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Written Answers — Customs and Excise: Customs and Excise (14 Dec 2006)

Brian Cowen: I have been informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the review of licensed aerodromes should be completed later this week. In the circumstances, I am not in a position to comment on the recommendations which may be contained in the report pending its completion and its consideration in the first instance by the Revenue Commissioners.

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2004: Leave to Withdraw (14 Dec 2006)

Brian Cowen: Throw him out.

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2004: Leave to Withdraw (14 Dec 2006)

Brian Cowen: Hear, hear.

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2004: Leave to Withdraw (14 Dec 2006)

Brian Cowen: Do they know the rules at all?

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (13 Dec 2006)

Brian Cowen: Irish VAT law must comply with the EU Sixth VAT Directive and accordingly, consultations are ongoing between my Department, the Revenue Commissioners and the Department of Health and Children with a view to introducing an exemption for home care services provided by private companies, while complying with the Directive. Consequently, approval is not required from the European Commission for...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (13 Dec 2006)

Brian Cowen: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that the Commissioners of Public Works have agreed terms on a suitable premises in Listowel. A programme of works has also been agreed with a view to having the premises ready for occupation in the early part of 2007.

Written Answers — Tax Clearance Certificates: Tax Clearance Certificates (13 Dec 2006)

Brian Cowen: I have been advised by the Revenue Commissioners that a C2 certificate for the company in question was cleared for issue on 6 December 2006. Due to security considerations in the printing of C2 certificates the anticipated date on which the certificate will become available is 15 December 2006. Immediately the C2 certificate becomes available for collection a letter will be sent to the...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (13 Dec 2006)

Brian Cowen: As I announced in the Budget last Wednesday, the ceiling on mortgage interest relief for first-time buyers is being increased from €4,000 per year in the case of a single person and €8,000 per year in the case of married or widowed persons to €8,000 and €16,000, respectively, with effect from 1 January 2007. This increased support will be available to all those currently in receipt...

Written Answers — : (13 Dec 2006)

Brian Cowen: I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that assuming the enactment of the changes announced in the 2007 Budget the full year cost to the Exchequer of allowing a tax credit of €10,000 to each family unit with children, irrespective of the numbers of children in the unit, would be in the region of €2 billion. These figures are provisional and subject to revision.

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (13 Dec 2006)

Brian Cowen: I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the yield of stamp duties from the 2 per cent Non-Life Insurance Levy in 2006 is estimated at €83 million. The corresponding yield in 2007 is expected to be of the same order.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (13 Dec 2006)

Brian Cowen: I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that assuming the enactment of the changes announced in the 2007 Budget the full year cost to the Exchequer of the increase mentioned by the Deputy is estimated at approximately €82 million. This figure is provisional and subject to revision.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (13 Dec 2006)

Brian Cowen: Tax relief on individual pension contributions is allowed at the taxpayer's marginal tax rate, that is, at the standard or higher rate as appropriate in each case. It is assumed that the change mentioned by the Deputy is to provide tax relief at a rate of 41 per cent, assuming the enactment of the changes announced in the 2007 Budget, for all pension contributions by individuals, including...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (13 Dec 2006)

Brian Cowen: The table sets out the costs of contracts with consultants to my Department's Vote in the period from the July 1997 to the end of 1997, each of the years 1998 to 2005 and the year 2006 to date. Year Amoun € 1997 (from July 1) 566,625 1998 826,761 1999 1,748,275 2000 10,549,526 2001 3,940,471 2002 4,136,277 2003 1,954,477 2004 2,139,961 2005 2,473,472 2006 (year to date)...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (12 Dec 2006)

Brian Cowen: The Valuation Act 2001, which came into effect on 2nd May 2002, provides that commercially operated child care facilities such as play schools, preschools, crèches and Montessori schools are liable for rates unless specific criteria for exemption are met. This is a continuation of the pre May 2002 situation. In regard to the Valuation Act, 2001, I should point out that the Commissioner of...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (12 Dec 2006)

Brian Cowen: A scheme of tax relief in the form of capital allowances has been available since 1 July 1999 aimed at encouraging the establishment of park and ride facilities in larger urban areas. In addition to park and ride facilities, the scheme made provision for allowances in respect of expenditure incurred on certain commercial premises and residential accommodation to be located at park and ride...

Written Answers — Credit Union Regulation: Credit Union Regulation (12 Dec 2006)

Brian Cowen: The Group established to review the limits on longer term lending set out in Section 35 of the Credit Union Act, 1997 is expected to conclude its deliberations shortly. I will consider the matter further in light of the report of the group.

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (12 Dec 2006)

Brian Cowen: As the Deputy may be aware, I have answered a Parliamentary Question from him, relating to this person, on 3 October 2006. As I stated then, the person concerned applied for the tax concessions under the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Scheme and that the application has been unsuccessful at first instance and on appeal to the Medical Board of Appeal for the Scheme....

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (12 Dec 2006)

Brian Cowen: The Deputy will appreciate that taxation policy is a matter for the Oireachtas to lay down in law from time to time in the public interest and in line with the wishes of the electorate. In these circumstances, Governments cannot effectively bind their successors in this regard nor would it be appropriate to try to do so. I regret therefore that I cannot give the sort of assurances envisaged...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (12 Dec 2006)

Brian Cowen: The staffing of the office of the Minister of State in my Department is set out as follows: Minister of State's Office Grade Number Salary Range Higher Executive Officer 1 €46,078 -€56,999 Clerical Officer 1 €22,102-€35,838 Both of these staff members are permanent civil servants. To date in 2006, allowance payments amount to €17,245. The amount paid in expenses for the same...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (12 Dec 2006)

Brian Cowen: The staffing of my private office and constituency office is set out as follows: Minister's Private Office Grade Number Salary Range Administrative Officer 1 €32,783-€58,052 Executive Officer 2 €28,523-€45,262 Staff Officer 2 €31,656-€42,268 Clerical Officer 3 €22,102-€35,838 Minister's Constituency Office Grade Number Salary Range Executive Officer 1...