Results 881-900 of 16,537 for speaker:Brian Lenihan Jnr

EU-IMF Programme for Ireland and National Recovery Plan 2011-14: Statements (Resumed) (1 Dec 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Deputy might have to explain it to them.

EU-IMF Programme for Ireland and National Recovery Plan 2011-14: Statements (Resumed) (1 Dec 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: At the end when the UK has lifted its rate during its fiscal correction.

Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: We are rocking the foundation of the banking system.

Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: We are not putting moneys from the pension fund into Anglo Irish Bank.

Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: How dare Deputy Gilmore talk to the Taoiseach like that in the House?

Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Deputy is Mr. Unreality. We have spent two years listening to his economic unreality.

Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: We will be here until next Christmas.

Written Answers — National Lottery Funding: National Lottery Funding (30 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: EuroMillions is owned by nine participating European lotteries. They are: Belgium: La Loterie Nationale France: Francaise De Jeux Ireland: An Post National Lottery Company Luxembourg: Loterie Nationale Portugal: Jogos Santa Casa Spain: Loterias y Apuestaa del Estado Switzerland : La Loterie Romande Switzerland: Swisslos UK: Camelot Proceeds of the sales of the EuroMillions game generated in...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (30 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 105 and 115 together. As in the case for all taxes, the options surrounding the Air Travel Tax will be considered in the context of the forthcoming Budget. I have, however, no plans to abolish the air travel tax. In that context I would draw to the Deputy's attention that Ireland is not unique in regard to applying a tax on air travel. A number of countries...

Written Answers — Conflicts of Interest: Conflicts of Interest (30 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Chairman of the Review Group on State Assets and Liabilities made my Department aware of the position in July 2010 before the work of the Group commenced. The Deputy can be assured that internal arrangements will be made by the group to obviate any potential conflict of interest.

Written Answers — Missing Persons: Missing Persons (30 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am aware of International Missing Children's Day on the 25 May 2011. Issues in relation to this are a matter for the Minister of State with responsibility for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Barry Andrews.

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (30 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Regulations 1994 (S.I. No. 353 of 1994) provide for the repayment of excise duty paid on fuel used in vehicles qualifying for tax relief under those Regulations, subject to specified limits. Following a review of the arrangements for the repayment of the excise duty paid on fuel, some...

Written Answers — Bank Guarantee Scheme: Bank Guarantee Scheme (30 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Retail (consumer) deposits are guaranteed under the statutory €100,000 Deposit Guarantee Scheme (DGS) which covers 100% of retail deposits with all credit institutions authorised in Ireland (including credit unions) up to a maximum of €100,000 per qualifying depositor per institution. The DGS guarantee does not have an end date. As the Deputy may be aware, the Eligible Liabilities...

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (30 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The estimated energy usage for the years 2008, 2009 and 2010 for my Department are listed in the table below. Also listed in the table are the actual spend on energy costs for the years 2008 and 2009 and the total spend to date in 2010. Year Estimated Units Cost 2008 * â'¬510,000 2009 1,1415,671 units (ESB)92,490 units (gas)18,653 units (oil) â'¬477,643 2010 1,092,477 units...

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (30 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that up to the end of October 2010 the yield from the air travel tax is €88.2 million in respect of 2010.

Written Answers — State Savings Products: State Savings Products (30 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: An Post acts as agent for the National Treasury Management Agency in accepting money for State savings products. All State savings are paid directly to the Exchequer. The repayment of State savings is a direct, unconditional obligation on the Government and the Government will honour this obligation in full.

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (30 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: In the relatively short timeframe involved, officials from all Divisions of my Department together with other relevant Departments, the Central Bank, the NTMA and the Office of the Attorney General have been involved in the discussions with the EU, ECB and IMF authorities which culminated in the agreement of Eurogroup and ECOFIN Ministers on 28 November 2010 to grant financial assistance to...

Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (30 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Eurogroup and ECOFIN Ministers agreed on 28 November 2010 on a package of financial assistance to Ireland in the context of a joint EU-IMF Programme and against the background of safeguarding financial stability in the EU and the euro area as a whole. As set out in the statement issued by the Eurogroup and ECOFIN Ministers on 28 November 2010, the financial assistance includes provision for...

Written Answers — Employment Levels: Employment Levels (30 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Department of Finance does not produce an end of year forecast for employment numbers. The forecast is for an average of the full year, which is in line with the approach of the majority of others who produce forecasts. The forecasts for the average nominal number of individuals in employment for 2010 to 2014 are provided in the table. Year Employment (000s) 2010 1,851 2011 1,848...

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (30 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that airline companies are liable to air travel tax only in respect of passengers who depart on their flights from relevant Irish airports. If an airline company charges an intending passenger an amount corresponding to the air travel tax that would be payable by the airline company in respect of that person's departure and that person does not make...