Results 141-160 of 221 for pension speaker:David Stanton

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (12 Dec 2006)

David Stanton: Question 382: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on increasing the representation of workers and other contributors to the pensions funds on the Pensions Board to reflect the fact they have the most vital interests in the effective oversight of the pensions industry; his views on reducing the appearance of potential bias in the representation by vested interests that...

Social Welfare Bill 2006: Second Stage (12 Dec 2006)

David Stanton: ..., but the issue could be examined for the future. We should not be debating the important issue of social welfare and all that goes with it while heading towards the midnight hour. Like everyone, pensioners are entitled to a basic standard of living. I welcome that the Minister has kept his promise to increase the basic rate for those under 80 years of age to €209.30. With all the...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (5 Dec 2006)

David Stanton: ...and other agents in each of the most recent three years for which data is available or can be estimated; if estimated, the basis of such estimates; if there are other significant fees on pension contributions earned by the financial services sector not explicitly comprehended in the amounts in question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41137/06]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (30 Nov 2006)

David Stanton: ...intermediaries and other agents in each of the most recent three years for which data is available in setting up and in paying annuities and other benefits under personal, private and occupational pension arrangements. [40995/06]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (30 Nov 2006)

David Stanton: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if the Pensions Board has plans to review whether pension schemes offered to directors and to trustees of pension schemes are offered on terms that are materially preferential to the arrangements available to the employees and members of schemes generally in view of a growing perception that some firms and trustees may be open...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (30 Nov 2006)

David Stanton: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his plans to require directors and trustees of pension schemes not to belong to a scheme operated or administered by the firms and agencies responsible for the schemes operated on behalf of their employees or scheme members. [40997/06]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (28 Nov 2006)

David Stanton: Question 221: To ask the Minister for Finance the changes that have been agreed with the social partners regarding public service pensions; when these changes will come into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39921/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (22 Nov 2006)

David Stanton: Question 238: To ask the Minister for Finance the estimated average value of tax and PRSI concessions on contributions to approved pension schemes including occupational schemes, AVCs, PRSAs and self-employed and director arrangements to PAYE payers who contributed to such schemes and similarly for non-PAYE taxpayers who contributed to such schemes in the most recent year for which data is...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (22 Nov 2006)

David Stanton: Question 239: To ask the Minister for Finance the estimated amount including AVCs and PRSAs paid by Irish taxpayers into pension plans and schemes approved by the Revenue Commissioners Office in each of the last most recent three years for which data is available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39647/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (21 Nov 2006)

David Stanton: Question 260: To ask the Minister for Finance the estimated annual cost in terms of revenue foregone on tax and PRSI concessions relating to contributions to approved pension schemes, including occupational schemes, AVCs, PRSAs, and self-employed and director arrangements in each of the most recent three years for which data is available, showing separately figures for PAYE, PRSI and other...

Written Answers — Poverty Levels: Poverty Levels (14 Nov 2006)

David Stanton: Question 417: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of contributory state pensioners in receipt of the fuel allowance; the percentage of the number of contributory state pensioners this figure represents and the percentage of fuel allowance recipients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38009/06]

Written Answers — Poverty Levels: Poverty Levels (14 Nov 2006)

David Stanton: ...of households experiencing fuel poverty here; the number of people in receipt of the fuel allowance who do not receive a means tested social welfare payment in particular with regard to people of pension age; his plans to ease qualification criteria for the fuel allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38011/06]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (1 Nov 2006)

David Stanton: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the criteria for eligibility for public health sector pension schemes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35452/06]

Written Answers — Company Closures: Company Closures (24 Oct 2006)

David Stanton: Question 463: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the dispute between the former Greencore workers and Greencore regarding pension claims and entitlements; the action or intervention that he has taken of intends to take in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33898/06]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (19 Oct 2006)

David Stanton: Question 270: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the breakdown of the age groups of pre-1953 pensioners by five year interval; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33784/06]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (19 Oct 2006)

David Stanton: Question 271: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the cost of paying a full rate contributory pension to all pre-1953 pensioners; the cost of same if full payment were only paid to pre-1953 pensioners who are over 80; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33785/06]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (19 Oct 2006)

David Stanton: Question 272: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his plans to increase the pension rates payable to pre-1953 pensioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33786/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (19 Oct 2006)

David Stanton: Question 273: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the practice whereby increases in pensions lead to subsequent decreases in the amount of rent supplement granted under the supplementary welfare allowance scheme; his views on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33789/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (19 Oct 2006)

David Stanton: Question 274: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the fact that recent increases in the State pension have led to non-contributory pensioners having their rent supplement reduced by the same amount; if he issued directions to community welfare officers regarding this practice prior to the introduction of the new State pension; if not, if he...

Pension Provisions. (18 Oct 2006)

David Stanton: ...in the future of the hospital and up to now it has been doing its best to manage it properly. One of the main issues with the hospital, and the reason I am here, concerns the introduction of a pension scheme, particularly for the nurses and other staff. The HSE is funding the hospital indirectly in the main. As everyone agrees, the management structure is out of synchronisation with the...