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Written Answers — Cabinet Committees: Cabinet Committees (16 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Committee has met on three occasions to date. Membership of the Committee Minister for Finance (Chair) Mr B Lenihan, TD Minister for Transport Mr N Dempsey, TD Minister for Justice & Law Reform Mr D Ahern, TD Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr M Martin, TD Minister for the Environment, Heritage & Local Government Mr J Gormley, TD Minister for Communications & Natural...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (16 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I propose to take Questions Nos. 124 and 125 together. 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...

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (16 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have been informed by the Revenue Commissioners that loss relief was refused in this case under Section 662 (2)(b) of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 --- " any loss---incurred in any year of assessment in a trade of farming or market gardening shall not be available for relief under section 381 if in each of the prior 3 years a loss was incurred in carrying on that trade." For the years...

Written Answers — Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund (16 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The funding of the Horse and Greyhound Racing fund is a matter for my colleague Minister Smith who has responsibility for the disbursement of the fund. In relation to the taxation of betting, I have stated previously that it is my intention to widen, if possible, the tax base on which betting duty would be applied. We have a situation where bets placed through one platform, namely betting...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (16 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: It is assumed that the threshold for the proposed new tax bands mentioned by the Deputy would not alter the existing standard rate band structure applying to single and widowed persons, to lone parents and married couples. I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the full year cost to the Exchequer, estimated by reference to 2011 incomes, of reducing the higher rate of tax by 1% point...

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (16 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have no information on the amount of money that is held privately in households, nor have I information on the amount of interest that is lost to such persons because they choose not to open deposit accounts for this cash. In the absence of this information, it is not possible to estimate how much Deposit Interest Retention Tax or other taxes may have been lost to the Exchequer.

Written Answers — Tax Reliefs: Tax Reliefs (16 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have been advised by the Revenue Commissioners that PAYE Balancing Statements P21 for the year 2009 issued to the person concerned on 4 August 2010 and 10 August 2010. A further claim was received from the person concerned on 1 October 2010 in respect of interest paid. Tax relief at source was granted by the financial institution in relation to this interest so no additional tax relief is...

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (16 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Historically, repossessions in Ireland have been low and this continues to be the case. Recent statistics from the Central Bank show that all financial institutions operating in Ireland hold a relatively small number of repossessed houses. The Deputy will appreciate that disposal of repossessed houses is a commercial decision for the institution concerned.

Written Answers — Public Service Contracts: Public Service Contracts (16 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have no proposals of the kind referred to by the Deputy. However the Government is supporting a Bill concerning payments to sub-contractors in the Construction Sector, which is currently before the Seanad.

Written Answers — Industrial Relations: Industrial Relations (16 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Voluntary exit packages for implementation in the public service are determined having regard to a number of factors, in particular the business needs of the organisation and the financing available. The Government has however indicated that any party that chooses to remain outside the provisions of the Agreement or that opposes its implementation cannot expect to benefit from the principal...

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (16 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: In Budget 2010, I announced the Government's intention to launch a National Solidarity Bond, the purpose of which is to allow citizens an opportunity to invest and provide money to the State to stimulate economic recovery and to assist in the maintenance and creation of employment. The necessary legislative basis was provided in this year's Finance Act and the Bond was launched on Tuesday 4...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (16 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: There are currently no plans to introduce a revised incentivised early retirement scheme for the civil service.

Written Answers — Industrial Disputes: Industrial Disputes (16 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The question of payment and the timing of payment to any party in a contract will depend on the terms in that contract. In regard to public works contracts the payment terms of a sub-contract is a matter between the main contractor and a sub-contractor. The matter of State compensation does not arise.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (16 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The number of appeals heard by the Civil Service Disciplinary Appeals Board in each of the years 2007, 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010 is provided in the following table. Year Number of appeals before the Board 2007 2 appeals taken by the Chairperson 2008 6 appeals taken by the Chairperson 2009 7 appeals taken by the Chairperson1 appeal taken by the Deputy Chairperson 2010 to date 3...

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (16 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal deals with appeals under the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Scheme. It constitutes a Chairperson and a panel of medical doctors. In addition to the Chairperson, two doctors from the panel attend each Appeal Board sitting. All appointments to the Medical Board of Appeal are made by the Minister for Finance on the...

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (16 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Central Bank Act, 1942 (as amended) by the Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland Act 2003 provided for the establishment of the Irish Financial Services Appeals Tribunal (IFSAT). IFSAT is an independent body providing for appeals against certain decisions made by the Central Bank (formerly known as the Financial Regulator) including administrative sanctions. The Act...

Written Answers — Valuation Tribunal: Valuation Tribunal (16 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Valuation Tribunal is an independent statutory body which was established under the Valuation Act, 1988 and continues under the Valuation Act, 2001. The role of the tribunal is as follows: (1) In accordance with section 37 of the Valuation Act, 2001, It hears and decides appeals against decisions of the Commissioner of Valuation on the valuation and revaluation of commercial properties...

Written Answers — Informal Economy: Informal Economy (16 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Internationally, a considerable amount of research has been undertaken in this area but, by definition, it is always difficult to quantify the scale of the informal economy. The Government is taking costs out of businesses and, since 2007, measures we have implemented have saved small firms €20 million in red tape overheads. My colleague, the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation...

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (16 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that due to the varying nature of the different taxes and the timing of payment and statutory return obligations, it is their practice to publish data in relation to tax debts on an annual basis. This facilitates meaningful comparative analysis. The latest published figures for outstanding taxes, showing the position as at 31 March 2010, is as...

Written Answers — Single Euro Payments Area: Single Euro Payments Area (16 Nov 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: For some years now the EU payments industry has been working to improve cross-border business activity by developing a pan-European electronic payments system for payments in euro, known as SEPA (the Single Euro Payments Area). SEPA will be an area where consumers and companies can make and receive electronic payments in euro in Europe – whether between or within national boundaries, under...