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Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (10 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The following table sets out the private consultancy firms used by my Department and the offices under its aegis in the periods to which the Deputy refers. In the time available to answer the question, the Office of Public Works was unable to compile the information sought by the Deputy. However, the information will be compiled by that Office and forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible....

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (10 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I assume the Deputy is referring to performance related awards schemes for civil servants for civil servants, which fall into three categories. Assistant Secretary Awards: Following recommendations made by the Review Body on Higher Remuneration in the Public Sector, schemes of performance-related awards were introduced for the levels of Deputy Secretary and Assistant Secretary in the civil...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (10 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The position is that there are no specific tax reliefs available for individuals who care for a person with a disability. However, the carer may be entitled to tax relief under the heading of health expenses in respect of any qualifying health expenses paid by him or her in respect of the other person. In the absence of the personal details relating to the specific case giving rise to the...

Written Answers — Financial Institutions Support Scheme: Financial Institutions Support Scheme (10 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Anglo Irish Bank is being run on an arms length commercial basis. Accordingly, the normal ongoing business of the bank, which includes the pay and conditions of staff, is a matter for the Board of Anglo. As the Deputy will be aware, the remuneration of directors and senior executive staff of Anglo Irish Bank is being considered in the Covered Institution Remuneration Oversight Committee...

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (10 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I understand the Deputy is referring to the income levy. I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that an increase in the income levy from 2% to 3% on incomes above €200,000 would yield approximately €8 million in a full year. The figures are estimates from the Revenue tax-forecasting model using actual data for the year 2005 adjusted as necessary for income and employment growth for...

Written Answers — : (10 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I understand the Deputy is referring to the income levy. I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that an increase in the income levy from 2% to 3% on incomes above €100,100 would yield approximately €45 million in a full year. The figures are estimates from the Revenue tax-forecasting model using actual data for the year 2005 adjusted as necessary for income and employment growth for...

Written Answers — : (10 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: It is estimated that the pension related deduction will yield in the region of €300 million in a full year from public service workers in the pay band mentioned by the Deputy. It is further estimated that the non-payment of the pay phases under the Review and Transitional Agreement will yield, for the group in question, some €55m in 2009, €220m in 2010 and €260m in 2011.

Written Answers — : (10 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The taxation of individuals in the State is in line with that prevailing in other jurisdictions, that is to say — (a) individuals who are resident in the State for tax purposes are taxable here on their worldwide income; and (b) individuals who are not resident here for tax purposes pay tax here only on income arising in the State. I have no plans to change this treatment and nor have I...

Written Answers — Harbour Authorities: Harbour Authorities (10 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that one officer is assigned full time to Killybegs Port and is accommodated in Killybegs Fisheries Harbour Centre. The Revenue Anti-Evasion Team 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 this assessment is being...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (10 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The pension deduction element of the payroll saving will be €1.35 billion in a full-year and €1.12 billion in 2009. These savings will be applied to the benefit of the Exchequer and are not earmarked for the National Pension Reserve Fund. It will not affect the gross cost of existing or future public service pension payments. The introduction of the pension deduction does not give rise...

Written Answers — Mortgage Payments: Mortgage Payments (10 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As I stated in this House on 27 January 2009 measures are already in place to support households that experience difficulties in meeting their mortgage payments. For example, the Mortgage Interest Supplement, administered by the Community Welfare Service of the Health Service Executive on behalf of the Department of Social and Family Affairs, provides assistance where the mortgage relates to...

Written Answers — Departmental Offices: Departmental Offices (5 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that Revenue's Border Midlands West Region has the largest geographical spread of all Revenue regions. The number of small offices located in this region is a legacy of the prior existence of Customs and Excise stations which, since 1993, are no longer needed in the context of the Single Market. Generally, only limited services are delivered from...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (5 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: All matters related to taxation, which would include the income levy, are reviewed regularly, in particular in the context of the annual Budget and Finance Bill.

Written Answers — Departmental Property: Departmental Property (5 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: On 21 May 2008, following a competitive tendering process, the Office of Public Works awarded a Fixed Price Contract to P. Elliott & Co. Ltd. in the sum of €24,894,842, including VAT, to construct a new Headquarters for the Department of Defence at Station Road, Newbridge, Co. Kildare. Work on site is well underway and is expected to be completed by the end of 2009. A separate contract...

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (5 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: In the context of the difficulties in international financial markets which developed in August 2007 and continued thereafter it was prudent to prepare contingency legislative provisions to address scenarios that might develop. The preparation of contingency legislative provisions to nationalise a credit institution consequently formed an important part of the planning work undertaken by my...

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (5 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As I have previously indicated, the Government will ensure Anglo's continued viability. Anglo is a going concern and all securities will remain as obligations of the bank. Tier 2 capital consists of Lower Tier II and Upper Tier II. All of Anglo's Lower Tier II securities are dated subordinated debt and are covered by the current Bank Guarantee Scheme. Anglo does however have Upper Tier II...

Written Answers — Public Procurement: Public Procurement (5 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The company awarded the current contract for the website, www.etenders.gov.ie is Millstream Associates Ltd., based in Aberdeen, Scotland. The contract was openly advertised in 2003; 10 companies bid for the contract, seven with an office in Ireland (including Northern Ireland). The contract covered provision/development of the website as well as end-user and technical support. The contract...

Written Answers — Public Procurement: Public Procurement (5 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Full and precise data on country of origin of companies winning public contracts since the establishment of the etenders website in 2001 is not available as this type of information is not published for all contracts. However, an analysis of the available data indicates the following: 83.5% of high-value contracts (i.e., those advertised in the European Journal) were awarded to Irish...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (5 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that there are no specific provisions in the VAT code which would allow a business to elect to forgo a VAT rebate in the manner suggested by the Deputy. Where a valid claim for a VAT repayment is made, Revenue would have no authority under VAT law to withhold any amount lawfully due under the claim.

Written Answers — Departmental Property: Departmental Property (5 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The details requested by the Deputy in relation to my Department are contained in the following table. Year Item Circumstances 2007 UBS Memory Stick Lost — No Departmental data was on the device at the time 2008 UBS Memory Stick Stolen — No Departmental data was on the device at the time 2008 Mobile Phone Lost — phone was cancelled 2008 Mobile Phone Stolen — phone was...