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Written Answers — National Lottery Funding: National Lottery Funding (4 Dec 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Details of Government expenditure part-funded by the proceeds of the National Lottery in the years in question are contained in Appendix 1 of the Revised Estimates for the Public Services for those years. As regards my own Department, an amount of €8.618m under the Charitable Lotteries Scheme was spent in 2006 and 2007. The following table shows the amounts awarded to the Charities under...

Written Answers — Public Service Staff: Public Service Staff (4 Dec 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: "A civil servant may only be granted ill-health retirement when the Chief Medical Officer is of the opinion that the officer is incapable on medical grounds of regular and effective service and that the situation is likely to be permanent (Circular 22/2007 refers). In these circumstances, a return to work in the civil service would not be envisaged. Specific provisions apply in the case of...

Planning and Development (Enforcement Proceedings) Bill 2008: First Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: No.

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2008: Allocation of Time Motion (4 Dec 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders: (1) The proceedings in the Select Committee on Finance and the Public Service on the Finance (No. 2) Bill 2008 shall be brought to a conclusion in accordance with the following timetable: Date: Proceedings To conclude not later than: Tuesday, 9th December Chapters 1, 2, 3 and 4 (part) of Part 1 (sections 1 to 16) Chapters 4...

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2008: Financial Resolutions (4 Dec 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I move the following Resolutions: That the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 (No. 39 of 1997) be amended in the manner and to the extent specified in the Act giving effect to this Resolution to provide for the introduction of income levy. That the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 No. 39 of 1997) be amended in the manner and to the extent specified in the Act giving effect to this Resolution to provide...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (3 Dec 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have been informed by the Revenue Commissioners that a P21 for 2007 issued to the person in question on 11 November 2008. If this P21 was not received, or if the person in question requires a duplicate P21, they may contact their local tax office either by: writing to the Revenue Commissioners, PAYE Mail Centre, P O Box 63, Ennis, Co Clare, telephoning 1890 22 24 25; or going on line at...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (3 Dec 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The reduction in Stamp Duty on ATM and debit cards which I announced in the Budget is in line with Government policy of encouraging greater use of electronic means of payment. As the Deputy is aware, there are significant security issues relating to the transport of cash and the targeting of certain sectors (such as the elderly) by criminals. This change will assist in minimising such risks...

Leaders' Questions (3 Dec 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Deputy Kenny has no perception.

Leaders' Questions (3 Dec 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: No.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (2 Dec 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that details of the repayments granted to particular taxpayers are confidential between the Revenue and those taxpayers. However, repayments in respect of mineral oil tax used in the provision of all passenger road transport services under Section 99, Finance Act 1999 (as amended) totalled €23,896,752 during the period 1 January to 30 September...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (2 Dec 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The National Pensions Reserve Fund Commission publishes a report on the performance of the National Pensions Reserve Fund at the end of each quarter. The report for the third quarter of this year shows that the market value of the Fund at 30 September was €18.7 billion. This represented a return of -17.3% for the first nine months of 2008, reducing the Fund's annualised return since...

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (2 Dec 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that comparable information is not compiled separately in respect of public sector employees and there is, therefore, no statistical basis on which the information requested by the Deputy could be provided.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (2 Dec 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that as a general rule all vehicles imported permanently into the State must register for Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) purposes within one working day of arrival. This rule applies equally to vehicles imported by EU and non EU persons. In practice, Revenue allows latitude of a maximum of seven days for registration. However, Section 135(a) of the...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (2 Dec 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 155, 157 and 163 together. As part of a fiscal stimulus package, the UK Government reduced their standard VAT rate from 17.5% to 15% on a temporary basis with effect from 1 December 2008 to 31 December 2009. There are no plans to make a similar reduction in the standard VAT rate in Ireland or to reduce the rate to the UK level of 15%. It must be recognised...

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (2 Dec 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The initial application for a Primary Medical Certificate under the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Regulations 1994, is made to the Senior Medical Officer of the relevant local Health Service Executive administrative area. If the Primary Medical Certificate has been refused in this case, the named person may appeal the refusal to the Medical Board of Appeal,...

Written Answers — Financial Institutions Support Scheme: Financial Institutions Support Scheme (2 Dec 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As I have emphasised on several occasions, the Scheme imposes very strict conditions to ensure that balance sheet growth is measured and in accordance with prudent banking practice, that risk is properly measured and managed and that the interest of taxpayers are safeguarded. The Scheme itself refers to several particular objectives, including "preventing abuse of the guarantee" and...

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (2 Dec 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I assume the Deputy is referring to the Cycle to Work Scheme that I announced in the Budget and its compatibility with the existing Travel Pass Scheme. There is no prohibition on participating in both schemes in the same tax year. However, employers must be satisfied that the bicycle will be used for cycling to and from work or between workplaces. It should be noted that participation in...

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (2 Dec 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I announced the introduction of the Cycle to Work Scheme in Budget 2009. The purpose of the scheme is to encourage more employees to cycle to and from work, to contribute to lowering carbon emissions, to help reduce traffic congestion, and to improve health and fitness levels. The scheme allows an employer to provide an employee with a bicycle and cycle safety equipment as a benefit of their...

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (2 Dec 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The initial application for a Primary Medical Certificate under the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Regulations 1994, is made to the Senior Medical Officer of the relevant local Health Service Executive administrative area. If the Primary Medical Certificate has been refused in this case, the named person may appeal the refusal to the Medical Board of Appeal,...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (2 Dec 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that traders selling goods at zero rate of VAT to traders in other EU Member States have obligations in relation to verifying the VAT numbers of those traders. This may be done through the EU Internet website to which they have free access. Otherwise, traders leave themselves open to being held liable for the VAT on the goods if the number is...