Written answers

Wednesday, 30 April 2014

  • Tax Code
    43. To ask the Minister for Finance if the water charges will be subject to VAT; if he will indicate the rate of VAT applicable; if not then the reason for same; and if the EU authorised its...
  • Illicit Trade in Tobacco
    44. To ask the Minister for Finance the measures being taken to combat the illicit tobacco trade and the measures being put in place in view of the forthcoming plain packaging for tobacco...
  • Household Charge Collection
    45. To ask the Minister for Finance if it is lawful for the Revenue Commissioners or the household charge bureau to pursue persons for household charge arrears in the context that there are legal...
  • Betting Legislation
    46. To ask the Minister for Finance when the relevant legislation will be enacted to allow betting shops to open on Easter Sunday; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19364/14]
  • Insurance Industry
    47. To ask the Minister for Finance further to the collapse of Setanta Insurance, if there is access to compensation for persons who have lost out; the safeguards that are in place to prevent...
  • Departmental Communications
    48. To ask the Minister for Finance if any telephone calls in or out of his Department are being or ever have been recorded; if so, the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the...
  • Freedom of Information Requests
    49. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of freedom of information requests received by his Department between 1 January 2013 and 11 April 2014; the number of these requests that relate to...
  • Tax Code
    50. To ask the Minister for Finance his views that the Exchequer could derive greater benefits through direct taxation from multinationals that are based here; his views that we could extract...
  • Fuel Rebate Scheme
    51. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of hauliers currently availing of the rebate scheme for auto diesel; the total amount of the rebate in 2013; his plans to streamline the process;...
  • Property Taxation Collection
    52. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason the property tax is being withdrawn in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [18675/14]
  • Tax Code
    53. To ask the Minister for Finance if it is his policy to allow for property tax paid by a landlord to be offset as an expense against their tax liability for rental income earned on their...
  • Central Bank of Ireland
    54. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on a recent briefing given to the Central Bank of Ireland officials by an economist (details supplied); and the actions that may be taken by...
  • Tax Collection
    55. To ask the Minister for Finance if notice of assessment will be provided from the Revenue Commissioners showing non-liability of tax for 2012 in respect of a person (details supplied) in...
  • Vehicle Registration Issues
    56. To ask the Minister for Finance the tax arrangements that apply in respect of a 32 year old vintage tractor (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the...
  • Tax Reliefs Cost
    57. To ask the Minister for Finance the amount income tax relief on pensions cost the Exchequer in 2013; and the percentage of that total of relief benefit to each decile of earners from the...
  • NAMA Portfolio
    58. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of National Asset Management Agency owned houses and apartments that exist in the four Dublin local authority areas. [18763/14]
  • Property Taxation Administration
    59. To ask the Minister for Finance the options open to persons for payment of the local property tax which do not involve any transaction fees or charges; and if a person can pay the tax in cash...
  • NAMA Operations
    60. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will set out the strategies, policies and the proposed use of resources the National Asset Management Agency will embark upon in the next 12 months; and...
  • Budget Timetable
    62. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has decided on a date to bring forward Budget 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18864/14]
  • Home Renovation Incentive Scheme Data
    63. To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 211 of 21 January 2014, if the number of homeowners who have availed of the home renovation incentive to date is...
  • Mortgage Interest Relief Application
    64. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider increasing the proportion of mortgage interest on rented residential property that is tax deductible; if he considers that such a measure...
  • Fuel Rebate Scheme
    65. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on transport providers providing the Revenue Commissioners with the invoices for purchases of petrol-diesel on a quarterly basis and as a 2,000 litre...
  • Tax Reliefs Eligibility
    66. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason autism assistance dogs do not qualify for tax relief in the way that blindness assistance dogs do; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
  • Tax Exemptions
    67. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the taxation of childcare income for grandparents who are minding their son's or daughter's children; and if he will make a statement on...
  • Budget 2015
    68. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide in tabular form the carry over to budget 2015 in respect of the local property tax, changes to the maximum allowable pension fund for tax...
  • Tax Code
    69. To ask the Minister for Finance the current situation regarding capital gains tax; if individuals who sell some land and use the proceeds to buy other land, which they are not directly...
  • IBRC Mortgage Loan Book
    70. To ask the Minister for Finance in respect of the report by PwC into the disposal of the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation mortgage book, a heavily-redacted copy of which was recently...
  • Tax Credits
    76. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on correspondence in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 17 regarding a tax credit. [18984/14]
  • European Investment Bank Loans
    77. To ask the Minister for Finance the impact of Government borrowing from the European Investment Bank on the State's debt-to-GDP ratio and deficit for each year from 2000 to 2013; and the...
  • Insurance Industry
    78. To ask the Minister for Finance if compensation is available to customers of a company (details supplied) who have paid motor insurance premia but who are now effectively without cover; and...
  • Motor Insurance Regulation
    79. To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied with the regulatory model of the insurance sector in view of the collapse of two firms in the sector within a short period of time; and if...
  • Insurance Compensation Fund
    80. To ask the Minister for Finance the current balance on the insurance compensation fund; his views on whether this is adequate to meet all possible claims made upon it; and if he will make a...
  • Insurance Industry
    81. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of firms licenced to sell motor and general insurance here; the number that are regulated here for prudential purposes; the number that are...
  • Universal Social Charge Application
    82. To ask the Minister for Finance if the additional 3% universal social charge paid by self-employed persons earning over €100,000 expires at the end of 2014; if the budgetary projection...
  • NAMA Bonds
    83. To ask the Minister for Finance the circumstances which must exist for interest on the National Asset Management Agency subordinated debt to be paid; and if he will make a statement on the...
  • Motor Insurance Regulation
    84. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on a matter regarding the collapse of a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19176/14]
  • Fiscal Policy
    85. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide an estimate for the current size of the output gap; his views on the implications on same for taxation policy; and if he will make a...
  • Energy Prices
    86. To ask the Minister for Finance with reference to the technical assumptions made on page 5 of the Stability Programme April 2014 update, his estimate of the year-on-year percent change for...
  • Credit Unions
    87. To ask the Minister for Finance if, in view of the recovering and growing economy and in view of the restricted access to credit from the banking industry, his views on whether the section 35...
  • Banking Sector
    88. To ask the Minister for Finance the person who authorised the opening of a bank account in Belfast with reference to a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; the person who authorised...
  • Tax Credits
    89. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the benefits of tax credits for persons using child care; if such a measure would assist working parents and if he will consider introducing such...
  • Mortgage Interest Rates
    90. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will ensure that the banks pass on ECB interest rate cuts to their variable mortgage holders, as they never have a problem in passing on the increases....
  • Tax Code
    91. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason there are no flat rate expenses for special needs assistants even though this rate exists for many other workers. [19372/14]
  • Banking Operations
    93. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will use his influence at State owned banks to encourage them to institute procedures on cash handling and fees payable more suitable to small community...
  • Tax Collection
    98. To ask the Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare is paying the correct taxation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19414/14]
  • Insurance Industry
    100. To ask the Minister for Finance the steps he will take to ensure a smooth transition for customers of Setanta Insurance and all the other policy holders to another insurer or to assist in...
  • Property Taxation Administration
    104. To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 49 of 27 November 2013, if he will request the Revenue Commissioners to contact the person in question to confirm that...
  • Tax Code
    105. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will set out in detail the taxation treatment of lump sum payments due to public servants, semi-State employees and other employees, who retire in 2014;...
  • Central Bank of Ireland
    106. To ask the Minister for Finance further to the assurance given, if he will confirm that he has the authority to determine the amount of bonds, which at present total €25 billion and...
  • Tax Forms
    107. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason a person (details supplied) in County Cork was sent a claim form No. 54 by the Revenue Commissioners; and if he will make a statement on the...
  • Tax Code
    109. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider reducing the rates of excise duty or VAT charged on home heating oil due to the continued increases in the price of this product which are...
  • Tax Credits
    111. To ask the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners have any discretion on the application of the four year limit on persons claiming tax credits; and if he will make a statement on...
  • Property Taxation Data
    112. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will list by county and local authority area the number of properties valued at over €1 million for the purpose of the local property tax. [19600/14]
  • Betting Regulations
    113. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of licenced betting offices here during each of the past five years. [19632/14]
  • Tax Code
    114. To ask the Minister for Finance under the tax agreements with the United Kingdom, the obligation an Irish citizen residing in Ireland has to pay the USC to the Irish Revenue Commissioners on...
  • Tax Credits
    115. To ask the Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare is in receipt of one parent tax credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19644/14]
  • Banking Operations
    117. To ask the Minister for Finance if Irish regulated banks have indemnity bonds on loans for principal private residences and/or buy-to-let properties which are paid by the banks themselves or...
  • Living City Initiative
    118. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the living city initiative; when it will become operational for relevant properties in Cork; and if he will make a statement...
  • Mortgage Schemes
    119. To ask the Minister for Finance the additional measures he is considering to assist and prioritise first-time home buyers over investors when purchasing property. [19655/14]
  • Property Taxation Collection
    121. To ask the Minister for Finance if residents with a pyrite level 2 building condition assessment certificate exempting them from the local property tax are covered for the full amount of the...
  • Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme
    122. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding rebates in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19701/14]
  • Vehicle Registration Issues
    123. To ask the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners will accept a fresh application for a VRT exemption certificate from a person (details supplied) which will include fresh...
  • Property Taxation Collection
    125. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will arrange for the Revenue Commissioners to stop enforcement action seeking €200 in household charge arrears from a person (details supplied)...
  • VAT Rate Application
    127. To ask the Minister for Finance if VAT on defibrillators (details supplied) will be removed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19723/14]

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