Skip to content
PoliticalRepoPoliticalRepo

Subjects · Ireland

Taxation

Records whose title is actually about this topic. Use a country filter if the list is still too broad.

101 records in IE in 2010

All countriesUnited States · 53,051European Union · 5,204Ireland · 4,382Austria · 4,182United Kingdom · 3,280France · 2,309Germany · 1,792Netherlands · 865Belgium · 1Search this topic

Records

Question· writtenPQ 190asked

185 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the registration identity number required for the registration of commercial vehicles; if he will confirm that either a PPS number or a VAT number will be accepted as the revenue registration identity number for registration purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38266/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2010

185 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the registration identity number required for the registration of commercial vehicles; if he will confirm that either a PPS number or a VAT number will be accepted as the revenue registration identity number for registration purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38266/10]

Question· writtenPQ 155asked

198 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Finance his views on the announcement by Ethiopia’s central bank to devalue the birr by one fifth on 1 September 2010; the effect this will have both on Ethiopia and other countries in the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36119/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2010

198 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Finance his views on the announcement by Ethiopia’s central bank to devalue the birr by one fifth on 1 September 2010; the effect this will have both on Ethiopia and other countries in the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36119/10]

Question· oralPQ 17asked

61 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on circulars from his Department concerning commercial motor tax and their effect on small businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37697/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2010

61 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on circulars from his Department concerning commercial motor tax and their effect on small businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37697/10]

Question· writtenPQ 167asked

229 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Finance further to parliamentary Questions Nos. 439 of 29 September 2010 and 151 of 05 October 2010, if his Department is in fact engaged in official discussion with the British Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Northern Ireland Minister for Finance and Public Service in the context of budget 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35959/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2010

229 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Finance further to parliamentary Questions Nos. 439 of 29 September 2010 and 151 of 05 October 2010, if his Department is in fact engaged in official discussion with the British Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Northern Ireland Minister for Finance and Public Service in the context of budget 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35959/10]

Question· writtenPQ 150asked

213 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide a net figure on the difference between the overall indebtedness of the State to the banks covered by the guarantee scheme, by reason of their purchasing of Government debt, and the overall indebtedness of the covered banks to the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35753/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2010

213 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide a net figure on the difference between the overall indebtedness of the State to the banks covered by the guarantee scheme, by reason of their purchasing of Government debt, and the overall indebtedness of the covered banks to the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35753/10]

Question· writtenPQ 95asked

93 Deputy Noel Ahern asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide details in percentages of overall Government debt to GDP for a sample or range of years since 1980; the years in which it was at its highest in the 1980s and the way this compares with current levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35670/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2010

93 Deputy Noel Ahern asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide details in percentages of overall Government debt to GDP for a sample or range of years since 1980; the years in which it was at its highest in the 1980s and the way this compares with current levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35670/10]

Question· writtenPQ 371asked

375 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will deal with the following matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34943/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2010

375 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will deal with the following matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34943/10]

Question· writtenPQ 157asked

154 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Finance the discussions he has had with the EU Economics Commissioner regarding achieving specific budget and reform measures during the next four years; if he has taken the Commissioner’s advice and plans to adopt new measures to make sure debt remains on a sustainable path over the coming years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35027/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2010

154 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Finance the discussions he has had with the EU Economics Commissioner regarding achieving specific budget and reform measures during the next four years; if he has taken the Commissioner’s advice and plans to adopt new measures to make sure debt remains on a sustainable path over the coming years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35027/10]

Question· writtenPQ 154asked

151 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Finance, further to Parliamentary Question No. 439 of 29 September 2010, if he will state if discussions are ongoing between his Department, the Northern Ireland Department of Finance and Public Service and the British Treasury in the specific context of budget 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35014/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2010

151 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Finance, further to Parliamentary Question No. 439 of 29 September 2010, if he will state if discussions are ongoing between his Department, the Northern Ireland Department of Finance and Public Service and the British Treasury in the specific context of budget 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35014/10]

Question· writtenPQ 139asked

136 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Finance if further legislation to give effect to the taxation changes is required following the passage of the Civil Partnership Bill 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34517/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 October 2010

136 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Finance if further legislation to give effect to the taxation changes is required following the passage of the Civil Partnership Bill 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34517/10]

Question· writtenPQ 284asked

284 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding an application for a refund of motor tax in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [34363/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2010

284 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding an application for a refund of motor tax in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [34363/10]

Question· writtenPQ 170asked

170 Deputy Michael Noonan asked the Minister for Finance the tax buoyancy effect of investment in infrastructure if the buoyancy is standard across different capital investments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34400/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2010

170 Deputy Michael Noonan asked the Minister for Finance the tax buoyancy effect of investment in infrastructure if the buoyancy is standard across different capital investments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34400/10]

Question· writtenPQ 78asked

145 Deputy Kieran O’Donnell asked the Minister for Finance the total budget deficit reduction in value terms; the balance between spending savings on the current and on the capital side and the additional tax measures which will be contained in his forthcoming budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34311/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2010

145 Deputy Kieran O’Donnell asked the Minister for Finance the total budget deficit reduction in value terms; the balance between spending savings on the current and on the capital side and the additional tax measures which will be contained in his forthcoming budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34311/10]

Question· writtenPQ 75asked

70 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Finance the percentage of indirect taxation in the State in comparison with both the EU average and other EU member states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34067/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2010

70 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Finance the percentage of indirect taxation in the State in comparison with both the EU average and other EU member states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34067/10]

Question· writtenPQ 61asked

55 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether low income families should be subject to direct taxation; his views on whether there is scope to introduce a third level of direct tax on high income earners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34066/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2010

55 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether low income families should be subject to direct taxation; his views on whether there is scope to introduce a third level of direct tax on high income earners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34066/10]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

122 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which the projections outlined and provided for in the current year’s budget are on target; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34121/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2010

122 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which the projections outlined and provided for in the current year’s budget are on target; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34121/10]

Question· writtenPQ 25asked

22 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the discussions between him and his officials with their EU counterparts in respect of the proposed common consolidated corporate tax base; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34051/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2010

22 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the discussions between him and his officials with their EU counterparts in respect of the proposed common consolidated corporate tax base; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34051/10]

Question· writtenPQ 18asked

16 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Minister for Finance his views on the falling GDP in the second quarter; the reason such a significant drop occurred; in view of the drop, if he will estimate the annual growth rate in GDP for 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33931/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2010

16 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Minister for Finance his views on the falling GDP in the second quarter; the reason such a significant drop occurred; in view of the drop, if he will estimate the annual growth rate in GDP for 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33931/10]

Question· oralPQ 2asked

2 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the most recent Quarterly National Accounts indicated a contraction of 1.2% in GDP in the three months to June 2010 and a further contraction in GNP of 0.3%; his views on the most recent economic indicators; if his further attention has been drawn to the fact that the most recent Exchequer returns showed a €1.865 billion drop in tax revenues over the same period in 2009; if he is aware that the most recent Quarterly National Household Survey showed a drop of 79,400 in the numbers at work in the past year; the way he expects the economy to evolve over the coming 12 to 18 months and if he will provide revised economic forecasts for the period 2011 to 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34438/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2010

2 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the most recent Quarterly National Accounts indicated a contraction of 1.2% in GDP in the three months to June 2010 and a further contraction in GNP of 0.3%; his views on the most recent economic indicators; if his further attention has been drawn to the fact that the most recent Exchequer returns showed a €1.865 billion drop in tax revenues over the same period in 2009; if he is aware that the most recent Quarterly National Household Survey showed a drop of 79,400 in the numbers at work in the past year; the way he expects the economy to evolve over the coming 12 to 18 months and if he will provide revised economic forecasts for the period 2011 to 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34438/10]

Question· oralPQ 1asked

1 Deputy Michael Noonan asked the Minister for Finance the discussions he has had with the Governor of the Central Bank regarding the Governor’s comment, that a budgetary adjustment of greater than €3 billion may be required to calm the bond markets; if he sees merit in the Governor’s opinion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34222/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2010

1 Deputy Michael Noonan asked the Minister for Finance the discussions he has had with the Governor of the Central Bank regarding the Governor’s comment, that a budgetary adjustment of greater than €3 billion may be required to calm the bond markets; if he sees merit in the Governor’s opinion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34222/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1386asked

1465 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way a vehicle owned by a registered charity and used for charitable purposes will be categorised for motor tax; if a registered charity will be required to sign a declaration for the gardaí about the use of such a vehicle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32377/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1465 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way a vehicle owned by a registered charity and used for charitable purposes will be categorised for motor tax; if a registered charity will be required to sign a declaration for the gardaí about the use of such a vehicle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32377/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1350asked

1517 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will clarity the Circular MT 4/2010 issued in respect of the taxation of goods, vehicles and adapted goods vehicles; the situation for persons who are required by some authorities to include their income tax registration number as well as their revenue registration identity number which in some cases maybe their VAT number; if he intends to introduce a universal system applicable to all local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33746/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1517 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will clarity the Circular MT 4/2010 issued in respect of the taxation of goods, vehicles and adapted goods vehicles; the situation for persons who are required by some authorities to include their income tax registration number as well as their revenue registration identity number which in some cases maybe their VAT number; if he intends to introduce a universal system applicable to all local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33746/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1349asked

1438 Deputy Edward O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is a standardised policy in place throughout the country within each local authority, motor taxation, in respect of a specific issue (details supplied) and if his attention has been drawn to different practices from county to county and if he will ensure that a uniform policy is put in place. [33277/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1438 Deputy Edward O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is a standardised policy in place throughout the country within each local authority, motor taxation, in respect of a specific issue (details supplied) and if his attention has been drawn to different practices from county to county and if he will ensure that a uniform policy is put in place. [33277/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1325asked

1468 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will amend the RF111A goods only declaration form to facilitate some private use of a vehicle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32424/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1468 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will amend the RF111A goods only declaration form to facilitate some private use of a vehicle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32424/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1324asked

1416 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to amend the wording of the declaration on form RF111A to allow persons use a commercial vehicle for incidental personal use subject to the primary use of the vehicle being commercial in nature. [34361/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1416 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to amend the wording of the declaration on form RF111A to allow persons use a commercial vehicle for incidental personal use subject to the primary use of the vehicle being commercial in nature. [34361/10]

Question· writtenPQ 402asked

491 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Finance the outcome of the sale of the EBS and its recapitalisation so far; if he has considered retaining the EBS in State ownership until the he can establish a strengthened mutual building society and cooperative model; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33374/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

491 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Finance the outcome of the sale of the EBS and its recapitalisation so far; if he has considered retaining the EBS in State ownership until the he can establish a strengthened mutual building society and cooperative model; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33374/10]

Question· writtenPQ 379asked

467 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Finance the indirect taxation returns from each county for the first half of 2010; for the third quarter of 2010; if he will provide the same information from the 2009 accounts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33063/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

467 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Finance the indirect taxation returns from each county for the first half of 2010; for the third quarter of 2010; if he will provide the same information from the 2009 accounts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33063/10]

Question· writtenPQ 355asked

439 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Finance if official discussion with the office of the Stormont Minister for Finance and the British Chancellor of the Exchequer is part of his Department’s preparation for Budget 2011; if he will comment on Budget 2011 preparations in the context of the 2006 Comprehensive Study on the All-Island Economy, Stand II of Good Friday Agreement; if he will acknowledge that this Bilateral Agreement prioritises and notes the following: taxation is an important factor in economic competitiveness; intervention to generate an improved regulatory environment including fiscal measures, achieving the right balance between competitive taxes and adequate provision of public goods is a challenge faced by both Governments, companies should be encouraged to redesign logistical strategies and treat Ireland as one commercial zone rather than two separate entities. [32247/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

439 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Finance if official discussion with the office of the Stormont Minister for Finance and the British Chancellor of the Exchequer is part of his Department’s preparation for Budget 2011; if he will comment on Budget 2011 preparations in the context of the 2006 Comprehensive Study on the All-Island Economy, Stand II of Good Friday Agreement; if he will acknowledge that this Bilateral Agreement prioritises and notes the following: taxation is an important factor in economic competitiveness; intervention to generate an improved regulatory environment including fiscal measures, achieving the right balance between competitive taxes and adequate provision of public goods is a challenge faced by both Governments, companies should be encouraged to redesign logistical strategies and treat Ireland as one commercial zone rather than two separate entities. [32247/10]

Question· writtenPQ 339asked

429 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for Finance if he has considered introducing a wealth tax; and the potential return of a wealth tax in a full year levied at 1% on all assets over €1 million. [31930/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

429 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for Finance if he has considered introducing a wealth tax; and the potential return of a wealth tax in a full year levied at 1% on all assets over €1 million. [31930/10]

Question· writtenPQ 323asked

413 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for Finance the return to the Exchequer in a full year if he re-introduced tax at betting meetings at the rate at which the tax was last applied before its abolition. [31870/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

413 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for Finance the return to the Exchequer in a full year if he re-introduced tax at betting meetings at the rate at which the tax was last applied before its abolition. [31870/10]

Question· writtenPQ 108asked

122 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 112 of 29 June, if he will provide the breakdown of taxation on cigarettes including the percentage of ad valorem tax and percentage of specific excise duty on cigarettes; if he will consider introducing measures similar to Sweden (details supplied) where the Minister for Finance has proposed reform of the taxation structure on cigarettes in order to prevent cheap cigarettes entering the market as well as increasing their overall revenue from cigarettes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30423/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2010

122 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 112 of 29 June, if he will provide the breakdown of taxation on cigarettes including the percentage of ad valorem tax and percentage of specific excise duty on cigarettes; if he will consider introducing measures similar to Sweden (details supplied) where the Minister for Finance has proposed reform of the taxation structure on cigarettes in order to prevent cheap cigarettes entering the market as well as increasing their overall revenue from cigarettes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30423/10]

Question· writtenPQ 57asked

66 Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Defence the list of corporate memberships provided for in the Miscellaneous category of Subhead A3 of the Defence and Army Pensions Estimates recently published by him; the justification for such expenditure in the context of the fiscal problems facing the State; whether he has ordered a review into the existence of such corporate memberships to ensure value for money for the taxpayer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29939/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2010

66 Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Defence the list of corporate memberships provided for in the Miscellaneous category of Subhead A3 of the Defence and Army Pensions Estimates recently published by him; the justification for such expenditure in the context of the fiscal problems facing the State; whether he has ordered a review into the existence of such corporate memberships to ensure value for money for the taxpayer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29939/10]

Question· writtenPQ 48asked

55 Deputy John Perry asked the Minister for Defence the total expenditure to date on the planning and implementation of decentralisation of his Department; the total additional cost to be incurred in the 2010 fiscal year due to this decentralisation project; the total expenditure to date in the 2010 fiscal year on decentralisation in the Defence sector; the number of civil servants scheduled to move in this fiscal year as part of the decentralisation project; the average cost per staff member being decentralised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29954/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2010

55 Deputy John Perry asked the Minister for Defence the total expenditure to date on the planning and implementation of decentralisation of his Department; the total additional cost to be incurred in the 2010 fiscal year due to this decentralisation project; the total expenditure to date in the 2010 fiscal year on decentralisation in the Defence sector; the number of civil servants scheduled to move in this fiscal year as part of the decentralisation project; the average cost per staff member being decentralised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29954/10]

Question· writtenPQ 122asked

131 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Finance the amount of stud fees earned and exempted from taxation from both stallions and greyhounds analysed separately for the years 2004 to 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29331/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2010

131 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Finance the amount of stud fees earned and exempted from taxation from both stallions and greyhounds analysed separately for the years 2004 to 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29331/10]

Question· writtenPQ 121asked

130 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 94 of 17 June 2010, the number of cost benefit analyses that have been carried out since 2006 on major tax expenditure schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29321/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2010

130 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 94 of 17 June 2010, the number of cost benefit analyses that have been carried out since 2006 on major tax expenditure schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29321/10]

Question· writtenPQ 91asked

100 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Taoiseach if he has made any settlements with the Revenue Commissioners under Section 985B, Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 in the years, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29424/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2010

100 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Taoiseach if he has made any settlements with the Revenue Commissioners under Section 985B, Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 in the years, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29424/10]

PreviousPage 2 of 3Next