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

Brian Lenihan Jnr: While I am in the hands of the House in this matter, I note Deputies are anxious to adjourn and have their nourishment.

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (3 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Scheme provides relief from VAT and Vehicle Registration Tax (up to a certain limit), and exemption from motor tax, on the purchase of an adapted car for transport of a person with specific severe and permanent physical disabilities. The disability criteria for these concessions are set out in the Disabled Drivers and Disabled...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (3 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Chief Executive of the Regulatory Authority is appointed by the other members of that Authority and the conditions of employment are agreed between the person and the other members of the Authority. I am informed that the Chief Executive's contract did not provide for performance related payments. The Regulatory Authority has informed me that pension benefits to the former Chief...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (3 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Public procurement regulations provide for the exclusion from a tendering process of parties who have been convicted of offences in relation to professional conduct or who are otherwise guilty of grave professional misconduct which can be proved by a contracting authority. The operation of these provisions is a matter for contracting authorities who are best placed to apply them in a manner...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (3 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The extension of the scheme in this way would have cost implications for the Exchequer. It would also place an additional administrative burden on the Revenue Commissioners, the transport companies concerned and, in particular, on the employers who participate in the scheme. One of the advantages of the scheme as it currently stands is that it is well controlled, easily administered and...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (3 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Deposit Interest Retention Tax is deducted at source by deposit takers (e.g. Banks, Building Societies, Credit Unions, Post Office Savings Bank, etc.) from interest paid or credited on deposits of Irish residents. The rate of tax deducted is determined by the relevant legislation in force at the time the interest is paid or credited. As such, the period over which the interest accrued is...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (3 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Discussions are in train with the trustees and the administrators of the five older universities and certain non-commercial semi-State bodies with a view to providing consistency and clarity for the future in terms of meeting the liabilities of the funded pension schemes. In that context, and provided all the schemes concerned agree, it is proposed that the assets of these schemes would be...

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (3 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that construction of the second Revenue cutter is proceeding and delivery is expected in September 2009. The second cutter will enhance the operating scope of Revenue's maritime unit, currently operating the RCC Suirbhéir cutter. The deployment of both crafts will, as always, be determined by risk, as indicated by intelligence developed...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (3 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that traders in an EU Member State who sell goods at zero rate of VAT to traders in other EU Member States have obligations in relation to verifying the VAT numbers of the purchasers, maintaining appropriate documentary evidence that the goods have been exported and the furnishing of periodic statements in relation to such exports to their tax...

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (3 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: It is Government policy to support measures to ensure the flow of credit to the enterprise sector, thereby supporting small business and related employment. Through the introduction of the Bank Guarantee Scheme, the recapitalisation package and the nationalisation of Anglo Irish Bank, the Government has sought to sustain an environment where banks can continue to support economic activity...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (3 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that individuals who are resident in Ireland for tax purposes are taxable here on their worldwide income; and individuals who are not resident here for tax purposes pay tax here only on income arising in the State. An individual is resident in the State if he or she spends 183 days or more (approximately six months) in Ireland during a tax year; or...

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (3 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: This is a matter for the Revenue Commissioners and I have been advised by Revenue that they have arranged for a review of the tax affairs of the person concerned and will be in contact directly with the person concerned very shortly to discuss the matter.

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (3 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: It is Government policy to support measures to ensure the flow of credit to the enterprise sector, thereby supporting small business and related employment. Through the introduction of the Bank Guarantee Scheme, the recapitalisation package and the nationalisation of Anglo Irish Bank, the Government has sought to sustain an environment where banks can continue to support economic activity...

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (3 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that, in line with best practice in Customs administrations worldwide, Revenue regards the development of information and intelligence as critical to the detection of the smuggling of drugs and fiscal products. Revenue continuously assesses the risk along the Sligo and Donegal coast, including risks in relation to small ports and other landing...

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (3 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 195 and 198 together. I propose to answer question 195 and question 198 together. The Advisory Forum on Financial Legislation was formally launched on 16 January 2008, with a mandate to consolidate and in so far as was possible within the timeframe envisaged for the Forum, to modernise Irish financial services legislation. The project is included as one of the...

Written Answers — Deposit Guarantee Scheme: Deposit Guarantee Scheme (3 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 196 and 197 together. The Deposit Guarantee Scheme in Ireland is set out in the European Communities (Deposit Guarantee Scheme) Regulations 1995 (S.I. No. 168 of 1995). Under the current legal framework, which is the same throughout the European Economic Area (EEA), the payment of compensation under the deposit guarantee scheme is to be made within 3 months...

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (3 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Any change to the regulatory framework in Ireland must have regard to EU and international developments. In relation to the EU, there are a number of proposals being developed for adoption this year, including improvements to the Capital Requirements Directive to further strengthen the existing banking prudential framework. Furthermore, the role and mandates of national regulators has been...

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (3 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As the Deputy is aware, during the Committee Stage of the Finance Bill, I stated that I had asked the Revenue Commissioners and the Central Statistics Office to examine the question of the loss to the Exchequer arising from cross-border shopping. They are to report by the end of this month.

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (3 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that formal appeal proceedings taken by the named person, and Revenue's consideration of the outcome, had prevented the processing of his income tax repayments claims. These issues have recently been resolved and the processing of the claims is now underway. The Revenue Commissioners wrote to the named person on 22nd January 2009 requesting necessary...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (3 Feb 2009)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The information sought is as follows. Costs of implementing the provisions of the Official Languages Act in the Department of Finance for the years 2003 to 2008. Year 2003 Payment made by Total Amount Paid Dept. of Finance No payments Year 2004 Payment made by Total Amount Paid Dept. of Finance €82,308.38 Year 2005 Payment made by Total Amount Paid Dept. of Finance...