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Written Answers — Parliamentary Questions: Parliamentary Questions (20 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 191 and 192 together. As outlined to the Deputy in my response of 13th May 2008 to his question in relation to the estimated cost of answering a Parliamentary Question, the cost of answering a Parliamentary Question will vary according to the nature, and phraseology, of the question asked and this inevitably involves differences in the costs among Departments...

OECD Report on Public Service Reform: Statements (20 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The provision of effective, customer-focused, value for money public services is a central aim of the Government. The OECD report we are discussing provides us with a platform for the modernisation of the manner in which we deliver public services to citizens. By any analysis, our public service has made enormous progress in the past decade. The efficiency and customer service focus of the...

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (15 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that as the tenants in question pay rent to a non-resident landlord, they are obliged to deduct income tax at the standard rate (20%) from the rental payments and pay that amount over to the Revenue Commissioners. Where the tenants are PAYE taxpayers, and the amount due to be withheld is not paid over directly to Revenue, it can be collected through...

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (15 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 50, 54 and 55 together. The information requested by the Deputies for the period 26th February 2008 to the 07th May 2008 is set out in the table below. Name of Body Name of Appointees Date of Appointment Place or town of Residence Public Appointments Service Ms Michelle Shannon 20th Apr 2008 Dublin Mr Bernard Carey 20th Apr 2008 Dublin Mr Dan Murphy...

Written Answers — European Council Meetings: European Council Meetings (15 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Minister for Finance attended 25 Council of Economics and Finance Ministers (ECOFIN) meetings between May 2005 and May 2008. The Minister of State at the Department of Finance attended four Council of Economics and Finance Ministers (Ecofin Budget Council) meetings during the same period. In excess of two hundred and fifty decisions were taken by Ecofin during the period in question...

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (15 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: In Budget 2008, a General Government Balance of -0.9% of GDP was projected for 2008 and -1.1% for 2009. As is the norm, I will publish updated figures later in the year. The European Commission's recently published Spring 2008 Economic Forecast includes a projection in Ireland's case of a deficit of 1.7% of GDP on the General Government Balance in 2009. In this regard, my euro area...

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (15 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the exact information sought for all taxes on a county basis is not available. Revenue Sheriffs, County Registrars or their officers operate for the purposes of enforcement of tax debt within certain geographical boundaries known as a "bailiwick" which equates geographically with "county". Data on the net receipts for most taxes can be linked to...

Written Answers — Exchequer Spending: Exchequer Spending (15 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 58 and 59 together. The National Development Plan 2007-2013 (NDP) sets out a seven year financial framework within which Government Departments and agencies could plan the delivery of public investment and expenditure, including existing levels of service and enhancements of service. The great bulk of projected NDP investment comes from the Exchequer and this...

Written Answers — Alcohol Policy: Alcohol Policy (15 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the number of off-licences that have been granted in the postal districts of Dublin 6W, 8, 10, and 12 in each of the past three years are as follows: Postal District Year ending 30/09/2005 Year ending 30/09/2006 Year ending 30/09/2007 Dublin 6W 12 12 15 Dublin 8 32 39 44 Dublin 10 5 6 7 Dublin 12 30 34 34 The above figures include the...

Written Answers — Faoiseamh Cánach: Faoiseamh Cánach (15 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I gcoitinne, tá faoiseamh cánach de réir an ráta chaighdeánaigh le fáil i dtaca le táillí teagaisc a íocann duine aonair maidir le hOideachas Tríú Leibhéal. Is í an uasteorainn ar tháillí incháilithe dá leithéid sa bhliain acadúil 2007/2008 ná €5,000 (an ráta caighdeánach). Tá na Coimisinéirí Ioncaim tar éis a chur in iúl dom go bhfuil faoiseamh cánach de réir...

Written Answers — Departmental Contracts: Departmental Contracts (15 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: In general, my Department uses the services of the Office of the Attorney General and the Office of the Chief State Solicitor, and seeks outside legal advisers in circumstances requiring legal services of a specific and/or specialist nature. The following table details the cost and nature of such contracts entered into by my Department in the last 18 months. Name of Solicitor/Barrister...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (15 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: There is no prohibition on a minor holding shares in a company. I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that where a child under 18 years of age receives dividends flowing from shares owned by him, the following income tax implications arise. If the child received the shares under a settlement, then the dividends are taxable in the hands of the person who made the settlement. Settlement in...

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (14 May 2008)

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 — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (14 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Deputy may wish to note that in early 2007, the Financial Regulator (FR) published its review of the licensed moneylending industry in Ireland. With respect to interest rates, it concludes that the introduction of an interest rate ceiling for moneylenders may not achieve the objectives of lowering the cost of credit for consumers. The Report contained a number of other conclusions,...

Written Answers — Equal Opportunities Employment: Equal Opportunities Employment (14 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004 and the Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Act 2005 introduced a number of important changes in relation to the retirement age of civil servants. These changes mean that there is no longer a compulsory retirement age of 65 for "new entrants" who joined the civil service on or after 1 April 2004. The changes also raised...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (14 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Given the diversity of sources of income available to individuals (for example, self-employment, PAYE employment, investment and dividend income and deposit interest) it is not possible to provide a comprehensive list of sources of income which may arise. However, all individuals, including those under the age of 18 years, who are chargeable to income tax are entitled to those tax credits...

Irish Economy: Motion (Resumed) (14 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am pleased to have an opportunity to contribute however briefly to this debate. Last evening, the Minister of State, Deputy Mansergh, outlined the Government's outstanding record on the economy in recent years and the nature of the short and medium-term economic challenges which we face. He emphasised the fundamental strengths of the economy which will enable us to recover quickly from...

Seanad: Economic Outlook: Motion (14 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach. I am very glad to have the opportunity, on my first visit to Seanad Éireann as Minister for Finance, to speak in support of the Government's amendment to the motion on the prospects for the Irish economy. We have seen the publication today of a very favourable medium-term assessment of the economy by the ESRI. However, before commenting on both our...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (13 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As the Deputy may be aware a commitment was made in Budget 2008 to examine this matter and to bring forward measures in this area in Budget 2009.

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (13 May 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,...