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Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (8 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that without the PPS number of the person in question they are unable to furnish the information requested, as the taxpayer is not registered on their records at the address supplied and all searches have been unsuccessful. However, if the taxpayer wishes to contact the Kildare PAYE Customer Service, by telephoning 1890 44 44 25 or by e-mailing...

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (8 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: In responding to the Deputy's question to my predecessor Mr. Cowen, I would begin by saying that the Government recognises that improving national competitiveness is essential to facilitate a re-balancing of the economy towards more sustainable, export-led growth and to maintain Ireland's attractiveness as a location for inward investment in all sectors of the economy. While external factors...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (8 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The non-property once-off costs incurred for decentralisation of my Department to Tullamore from 2004 to end 2007 are €624,472. As my Department completed its decentralisation to Tullamore it is not expected that there will be any further costs associated with this move. However, my Department will be decentralising circa 30 ICT posts to Naas later in the year. To date no costs have been...

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (8 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the information requested by the Deputy is estimated as follows: Estimated Tax Yield Year ended Individuals Companies Total â'¬m â'¬m â'¬m 31/12/2004 295 121 416 31/12/2005 324 124 448 31/12/2006 334 133 467 The figures shown in respect of year ended 31/12/2006 are provisional and may be revised. The rental income could come from...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (8 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the latest relevant information available is in respect of income tax relief allowed for contributions to Retirement Annuity Contracts (RACs) and Personal Retirement Savings Accounts (PRSAs) for the income tax year 2005. RACs and PRSAs are available to the self-employed and to employees not in occupational pension schemes. The information is set...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (8 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Programme for Government contains a commitment to examine the scope for reducing the VAT rate on environmental goods and services from the standard VAT rate of 21 per cent to the reduced rate of 13.5 per cent. I should mention that this is just one of a number of initiatives in the Programme aimed at delivering a cleaner environment. When considering a change in the VAT treatment of a...

Management Companies (Housing Developments): Motion (8 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Government is well aware of this extremely serious problem, which affects many individuals who live in multi-unit developments or the more traditional mixed developments to which Deputy Varadkar referred. The Government is very concerned about this matter. I welcome the tabling of this motion by Fine Gael because this debate has placed a focus on an issue that was of great concern to me...

Management Companies (Housing Developments): Motion (8 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: There is a shortage of them.

Management Companies (Housing Developments): Motion (8 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I thank the Deputy.

Management Companies (Housing Developments): Motion (8 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Is there an insinuation in the Deputy's statement?

Management Companies (Housing Developments): Motion (8 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Is the Deputy suggesting that was an improper payment?

Management Companies (Housing Developments): Motion (8 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: In that regard, what exactly is the Deputy alleging?

Management Companies (Housing Developments): Motion (8 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am not aware of who he is.

Management Companies (Housing Developments): Motion (8 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am not aware of who he is.

Management Companies (Housing Developments): Motion (8 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I suggest the Deputy raise it with the appropriate Member.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion. (7 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Hear, hear.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion. (7 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Many of the speakers opposite have congratulated the new Taoiseach and the various Ministers who have been proposed for nomination. Before the House divides in a few moments, I would like to express my appreciation of the generosity of many of the tributes which have been paid by Opposition Deputies during this debate. As Deputy Kenny pointed out when he opened this debate on behalf of the...

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion. (7 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: While I can understand why some Deputies with a particular ideological bias object to co-location, I do not understand why many Deputies do not see that the question of co-location relates to the total absence of any pricing system within our hospital structures. The Minister, Deputy Harney, has mentioned this evening that more than 100,000 people have had to be treated under the National...

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion. (7 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: It is in complete opposition to certain——

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion. (7 May 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: It is clear that the Opposition parties do not care to scrutinise the substantial vested interests operating in this area. Deputy Kenny spoke about this country's economic position. As someone who has been sitting on the Government benches for some time, I have often heard Opposition Deputies saying that the successful stewardship of the economy by several recent Governments has been...