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Written Answers — National Development Plan: National Development Plan (6 Jul 2006)

Brian Cowen: The preparation of the NDP for the period 2007-2013 has been in progress since the Government announcement last August. The plan is due to be launched next November. It is not intended to publish any drafts of the Plan before its publication. The Plan will be a high level strategic document setting out the overall investment framework for the next seven years. The Plan will not be a list of...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (6 Jul 2006)

Brian Cowen: The rate of stamp duty on cheques is 15c per cheque. The rate of stamp duty on debit cards (laser) with an ATM function (combined cards) is €20 per annum. The Deputy will be aware that I introduced changes in this year's Finance Act to alter the way that stamp duty is charged on combined cards. The stamp duty on a combined card was reduced to €10 per annum where the card is only used for...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (6 Jul 2006)

Brian Cowen: The rates of VRT on each category vehicle are as follows: Private Cars A1 Cars under 1,400cc 22.5% of Open Market Selling Price — OMSP A2 1,400 to 1,900cc 25% of OMSP A3 Cars over 1,900cc 30% of OMSP Small vans and some jeeps 13.3% of OMSP Other Vehicles €50 — flat rate In Budget 2003, the band to which the highest VRT rate (30%) applies, was...

Written Answers — National Development Plan: National Development Plan (6 Jul 2006)

Brian Cowen: The National Development Plan/Community Support Framework (NDP/CSF) 2000-2006 set out to ensure that Ireland remained competitive in the global international marketplace and that the fruits of our economic success would be shared more equally at regional level and throughout our society. The Plan is implemented through seven Operational Programmes comprising 30 sub-programmes and 147...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (6 Jul 2006)

Brian Cowen: As the Deputy will appreciate, in the time available for answering the question it has not been possible to compile the information sought. However, it will be forwarded to him as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Departmental Appointments: Departmental Appointments (6 Jul 2006)

Brian Cowen: I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the table below is an estimate of the number of temporary posts that have been filled and are likely to be filled in the Revenue Commissioners in the coming weeks. Locations No. of Temporary Vacancies Athlone 7 Blackrock 20 Castlebar 10 Cork 27 Dublin 167 Dundalk 15 Ennis 11 Galway 15 Kilkenny 5 Letterkenny 10 ...

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (6 Jul 2006)

Brian Cowen: I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that VAT returns are not compiled in a manner which would allow the yield from particular goods or services to be identified. Furthermore, since it is also not possible to distinguish in VAT returns the amount of VAT charged on the environmental levy under the WEEE scheme, which is included in the consideration for the supply of goods, there is no...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (6 Jul 2006)

Brian Cowen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 279 and 280 together. I am informed by the Department of Education & Science that as at 31st December 2005, in excess of 5,500 Section 50 student accommodation units have been certified by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government since the inception of the scheme. Data relating to the number of Section 50 units approved by each third...

Order of Business. (6 Jul 2006)

Brian Cowen: On behalf of the Taoiseach I join leaders of political parties in wishing you and your staff a restful period ahead and thank you for your co-operation and for discharging your responsibilities so conscientiously during the course of the term. I look forward to everyone coming back in good and robust health, ready for the fray. As one who is, perhaps, less frequently in the bar than many, I...

Order of Business. (6 Jul 2006)

Brian Cowen: I am not aware of any specific legislation for Wexford in that respect. In regard to the previous Bill, it is ordered for Second Stage.

Order of Business. (6 Jul 2006)

Brian Cowen: In recent years we have established the Irish Financial Services Regulatory Authority which has a consumer protection remit. Any problems should be referred to that authority where I am sure they will be dealt with competently.

Order of Business. (6 Jul 2006)

Brian Cowen: It is ordered for Second Stage.

Order of Business. (6 Jul 2006)

Brian Cowen: I attended a Cabinet sub-committee yesterday where the matter was completed. Sectoral plans will be provided before the appointed date and will be laid before the Oireachtas for further consideration after that.

Order of Business. (6 Jul 2006)

Brian Cowen: They will be laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas as required under the legislation. How they will be taken is a matter for the Whips who will decide whether that will be in committee or plenary session. It is a matter of procedure at that stage. They will be taken in whatever format is deemed appropriate.

Order of Business. (6 Jul 2006)

Brian Cowen: I am saying the provisions of the Disability Act will be complied with in full, the sectoral plans will be prepared and published and laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas before 31 July, as is required under the legislation.

Order of Business. (6 Jul 2006)

Brian Cowen: I do not know. I will ask the line Minister to contact the Deputy's office about the arrangements.

Order of Business. (6 Jul 2006)

Brian Cowen: They were discussed at Cabinet last week. It is a matter for the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to make arrangements for how and when they will be published. I will ask his office to contact the Deputy.

Order of Business (Resumed). (6 Jul 2006)

Brian Cowen: I am not aware that legislation has been promised. As the Deputy knows, that industry is regulated by the credit union regulator and an advisory council advises me on these matters as well. We have sought advice from those bodies on what the situation should be. It is not a simple issue, but we will deal with it with due consideration.

Order of Business (Resumed). (6 Jul 2006)

Brian Cowen: The Competition Authority is in place to deal with all allegations on price fixing.

Order of Business (Resumed). (6 Jul 2006)

Brian Cowen: That Bill will be published within the next few weeks. With regard to the other matter, the question of when or if reports are published is a matter to be decided by the line Minister concerned. There is no requirement for the publication of reports that advise Ministers on Bills being prepared. That particular report has definite market sensitivity in terms of the information available.