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Written Answers — National Development Plan: National Development Plan (1 Nov 2006)

Brian Cowen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 283 to 286, inclusive, together. The National Development Plan/Community Support Framework (NDP/CSF) 2000-2006 is implemented through seven Operational Programmes (OPs). The most recent expenditure data reported to the Operational Programmes Monitoring Committees at their Autumn 2006 meetings held during week beginning 23rd October relates to the period...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (1 Nov 2006)

Brian Cowen: I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that for the purposes of both Gift and Inheritance Tax, the relationship between the person who provided the gift or inheritance (i.e. the disponer) and the person who received the gift or inheritance (i.e. the beneficiary), determines the maximum tax-free threshold-known as the "Group threshold". Three Group thresholds are based on the relationship...

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (1 Nov 2006)

Brian Cowen: I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that statistics on Stamp Duty transactions are not compiled by reference to the address of the property purchased and, accordingly, it is not possible to provide the information requested by county. The figures of total stamp duty yield from residential and non-residential property in the whole country for the years 1998 to 2005 are as follows: ...

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (1 Nov 2006)

Brian Cowen: I can assure the Deputy that Ireland, as a member of the Denmark/Ireland/Lithuania/FYR Macedonia constituency at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), has been represented at the four Board Meetings that took place during September and October. I would also like to assure the Deputy that I expect to appoint a new Irish representative to the EBRD in the near future.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (1 Nov 2006)

Brian Cowen: Regulatory inspections are the responsibility of the Registrar of Credit Unions. The Registrar of Credit Unions is statutorily independent of me in performing his regulatory functions. On foot of the outcome of any regulatory investigations the Registrar can take whatever steps he considers necessary to resolve any issues using the powers available to him. In relation to credit union...

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (1 Nov 2006)

Brian Cowen: I understand the person concerned applied for a Primary Medical Certificate in respect of the tax concessions available under the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Scheme. He was not awarded the Certificate by the Senior Area Medical Officer of the relevant Health Service Executive administrative area who is responsible for deciding applications for the Primary...

Written Answers — Ports Security: Ports Security (1 Nov 2006)

Brian Cowen: I am advised that the Revenue Commissioners currently have one mobile X-ray scanning machine capable of analysing the contents of a container. This machine, which has been in use since February 2006, is used to scan containers and vehicles, including heavy goods vehicles, vans and cars. The mobile scanner has been deployed at the following Lift-On Lift-Off (Lo-Lo) container ports nationwide:...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (1 Nov 2006)

Brian Cowen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 298 and 299 together. The primary mechanism for placing Civil Servants who are in posts which are due to decentralise but wish to remain in Dublin is by way of bilateral transfer. As staff who have applied to decentralise continue to be transferred into decentralising organisations, the posts they vacate become available to those wishing to remain in Dublin....

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (1 Nov 2006)

Brian Cowen: I have been advised by the Revenue Commissioners that they have arranged with the accountant representing the taxpayer's former employer to issue a P45 to the taxpayer within the next ten days.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (1 Nov 2006)

Brian Cowen: I have been advised by the Revenue Commissioners that they have arranged with the accountant representing the taxpayer's former employer to issue a P45 to the taxpayer within the next ten days.

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (1 Nov 2006)

Brian Cowen: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that the excise duty raised on alcohol in respect of the years 2000 to 2005 is as follows: 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 â'¬m â'¬m â'¬m â'¬m â'¬m â'¬m Beer 475.9 435.6 477.4 455.4 458.2 457.3 Spirits 247.1 220.9 266.5 305.0 314.9 319.8 Wine 123.8 120.9 152.2 167.8 184.8 195.1 Cider 33.3 36.1 62.1 60.4 64.2 66.1 Total 880.1 813.5...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (1 Nov 2006)

Brian Cowen: I am aware of the proposal mentioned by the Deputy. The position is that expenses in respect of tuition for children with dyslexia do not qualify for health expenses tax relief and have never qualified for the relief since it was first introduced in 1967. I understand from the Revenue Commissioners, who deal with such claims, that individuals may have been under the impression that tuition...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (1 Nov 2006)

Brian Cowen: In accordance with the requirements of the Official Languages Act, the following Budget 2006 documents were published in Irish: Summary of Budget Measures; and Estimates of Receipts and Expenditure for the year ending 31 December 2006. These documents are available in hard copy and on the Budget website at www.budget.gov.ie. My Department also produced an Irish version of the Budget Summary...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (1 Nov 2006)

Brian Cowen: I would make the following comments in relation to the tax on approved retirement funds, ARF. The 2006 Budget and Finance Act introduced an imputed or notional distribution of 3% of the value of the assets of an ARF on 31 December each year, which notional amount will be taxed at the ARF owner's marginal income tax rate. The change is being phased in over a 3 year period commencing next...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (1 Nov 2006)

Brian Cowen: I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the number of second hand residential properties sold each year is not determinable from stamp duty records as this data is not collected in such a manner that would allow a breakdown between second-hand and new residential property types. The available information is in respect of the number of residential property transactions, both...

Written Answers — Bookmaker Licences: Bookmaker Licences (26 Oct 2006)

Brian Cowen: The following table, prepared by the Revenue Commissioners, provides details for the past ten years of the number of bookmakers licences issued and licence duty paid each year. Licences are renewed on an annual basis. Year Bookmaker Licences. Numbers issued Bookmaker Licence. Duty Net Receipts € 1996 534 135,862 1997 572 145,512 1998 571 144,750 1999 495 125,196 2000 600 152,369...

Written Answers — Illegal Fireworks: Illegal Fireworks (26 Oct 2006)

Brian Cowen: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that the following are the recorded figures for Customs seizures of fireworks from 1997 to date: In 1997 there were five seizures totalling approximately 2,260 fireworks In 1998 there were four seizures totalling approximately 300 fireworks In 1999 there were two seizures totalling approximately 660 fireworks In 2000 there were four seizures totalling...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (26 Oct 2006)

Brian Cowen: By reference to the 2007 Pre Budget ready reckoner prepared by the Revenue Commissioners the full year costs to the Exchequer of reducing the top rate of income tax by one percentage point and two percentage points are estimated to be €228 million and €457 million, respectively. The costs of corresponding reductions in the standard rate of income tax are estimated at €512 million and...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (26 Oct 2006)

Brian Cowen: The position is that expenses in respect of tuition for children with dyslexia do not qualify for health expenses tax relief and have never qualified for the relief since it was first introduced in 1967. I understand from the Revenue Commissioners, who deal with such claims, that individuals may have been under the impression that tuition for children with dyslexia was allowable under the...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (26 Oct 2006)

Brian Cowen: The issue raised is a matter for consideration by my colleague the Minister for Social and Family Affairs. I have no functional responsibility in this matter.