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Question· writtenPQ 86asked

93 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Finance the progress made to date with regard to the implementation of the 12 point programme to improve value for money in public spending, announced by him on 20 October 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24959/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2006

93 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Finance the progress made to date with regard to the implementation of the 12 point programme to improve value for money in public spending, announced by him on 20 October 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24959/06]

Question· writtenPQ 79asked

86 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether the heavy reliance on revenue from VAT leaves the State unduly vulnerable to a sharp contraction in Government revenue in the event of a downturn in the property market or in the case of a sharp growth in interest rates and a consequent reduction in consumer spending. [24837/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2006

86 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether the heavy reliance on revenue from VAT leaves the State unduly vulnerable to a sharp contraction in Government revenue in the event of a downturn in the property market or in the case of a sharp growth in interest rates and a consequent reduction in consumer spending. [24837/06]

Question· writtenPQ 36asked

46 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Finance his views on the prospect that first time buyers will be excluded from the housing market if interest rates increase as forecasted to 3.5 percent in 2007, causing first time mortgage limits to fall by up to €100,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24936/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2006

46 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Finance his views on the prospect that first time buyers will be excluded from the housing market if interest rates increase as forecasted to 3.5 percent in 2007, causing first time mortgage limits to fall by up to €100,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24936/06]

Question· writtenPQ 27asked

36 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide information on the taxation arrangements of landlords, in particular details on the number of landlords who receive their income from the community welfare rental allowance and the number of houses that are rented in this manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24940/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2006

36 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide information on the taxation arrangements of landlords, in particular details on the number of landlords who receive their income from the community welfare rental allowance and the number of houses that are rented in this manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24940/06]

Question· oralPQ 10asked

25 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Finance his views on the increasing number of high net worth persons avoiding capital acquisitions tax on multi-million house transfers as a consequence of section 86 of the Capital Acquisitions Tax Consolidation Act 2003 and the increasing use of licensing arrangements in respect of land transfer and development land deals, thereby avoiding capital taxation, including stamp duty; the number of house properties and estates and the number of land transfer and development schemes qualifying for the avoidance of capital taxes for each year from 2000 to date in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25179/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2006

25 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Finance his views on the increasing number of high net worth persons avoiding capital acquisitions tax on multi-million house transfers as a consequence of section 86 of the Capital Acquisitions Tax Consolidation Act 2003 and the increasing use of licensing arrangements in respect of land transfer and development land deals, thereby avoiding capital taxation, including stamp duty; the number of house properties and estates and the number of land transfer and development schemes qualifying for the avoidance of capital taxes for each year from 2000 to date in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25179/06]

Question· writtenPQ 475asked

510 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the premium for taking out a quarterly payment system on motor taxation can be over €100; the way in which this premium can be justified in terms of additional costs; and if he has examined the costs of similar phased payment arrangements in private sector transactions of a similar kind. [23339/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

510 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the premium for taking out a quarterly payment system on motor taxation can be over €100; the way in which this premium can be justified in terms of additional costs; and if he has examined the costs of similar phased payment arrangements in private sector transactions of a similar kind. [23339/06]

Question· writtenPQ 15asked

51 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if his attention has been drawn to a new study from the Combat Poverty Agency which shows that the increasing levels of indirect taxation here are having a disproportionate effect on those on lower incomes; the efforts he is making to ensure that those on low incomes receive sufficient supports to deflect the impact of these indirect taxes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22990/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

51 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if his attention has been drawn to a new study from the Combat Poverty Agency which shows that the increasing levels of indirect taxation here are having a disproportionate effect on those on lower incomes; the efforts he is making to ensure that those on low incomes receive sufficient supports to deflect the impact of these indirect taxes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22990/06]

Question· writtenPQ 137asked

162 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position regarding the review of the State’s fiscal regime for the exploration and exploitation of Ireland’s offshore natural resources that his Department is currently undertaking; when he expects the review to be concluded and made public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20622/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2006

162 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position regarding the review of the State’s fiscal regime for the exploration and exploitation of Ireland’s offshore natural resources that his Department is currently undertaking; when he expects the review to be concluded and made public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20622/06]

Question· writtenPQ 489asked

543 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount paid per county in motor tax through the on line payment system for 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19662/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

543 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount paid per county in motor tax through the on line payment system for 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19662/06]

Question· writtenPQ 236asked

290 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if he envisages a reduction in taxation, direct or indirect throughout the next five years; if he expects the extent and quality of services to remain constant in the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19679/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

290 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if he envisages a reduction in taxation, direct or indirect throughout the next five years; if he expects the extent and quality of services to remain constant in the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19679/06]

Question· writtenPQ 200asked

253 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Finance the measures which will be put in place to ensure that there is more effective allocation of resources by the Government, Ministers, Departments and agencies to result in better value for the taxpayer and greater accountability to the Houses of the Oireachtas and Irish people in regard to public expenditure. [19144/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

253 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Finance the measures which will be put in place to ensure that there is more effective allocation of resources by the Government, Ministers, Departments and agencies to result in better value for the taxpayer and greater accountability to the Houses of the Oireachtas and Irish people in regard to public expenditure. [19144/06]

Question· writtenPQ 44asked

92 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Finance his expectations for the capacity of the economy to sustain increases in public spending over the coming three years; and the way in which this should relate to the growth of income and the growth of tax revenue in those years. [19409/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

92 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Finance his expectations for the capacity of the economy to sustain increases in public spending over the coming three years; and the way in which this should relate to the growth of income and the growth of tax revenue in those years. [19409/06]

Question· writtenPQ 42asked

90 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if he envisages scope for changes in direct and indirect taxation in the course of the next five years; his preferred options in this regard with particular reference to the needs of the economy and delivery of services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19311/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

90 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if he envisages scope for changes in direct and indirect taxation in the course of the next five years; his preferred options in this regard with particular reference to the needs of the economy and delivery of services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19311/06]

Question· writtenPQ 36asked

85 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Finance the number of representations and from whom he received them in respect of postponing the proposal by the Revenue Commissioners to subject contracts for difference to stamp duty; the estimated tax to be raised by the Revenue Commissioner in respect of the taxation of this type of share transaction; the volume of stock exchange contracts conducted as contracts for difference; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19292/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

85 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Finance the number of representations and from whom he received them in respect of postponing the proposal by the Revenue Commissioners to subject contracts for difference to stamp duty; the estimated tax to be raised by the Revenue Commissioner in respect of the taxation of this type of share transaction; the volume of stock exchange contracts conducted as contracts for difference; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19292/06]

Question· writtenPQ 224asked

278 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of jobs created during each fiscal quarter from quarter one of 2002 to date in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18070/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2006

278 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of jobs created during each fiscal quarter from quarter one of 2002 to date in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18070/06]

Question· writtenPQ 30asked

30 Ms C. Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the €56.4 million which it was discovered had been left unaccounted for by the Health Service Executive has been accounted for; if this money was accounted for as a shortfall; if this shortfall will affect the funding of services in the current fiscal year; if it was not accounted for as a shortfall, the explanation which has been provided to her for this anomaly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17661/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 May 2006

30 Ms C. Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the €56.4 million which it was discovered had been left unaccounted for by the Health Service Executive has been accounted for; if this money was accounted for as a shortfall; if this shortfall will affect the funding of services in the current fiscal year; if it was not accounted for as a shortfall, the explanation which has been provided to her for this anomaly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17661/06]

Question· writtenPQ 455asked

500 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the motor tax take in 2005 and 2006 per county; the amount of same which was made up of on-line transactions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17344/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2006

500 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the motor tax take in 2005 and 2006 per county; the amount of same which was made up of on-line transactions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17344/06]

Question· writtenPQ 252asked

298 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Finance the procedures which exist for grievances regarding dealing with taxation matters; if persons can deal with queries by phone if they do not receive satisfactory levels of service via the post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14703/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 April 2006

298 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Finance the procedures which exist for grievances regarding dealing with taxation matters; if persons can deal with queries by phone if they do not receive satisfactory levels of service via the post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14703/06]

Question· writtenPQ 175asked

168 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Finance the position in respect of the payment of stamp duty by brokers on shares they buy to underpin contracts for difference; the purpose of the announcement by the Revenue Commissioners, on St. Patrick’s Day, of their intention to collect stamp duty on such contracts; if he received representations from the Irish Stock Exchange, brokers, bankers or other interests; if he has postponed the Revenue’s changes, the likely loss of stamp duty from the review and postponement of the Revenue measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14157/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 April 2006

168 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Finance the position in respect of the payment of stamp duty by brokers on shares they buy to underpin contracts for difference; the purpose of the announcement by the Revenue Commissioners, on St. Patrick’s Day, of their intention to collect stamp duty on such contracts; if he received representations from the Irish Stock Exchange, brokers, bankers or other interests; if he has postponed the Revenue’s changes, the likely loss of stamp duty from the review and postponement of the Revenue measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14157/06]

Question· writtenPQ 173asked

166 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Finance if he has had discussions with the Financial Regulator about the new regulations requiring banks to set aside additional capital in respect of mortgages which exceed 80% of the value of the property; if he welcomes the new regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14155/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 April 2006

166 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Finance if he has had discussions with the Financial Regulator about the new regulations requiring banks to set aside additional capital in respect of mortgages which exceed 80% of the value of the property; if he welcomes the new regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14155/06]

Question· writtenPQ 172asked

165 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Finance his plans to address the issue of private debt borrowing, which now stands at €268 billion according to the Central Bank, half of it accounted for by households; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14154/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 April 2006

165 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Finance his plans to address the issue of private debt borrowing, which now stands at €268 billion according to the Central Bank, half of it accounted for by households; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14154/06]

Question· writtenPQ 171asked

164 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Finance the proposals he has to increase the compensation limit for investors arising from the failure of investment of stockbroking firms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14122/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 April 2006

164 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Finance the proposals he has to increase the compensation limit for investors arising from the failure of investment of stockbroking firms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14122/06]

Question· writtenPQ 240asked

254 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Finance the timescale for a decision on carbon taxation and emissions trading; his proposals for a re-distribution of receipts from such taxation to reduce the taxation levels on other eco-friendly practices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13377/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 April 2006

254 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Finance the timescale for a decision on carbon taxation and emissions trading; his proposals for a re-distribution of receipts from such taxation to reduce the taxation levels on other eco-friendly practices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13377/06]

Question· writtenPQ 227asked

255 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for Finance his views on the widening gap between a married couple with one income and a married couple with two incomes due to tax individualisation; if this gap is set to widen further; the reason for this taxation policy; if same will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13420/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 April 2006

255 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for Finance his views on the widening gap between a married couple with one income and a married couple with two incomes due to tax individualisation; if this gap is set to widen further; the reason for this taxation policy; if same will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13420/06]

Question· writtenPQ 150asked

150 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the amount of revenue accruing to the Exchequer on foot of various forms of motor taxation including vehicle registration tax, excise duty, direct or indirect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12750/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2006

150 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the amount of revenue accruing to the Exchequer on foot of various forms of motor taxation including vehicle registration tax, excise duty, direct or indirect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12750/06]

Question· writtenPQ 59asked

47 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Finance his views on the implications for the Irish economy of the recent quarter point increase in interest rates announced by the European Central Bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12375/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2006

47 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Finance his views on the implications for the Irish economy of the recent quarter point increase in interest rates announced by the European Central Bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12375/06]

Question· oralPQ 6asked

6 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Finance the progress made to date with regard to the implementation of the 12 point programme to improve value for money in public spending, announced on 20 October 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12386/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2006

6 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Finance the progress made to date with regard to the implementation of the 12 point programme to improve value for money in public spending, announced on 20 October 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12386/06]

Question· oralPQ 4asked

4 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Finance the estimate for inflation used in his budget 2006 speech; if he intends to review this figure in view of the most recent figures from the Central Statistics Office showing that inflation had increased to 3.3%; his views on the recent increase in the consumer price index; if his Department has done an assessment of the likely implications for the economy of the increase in inflation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12649/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2006

4 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Finance the estimate for inflation used in his budget 2006 speech; if he intends to review this figure in view of the most recent figures from the Central Statistics Office showing that inflation had increased to 3.3%; his views on the recent increase in the consumer price index; if his Department has done an assessment of the likely implications for the economy of the increase in inflation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12649/06]

Question· writtenPQ 282asked

331 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Finance the way in which statutory instruments are generated in relation to the European taxation on savings directive; if they are voted through at Dáil Éireann level; if the EU law transfer into national law is automatic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10480/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 March 2006

331 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Finance the way in which statutory instruments are generated in relation to the European taxation on savings directive; if they are voted through at Dáil Éireann level; if the EU law transfer into national law is automatic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10480/06]

Question· writtenPQ 264asked

313 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Finance the principal features of the Exchequer figures for January-February 2006; the way in which revenue and spending compare with budget 2006 projections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10110/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 March 2006

313 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Finance the principal features of the Exchequer figures for January-February 2006; the way in which revenue and spending compare with budget 2006 projections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10110/06]

Question· writtenPQ 133asked

130 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the basis of the levies which are placed on ESB bills; the precise purpose of the money raised; the aggregate amount raised per annum over the past twelve months and projected over the next five years; and if the VAT collected on this levy is also diverted to the specified obligation or if it is a source of double taxation. [9703/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 March 2006

130 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the basis of the levies which are placed on ESB bills; the precise purpose of the money raised; the aggregate amount raised per annum over the past twelve months and projected over the next five years; and if the VAT collected on this levy is also diverted to the specified obligation or if it is a source of double taxation. [9703/06]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

30 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in accordance with the recommendations of the Indecon report released by his office on 1 March 2006, he intends to move the focus of local government funding away from central government and towards local sources, in effect imposing a system of local taxation on private citizens and industry; if so, his views on the implications of flat taxes on lower income households considering that such charges do not take cognisance of the ability to pay as PAYE does; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9523/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 March 2006

30 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in accordance with the recommendations of the Indecon report released by his office on 1 March 2006, he intends to move the focus of local government funding away from central government and towards local sources, in effect imposing a system of local taxation on private citizens and industry; if so, his views on the implications of flat taxes on lower income households considering that such charges do not take cognisance of the ability to pay as PAYE does; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9523/06]

Question· writtenPQ 547asked

585 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the total yield for motor tax for each of the years 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005 for motor vehicles and goods vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9219/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 March 2006

585 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the total yield for motor tax for each of the years 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005 for motor vehicles and goods vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9219/06]

Question· writtenPQ 73asked

98 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Finance if he will confirm that there is no benefit in kind rule for taxation purposes on the use of company helicopters or planes, as there is with company cars; his plans to close off this loophole; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7859/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 February 2006

98 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Finance if he will confirm that there is no benefit in kind rule for taxation purposes on the use of company helicopters or planes, as there is with company cars; his plans to close off this loophole; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7859/06]

Question· writtenPQ 51asked

76 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Finance the progress made to date with regard to the implementation of the 12 point programme to improve value for money in public spending, announced by him on 20 October 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7865/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 February 2006

76 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Finance the progress made to date with regard to the implementation of the 12 point programme to improve value for money in public spending, announced by him on 20 October 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7865/06]

Question· writtenPQ 28asked

56 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Finance the discussions he has had with the Portuguese Government concerning the taxation agreement between Ireland and Portugal that would restrict high income Irish individuals from relocating to Portugal in order to avoid paying capital gains tax since this measure has been dropped from the Portuguese Government’s legislative agenda; the status of the Irish legislation and its enforceability by the Revenue Commissioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7891/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 February 2006

56 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Finance the discussions he has had with the Portuguese Government concerning the taxation agreement between Ireland and Portugal that would restrict high income Irish individuals from relocating to Portugal in order to avoid paying capital gains tax since this measure has been dropped from the Portuguese Government’s legislative agenda; the status of the Irish legislation and its enforceability by the Revenue Commissioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7891/06]

Question· writtenPQ 129asked

128 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Finance further to the new non-contributory pension for the over 66 year olds which is due to be introduced in September 2006 and the €100 earnings disregard, if he intends to allow persons who are in receipt of contributory pensions a similar earnings disregard if they take up or continue work, before their pensions are subject to taxation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6294/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 February 2006

128 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Finance further to the new non-contributory pension for the over 66 year olds which is due to be introduced in September 2006 and the €100 earnings disregard, if he intends to allow persons who are in receipt of contributory pensions a similar earnings disregard if they take up or continue work, before their pensions are subject to taxation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6294/06]

Question· writtenPQ 370asked

423 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties people experienced in acquiring copies of the booklet with an updated version of the rules of the road; the location at which the public can acquire copies of the relevant booklet; if he will arrange to have these made available to post offices, citizens information bureaus, local authorities, motor taxation offices and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4996/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 February 2006

423 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties people experienced in acquiring copies of the booklet with an updated version of the rules of the road; the location at which the public can acquire copies of the relevant booklet; if he will arrange to have these made available to post offices, citizens information bureaus, local authorities, motor taxation offices and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4996/06]

Question· writtenPQ 446asked

533 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason motorists, who are obliged by financial constraints to pay their motor tax on a quarterly basis, should have to pay substantially more than if they could afford to make a single payment for their yearly motor tax; and if this iniquitous situation will be changed. [4005/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 February 2006

533 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason motorists, who are obliged by financial constraints to pay their motor tax on a quarterly basis, should have to pay substantially more than if they could afford to make a single payment for their yearly motor tax; and if this iniquitous situation will be changed. [4005/06]

Question· writtenPQ 441asked

540 Ms Cooper-Flynn asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the gap in income per capita between the BMW region and the south and east region stands at 42%; that this gap has widened in the past ten years; that the BMW region accounts for a declining share of national wealth; that the shortfall between projected and actual expenditure under the national development plan in the BMW region stands at €3.65 billion; and in view of the fact that this underspend will not be made good in the remaining short lifetime of the national development plan, he will make a statement on the way in which he intends to address the crisis. [1754/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 January 2006

540 Ms Cooper-Flynn asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the gap in income per capita between the BMW region and the south and east region stands at 42%; that this gap has widened in the past ten years; that the BMW region accounts for a declining share of national wealth; that the shortfall between projected and actual expenditure under the national development plan in the BMW region stands at €3.65 billion; and in view of the fact that this underspend will not be made good in the remaining short lifetime of the national development plan, he will make a statement on the way in which he intends to address the crisis. [1754/06]

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