Written answers
Wednesday, 28 September 2005
- Motor Fuels
Question 462: To ask the Minister for Finance his proposals to mitigate the impact of rising petrol and diesel prices on the distribution sector and the many other businesses dependent on road... - Information Society Initiative
Question 463: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of projects developed under the information society initiative in 2004, including those intended to go live in 2004; the funding allocated... - Tax Code
Question 464: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason persons are not allowed to use income derived from renting to make a contribution towards their pension fund; and if the review of tax... - Consultancy Contracts
Question 465: To ask the Minister for Finance the name of each company which secured a contract over €100,000 in value with his Department in each of the past five years; and the value of each... - Tax Yield
Question 466: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will give the figures for tax as a percentage of GDP for each of the past ten years. [24412/05] - Income Distribution
Question 467: To ask the Minister for Finance the increase in real disposable incomes from 1990 to 2005; the percentage of these gains which went to the top 20% of income earners; and the... - Tax Yield
Question 468: To ask the Minister for Finance the percentage of the tax take which was raised by way of spending taxes in each of the past five years. [24414/05] - Motor Fuels
Question 478: To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to reduce the percentage of excise duty added to fuel prices; if his Department will consider reducing its take on fuel until the current... - Pension Provisions
Question 479: To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to change the guidelines for certain widows of employees of the Office of Public Works who did not join the special pension rights scheme... - Departmental Properties
Question 480: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the acquisition of a premises for the driving test centre in Killarney, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the... - Endowment Mortgages
Question 481: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has plans to amend Part 2, section 16, paragraph 3([i]b[/i]) of the Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland Act 2004 (details... - State Property
Question 483: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide details of all State land in the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council area. [24545/05] - Public Service Staffing
Question 484: To ask the Minister for Finance the latest figure for the number of persons in public service employment in the State. [24554/05] - Banking Sector
Question 485: To ask the Minister for Finance if bank drafts are legal tender; and if so, the reason all financial institutions treat them as cheques with regard to clearing. [24589/05] - Capital Projects Funding
Question 486: To ask the Minister for Finance the communication he has given to the Department of Health and Children in relation to the proposed Mater Misericordiae Hospital and children's... - Tax Collection
Question 487: To ask the Minister for Finance if widowers and widows are being charged the 2% health levies on their salaries; if this is provided for in legislation; the amount of overcharging... - Public Works Projects
Question 488: To ask the Minister for Finance if the Office of Public Works will be instructed to clean and maintain a waterway (details supplied) in County Mayo. [24720/05] - Tax Code
Question 490: To ask the Minister for Finance the proposals the Government has to phase out vehicle registration tax following the European Commission decision to bring in a directive forcing... - Disabled Drivers
Question 492: To ask the Minister for Finance the action he will take with regard to the large backlog of cases under appeal with the disabled drivers and disabled passengers medical board of... - Budget Submissions
Question 494: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will give the maximum support to the Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association following its budget submission dealing with the cost of... - Legislative Programme
Question 495: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide a list of the Acts or sections or other provisions of Acts coming wholly or partly under the auspices of his Department, or for... - Tax Code
Question 496: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has plans to provide tax incentives for the restoration of derelict buildings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24925/05] - Customs and Excise Investigations
Question 499: To ask the Minister for Finance the proportion of aircraft with a declared origin or destination of Andrews Air Force Base, Washington DC, which landed in the State during each of... - Motor Fuels
Question 500: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason there is such a difference in prices in respect of red and white hydrocarbon products; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Urban Renewal Schemes
Question 501: To ask the Minister for Finance if, in view of the large number of planning applications for urban renewal schemes which received permission in late 2004 due to various delays in... - Departmental Properties
Question 502: To ask the Minister for Finance if a site has been selected for a new test centre (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25001/05] - Garda Stations
Question 503: To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 294 of 28 June 2005, if he will consider allocating a room in the old Garda station at Kilrush, County Clare,... - Flood Relief
Question 504: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason for the delay in holding a public exhibition in a town in County Cork to exhibit plans (details supplied). [25060/05] - Freedom of Information
Question 505: To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 186 of 10 May 2005, when he envisages that the organisation will come under the terms of the Freedom of... - Tax Code
Question 506: To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to introduce tax relief for child care fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25072/05] - Departmental Properties
Question 508: To ask the Minister for Finance the status of the Office of Public Works project for the district veterinary office in Drumshanbo, County Leitrim; the reason for the delay in... - Decentralisation Programme
Question 509: To ask the Minister for Finance the progress made to date in implementing the Government's decentralisation programme for civil servants; the number of civil servants who have... - Tax Collection
Question 510: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason the company trading address of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare has been changed by the Revenue Commissioners; when same will... - Tax Code
Question 513: To ask the Minister for Finance the cost of introducing a flat income tax rate of 20% while allowing the first €17,000 of a single person's income and the first €34,000 of a... - Garda Stations
Question 514: To ask the Minister for Finance when construction will begin on the new Finglas Garda station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25235/05] - Tax Code
Question 515: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider dropping VAT on defibrillators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25291/05] - Departmental Properties
Question 516: To ask the Minister for Finance if the Office of Public Works will develop a property (details supplied) in County Mayo so that commercial vehicle testing can recommence in... - Tax Code
Question 517: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason PRSI is deducted from pensioners who worked for the ESB; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25383/05] - Financial Services Regulation
Question 518: To ask the Minister for Finance if a new order is being considered which will restrict the investment options open to credit unions; the aims of the proposed changes; the... - Tax Collection
Question 519: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the lengthy delays in the refund of stamp duty on share transactions where the shares are sold within 20 days; the... - Tax Code
Question 520: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that new houses valued at under €317,000 and under 125 square metres in size can lose their exemption... - Garda Stations
Question 522: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that €65,000 was granted in 2004 for refurbishment work in Tubbercurry Garda station, County Sligo; the... - Tax Code
Question 523: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason a person (details supplied) in County Sligo has to pay tax on their spouse's unemployment supplement; and if he will make a statement on... - Decentralisation Programme
Question 529: To ask the Minister for Finance the situation in respect of decentralisation; the number of decentralisation projects which have been established; the cost of same; the number of... - Tax Code
Question 530: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on the current situation in relation to the stallion tax exemption and the position of the European Commission in respect of same;... - Garda Stations
Question 532: To ask the Minister for Finance if the Office of Public Works is in a position to seek planning permission for the new Leixlip Garda station in County Kildare; and when construction... - Schools Refurbishment
Question 533: To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 71 of 16 June 2005, when work will commence on this project. [25899/05] - Flood Relief
Question 534: To ask the Minister for Finance if the Commissioners of Public Works have completed their examination of the proposed flood relief works in Leixlip, County Kildare submitted by... - State Property
Question 535: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding a letter issued on 15 July 2005 in relation to the purchase of lands at Castletown, Celbridge; and if he will make a statement... - Public Works Projects
Question 536: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount spent to date on the agreed schedule of works for Lucan Demesne; the amount to be spent up to 31 December 2005; and if he will allow the... - Tax Code
Question 537: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of workers here who are on a remittance basis as resident but not domiciled here for each year from 1998 to date; and the analysis of the...
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