Written answers
Wednesday, 3 October 2012
- Departmental Staff Recruitment
To ask the Minister for Finance the total numbers of retired civil servants with pensions and lump sums who have been re-employed across every Department; and if he will make a statement on the... - Tax Code
To ask the Minister for Finance the revenue that could be raised for the State from introducing a 5% on course betting tax. [42115/12] - Tax Yield
To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the additional revenue to date and the estimated revenue for the full year from tax changes in Budget 2012; and if he will make a... - Tax Reliefs Availability
To ask the Minister for Finance the number of people who availed of the tax reliefs on private pensions last year and in each of the two previous years; the rate involved; and the value of same.... - Tax Code
To ask the Minister for Finance if he has explored the potential for a patent box similar to that in operation in Britain and the Netherlands; if he has, if any estimates have been undertaken of... - Tax Collection
To ask the Minister for Finance if he will extend the deadline for renewal of an off licence in a case (details provided) whilst the holder of the licence attempts to work out an arrangement with... - Employment Investment Incentive Scheme
To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider extending the employment and investment incentive scheme beyond 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42226/12] - Tax Code
To ask the Minister for Finance if he is considering proposals to bed down the research and development tax credit scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42227/12] - Financial Services Regulation
To ask the Minister for Finance the reason the Central Bank of Ireland did not advise clients of Custom House Capital of the problems that was brought to their notice so that the clients could... - Tax Credits
To ask the Minister for Finance if he has given any consideration to the introduction of a tax credit for persons who are deaf similar to the blind person's tax credit; and if he will make a... - Tax Code
To ask the Minister for Finance noting the Memorandum of the US Senate Permanent Sub-Committee on Investigations regarding US based multinational companies use of tax havens to avoid US taxes on... - Fiscal Policy
To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the Nevin Economic Research Institute estimate that 29,000 jobs will be lost if he proceeds with a fiscal adjustment of €3.5 billion which... - Tax Code
To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of money that would be raised in a full year by reducing the level at which persons and companies may claim interest repayments against tax for... - Tax Avoidance Issues
To ask the Minister for Finance if he will confirm that Section 77 Finance Act (2011) (No 6 of 2011) relating to taxpayer confidentiality, was included following lobbying from the International... - Tax Reliefs Availability
To ask the Minister for Finance the tax relief for approved retirement funds in respect of earners if more than €80,000 and for earners more than €100,000; and if he will make a... - Tax Yield
To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide the latest figures in tabular form on the total earnings of the top 10,000 income earners; the top 1% of income earners; the top 5% of income... - Tax Collection
To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide the latest figures on income tax in tabular form in bands of €10,000 ranging from €0 to €5 million; the gross income in... - Eurozone Crisis
To ask the Minister for Finance if he supports the proposals of Prime Minster Monti regarding the best way to deal with the eurozone crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33232/12] - European Banking Sector
To ask the Minister for Finance the timeframe he believes the process will take at EU level before a decision is taken on shared liability in relation to bank debt; and if he will make a... - European Council Meetings
To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether there will be agreement on eurobonds at the next EU Council meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33236/12] - European Banking Sector
To ask the Minister for Finance following the EU Council meeting, if the prospect of an EU banking union is achievable within the next 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the... - European Council Meetings
To ask the Minister for Finance the actions that will be taken, following decisions made at the EU Council meeting in June, regarding growth and job creation; and if he will make a statement on... - EU Summits
To ask the Minister for Finance the progress that continues to be made arising from and in the wake of the recent EU summit with particular reference to the various issues identified as being... - Credit Availability
To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of new lending, excluding rescheduling of loans and overdrafts, advanced by banks to small and medium enterprises since he instructed €3.5... - Job Initiatives
To ask the Minister for Finance the proportion of revenue raised used for job creation measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34010/12] - Tax Code
To ask the Minister for Finance if he has concerns regarding Ireland being referred to as a tax haven; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34340/12] - Economic Growth Rate
To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on the most recent figures for growth and for the economy here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34961/12] - Ministerial Staff
To ask the Minister for Finance if he expects all employees and or advisors to Ministers to pay tax here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34343/12] - Tax Code
To ask the Minister for Finance if he has discussed the suggested 75% top rate of income tax that is being suggested by Francois Hollande in France with him directly, or with Prime Minister... - Banking Sector Remuneration
To ask the Minister for Finance if bank bonuses were discussed at the recent EU Council meeting; if any action will be taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36899/12] - Bond Markets
To ask the Minister for Finance if he has spoken to President Draghi recently in relation to the European Central Banks recent announcement on short term bond markets; and if he will make a... - Credit Availability
To ask the Minister for Finance if he has received a copy of the study from the Central Bank of Ireland on lending and access to credit to small and medium businesses across the EU which... - Departmental Correspondence
To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on any recent discussions with Troika officials. [38966/12] - Official Engagements
To ask the Minister for Finance if any representatives were sent to the World Economic Forum in Tianjin on 11 to 13 September. [38953/12] - Tax Code
To ask the Minister for Finance if he will explain the way in which the previous administration had jeopardised Ireland's corporation tax level; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Promissory Note Negotiations
To ask the Minister for Finance if he has made contact with any of the EU leaders recently in relation to the promissory note; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40098/12] - Ministerial Meetings
To ask the Minister for Finance the meetings he has requested or held with the President of the European Central Bank since 1 July 2012. [40252/12] - EU-IMF Programme of Support Issues
To ask the Minister for Finance if there are any specific cuts being implemented by him about which he has written to the EU, IMF or ECB previous to their implementation. [40272/12] - Small and Medium Enterprises Supports
To ask the Minister for Finance if he has considered the initiative announced by the UK Business Secretary, Mr. Vince Cable, that a new business bank is to lend £1 billion to small... - Tax Code
To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the establishment of a financial transaction tax within the Eurozone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34337/12]
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