Written answers
				Tuesday, 16 February 2010
  - Tax Code 
 Question 182: To ask the Minister for Finance  the new effective income tax rates which will apply in a graduated manner to high income individuals earning between €125,000 and €400,000; the...
- Flood Relief 
 Question 183: To ask the Minister for Finance  his plans for the drainage of the River Shannon and its tributaries; and if he will make a statement on the matter.  [7702/10]
- Cycle to Work Scheme 
 Question 185: To ask the Minister for Finance  the number of persons availing of the cycle to work scheme since its inception; and if he will make a statement on the matter.  [7588/10]
- Tax Code 
 Question 186: To ask the Minister for Finance  his views on the consideration of a reduction in, VAT for a period of 24 months, in biodegradable packaging, to encourage the sale of that product...
- Financial Institutions Support Scheme 
 Question 187: To ask the Minister for Finance  if he will reply to recent media reports of a meeting held between himself and officials of the International Monetary Fund who are set to join the...
- Banking Sector Regulation 
 Question 189: To ask the Minister for Finance  his views on the current functioning of the credit bureau market here; if he is in agreement with the World Bank that competition in the credit...
- Fiscal Policy 
 Question 190: To ask the Minister for Finance  if a person (details supplied) in County Sligo who wishes to trade their car under the scrappage scheme is entitled to avail of the scheme; and if...
- Banking Sector Regulation 
 Question 191: To ask the Minister for Finance  if he will confirm recent media report that a person (details supplied) appointed as an independent expert to conduct a preliminary investigation...
- Consumer Protection 
 Question 192: To ask the Minister for Finance  when he expects the transfer of the consumer information and education functions of the Financial Regulator to the National Consumer Agency, to be...
- Financial Services Regulation 
 Question 193: To ask the Minister for Finance  the terms of reference of the strategic review of the credit union sector to be carried out by the Financial Regulator; the details of the tendering...
- Fiscal Policy 
 Question 196: To ask the Minister for Finance  the cost to the Exchequer for 2007, 2008, 2009; the expected cost for 2010 for all areas and property based tax incentives; and if he will make a...
- Cigarette Smuggling 
 Question 197: To ask the Minister for Finance  if he received information of factors other than the high price of cigarettes which is contributing to the rise in cigarette smuggling; if he has...
- Statutory Instruments 
 Question 198: To ask the Minister for Finance  if the requirement under section 3.1.a of the Statutory Instrument Act 1947, as amended by the Statutory Instrument Act 1955, is still in force; his...
- Pension Provisions 
 Question 199: To ask the Minister for Finance  the amount of money that a person (details supplied) in Dublin 2 is entitled to in a pension on retirement at the age of 65 years; and if he will...
- Tax Code 
 Question 200: To ask the Minister for Finance  the number of outstanding claims for mortgage interest tax relief for top up mortgages; the time it will take for the computer delay in processing...
- Fiscal Policy 
 Question 201: To ask the Minister for Finance  the circumstances in which a person may qualify for the car scrappage scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter.  [7804/10]
- Tax Code 
 Question 202: To ask the Minister for Finance  the tax-free amount thresholds for capital acquisitions tax in 2010; the way this may apply to the beneficiary of a gift or inheritance; and if he...
- Tax Collection 
 Question 203: To ask the Minister for Finance  if agreement will be reached between the Revenue Commission and companies (details supplied) in County Carlow, relative to moneys owed by the...
- Banking Sector Regulation 
 Question 204: To ask the Minister for Finance  if he or his Department officials have made representations to Anglo Irish Bank on behalf of specific borrowers or other customers of the bank; and...
- Flood Relief 
 Question 205: To ask the Minister for Finance  if legislation is needed to provide a single authority to oversee the management of the River Shannon and its tributaries; the way this new...
- Fiscal Policy 
 Question 206: To ask the Minister for Finance  his views on a VAT free weekend for the retail sector in view of the negative impact that the recent spell of bad weather has had on retail sales....
- Departmental Expenditure 
 Question 207: To ask the Minister for Finance  further to Parliamentary Question No. 204 of 9 February 2010, the list of the persons and organisations in receipt of such payments; if he will...
- Tax Code 
 Question 208: To ask the Minister for Finance  the position regarding reliefs available to young farmers taking over a family holding; the consequences for these tax reliefs arising from a forced...
- Pension Provisions 
 Question 209: To ask the Minister for Finance  if persons (details supplied) will be exempted from the public sector pension levy; and if he will make a statement on the matter.  [7968/10]
- Tax Yield 
 Question 210: To ask the Minister for Finance  the revenue earned from the departure tax in each month since its introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter.  [7987/10]
- Flood Relief 
 Question 211: To ask the Minister for Finance   the person or organisation responsible for the maintenance of the banks on the River Shannon at Meelick and towards Tiernascragh and Portumma,...
- Ministerial Orders 
 Question 212: To ask the Minister for Finance   the fees or charges set by him by way of ministerial order for the provision of goods or services to persons or businesses; the charge; and if he...
- Tax Code 
 Question 214: To ask the Minister for Finance   the proposals he has to exempt the retirement gratuities of retained fire fighters from income tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
- Departmental Staff 
 Question 215: To ask the Minister for Finance   the position regarding any current or planned recruitment to the Revenue Commissioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter.   [8074/10]
- Departmental Agencies 
 Question 216: To ask the Minister for Finance   the number of bodies and agencies under his aegis; and his proposals for the rationalisation of same.   [8197/10]
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