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- Irish Banking: Statements (18 Nov 2010)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: -----the Opposition decided to divide the House on this issue-----
- Irish Banking: Statements (18 Nov 2010)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: -----because it constantly tries to avoid a debate on the real issues.
- Irish Banking: Statements (18 Nov 2010)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: No.
- Irish Banking: Statements (18 Nov 2010)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: I assure the Deputies I have debated this issue at great length on many occasions.
- Irish Banking: Statements (18 Nov 2010)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have read into the record many times the extract of the report by the Governor of the Central Bank, Professor Honohan, of 29 September last endorsing this assessment. This conclusion is not open to being refuted by anyone who is prepared to read the findings and the conclusions of the report with an open mind, in particular, paragraph 1.25 on page 14. No amount of obfuscation with the aim...
- Irish Banking: Statements (18 Nov 2010)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: -----in which he said that the Government had little alternative-----
- Irish Banking: Statements (18 Nov 2010)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: Deputy Burton will have plenty of opportunity to speak. He said that the Government had little alternative to announcing an extensive guarantee of bank liabilities.
- Irish Banking: Statements (18 Nov 2010)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: What will reassure depositors more than anything is a stable and restored banking system, and the achievement of this has been central to our continued actions.
- Irish Banking: Statements (18 Nov 2010)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: As has been discussed several times in the House-----
- Irish Banking: Statements (18 Nov 2010)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: -----the introduction of a special resolution regime would be a powerful weapon for securing the necessary restructuring of the Irish banking system.
- Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (17 Nov 2010)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: This question relates to potential Budgetary measures. It is the usual practice for the Minister for Finance not to speculate or comment on such matters in advance of the Budget and I do not propose to deviate from that practice.
- Written Answers — Illicit Trade in Tobacco: Illicit Trade in Tobacco (17 Nov 2010)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners, who are responsible for the collection of tobacco products tax, and for tackling the illicit trade in cigarettes and tobacco products, that Revenue employs a multi-faceted strategy to deal with this problem. It includes ongoing analysis of the nature and extent of the problem, developing and sharing intelligence on a national, EU and international...
- Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (17 Nov 2010)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 120 and 121 together. I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that they operate two cutters. Both have a national remit, which includes the west coast of Ireland. Either or both vessels can and will be deployed to patrol and carry out operations along that coastline as and when required. Deployments consist of a mixture of routine patrols and specific...
- Written Answers — Budget Submissions: Budget Submissions (17 Nov 2010)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: The pre-budget submission of the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association will be considered in the context of the forthcoming Budget and Finance Bill. As Deputies are aware, it would not be appropriate for me to comment in advance of the Budget on possible Budget decisions.
- Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (17 Nov 2010)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: The total Exchequer yield from corporation tax in each of the years requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table: 2010 (end-Oct) 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 Corporation Tax (â¬m) 2,621 3,900 5,066 6,391 6,683 5,492 I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the number of corporation tax-liable companies in 2008, the most recent year for which a figure is available, was...
- Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (17 Nov 2010)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: My Department is aware of the report by Trident Consulting entitled "Future Pension Provision" which was commissioned by the three teachers unions, ASTI, INTO and the TUI. In addition, my Department is aware of the views of these unions concerning the Government's planned introduction of a single pension scheme for all new-entrant public servants. The Trident Report was made available to...
- Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (17 Nov 2010)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that Stamp Duty is charged on the instrument transferring ownership of property and the rate of duty is determined by, among other things, the nature of the property on the date of execution of the deed transferring ownership of that property. In relation to the transaction in question, it appears that the property purchased was non-residential...
- Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (17 Nov 2010)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: This is a matter for the Revenue Commissioners. However, I am advised that because of the failure of the person concerned to file tax returns and make payments due, or to engage in any way with Revenue, they were obliged to start enforcement proceedings. Revenue will again attempt to engage with this person with a view to bring matters to an agreed resolution.
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (17 Nov 2010)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: OPW. Savings of â¬41m were recommended for the Office of Public Works in the Report of the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes. The saving achieved on the 2010 Estimate OPW Vote versus 2009 Allocation amounted to â¬21m. The broad areas where savings were achieved are as follows: Reduction in Industrial Staff Numbers â¬2.535m Reduction in Administrative...
- Written Answers — Customs and Excise Service: Customs and Excise Service (16 Nov 2010)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that decisions on whether or not to search aircraft are taken following profiling and review of intelligence. In 2009, 61 searches of aircraft were carried out at Weston, while to date in 2010, 33 searches of aircraft have taken place there. No seizures were made and no drugs were detected in either 2009 or 2010. In relation to Baldonnel Aerodrome,...