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Order of Business (13 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: ...was that at the time of the discussion, the voucher associated with the vouched fuel scheme related to the need to deal with a solid fuel issue arising from the importation of lower grade coal and peat products, possibly from Northern Ireland. There was some indication that a vouched scheme was required for that purpose. I take the point that the then Minister for Social and Family...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (21 Mar 2006)

Brian Cowen: ...Supply Board, ESB, to its customers since March 2003. The PSO levy is based on the costs incurred by the ESB in meeting its obligations to produce, or buy, electricity that is generated from peat and other environmentally sustainable forms of energy. It was previously included as part of the standing charges shown on ESB bills. The PSO levy is part of the price which customers pay the ESB...

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (11 Oct 2005)

Brian Cowen: ...subject to VAT at the 13.5% rate. I should explain that the PSO levy is based on the costs incurred by the ESB in meeting its obligations to produce, or buy electricity that is being generated from peat and other environmentally sustainable forms of energy. Up to March 2003, this levy was included in the standing charge on the bill but, since that date, the PSO levy has been shown...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (25 May 2005)

Brian Cowen: ...the Electricity Supply Board to its customers since March 2003. The levy is based on the costs incurred by the ESB in meeting its obligations to produce, or buy, electricity that is generated from peat and other environmentally sustainable forms of energy. It was previously included as part of the "standing charges" shown on ESB bills and, as such, was chargeable to VAT. With effect from...