the airport; and if a feasibility survey will be undertaken by the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (23 May 2013)
John Lyons: 217. To ask the Minister for Health if, in relation to a project (details supplied) in Dublin 11, he will provide details of a time scale for the acquisition of a suitable site, including any sites under consideration; the time scale for the completion of the project:; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24946/13]
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Effects of Black Economy: Discussion with National Federation of Retail Newsagents and Grant Thornton (21 May 2013)
John Lyons: I very much agree.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Effects of Black Economy: Discussion with National Federation of Retail Newsagents and Grant Thornton (21 May 2013)
John Lyons: I thank Mr. Fearon, Mr. Prendergast, Mr. Sweeney and Ms Drennan. Their presentation was very practical and informative and we can all relate to it. It is important to state the questions asked by committee members were genuine. It is clear a number of committee members are actively pursuing solutions to the issues faced daily by the witnesses and their members. The appearance of the...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Effects of Black Economy: Discussion with National Federation of Retail Newsagents and Grant Thornton (21 May 2013)
John Lyons: The next question is the all-Ireland fuel pricing.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Effects of Black Economy: Discussion with National Federation of Retail Newsagents and Grant Thornton (21 May 2013)
John Lyons: Our final set of questions is from Senator Feargal Quinn.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Effects of Black Economy: Discussion with National Federation of Retail Newsagents and Grant Thornton (21 May 2013)
John Lyons: Not at all.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Effects of Black Economy: Discussion with National Federation of Retail Newsagents and Grant Thornton (21 May 2013)
John Lyons: What other countries have best practice in respect of these scanners? What do we know about those countries? It seems to be a no-brainer that it has not been done, especially if they will be self-financing or cost neutral in a short period. Is Ms Drennan aware of any other countries that use these scanners?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Effects of Black Economy: Discussion with National Federation of Retail Newsagents and Grant Thornton (21 May 2013)
John Lyons: On all-island fuel prices, does Mr. Sweeney want respond?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Effects of Black Economy: Discussion with National Federation of Retail Newsagents and Grant Thornton (21 May 2013)
John Lyons: The point is noted. The question on all-island fuel prices might be better directed to Mr. Fearon. Has Mr. Sweeney any final points on those before I move over to Mr. Fearon to whom there were a couple of questions directed?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Effects of Black Economy: Discussion with National Federation of Retail Newsagents and Grant Thornton (21 May 2013)
John Lyons: Mr. Prendergast might make a few brief comments. I am conscious Senator Quinn wants to come in as well.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Effects of Black Economy: Discussion with National Federation of Retail Newsagents and Grant Thornton (21 May 2013)
John Lyons: Is Mr. Prendergast suggesting that some of these are being sold in corner shops?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Effects of Black Economy: Discussion with National Federation of Retail Newsagents and Grant Thornton (21 May 2013)
John Lyons: Mr. Fearon might address a couple of points. I refer to the figures that were used in the report and in respect of all-island fuel pricing.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Effects of Black Economy: Discussion with National Federation of Retail Newsagents and Grant Thornton (21 May 2013)
John Lyons: I thank the Deputy. I call on Deputy Peadar Tóibín and then the delegation can respond to both sets of questions.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Effects of Black Economy: Discussion with National Federation of Retail Newsagents and Grant Thornton (21 May 2013)
John Lyons: Perhaps the delegation will respond to the questions raised by both gentlemen.