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Question· writtenPQ 1036asked

1128 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the Programme for Government to continue the examination of fiscal incentives to encourage investment in the indigenous film industry here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29378/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2008

1128 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the Programme for Government to continue the examination of fiscal incentives to encourage investment in the indigenous film industry here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29378/08]

Question· writtenPQ 977asked

1069 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the implications for the horse and greyhound fund of the reductions in revenue from taxation of retail betting offices in the past number of years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30544/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2008

1069 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the implications for the horse and greyhound fund of the reductions in revenue from taxation of retail betting offices in the past number of years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30544/08]

Question· writtenPQ 236asked

322 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Finance the amount collected in taxation for each category of petrol and diesel for each year from 2002 to date in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30602/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2008

322 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Finance the amount collected in taxation for each category of petrol and diesel for each year from 2002 to date in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30602/08]

Question· writtenPQ 545asked

544 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to continue to offer a range of supports to young farmers entering agriculture, including education, taxation measures and direct start-up aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28598/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 July 2008

544 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to continue to offer a range of supports to young farmers entering agriculture, including education, taxation measures and direct start-up aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28598/08]

Question· writtenPQ 493asked

488 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to implement measures, including taxation measures, in order to assist farmers in maximising their income from farming and achieving optimum structures and scale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28542/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 July 2008

488 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress made in relation to the programme for Government proposal to implement measures, including taxation measures, in order to assist farmers in maximising their income from farming and achieving optimum structures and scale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28542/08]

Question· writtenPQ 79asked

78 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Finance if he will reconsider the previous decision not to ringfence Criminal Assets Bureau moneys for use as additional funds for local drugs awareness or drug rehabilitation or community development schemes in drugs taskforce areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29084/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 July 2008

78 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Finance if he will reconsider the previous decision not to ringfence Criminal Assets Bureau moneys for use as additional funds for local drugs awareness or drug rehabilitation or community development schemes in drugs taskforce areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29084/08]

Question· writtenPQ 73asked

72 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance his plans to extend the mid Shannon tourism investment scheme; his views on the submission to him by a county council (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28850/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 July 2008

72 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance his plans to extend the mid Shannon tourism investment scheme; his views on the submission to him by a county council (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28850/08]

Question· writtenPQ 305asked

331 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has made a submission to the Commission on Taxation on funding local government; the recommendations made in any such submission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27887/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2008

331 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has made a submission to the Commission on Taxation on funding local government; the recommendations made in any such submission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27887/08]

Question· writtenPQ 79asked

105 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the number of principal officers and above being relocated to the Revenue Commissioners as a consequence of the Government decentralisation process; the number of and the Departments from which these staff are to be transferred; the qualifications and expertise in respect of taxation matters that the staff subject to these particular transfers are supposed to have; the implications for the efficient functioning of the Revenue Commissioners if generalist staff as opposed to specialist staff are appointed to senior positions within it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27924/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2008

105 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the number of principal officers and above being relocated to the Revenue Commissioners as a consequence of the Government decentralisation process; the number of and the Departments from which these staff are to be transferred; the qualifications and expertise in respect of taxation matters that the staff subject to these particular transfers are supposed to have; the implications for the efficient functioning of the Revenue Commissioners if generalist staff as opposed to specialist staff are appointed to senior positions within it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27924/08]

Question· writtenPQ 265asked

296 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children the progress made in relation to the Programme for Government commitment to use the taxation system to promote low alcohol or alcohol-free products; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26817/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2008

296 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children the progress made in relation to the Programme for Government commitment to use the taxation system to promote low alcohol or alcohol-free products; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26817/08]

Question· writtenPQ 157asked

193 Deputy Tony Gregory asked the Minister for Finance the amount received in corporate taxation each year for the past ten years; and the estimate, based on those figures, of what the receipts would amount to for each year since the rate was reduced had that reduction not taken place. [27518/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2008

193 Deputy Tony Gregory asked the Minister for Finance the amount received in corporate taxation each year for the past ten years; and the estimate, based on those figures, of what the receipts would amount to for each year since the rate was reduced had that reduction not taken place. [27518/08]

Question· writtenPQ 137asked

173 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Finance if he will elaborate on schemes he will introduce to advance economic growth through the mutual co-operation of his Department, the banking sector and the private sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26957/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2008

173 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Finance if he will elaborate on schemes he will introduce to advance economic growth through the mutual co-operation of his Department, the banking sector and the private sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26957/08]

Question· writtenPQ 335asked

390 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the cost to the State of retrospectively applying the changes in motor tax charges in respect of hybrid and other low-emissions vehicles originally registered before 1 January 2008 in order that from 1 July 2008 the lower motor tax charges would apply as they do to newly registered vehicles at that time; his views on such a change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24390/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 June 2008

390 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the cost to the State of retrospectively applying the changes in motor tax charges in respect of hybrid and other low-emissions vehicles originally registered before 1 January 2008 in order that from 1 July 2008 the lower motor tax charges would apply as they do to newly registered vehicles at that time; his views on such a change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24390/08]

Question· writtenPQ 212asked

267 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on the introduction of a Government investment scheme for fuel efficiency measures for boats in the fishing industry or a reduction in the duty on fuel for fishing vessels; his further views on other fiscal measures in conjunction with the Department of Finance for the fishing sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24336/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 June 2008

267 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on the introduction of a Government investment scheme for fuel efficiency measures for boats in the fishing industry or a reduction in the duty on fuel for fishing vessels; his further views on other fiscal measures in conjunction with the Department of Finance for the fishing sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24336/08]

Question· writtenPQ 166asked

219 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Finance his views on the most recent set of Exchequer returns; his further views on whether Budget 2008 targets in relation to Government spending are being maintained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23634/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 June 2008

219 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Finance his views on the most recent set of Exchequer returns; his further views on whether Budget 2008 targets in relation to Government spending are being maintained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23634/08]

Question· writtenPQ 352asked

412 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on introducing a fairer method of motor taxation and amending the recently announced system in order to permit motorists purchasing new vehicles with low emissions before July 2008 to avail of the lower rate of motor tax in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22018/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 June 2008

412 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on introducing a fairer method of motor taxation and amending the recently announced system in order to permit motorists purchasing new vehicles with low emissions before July 2008 to avail of the lower rate of motor tax in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22018/08]

Question· writtenPQ 197asked

260 Deputy Kieran O’Donnell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the measures in view of the 16% appreciation of the Euro against Sterling over the past twelve months, she is taking to ensure that this is passed onto consumers here in reduced prices on imported goods. [22308/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 June 2008

260 Deputy Kieran O’Donnell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the measures in view of the 16% appreciation of the Euro against Sterling over the past twelve months, she is taking to ensure that this is passed onto consumers here in reduced prices on imported goods. [22308/08]

Question· writtenPQ 121asked

184 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that economic growth projections for 2008 are expected to be achieved; the extent to which revenue from taxation is expected to be affected by fluctuations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22293/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 June 2008

184 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that economic growth projections for 2008 are expected to be achieved; the extent to which revenue from taxation is expected to be affected by fluctuations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22293/08]

Question· writtenPQ 114asked

174 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if the increased purchasing power of the euro is reflected to the advantage of the Irish consumer in all transactions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22283/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 June 2008

174 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if the increased purchasing power of the euro is reflected to the advantage of the Irish consumer in all transactions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22283/08]

Question· writtenPQ 113asked

173 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if action has been taken or will be taken to ensure that the strength of the euro is reflected in all financial transactions to the advantage of the Irish economy having particular regard to the purchase of goods and services from countries with weaker currencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22282/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 June 2008

173 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if action has been taken or will be taken to ensure that the strength of the euro is reflected in all financial transactions to the advantage of the Irish economy having particular regard to the purchase of goods and services from countries with weaker currencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22282/08]

Question· writtenPQ 98asked

158 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Finance his views on amending the recently announced system in order to permit motorists purchasing new vehicles with low emissions before July 2008 to avail of the lower rate of VRT in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22018/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 June 2008

158 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Finance his views on amending the recently announced system in order to permit motorists purchasing new vehicles with low emissions before July 2008 to avail of the lower rate of VRT in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22018/08]

Question· writtenPQ 86asked

150 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether changes could be made in relation to taxation and VAT which might provide relief for fishermen currently feeling the impact of rising fuel prices. [21940/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 June 2008

150 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether changes could be made in relation to taxation and VAT which might provide relief for fishermen currently feeling the impact of rising fuel prices. [21940/08]

Question· writtenPQ 77asked

135 Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Finance if he agrees with the Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies of Ireland that unilateral tax credit arrangements with other countries is preferable to a series of double taxation agreements; if he proposes to pursue such an approach to international taxation agreements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21975/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 June 2008

135 Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Finance if he agrees with the Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies of Ireland that unilateral tax credit arrangements with other countries is preferable to a series of double taxation agreements; if he proposes to pursue such an approach to international taxation agreements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21975/08]

Question· writtenPQ 70asked

136 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Finance the steps, in view of the fact that tax revenues to date in 2008 are significantly behind compared with the same period in 2007, he will take to ensure that the Exchequer has the revenue to meet public spending demands. [21938/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 June 2008

136 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Finance the steps, in view of the fact that tax revenues to date in 2008 are significantly behind compared with the same period in 2007, he will take to ensure that the Exchequer has the revenue to meet public spending demands. [21938/08]

Question· writtenPQ 69asked

131 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Finance his views on the serious decline in tax receipts which are running €736 million below target for the first four months of 2008; if he anticipates being in a position to meet all the spending commitments set out in Budget 2008; the implications the revenue shortfall is expected to have for the remainder of 2008 and on the spending commitments set out in Budget 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21952/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 June 2008

131 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Finance his views on the serious decline in tax receipts which are running €736 million below target for the first four months of 2008; if he anticipates being in a position to meet all the spending commitments set out in Budget 2008; the implications the revenue shortfall is expected to have for the remainder of 2008 and on the spending commitments set out in Budget 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21952/08]

Question· writtenPQ 41asked

103 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Finance if he will confirm the reported decision of the Commission on Taxation to defer consideration of carbon taxation; if so, if the commitments on this form of taxation in the Programme for Government are now defunct; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21948/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 June 2008

103 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Finance if he will confirm the reported decision of the Commission on Taxation to defer consideration of carbon taxation; if so, if the commitments on this form of taxation in the Programme for Government are now defunct; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21948/08]

Question· oralPQ 11asked

80 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for Finance if he will review public private partnerships as a method of financing public projects; and if he will support a full review of the use of PPPs by the Comptroller and Auditor General. [21934/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 June 2008

80 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for Finance if he will review public private partnerships as a method of financing public projects; and if he will support a full review of the use of PPPs by the Comptroller and Auditor General. [21934/08]

Question· writtenPQ 35asked

98 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the attempts he has made to inform prospective car owners of tax changes due to be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20819/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2008

98 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the attempts he has made to inform prospective car owners of tax changes due to be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20819/08]

Question· oralPQ 10asked

91 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has been in contact with the Department of Finance or the Commission on Taxation regarding the introduction of a carbon tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21196/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2008

91 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has been in contact with the Department of Finance or the Commission on Taxation regarding the introduction of a carbon tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21196/08]

Question· writtenPQ 147asked

144 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to continue the examination of fiscal incentives to encourage investment in the indigenous film industry here. [20377/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 May 2008

144 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to continue the examination of fiscal incentives to encourage investment in the indigenous film industry here. [20377/08]

Question· writtenPQ 208asked

279 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of money collected in motor taxation for each county and city through the on-line service; if that information is not readily available, if the system will be adjusted to allow that information to be gathered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20083/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 May 2008

279 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of money collected in motor taxation for each county and city through the on-line service; if that information is not readily available, if the system will be adjusted to allow that information to be gathered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20083/08]

Question· writtenPQ 58asked

56 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Finance if he has discussions or communications with the ECB, European Commission or other European Governments regarding the possibility that Ireland may breach the 3% GDP ceiling for Government borrowing in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19107/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 May 2008

56 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Finance if he has discussions or communications with the ECB, European Commission or other European Governments regarding the possibility that Ireland may breach the 3% GDP ceiling for Government borrowing in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19107/08]

Question· writtenPQ 52asked

124 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the progress in regard to the commitment given in the Programme for Government to use the taxation system to promote low alcohol or alcohol free products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18300/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 May 2008

124 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the progress in regard to the commitment given in the Programme for Government to use the taxation system to promote low alcohol or alcohol free products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18300/08]

Question· writtenPQ 566asked

569 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of money collected nationally in each of the years 2002 to 2007 and to date in 2008 on the issuing of vehicle driving licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17352/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2008

569 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of money collected nationally in each of the years 2002 to 2007 and to date in 2008 on the issuing of vehicle driving licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17352/08]

Question· writtenPQ 565asked

564 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount collected in motor taxation by each local authority for the years 2004 to date in 2008, inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17282/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2008

564 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount collected in motor taxation by each local authority for the years 2004 to date in 2008, inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17282/08]

Question· writtenPQ 117asked

117 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Finance the taxation yield on rental income for 2004 and for each subsequent year for which figures are available with a breakdown in each year for individuals and for companies. [17909/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2008

117 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Finance the taxation yield on rental income for 2004 and for each subsequent year for which figures are available with a breakdown in each year for individuals and for companies. [17909/08]

Question· writtenPQ 91asked

90 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for Finance the amount collected in taxation for each category of petrol and diesel for each year from 2004 to date in 2008 inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17280/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2008

90 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for Finance the amount collected in taxation for each category of petrol and diesel for each year from 2004 to date in 2008 inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17280/08]

Question· writtenPQ 103asked

101 Deputy Kieran O’Donnell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the implications for this year end Exchequer deficit, general Government balance deficit and possible breach of EU Stability and Growth Pact deficit limits and the way he proposes to address this in view of tax revenue shortfall of €600 million up to March 2008 and house completion projections for 2008 being substantially lower than 55,000 projected in his budget forecast for 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15910/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 April 2008

101 Deputy Kieran O’Donnell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the implications for this year end Exchequer deficit, general Government balance deficit and possible breach of EU Stability and Growth Pact deficit limits and the way he proposes to address this in view of tax revenue shortfall of €600 million up to March 2008 and house completion projections for 2008 being substantially lower than 55,000 projected in his budget forecast for 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15910/08]

Question· writtenPQ 88asked

82 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on reports that there was a 60% increase in the number of companies collapsing in the first three months of 2008 compared to the same period in 2007; the estimate of the expected impact of this fall in business activity on the Exchequer, in particular on corporation tax receipts; if there are fiscal or other measures under preparation for the support of indigenous enterprises and start-ups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15600/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 April 2008

82 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on reports that there was a 60% increase in the number of companies collapsing in the first three months of 2008 compared to the same period in 2007; the estimate of the expected impact of this fall in business activity on the Exchequer, in particular on corporation tax receipts; if there are fiscal or other measures under preparation for the support of indigenous enterprises and start-ups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15600/08]

Question· writtenPQ 84asked

72 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on the introduction of a non-domicile tax charge for those people resident here but non-domiciled for taxation purposes similar to a initiative recently introduced in the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15597/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 April 2008

72 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on the introduction of a non-domicile tax charge for those people resident here but non-domiciled for taxation purposes similar to a initiative recently introduced in the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15597/08]

Question· writtenPQ 72asked

61 Deputy Kieran O’Donnell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if, in view of the tax revenue shortfall of €600 million up to March 2008 and house completion projections for 2008 being substantially lower than the 55,000 projected in his budget forecast for 2008, he will be introducing a supplementary budget to take account of same. [15726/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 April 2008

61 Deputy Kieran O’Donnell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if, in view of the tax revenue shortfall of €600 million up to March 2008 and house completion projections for 2008 being substantially lower than the 55,000 projected in his budget forecast for 2008, he will be introducing a supplementary budget to take account of same. [15726/08]

Question· writtenPQ 53asked

43 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on the findings of the ESRI quarterly economic commentary for spring 2008 which predicts that GNP will grow at its slowest pace since 1988, that the unemployment rate will reach 6% and that the Exchequer deficit will be over €5 billion for 2008. [15241/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 April 2008

43 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on the findings of the ESRI quarterly economic commentary for spring 2008 which predicts that GNP will grow at its slowest pace since 1988, that the unemployment rate will reach 6% and that the Exchequer deficit will be over €5 billion for 2008. [15241/08]

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