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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (14 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to the National Roads Programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 and in line with the National Development Plan (NDP), the planning, design and construction of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Córas Iompair Éireann (14 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, the CIÉ Group is actively engaged in introducing changes to their pension schemes aimed at rectifying the significant deficit in order to meet the statutory Minimum Funding Standard (MFS) required by the Pensions Authority. The changes also aim to sustain the pension schemes into the long-term. Regarding the 1951 Scheme, CIÉ has prepared and submitted a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regulatory Impact Assessments (14 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: In 2022, the Department of Transport put in place Regulations via Statutory Instrument 703 of 2022 to implement Article 7.3 of the European Union Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Directive (Directive 2014/94/EU) which required that all Member States make provision for the display of comparative fuel price information at fuel stations. Many SIs are relatively minor in their scope and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (14 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The Government is fully committed to supporting a significant expansion and modernisation of the electric vehicle (EV) charging network over the coming years. Having an effective and reliable charging network is an essential part of enabling drivers to make the switch to electric vehicles. Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland (ZEVI), a dedicated Office which oversees and accelerates...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (14 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: My Department continues to assess a range of potential decarbonisation pathways for the Irish transport sector. In support of this, it has recently established an inter-Departmental Alternative Fuels Working Group, to coordinate action by stakeholders with policy responsibility for alternative fuels in transport (encompassing zero-emissions energy and fuel, such as hydrogen, as well as...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services (14 May 2024)

Michael McGrath: I note the Deputy's query in relation to individual savings schemes. It is important to highlight the existing tax free savings products which are available in Ireland and provide and efficient and attractive way for people to save. The National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA), through State Savings products, offers a wide range of tax free savings products to the general public,...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (14 May 2024)

Michael McGrath: I am advised by Revenue that the VAT rating of goods and services is subject to EU VAT law, with which Irish VAT law must comply. In general, the VAT Directive provides that all goods and services are liable to VAT at the standard rate unless they are exempt from VAT or fall within Annex III of the Directive, in which case lower VAT rates may apply subject to certain rules. Currently Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Regulatory Bodies (14 May 2024)

Michael McGrath: The Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (FSPO) is an independent, impartial, fair and free service that helps resolve complaints against financial service and pension providers from consumers and small businesses. I approved the FSPO'S Workforce Plan in December 2023, which increased the sanctioned staff complement in the FSPO from 90.2 to 128. I have been informed that arising...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (14 May 2024)

Michael McGrath: ...impacted by Covid-19 trading restrictions. The scheme allowed businesses to temporarily ‘park’ eligible taxes on an interest-free basis. After the interest-free period, a low interest rate of 3per cent was to be applied, however, in February 2024, I announced the reduction of the interest rate applicable to warehoused debt to 0 per cent. Businesses had until 1 May 2024 to...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (14 May 2024)

Michael McGrath: I am advised by Revenue that the Mineral Oil Tax (MOT) receipts, broken out by Non-Carbon Component (NCC) and Carbon Component (CC), and estimated VAT receipts collected on Marked Gas Oil (MGO) or green diesel, in each of the past ten years, are shown in the following table. In relation to VAT, I am further advised by Revenue that traders are not required to identify the VAT yield generated...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Exemptions (14 May 2024)

Michael McGrath: The VAT treatment of goods and services is subject to EU VAT law, with which Irish VAT law must comply. In general, the VAT Directive provides that all goods and services are liable to VAT at the standard rate unless they are exempt from VAT or fall within Annex III of the Directive, in which case lower VAT rates may apply subject to certain rules. Currently Ireland has a standard VAT rate of...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Primary Medical Certificates (14 May 2024)

Michael McGrath: At the outset, the Deputy should note that my Department and I share concerns that the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Scheme (DDS) is no longer fit-for-purpose. Consequently, my Department had a significant input into the final report of the National Disability & Inclusion Strategy (NDIS) Transport Working Group's review of mobility and transport supports including the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff (14 May 2024)

Paschal Donohoe: ...should always be considered prior to any travel being undertaken. If travel is essential, public servants should always strive to use public transport in the first instance. The motor travel rates are designed to compensate an officer for the costs incurred in using their own car on official business. The rates are set based on a methodology agreed with the Staff Associations. The...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Tourism Industry (14 May 2024) See 1 other result from this answer

Matt Shanahan: 249. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on security at this country's largest tourism sites (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21262/24]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (14 May 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Office of Public Works, as the lead agency for flood risk management, is coordinating the delivery of measures towards meeting the Government’s National Flood Risk Policy. Since 2018, a phased approach to scheme delivery, in partnership with local authorities, has allowed the OPW to treble the number of schemes at design, planning or construction at this time to some 100...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (14 May 2024)

Sorca Clarke: 251. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of wholetime equivalent, WTE, fire and security engineers at grades 1 and 2 who are employed by the OPW in 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [21416/24]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (14 May 2024) See 1 other result from this answer

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 252. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the Garda stations within Carlow and Kilkenny divisions that were refurbished by the OPW where the value of works is in excess of €100,000 in 2023 and to date in 2024; the nature of works carried; the estimated completion timeframe for capital works projects that are still ongoing at present, in tabular form; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Staff (14 May 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: Doneraile Court continues to operate as one of the most popular tourist destinations in Cork. The grounds of the Estate are open throughout the year. The House, like many historical properties, opens from March until October each year. The house currently open for guided tours five days per week. In order to welcome visitors to Doneraile Court, we require a minimum number of staff to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (14 May 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: The question of works at Moynoe Graveyard, County Clare is one, in the first instance, for Clare County Council. The Office of Public Works has no remit in relation to this graveyard or these works.

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (14 May 2024)

Emer Higgins: ...of €257 million for the Increased Cost of Business (ICOB) grant as a vital measure for small and medium businesses. This scheme closed on the 1st of May and the ICOB portal is not live at the moment. Over 74,000 businesses have registered for the grant. The Local Authorities are beginning to make payments to businesses once their details have been verified. Analysis has been...

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