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Price Inflation. (4 Jun 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have a full understanding of the difficulties being experienced by those to whom the Deputy refers. Unlike him, however, I do not just live in a world of politically correct language. I live in a world where people in our economy are experiencing real problems.

Price Inflation. (4 Jun 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I do not believe trading insults in respect of terminology will solve the problem.

Price Inflation. (4 Jun 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The first point I made in the article to which the Deputy refers is that the price of oil is something outside the control of the Government and the Parliament.

Public Private Partnerships. (4 Jun 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I presume the Deputy is referring to the comments that Mr. John Purcell, the former Comptroller and Auditor General, made during his recent appearance on a television programme. Speaking after his retirement, Mr. Purcell noted that public private partnerships are not a panacea for all of our infrastructure requirements and that PPP procurement suits appropriate projects. In the 2008 public...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (29 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have been advised by the Revenue Commissioners that the taxpayer is entitled to the married personal tax credit of €3,660 and the employee (PAYE) tax credit of €1,830, making a total of €5,490 per annum, with a standard rate cut-off point of €44,400. A certificate of tax credits and standard rate cut-off point issued to the taxpayer on 9 February 2008. The taxpayer, as a married...

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (28 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: In my role as Minister for Finance I am responsible for the legislative and policy framework for the regulation of financial services, including the safeguarding of the interests of consumers. Within that framework the Financial Regulator is responsible for the regulation of individual financial institutions and for protecting the interests of consumers in line with its statutory consumer...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (28 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The National Development Plan/Community Support Framework (NDP/CSF) 2000-2006 was an integrated investment plan and strategy for economic and social development for Ireland. It involved significant investment in infrastructure — such as roads, public transport, water and waste services — in health services, social housing, education, industry and rural development. The Plan was...

Written Answers — Ministerial Powers: Ministerial Powers (28 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: There are no general powers available to the Minister for Finance to provide guarantees for the borrowings of a public limited company. The State Guarantees Act, 1954 gives the Minister for Finance the power to guarantee the borrowings of bodies which are listed in the Schedule to that act. However, current legal opinion indicates that the mechanism for adding bodies to the Schedule by order...

Written Answers — Public Private Partnerships: Public Private Partnerships (28 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The most recently published multi-annual capital investment framework for the period 2008 to 2012 provides targets for Public Private Partnership (PPP) investment of €9.3bn of which €7.7bn is to be met through future unitary payments and €1.6bn is to be financed from tolls. These allocations cover all Departments for the period 2008 to 2012 and are set out on page 91 of the Public...

Written Answers — Toll Charges: Toll Charges (28 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: There are no arrangements to exempt Ministers of State from toll charges. Ministers of State recoup motor travel expenses from the relevant Department in accordance with mileage rates determined by the Minister for Finance. Those rates do not make explicit provision for road tolls. There is no centralised system for counting what tolls are paid.

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (28 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that in relation to the tax year 2007, the emergency tax suffered by the person in question cannot be repaid until such time as their total income tax liability (including their non-PAYE income) for that year is reviewed. An income tax return (Form 11) was issued to the person on 15 December 2007. The completed form should now be submitted to Revenue...

Constituency Commission Report: Statements (Resumed) (28 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: That is a big constituency.

Constituency Commission Report: Statements (Resumed) (28 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Deputy will not just have Headford in Europe, he will have four provinces.

Constituency Commission Report: Statements (Resumed) (28 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am sure he will.

Constituency Commission Report: Statements (Resumed) (28 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Minister for Finance grew up in the heart of Ireland, in Athlone.

Written Answers — Valuation Office: Valuation Office (27 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Valuation Office is scheduled to move 100 staff to Youghal in late 2009. To date, accommodation has not been secured for this move. There are no arrangements in place at present to transfer any of the Office records to Youghal.

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (27 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the amounts of tax revenue collected from Mineral Oil Tax and VAT on petroleum products for the annual year 2007 and the first four months of 2008 are as follows: Mineral Oil Tax (Jan to Dec) 2007 (Jan to Apr) 2008 Prov â'¬m â'¬m Petrol 1,051 382 Auto Diesel 1,076 393 Fuel Oil 8 2 Marked Gas Oil 68 26 Auto LPG 0.07 0.02 Total 2,204...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (27 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Finance Act 2008 introduced a new scheme of capital allowances for capital expenditure incurred on the construction and refurbishment of qualifying specialist palliative care units. Approval for this scheme from a State aid perspective is required from the EU Commission. The scheme will commence on receipt of approval from the EU Commission, at which time I will issue a commencement order....

Written Answers — Exchequer Borrowing: Exchequer Borrowing (27 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The primary role of the National Treasury Management Agency is to ensure that sufficient funding is available at all times to meet the day-to-day requirements of the Exchequer. It is a matter for the Agency to decide when and how much to borrow in the light of those needs, commercial considerations surrounding the raising of debt on the markets and the need to maintain an appropriate level...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (27 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The number of officers within my Department at the grade of Assistant Principal or higher, and the number recruited from outside the civil service are as follows: Grade Number in grade Number recruited from outside Civil Service* Secretary General 1 Appointed by the Government Secretary General PSMD 1 Appointed by the Government Second Secretary General 3 0 Chief Medical Officer 1 1...