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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Staff Data (11 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 168 to 170, inclusive, together. The following tables set out details of the various grades at which staff are employed in my Department and the bodies under its aegis. These tables provide a breakdown of the numbers of males and females employed at each grade together with the approximate ratio of males to females which have also been expressed as...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Government Expenditure (11 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The demographic projections used to inform medium-term expenditure planning in the context of Budget 2019 are broadly based on the figures set out in the IGEES paper ‘Budgetary Impact of Changing Demographics 2017 – 2027.’ This paper sets out the likely additional costs over the next decade relating to increased demands in the areas of health, education and social...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Appointments to State Boards (11 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: In response to the Deputy's question, I can confirm that in respect of the public bodies and other entities under the aegis of my Department, the recruitment and selection process for board members is not undertaken directly by my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Equality Proofing of Budgets (11 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The ongoing work regarding Equality Budgeting in Ireland follows the Programme for a Partnership Government commitment to ‘develop the process of budget and policy proofing as a means of advancing equality, reducing poverty and strengthening economic and social rights’. The Programme also includes a commitment to ‘ensure the institutional arrangements are in place to...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (6 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I am advised by Revenue that the person in question has a very significant tax debt which has been the subject of protracted legal proceedings. Current legal proceedings stand adjourned before the Examiner in the High Court until 16 January 2019. Given the level of non-compliance and failure by the person concerned to engage satisfactorily with Revenue over a long period, I am advised by...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Central Bank of Ireland Supervision (6 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Regulated financial service providers are required to comply with the Central Bank’s Consumer Protection Code 2012 (the Code) which is available on the Bank's website. The Code is a statutory code of conduct which imposes requirements regarding how regulated entities must engage with consumers. Provision 4.1 of the Code requires that a regulated entity must ensure that all...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Staff Data (6 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Department of Finance is committed to building and expanding of the economic expertise and capability across all divisions of the Department, with the aim of developing a modern, professional and forward-looking Department. Currently, a total of 98 staff within the Department hold at least one Economics qualification. A further 30 staff are presently undertaking Economics qualifications...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Legislative Measures (6 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 78 and 79 together. It has not been possible in the time available to compile all the information sought in the Deputy's two PQs. In relation to the Deputy’s PQ about post enactment reports (PQ 51373/18), the Deputy will be aware that Standing Order 164A of Dáil Eireann Standing Orders 2016 and Standing Order 168 of Seanad Eireann Standing Orders...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Schemes (6 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Since 2015, my Department has administered the Fuel Grant Scheme for Disabled Drivers, which was introduced to replace the excise relief element of the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Scheme. To qualify for the Scheme an applicant must be in possession of a Primary Medical Certificate. To qualify for a Primary Medical Certificate an applicant must satisfy one of the conditions set...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman Data (6 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman is independent in the performance of his functions. I understand that each complaint is different and is dealt with based on its own merits. That said, the Office of the Financial Service and Pensions Ombudsman has provided the following information based on the work of the Financial Services Ombudsman for the year...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Rebates (6 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: A draft Ministerial Order providing for the scheme has been prepared and is currently being reviewed by the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel. I expect to sign the Order before the end of the month. I am advised that the Revenue Commissioners have developed systems to enable charities submit claims and to support processing and payment of claims. The facility to make claims under the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Home Building Finance Ireland Establishment (6 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 83 to 85, inclusive, together. Home Building Finance Ireland (HBFI) is being established as one of a number of measures to address the housing crisis. It will provide a source of funding for small to medium sized residential developments on a commercial basis. The Home Building Finance Ireland Act was signed into law by the President this Monday, 3...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Treaties (6 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Competent Authority Agreement outlines the shared understanding of the authorities in Ireland and Malta that the BEPS Multilateral Convention on Tax Treaties will, once it is in effect in both jurisdictions, make clear that it is not the purpose of the bilateral Ireland-Malta Tax Treaty to enable an aggressive tax planning structure referred to as the ‘Single Malt’. This...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Lending (6 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Central Bank of Ireland’s macroprudential mortgage lending measures, which were first introduced in February 2015, are aimed at enhancing the resilience of both borrowers and the banking sector. The mortgage measures limit the amount of finance that an individual or a couple can borrow to buy residential property. These limits are based on the income of the borrower (loan-to-income...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Brexit Issues (6 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I am informed by the Central Bank that when a licence application is received, it is reviewed from a number of different perspectives. These include micro- and macro-prudential based assessments as well as reviews under the conduct of business and consumer protection codes. In assessing the macro-prudential risks of a banking licence application, the Central Bank examines the potential...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Brexit Issues (6 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: In order to estimate any potential implications of such transfers a wide range of information would be required, including estimates of the type and value of assets that may transfer, future trading activities in the State, employment to be created, etc. I am advised by Revenue that, in the absence of such information, it is not possible to assess the cost or benefit to the Exchequer tax...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Brexit Issues (6 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: As Minister of Finance, I cannot comment on the potential corporate decisions or operations of any individual financial institution, or their financial position. However, in terms of the overall economy, the movement of assets to Ireland by international banks in anticipation of Brexit, would be expected to have some impact on Ireland’s economic output as measured by gross domestic...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Motor Insurance Costs (6 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: At the outset, it is important to note that as Minister for Finance, I am responsible for the development of the legal framework governing financial regulation. Neither I nor the Central Bank of Ireland can interfere in the provision or pricing of insurance products, as these matters are of a commercial nature, and are determined by insurance companies based on an assessment of the risks...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Motor Insurance Costs (6 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy is aware, the Cost of Insurance Working Group is in the process of implementing both its Report on the Cost of Motor Insurance and its Report on the Cost of Employer Liability and Public Liability Insurance. The Report on the Cost of Motor Insurance was published in January 2017, containing 33 recommendations with 71 associated actions. While the Report on the Cost of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (6 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The protection of Shannon Airport from flooding is the responsibility of the airport owners, the Shannon Airport Authority(SAA). The airport is protected by a range of embankments on its Eastern and Western sides which are owned by the Airport Authority which is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of those embankments. There are other embankments adjacent to the airport...