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Written Answers — Budget Submissions: Budget Submissions (9 Oct 2007)

Brian Cowen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 207 and 213 together. I have received a number of submissions on behalf of this group. I will keep the Deputies' representations in mind in the context of the forthcoming budget.

Written Answers — National Lottery: National Lottery (9 Oct 2007)

Brian Cowen: The National Lottery Company has informed me that it has received no allegations of the kind referred to by the Deputy. The Company has also informed me that should any allegations be made to it, they would be thoroughly investigated and, if sustained, appropriate action would be taken.

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (9 Oct 2007)

Brian Cowen: 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,...

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (9 Oct 2007)

Brian Cowen: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that based on the information supplied they have been unable to trace any claim by the named person under the Disabled Drivers and the Disabled Passengers [Tax Concessions] Regulations 1994. A claim under the above regulations can only be considered by the Revenue Commissioners from a person who has qualified for a Primary Medical Certificate which is...

Written Answers — Cross-Border Projects: Cross-Border Projects (9 Oct 2007)

Brian Cowen: There is a North/South dimension to the work of a number of areas in my Department. The lead North-South section in my Department is mainly involved in the process of agreeing corporate plans, business plans and annual budgets for the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB), one of the North/South Bodies established under the Good Friday Agreement. In co-operation with sponsor Departments, it is...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (9 Oct 2007)

Brian Cowen: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that the Office of Public Works are currently assessing a number of possibilities for a permanent accommodation solution for the Revenue staff, who will be decentralised to Athy. In all it is intended to decentralise 250 Revenue staff to Athy. The Office of Public Works have also completed negotiations for the provision of premises to accommodate an...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (9 Oct 2007)

Brian Cowen: Navan was among the 42 towns and cities that had integrated areas designated for tax relief under the 1999 Urban Renewal Scheme and still benefits from this designation. Following a major review of various property and area based tax incentive schemes I announced in Budget 2006 that most of the existing reliefs were being terminated subject to certain transitional provisions. These included...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (9 Oct 2007)

Brian Cowen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 216 and 217 together. The position is that the VAT regime and indeed the rating of all goods and services are subject to the requirements of EU VAT law with which Irish VAT law must comply. While we can retain the zero and livestock rating provisions which were in existence on 1 January 1991, we cannot introduce any new ones. Therefore, it is not possible to...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (9 Oct 2007)

Brian Cowen: In Budget 2007, I announced that it was planned to introduce changes to the current VRT system to take greater account of environmental issues, and in particular Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions, with a target date of 1 January 2008. The Programme for Government re-affirms the commitment to introduce measures to further weight VRT in favour of cars with lower emissions. A public consultation...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (9 Oct 2007)

Brian Cowen: The five hospitals, nursing homes or others institutions which are not located in the State and which were most recently approved of for the purpose of heath expenses relief are as follows: Name of Institution Date of Approval Gillett's Children's Hospital, Minesota, USA 10 May 2007 AZ Sint-Jan AV, Brugge, Belgium 3 January 2007 Avenues Clinic, Harare, Zimbabwe 14 September 2006 North...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (4 Oct 2007)

Brian Cowen: Vehicle Registration Tax is chargeable on registration of a motor vehicle in the State. All motor vehicles in the State, other than those brought in temporarily by visitors, must be registered with the Revenue Commissioners. A vehicle must be registered before it can be licensed for road tax purposes. The Revenue Commissioners charge vehicle registration tax (VRT) on the open market selling...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (4 Oct 2007)

Brian Cowen: The Finance (No. 2) Act 2007 introduced an exemption from stamp duty for first-time buyers in accordance with the commitments made in the Programme for Government to bring about immediate change to the stamp duty regime for first-time buyers. This provided that deeds presented by first-time buyers to the Revenue Commissioners on or after 30 April 2007 will be exempt from stamp duty. As a...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (4 Oct 2007)

Brian Cowen: I have been advised by the Revenue Commissioners that following telephone contact from the taxpayer, a correct certificate of tax credits and standard rate cut-off point issued to her dated 21 September 2007. The taxpayer's new employer, following the issue of a form P45 in the coming days from her previous employer, will make a refund of any tax overpaid by her in 2007. The years 2003 to...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (4 Oct 2007)

Brian Cowen: Relief from stamp duty on the conveyance of farm land is currently available under section 81AA of the Stamp Duties Consolidation Act 1999. The main conditions for granting this relief are that on the date of transfer, the young trained farmer must be (a) under 35 years of age, and (b) the holder of a specified qualification. In addition, the young trained farmer must declare that he/she...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (4 Oct 2007)

Brian Cowen: Approved Retirement Funds (ARFs) and Approved Minimum Retirement Funds (AMRFs) are part of the flexible options introduced in the 1999 Finance Act which allow certain categories of individual considerable flexibility and freedom in relation to the drawing down of benefits from their pension plans. Previously, such individuals would have been required to purchase an annuity with the pension...

Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)

Brian Cowen: The criminal justice (United Nations Convention against Corruption) Bill, is in the early stages of preparation, the purpose of which is to allow for ratification of the convention the Deputy mentioned. It is not expected it will be published this year; it will probably be published next year.

Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)

Brian Cowen: The Bill to consolidate and update the 17 existing inland fisheries Acts into a single statute to provide for the establishment of a new national inland fisheries authority is not due to be published until next year. Discussions between the various Ministers on the allocation of responsibilities have taken place and they have agreed on those. The Minister who will deal with this will...

Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)

Brian Cowen: The Minister of State, Deputy Browne, deals with sea fisheries.

Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)

Brian Cowen: Deputy Browne is Minister of State in that Department.

Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)

Brian Cowen: No.