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Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Motion (Resumed) (5 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I will begin with the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission because it is where the bulk of politically-related expenditure rests and it is important that is addressed. I welcome the spirit of what was said by Deputy Burton and I am sure the different parties will work together on the commission in the national interest to secure the necessary savings. Its budget is tri-annual and it will be...

Written Answers — National Lottery Funding: National Lottery Funding (4 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: In 2008, the total allocation provided for sports related subheads which are part-funded by the National Lottery surplus was €113.631m. The National Lottery contribution to the funding of all subheads (including sports subheads) part-funded from the Lottery amounted to €265m or 56.8% of the allocations in those subheads in 2008. As the Lottery funds are treated as an item of general...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (4 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: It is assumed that what the Deputy requires is the cost to the Exchequer of the exemption of certain earnings of writers, composers and artists by reference to artistic category and the number of artists in each category claiming the exemption. I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the relevant available information relates to the overall cost to the Exchequer of the exemption and...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (4 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The 2009, estimated allocation for travel and subsistence costs for all Government Departments and Offices amounts to some €67 million in 2009 (a reduction of just over 7% on the previous year), a 10% reduction in this allocation would yield a saving of €6.7 million.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (4 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have been advised by the Revenue Commissioners that they have received no correspondence to date from this taxpayer in relation to his tax credits. In order to determine tax credits a Form 12 was issued to the taxpayer on 3 February. On receipt of a completed return it will be processed and any necessary amendments to tax credits will be made.

Written Answers — Banking Sector: Banking Sector (4 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Anglo Irish Bank is being run on an arms length commercial basis to allow the full potential of the bank's business to be realised. Accordingly, normal commercial decisions, which include decisions on the premises of the bank, are a matter for the Board of Anglo. Details on Anglo's individual customers and contracts are commercially sensitive and would also relate to the bank's normal...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (4 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The following table gives details of press conferences and policy launches requested by the Deputy. Year Details of Press Conferences/Policy launches Cost € 2007 Launch of National Development Plan 2007-2013 68,846 2007 Launch of the National Strategic Reference Framework 4,137 2007 Budget 2008 — Photographic assignments and laser presentation 1,440 2007 Finance Bill 1,556 2007...

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (4 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that the deductions and reliefs which are allowable for tax at an individual's marginal rate of income tax and for which estimates of cost can be provided are set out below together with estimated costs for the year 2005, the most recent year for which the necessary detailed information is available except where otherwise stated. If relief for these...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (4 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the available information relates to the exemption of certain earnings of writers, composers and artists who made income tax returns for the eight income tax years 1998-99 to 2005, the latest year for which the necessary detailed information is available, and is as follows: Tax Year Number of claimants 1998/99 900 1999/00 940 2000/01 1,200...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (4 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: All tax reliefs currently in operation, including the Artists' Exemption Scheme, are being reviewed by the Commission on Taxation. The Commission will make its report in September 2009.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (4 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have been advised by the Revenue Commissioners, in relation to work carried out as part of its risk-based programme, that they have no reason to conclude that there is any failure to comply with the rules governing non-resident status. As part of their ongoing work, the Revenue Commissioners continue to include the examination of a cross-section of non-resident cases in their risk-based...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (4 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The position is that the category of persons referred to by the Deputy has not been provided with an exemption and will be subject to the income levy on aggregate income from all sources.

Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Motion (Resumed) (4 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The figure is €1.81 billion.

Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Motion (Resumed) (4 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: We factored that into the calculations for——

Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Motion (Resumed) (4 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The first action the Swedes took was to provide a state banking guarantee and Deputy Burton opposed that.

Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Motion (Resumed) (4 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The first step taken by the Swedish Government in its bank rescue plan was to guarantee its banks. Deputy Burton was not prepared to do that last September.

Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Motion (Resumed) (4 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The second step taken by the Swedish Government was to nationalise banking institutions. The Deputy should study the facts.

Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Motion (Resumed) (4 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Ceann Comhairle does not protect anybody in this House.

Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Motion (Resumed) (4 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The great bulk of the saving will come from a new pension-related payment which will be paid by all public servants including Deputies and Senators. Those who have already made a voluntary surrender of salary, among them some Members of the Oireachtas may discontinue that surrender and continue to make their contribution through the new pension payment. For their part the members of the...

Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Motion. (4 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I move: That Dáil Éireann: supports the expenditure measures announced by the Government to restore greater balance between revenue and spending; affirms its confidence in the economic strategy of the Government to restore the economy to growth as soon as possible; and calls on all sections of our country to follow the lead of the Government and show the social solidarity needed to tackle...