Results 15,261-15,280 of 19,445 for speaker:Brian Cowen
- Written Answers — Departmental Advertising: Departmental Advertising (5 Jul 2006)
Brian Cowen: As the Deputy will appreciate, in the time available for answering the present question it has not been possible to compile the information sought. However, I am having the information compiled and it will be forwarded to him as soon as it is possible.
- Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (5 Jul 2006)
Brian Cowen: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that there are no circumstances in which it is appropriate for an officer of the Revenue Commissioners to 'threaten' a customer. As stated in Revenue's Customer Service Charter 'You can expect to be treated courteously, with consideration and in a non-discriminatory way in your dealings with Revenue'. There are separate mechanisms in place for a...
- Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (5 Jul 2006)
Brian Cowen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 214 and 219 together. I have been advised by the Revenue Commissioners that the telephone service for PAYE customers was temporarily restricted to deal with a backlog of correspondence and also to allow staff to become familiar with a major new computer system. This system will enable Revenue to provide an enhanced customer service to PAYE customers. A full...
- Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (5 Jul 2006)
Brian Cowen: In the case of second-hand residential property, the rates of stamp duty are: Consideration First-time owner-occupiers Others % % Up to â¬127,000 0 0 From â¬127,001 to â¬195,500 0 3 From â¬195,501 to â¬254,000 0 4 From â¬254,001 to â¬317,500 0 5 From â¬317,501 to â¬381,000 3 6 From â¬381,001 to...
- Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (5 Jul 2006)
Brian Cowen: I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the net yield from DIRT collected in 2004 and 2005 was â¬144 million and â¬167 million respectively. The amount of DIRT due to be paid each year is dependent on the amount of monies on deposit and the rates of interest applying to such deposits rather than on the number of accounts involved. I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the...
- Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (5 Jul 2006)
Brian Cowen: I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the number of vehicles purchased in 2005 that had VRT remitted/repaid under the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Scheme, was 1,884 for drivers and 2,729 for passengers (total, 4,613). There are around 9,500 persons, including both drivers and passengers currently availing of the scheme. In 2005, the scheme cost over...
- Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (5 Jul 2006)
Brian Cowen: The age exemption limits system applies where total income is not more than â¬17,000 for a single person aged 65 or over and not more than â¬34,000 in the case of a married couple where one or other spouse is aged 65 or over. The system applies only as an alternative to the normal system of credits and bands. It is therefore not possible to combine elements of the two systems. To allow tax...
- Leaders' Questions. (5 Jul 2006)
Brian Cowen: Except the Opposition.
- Defence (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages. (4 Jul 2006)
Brian Cowen: Dermot Gleeson was the Attorney General for the Deputy's side of the House and not ours.
- Defence (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages. (4 Jul 2006)
Brian Cowen: Does Deputy Gormley wish to support the UN?
- Defence (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages. (4 Jul 2006)
Brian Cowen: That is obvious.
- Defence (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages. (4 Jul 2006)
Brian Cowen: Talking about the matter all day does not make the argument any better.
- Defence (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages. (4 Jul 2006)
Brian Cowen: The Deputy should speak quickly. If he is to shoot wide he should shoot quickly.
- Defence (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages. (4 Jul 2006)
Brian Cowen: Where is the problem?
- Defence (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages. (4 Jul 2006)
Brian Cowen: The Deputy never wants to see soldiers in a war zone.
- Defence (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages. (4 Jul 2006)
Brian Cowen: I am a former Minister for Foreign Affairs and I am well aware of the issues.
- Defence (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages. (4 Jul 2006)
Brian Cowen: I dealt with Deputy Gormley's misrepresentations for four years.
- Defence (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages. (4 Jul 2006)
Brian Cowen: Deputy Gormley spoke of Armageddon on numerous occasions.
- Defence (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages. (4 Jul 2006)
Brian Cowen: The Deputy was educated in the defence policy group on the European Union constitution.
- Defence (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages. (4 Jul 2006)
Brian Cowen: The Deputy was educated on all the realities. He told me that and I will put it on the record.