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Question· writtenPQ 49asked

107 Deputy Kieran O’Donnell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the measures, in view of the current global credit squeeze crisis, he proposes to implement to ensure that the banking sector here is sufficiently robust to deal with same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15916/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 April 2008

107 Deputy Kieran O’Donnell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the measures, in view of the current global credit squeeze crisis, he proposes to implement to ensure that the banking sector here is sufficiently robust to deal with same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15916/08]

Question· writtenPQ 48asked

91 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if the banking and financial services sectors here are sufficiently protected against fluctuations arising from the international banking crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15850/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 April 2008

91 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if the banking and financial services sectors here are sufficiently protected against fluctuations arising from the international banking crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15850/08]

Question· writtenPQ 47asked

90 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he has taken steps to minimise the effects of the international financial crisis here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15849/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 April 2008

90 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he has taken steps to minimise the effects of the international financial crisis here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15849/08]

Question· writtenPQ 46asked

81 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the action required to offset the effects of the international financial crisis here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15633/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 April 2008

81 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the action required to offset the effects of the international financial crisis here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15633/08]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

38 Deputy Damien English asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on the impact on employment levels here following the recent request by the US Treasury to renegotiate the US-Ireland double taxation agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8564/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 April 2008

38 Deputy Damien English asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on the impact on employment levels here following the recent request by the US Treasury to renegotiate the US-Ireland double taxation agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8564/08]

Question· writtenPQ 40asked

34 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on whether the failure to address the fact that for the past five years economic growth was driven by domestic consumption rather than by exports is partly to blame for the current economic situation and that if steps had been taken to address this matter at an early stage the prospects for the Irish economy would be better than they now are. [15347/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 April 2008

34 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on whether the failure to address the fact that for the past five years economic growth was driven by domestic consumption rather than by exports is partly to blame for the current economic situation and that if steps had been taken to address this matter at an early stage the prospects for the Irish economy would be better than they now are. [15347/08]

Question· writtenPQ 38asked

36 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the progress of his Department’s EU level discussions on the common consolidated corporate tax base; if he will reaffirm that this proposal has no substantive bearing on the Lisbon reform treaty referendum and that Ireland will veto this proposal or any Irish participation in it; the potential impact on Ireland or Ireland’s bilateral double taxation agreements with any member states that may participate in the CCCTB on the basis of enhanced cooperation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15623/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 April 2008

36 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the progress of his Department’s EU level discussions on the common consolidated corporate tax base; if he will reaffirm that this proposal has no substantive bearing on the Lisbon reform treaty referendum and that Ireland will veto this proposal or any Irish participation in it; the potential impact on Ireland or Ireland’s bilateral double taxation agreements with any member states that may participate in the CCCTB on the basis of enhanced cooperation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15623/08]

Question· writtenPQ 25asked

22 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the impact, in view of significant increases in the live register during the first quarter of 2008 and projected increases over the remainder of 2008, such increases will have on the Exchequer in terms of increased social welfare payments and reduced income tax receipts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15593/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 April 2008

22 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the impact, in view of significant increases in the live register during the first quarter of 2008 and projected increases over the remainder of 2008, such increases will have on the Exchequer in terms of increased social welfare payments and reduced income tax receipts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15593/08]

Question· writtenPQ 23asked

20 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if, in view of recent increasing unemployment, falling house prices and increasing instances of mortgage default, he has considered the establishment of a contingency fund to ensure that home repossessions do not escalate significantly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15621/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 April 2008

20 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if, in view of recent increasing unemployment, falling house prices and increasing instances of mortgage default, he has considered the establishment of a contingency fund to ensure that home repossessions do not escalate significantly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15621/08]

Question· writtenPQ 15asked

12 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will bring forward revised spending Estimates for 2008 in view of the steeper than expected decline in Exchequer returns, the steeper than expected increase in the live register and higher than expected inflation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15627/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 April 2008

12 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will bring forward revised spending Estimates for 2008 in view of the steeper than expected decline in Exchequer returns, the steeper than expected increase in the live register and higher than expected inflation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15627/08]

Question· oralPQ 2asked

2 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will make a statement on the Exchequer returns for the first quarter of 2008; the estimated budget deficit he expects at the end of 2008; if he will compare this with the deficit forecast in budget 2008; if he will provide revised Exchequer profiles for 2008 in view of his statement that shortfalls during the first quarter of the year are not expected to be recouped over the course of the remaining nine months of the year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15728/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 April 2008

2 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will make a statement on the Exchequer returns for the first quarter of 2008; the estimated budget deficit he expects at the end of 2008; if he will compare this with the deficit forecast in budget 2008; if he will provide revised Exchequer profiles for 2008 in view of his statement that shortfalls during the first quarter of the year are not expected to be recouped over the course of the remaining nine months of the year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15728/08]

Question· writtenPQ 58asked

106 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if the national reserve pension fund has funds invested in companies that manufacture cluster munitions or components for such munitions; if so, the figure for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13616/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 April 2008

106 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if the national reserve pension fund has funds invested in companies that manufacture cluster munitions or components for such munitions; if so, the figure for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13616/08]

Question· writtenPQ 900asked

953 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on applying the new basis of charging motor tax to vehicles registered prior to 1 January 2008 for renewals that arise on or after 1 July 2008. [11516/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 April 2008

953 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on applying the new basis of charging motor tax to vehicles registered prior to 1 January 2008 for renewals that arise on or after 1 July 2008. [11516/08]

Question· writtenPQ 443asked

519 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will extend motor tax concessions to flexi-fuel vehicles which have a proven lower emissions impact; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10183/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 March 2008

519 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will extend motor tax concessions to flexi-fuel vehicles which have a proven lower emissions impact; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10183/08]

Question· writtenPQ 105asked

158 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare has been deducted the proper taxation for the tax year 2007; if their application for a tax rebate has been completed; if the payments due to the applicant have been determined; if the determined returns have been forwarded to the applicant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9654/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 March 2008

158 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare has been deducted the proper taxation for the tax year 2007; if their application for a tax rebate has been completed; if the payments due to the applicant have been determined; if the determined returns have been forwarded to the applicant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9654/08]

Question· writtenPQ 69asked

70 Deputy James Reilly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if, in view of the recommendations of the Report of the National Task Force on Obesity, his Department has carried out research to examine the influence of fiscal policies on consumer purchasing and their impact on overweight obesity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8313/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 February 2008

70 Deputy James Reilly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if, in view of the recommendations of the Report of the National Task Force on Obesity, his Department has carried out research to examine the influence of fiscal policies on consumer purchasing and their impact on overweight obesity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8313/08]

Question· writtenPQ 37asked

52 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is satisfied that the delay in implementing changes in motor tax charges has not created perverse incentives in the short term. [2140/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 February 2008

52 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is satisfied that the delay in implementing changes in motor tax charges has not created perverse incentives in the short term. [2140/08]

Question· writtenPQ 36asked

40 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has plans to reconcile the new motor taxation scheme commencing on 1 July 2008 with the existing motor taxation scheme, in order to prevent inequalities in the treatment for taxation purposes of identical vehicles purchased prior to July 2008, and in the resale values of otherwise perfectly good cleaner motor vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4025/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 February 2008

40 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has plans to reconcile the new motor taxation scheme commencing on 1 July 2008 with the existing motor taxation scheme, in order to prevent inequalities in the treatment for taxation purposes of identical vehicles purchased prior to July 2008, and in the resale values of otherwise perfectly good cleaner motor vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4025/08]

Question· writtenPQ 83asked

93 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare has all of their entitlements in relation to their pension and taxation payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7436/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2008

93 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare has all of their entitlements in relation to their pension and taxation payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7436/08]

Question· writtenPQ 70asked

77 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on amending the legislation relating to approved retirement funds with respect to the taxation of the 3% imputed distribution from the age of 60 onwards to ensure that a pensioner’s income stream from the age of 65 is not undermined during the five years immediately preceding turning 65; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7721/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2008

77 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on amending the legislation relating to approved retirement funds with respect to the taxation of the 3% imputed distribution from the age of 60 onwards to ensure that a pensioner’s income stream from the age of 65 is not undermined during the five years immediately preceding turning 65; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7721/08]

Question· writtenPQ 53asked

58 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on the impact of the decline in the construction sector on the economy; if he is satisfied that the budgetary framework of revenues and expenditures set out by him in Budget 2008 remains viable in view of the changed international financial environment and the revised downward projection of housing construction and GNP growth here for 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7750/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2008

58 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on the impact of the decline in the construction sector on the economy; if he is satisfied that the budgetary framework of revenues and expenditures set out by him in Budget 2008 remains viable in view of the changed international financial environment and the revised downward projection of housing construction and GNP growth here for 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7750/08]

Question· writtenPQ 50asked

62 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on the warning from the European Commission in its annual report on the Irish economy under the Stability and Growth Pact, that the Government faces several economic challenges and a noticeable deterioration in its budgetary position in coming years. [7689/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2008

62 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on the warning from the European Commission in its annual report on the Irish economy under the Stability and Growth Pact, that the Government faces several economic challenges and a noticeable deterioration in its budgetary position in coming years. [7689/08]

Question· writtenPQ 46asked

54 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the reason he failed to ensure a balanced membership of the Commission on Taxation to ensure that the interest of low and middle income earners was adequately represented within the membership of the Commission. [7692/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2008

54 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the reason he failed to ensure a balanced membership of the Commission on Taxation to ensure that the interest of low and middle income earners was adequately represented within the membership of the Commission. [7692/08]

Question· writtenPQ 42asked

49 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance when he expects the re-negotiation of the double taxation agreement between the US and Ireland to take place; the impact he expects this re-negotiation to have on the Exchequer here in future years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7745/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2008

49 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance when he expects the re-negotiation of the double taxation agreement between the US and Ireland to take place; the impact he expects this re-negotiation to have on the Exchequer here in future years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7745/08]

Question· writtenPQ 37asked

74 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on whether the work of the working group on Common Consolidated Corporation Tax Base chaired by an official from the Taxation and Customs Union Directorate General of the EU Commission is leading towards the introduction of such a CCCTB across the EU. [7688/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2008

74 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on whether the work of the working group on Common Consolidated Corporation Tax Base chaired by an official from the Taxation and Customs Union Directorate General of the EU Commission is leading towards the introduction of such a CCCTB across the EU. [7688/08]

Question· oralPQ 9asked

21 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the recently published European Commission assessment of Ireland’s Stability and Convergence Programme; his views on same and its assessment of Ireland’s budgetary situation; if he will undertake corrective action to improve that situation; if he will introduce further reforms to the pension system in line with its recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7747/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2008

21 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the recently published European Commission assessment of Ireland’s Stability and Convergence Programme; his views on same and its assessment of Ireland’s budgetary situation; if he will undertake corrective action to improve that situation; if he will introduce further reforms to the pension system in line with its recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7747/08]

Question· oralPQ 4asked

16 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if the Government tax reform priorities remain as cuts in the top rate and standard rate of income tax and the reduction in employee and self-employed rates of PRSI in view of the terms of reference set for the Commission on Taxation. [8063/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2008

16 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if the Government tax reform priorities remain as cuts in the top rate and standard rate of income tax and the reduction in employee and self-employed rates of PRSI in view of the terms of reference set for the Commission on Taxation. [8063/08]

Question· writtenPQ 219asked

217 Deputy Áine Brady asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that certain imported used cars will be paying a lower car tax rate from 1 July 2008, as compared to the same cars that were purchased within the State (details supplied); if his Department has proposals to deal with the anomaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7275/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 2008

217 Deputy Áine Brady asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that certain imported used cars will be paying a lower car tax rate from 1 July 2008, as compared to the same cars that were purchased within the State (details supplied); if his Department has proposals to deal with the anomaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7275/08]

Question· writtenPQ 86asked

160 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the reason the new VRT rate applicable to new and used imported cars registered on or after 1 July 2008 could not have been introduced from 1 January 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3978/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 February 2008

160 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the reason the new VRT rate applicable to new and used imported cars registered on or after 1 July 2008 could not have been introduced from 1 January 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3978/08]

Question· writtenPQ 580asked

670 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason a person (details supplied) has had the tax on their car increased by 10%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3070/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2008

670 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason a person (details supplied) has had the tax on their car increased by 10%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3070/08]

Question· writtenPQ 572asked

700 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the motor tax that will apply to a car purchased in January 2008 at the time of renewal; if this will be based on engine size or CO2 emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1297/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2008

700 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the motor tax that will apply to a car purchased in January 2008 at the time of renewal; if this will be based on engine size or CO2 emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1297/08]

Question· writtenPQ 570asked

661 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on changing the present system to permit motorists purchasing new vehicles with low emissions before July 2008, to avail of the lower rate of motor tax and VRT in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4036/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2008

661 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on changing the present system to permit motorists purchasing new vehicles with low emissions before July 2008, to avail of the lower rate of motor tax and VRT in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4036/08]

Question· writtenPQ 131asked

219 Deputy Olwyn Enright asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on carrying out research to examine the influence of fiscal policies on consumer purchasing and their impact on overweight and obesity, for example, risk benefit assessment of taxation that supports healthy eating and active living, subsidies for healthy food such as fruit and vegetables; if he will carry out such research; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3629/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2008

219 Deputy Olwyn Enright asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on carrying out research to examine the influence of fiscal policies on consumer purchasing and their impact on overweight and obesity, for example, risk benefit assessment of taxation that supports healthy eating and active living, subsidies for healthy food such as fruit and vegetables; if he will carry out such research; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3629/08]

Question· writtenPQ 114asked

202 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the percentage range of the open market selling price of a vehicle within which vehicle registration tax currently lies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3150/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2008

202 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the percentage range of the open market selling price of a vehicle within which vehicle registration tax currently lies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3150/08]

Question· writtenPQ 113asked

201 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number and the type of hybrid electric vehicles purchased here in each year from 2002 to 2007; the vehicle registration tax reduction rate hybrid electric vehicles are currently eligible for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3149/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2008

201 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number and the type of hybrid electric vehicles purchased here in each year from 2002 to 2007; the vehicle registration tax reduction rate hybrid electric vehicles are currently eligible for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3149/08]

Question· writtenPQ 1250asked

1371 Deputy Paul Gogarty asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans, following the new VRT emissions-based system, in place to fairly calculate and levy motor tax charges on the emissions caused by similar new cars being imported from the UK and other jurisdictions after 1 July 2008, in view of the fact that as it currently stands identical new cars with equal emissions will be taxed differently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2007/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 2008

1371 Deputy Paul Gogarty asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans, following the new VRT emissions-based system, in place to fairly calculate and levy motor tax charges on the emissions caused by similar new cars being imported from the UK and other jurisdictions after 1 July 2008, in view of the fact that as it currently stands identical new cars with equal emissions will be taxed differently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2007/08]

Question· writtenPQ 1249asked

1351 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if car tax governing low emission vehicles will be implemented from 1 January 2008 instead of 1 July 2008 which at present discriminates against all early adopters interested in purchasing energy efficiency cars before then; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1539/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 2008

1351 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if car tax governing low emission vehicles will be implemented from 1 January 2008 instead of 1 July 2008 which at present discriminates against all early adopters interested in purchasing energy efficiency cars before then; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1539/08]

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