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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Exchequer Returns (2 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I assume the figure the Deputy refers to is that which was published in the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council pre-Budget statement earlier this month. This is based on preliminary Department of Finance figures from Budget 2018. As the Deputy is aware from my recent response to Parliamentary Question No. 148 of September 25th, the expected yield on non-indexation for 2019 is being updated as part...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Public Relations Contracts Expenditure (2 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: In relation to my Department the following expenditure has been made on the headings identified by the Deputy from 1 January 2018 to date: Month Company Description Amount January Fiona Kearns Graphic Design Graphic Design for IFS2020 Action Plan for 2018 €1,240 January Fluid Branding Promotional material for public awareness building of SME online tool €3,860.90 January...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fuel Rebate Scheme (2 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy will be aware, it is a longstanding practice of the Minister for Finance not to comment, in advance of the Budget, on any tax matters that might be the subject of Budget decisions.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Film Industry Tax Reliefs (2 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I am advised by Revenue that they cannot comment on individual cases. However, they have provided the following general information in relation to the administration and review of claims for the film tax credit under Section 481, Taxes Consolidation Act 1997. Under Section 481, in general terms a company which produces a film can claim a payable tax credit of 32% of the lower of: ...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Rate Application (2 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Section 86A of the VAT Consolidation Act 2010 was introduced in Finance Act 2016 to provide a mechanism for addressing situations where the business models in any agricultural sector allow for higher levels of flat-rate addition payments to be paid compared with the VAT borne on input costs. I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that, following the introduction of Section 86A of the VAT...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (2 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I am advised by Revenue that they have published guidance on the withholding tax obligations that arise in peer to peer lending. That guidance is published in Tax and Duty Manual 08-03-05 and is available on the Revenue website via the following link: The purpose of the withholding tax is to facilitate tax compliance by providing a mechanism through which tax arising on the interest earned...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Commencement of Legislation (2 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I am informed by Revenue that this section was enacted to provide a legal basis for the development of IT systems in the excise sector for the electronic transmission of returns required under excise law. This section will be commenced on the completion of a number of developments that are underway. As part of this approach, a new IT system was implemented in 2017 that enables traders...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Ministerial Meetings (2 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I assume that the Deputy's question is in relation to the forthcoming Annual Meeting of the World Bank Group scheduled to take place from 12th to 14th October 2018 which, in my capacity as Ireland's Governor to the World Bank, I have been invited to attend. Due to commitments in respect of Budget 2019 I shall not be in a position to attend this event and accordingly have no plans to...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (2 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Decisions on the taxation matters referred to by the Deputy are made in the context of the annual Budget and Finance Bill process and the Deputy will understand that, with a week to go before Budget day, I cannot give any indications of my plans. In relation to the Earned Income Credit, the Programme for a Partnership Government contains a commitment to increase the Earned Income Credit...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Expenditure (2 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department did not have a stand at this year's National Ploughing Championship 2018 and did not deploy any staff to the event. As a result my Department did not incur any related costs.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Expenditure (2 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department has no central subhead or budget for communications, press and public relations, as business units across the Department incorporate their limited requirements in this regard into the delivery of their programmes. The 2018 expenditure (to date) for these services are outlined in the table below. Service Provider Purpose Expenditure Public Appointments Service Social...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Labour Employer Economic Forum (2 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Labour Employer Economic Forum (LEEF) was established in 2016 to bring together representatives of employers and trade unions with Government Ministers to exchange views on economic and employment issues as they affect the Labour Market and which are of mutual concern. I chaired the sixth meeting of the LEEF, which took place on 27th August last. This meeting centred around initial...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Action Plan for Rural Development Implementation (2 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Public procurement is key priority for Government and has undergone significant reform aimed at ensuring sustainable delivery of much needed public services while also encouraging and supporting SME participation in these business opportunities. This approach is beneficial for the State because it nurtures competition which ensures value for money is maintained and provides SMEs with a...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Project Ireland 2040 Expenditure (2 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: It was announced in the mid-term review of the 2015 Capital Plan that a Consultative Forum would take place with key stakeholders, to provide an opportunity to discuss and comment on the analysis of the review of the Capital Plan and to discuss a range of topics related to the National Development Plan. The Forum was an important input into the preparation of the NDP. The Forum was held in...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Office of Public Works Projects (2 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: In the short term, OPW intends to carry out a small civil engineering project at the Clonmacnoise carpark to improve the layout and efficiency of the existing car parking facilities and to provide better signage. A contract for an archaeological investigation, which is a necessary precursor to the work, has recently been placed and will commence on site shortly. Any proposal to provide...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Superannuation Schemes (2 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I refer the Deputy to my replies to his previous questions on this matter on 6 December and 10 October 2017 (PQ Refs: 52089/17 and 42484/17). I am satisfied that the Civil Service Spouses' and Children's Contributory Pension Scheme meets the requirements of the Employment Equality Acts, 1998 – 2015 in relation to all of the grounds of discrimination set out in the legislation,...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Public Relations Contracts Expenditure (2 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the table below: Company Name Service Provided Month Cost Public Appointments Service Social Media Advertising January/February €553.50 Morrow Communications OGP - Brand Development February €5,200.00 Morrow Communications OGP - Design of pull-up banners February €480.00 Morrow Communications OGP - Design of...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Budget 2019 (2 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: In framing Budget 2019 decisions, the Government has openly sought the views of stakeholders in our society. For example, the National Economic Dialogue took place in Dublin Castle on 27-28th June 2018. The dialogue is an important part of the budgetary process and provided an opportunity to consider how to optimise available resources in the interests of all citizens and allowed discussion...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Pension Provisions (2 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I wish to advise the Deputy that the individual in this case had previous pensionable service in the pension scheme of the Permanent Defence Forces as well as in the health service. Accordingly, my Department was asked by the HSE for assistance in determining the impact upon his pension entitlements of Section 52 subsections (6) and (7) of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Public Service Pay Commission (2 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The initial Report of the Public Service Pay Commission was published on Tuesday, 9th May 2017. For its initial report the Commission was asked to provide input on how the unwinding of the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest legislation should proceed having regard to: - The evolution of pay trends in the public and private sectors, based on published data; - A...