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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Staff Recruitment (10 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: As Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, I have overarching responsibly for employment in the Civil Service.  Other Ministers are responsible for employment in other sectors such as local authorities, HSE etc. As the Deputy will be aware, Government Departments and Offices have been working under delegated sanction arrangements for their recruitment and staffing issues...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Accommodation (10 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I can confirm that the Office of Public Works, (OPW) has dealt with approximately 100 maintenance requests in relation to official Garda residences in the years in question. It was not possible to compile all the details requested in the timeframe for this response.  The information requested will be furnished directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Visits (10 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Office of Public Works and the Department of An Taoiseach are in ongoing discussions regarding the visit of Pope Francis. Intensive planning of all the many elements of the Papal visit is continuing and evolving daily. For that reason and with further contracts yet to be agreed it is not possible to estimate accurately the cost involved.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Gambling Sector (5 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Gaming machines, which are made available for play in a public place, must have a valid Excise licence, which is issued by Revenue. The governing legislation in this regard is contained in the Finance Act 1975. Where a gaming machine is available for play, without a proper licence displayed, it is liable to forfeiture in accordance with Section 43(10)(b) of the Finance Act 1975. ...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Help-To-Buy Scheme Data (5 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I assume that the Deputy is seeking the number of applications received, the number of applications that reached claim stage and the number of claims approved under the Help to Buy (HTB) scheme, since its inception in July 2016. There are two stages involved in the Help to Buy Incentive process. Stage 1 is the application stage, wherein prospective applicants can query whether they qualify...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Yield (5 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I am informed by Revenue that information in relation to yield received from Capital Acquisitions Tax, which includes the amounts from Inheritance Tax for the years requested by the Deputy, can be found on the statistics page of the Revenue website at: . The Deputy may also be interested to note that Revenue published an in-depth analysis of capital taxes, including Inheritance Tax, earlier...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (5 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 84 and 86 together. As regards Question No. 84, it is assumed that the Deputy is referring to the revised Entrepreneur Relief provided for in Section 597AA of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997. I am advised by Revenue that the current lifetime limit applicable to this relief is €1 million in chargeable gains at a CGT rate of 10 per cent. The cost of...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (5 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: It is assumed that the Deputy is referring to introducing a 30% tax rate on dividend income from Irish resident companies to replace all Income Tax, USC and PRSI currently collected. I am advised by Revenue that based on tax returns for 2016 and the yield from Dividend Withholding Tax for the same year, a tentative estimate of the tax gain from a final liability flat tax rate of 30% on...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (5 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: It is assumed the Deputy is proposing to increase the tax credit rate of 25% for research and development expenditure to 30% for SMEs. With regards to the potential for a change in to the rate provided to SMEs, potential State Aid implications would need to be considered when making any change which would provide a varied rate to any targeted cohort of taxpayers. However I would note that the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Exemptions (5 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Since 2011, professional membership fees are only deductible under section 114 of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 where they are incurred wholly, exclusively and necessarily by an individual in the performance of the duties of his or her employment. In the context of professional fees, this generally means where: - the duties of his or her employment necessitate that the employee is a...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Data (5 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Budget 2018 included the retention for principal private residences for a further three years on a tapered basis through the continuation of 75 per cent of the existing relief in 2018, 50 per cent in 2019 and 25 per cent in 2020. The tapering of mortgage interest relief results in a revenue yield to the Exchequer that represents a positive discretionary revenue measure valuing...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tracker Mortgage Examination (5 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Central Bank has advised that as per their Tracker Mortgage Examination Progress Report issued in April 2018, many redress and compensation schemes are nearing completion. The independent advice and appeals framework provided for under the Examination will therefore become increasingly relevant for affected customers, as they consider the offers made to them. The framework was...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Staff Training (5 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Department of Finance is aware of its additional responsibilities as a controller and processor of personal data under GDPR. The Department has pre-empted the changes in legislation and has already held GDPR training for staff. In preparation for GDPR, 5 training sessions were completed by 93 staff. In addition, the Department's Data Protection Officer undertook specialised accredited...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Legislative Measures (5 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Home Building Finance Ireland (HBFI) is to be established to provide funding on market terms to viable residential development projects whose owners are experiencing difficulty in obtaining debt funding. The legislation establishing HBFI, the Home Building Finance Ireland Bill 2018, was published on 18 June 2018 and is now commencing its passage through the Oireachtas. It is envisaged that...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (5 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I have no role in relation to the granting or refusal of Primary Medical Certificates (PMC). The PMC is issued by the relevant Senior Medical Officer in the HSE, or failing that an appeal may be made to the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal. The Medical Board of Appeal must be independent in its clinical determinations. There is always the option for a person who has been refused...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Yield (5 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I am advised by Revenue that Solid Fuel is subject to both Carbon Tax (SFCT) and VAT. SFCT is an excise duty that applies to coal and peat supplied in Ireland on or after 1 May 2013. Wood is not liable to the SFCT and wood products that have no solid fuel component are also not liable to SFCT. Solid fuels are liable to VAT at a rate of 13.5%. The carbon tax collected from solid fuels in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Staff Training (5 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: In response to the Deputy’s question 300 people in my Department have received training in respect of GDPR to date with a further 265 expected to receive training before the end of the year. The following table provides details of GDPR training both from my Department and bodies under its remit. NAME OF BODY NUMBER OF STAFF TRAINED Department of Public Expenditure and Reform 306...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Regulations (5 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Public Procurement is governed by EU and National rules. The aim of these rules is to promote an open, competitive and non-discriminatory public procurement regime which delivers the best value for money. It would be a breach of the EU rules for a public body to favour particular candidates on grounds such as organisation size, locality, nationality etc., and there are legal remedies which...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Costs (4 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I welcome the role that the Alliance for Insurance Reform is taking in regard to the issue of the cost of insurance, particularly for businesses and voluntary organisations. The Minister of State for Financial Services and Insurance, Mr Michael D’Arcy TD, has formally met with the Alliance, and relevant issues were discussed. Both Minister D’Arcy and I are very conscious of...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Investigations (4 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I am advised by the Special Liquidators that they are in the process of collating the requested information for the Deputy but it was not ready in its entirety in order to answer the PQ within the timeframe provided. I will write directly to the Deputy with a response once the information has been received by my Department.