Results 201-220 of 32,060 for speaker:Richard Bruton

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (26 Jan 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 338: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider waiving VAT charges (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34171/04]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (26 Jan 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 346: To ask the Minister for Finance the cost of introducing refundable tax credits solely for tax expenditures, that is, in respect of credits on expenditures which taxpayers have actually incurred such as mortgage interest, health insurance, bin charges and so on. [34590/04]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (26 Jan 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 347: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has considered introducing a system whereby the tax relief on bin charges would be deducted at source in the same way as applied to health insurance and mortgage interest payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34591/04]

Written Answers — Cross-Border Funding: Cross-Border Funding (26 Jan 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 352: To ask the Minister for Finance if public funds have been provided through the cross-Border INTERREG funding programme to support the activities of a group (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34621/04]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (26 Jan 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 359: To ask the Minister for Finance when the small income exemption limit was last increased; the value it would now represent if it had kept a pace with increases in personal tax allowances; the cost of restoring the small income exemption limit to that level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1186/05]

Written Answers — Freedom of Information: Freedom of Information (26 Jan 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 361: To ask the Minister for Finance the State, semi-State, State-sponsored and statutory bodies under the aegis of his Department which are not subject to the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 1997; the reason a body is not subject to the requirements of the Act; and if he envisages proposals to bring any such body within the scope of the Act in the foreseeable future....

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (26 Jan 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 375: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has considered the desirability of extending tax relief for charitable donations to include other than cash contributions, such as share securities or property; and his policy towards extending relief in this way. [1589/05]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (26 Jan 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 427: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if An Post or the trustees of its pension trust have made application to his Department to sanction payment of a pay increase due to pensioners; when this application was made; and when it is intended to make a decision on the matter. [1979/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (26 Jan 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 425: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the State, semi-State, State-sponsored and statutory bodies under the aegis of his Department which are not subject to the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 1997; the reason a body is not subject to the requirements of the Act; and if he envisages proposals to bring any such body within the scope...

Written Answers — Freedom of Information: Freedom of Information (26 Jan 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 492: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the State, semi-State, State-sponsored and statutory bodies under the aegis of his Department which are not subject to the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 1997; the reason a body is not subject to the requirements of the Act; and if he envisages proposals to bring any such body within the scope of the Act in the foreseeable...

Written Answers — Freedom of Information: Freedom of Information (26 Jan 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 503: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the State, semi-State, State-sponsored and statutory bodies under the aegis of his Department which are not subject to the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 1997; the reason a body is not subject to the requirements of the Act; and if he envisages proposals to bring any such body within the scope of the Act in the...

Written Answers — Freedom of Information: Freedom of Information (26 Jan 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 528: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the State, semi-State, State-sponsored and statutory bodies under the aegis of his Department which are not subject to the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 1997; the reason a body is not subject to the requirements of the Act; and if he envisages proposals to bring any such body within the scope of the Act in...

Written Answers — Freedom of Information: Freedom of Information (26 Jan 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 554: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the State, semi-State, State-sponsored and statutory bodies under the aegis of his Department which are not subject to the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 1997; the reason a body is not subject to the requirements of the Act; and if he envisages proposals to bring any such body within the scope of the Act in the...

Written Answers — Heavy Goods Vehicles: Heavy Goods Vehicles (26 Jan 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 562: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has introduced a ban on heavy goods vehicles that exceed the height permitted by the Dublin Port tunnel; and the legislative provisions under which this ban is being introduced. [34172/04]

Written Answers — Freedom of Information: Freedom of Information (26 Jan 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 586: To ask the Minister for Transport the State, semi-State, State-sponsored and statutory bodies under the aegis of his Department which are not subject to the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 1997; the reason a body is not subject to the requirements of the Act; and if he envisages proposals to bring any such body within the scope of the Act in the foreseeable...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (26 Jan 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 615: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if his Department has been approached by an organisation (details supplied) seeking assistance in developing its role; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1588/05]

Written Answers — Freedom of Information: Freedom of Information (26 Jan 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 616: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the State, semi-State, State-sponsored and statutory bodies under the aegis of his Department which are not subject to the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 1997; the reason a body is not subject to the requirements of the Act; and if he envisages proposals to bring any such body within the scope of the...

Written Answers — Freedom of Information: Freedom of Information (26 Jan 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 667: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the State, semi-State, State-sponsored and statutory bodies under the aegis of her Department which are not subject to the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 1997; the reason a body is not subject to the requirements of the Act; and if she envisages proposals to bring any such body within the scope of the Act in the...

Written Answers — Citizenship Regulations: Citizenship Regulations (26 Jan 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 718: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will report on the arrangements whereby persons who have married an Irish national obtain automatic right to residency and citizenship here; the protections in place to prevent abuses of this arrangement and to advise Irish nationals on the way in which to protect themselves in such a situation; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Freedom of Information: Freedom of Information (26 Jan 2005)

Richard Bruton: Question 783: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the State, semi-State, State-sponsored and statutory bodies under the aegis of his Department which are not subject to the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 1997; the reason a body is not subject to the requirements of the Act; and if he envisages proposals to bring any such body within the scope of the Act in...