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Question· writtenPQ 166asked

321 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the amount of tax revenue which would be raised on a 2010 and full year basis by limiting the scheme for payment of tax by means of donation of heritage property to 50% of the value of the property donated in view of the relevant recommendation set out in the Commission on Taxation Report 2009. [33792/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2009

321 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the amount of tax revenue which would be raised on a 2010 and full year basis by limiting the scheme for payment of tax by means of donation of heritage property to 50% of the value of the property donated in view of the relevant recommendation set out in the Commission on Taxation Report 2009. [33792/09]

Question· writtenPQ 165asked

320 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the amount of tax revenue which would be raised on a 2010 and full year basis by limiting the scheme for payment of tax by means of donation of heritage items to 50% of the value of the item donated in view of the relevant recommendation set out in the Commission on Taxation Report 2009. [33791/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2009

320 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the amount of tax revenue which would be raised on a 2010 and full year basis by limiting the scheme for payment of tax by means of donation of heritage items to 50% of the value of the item donated in view of the relevant recommendation set out in the Commission on Taxation Report 2009. [33791/09]

Question· writtenPQ 164asked

319 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the amount of tax revenue which would be raised on a 2010 and full year basis by discontinuing the scheme of accelerated capital allowances for palliative care units in view of the relevant recommendation set out in the Commission on Taxation Report 2009. [33790/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2009

319 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the amount of tax revenue which would be raised on a 2010 and full year basis by discontinuing the scheme of accelerated capital allowances for palliative care units in view of the relevant recommendation set out in the Commission on Taxation Report 2009. [33790/09]

Question· writtenPQ 163asked

318 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the amount of tax revenue which would be raised on a 2010 and full year basis by discontinuing the blind person’s tax credit in view of the relevant recommendation set out in the Commission on Taxation Report 2009. [33789/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2009

318 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the amount of tax revenue which would be raised on a 2010 and full year basis by discontinuing the blind person’s tax credit in view of the relevant recommendation set out in the Commission on Taxation Report 2009. [33789/09]

Question· writtenPQ 162asked

317 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the amount of tax revenue which would be raised on a 2010 and full year basis by discontinuing the entitlement to capital gains tax relief on the disposal of a principal private residence occupied by a dependent relative in view of the relevant recommendation set out in the Commission on Taxation Report 2009. [33788/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2009

317 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the amount of tax revenue which would be raised on a 2010 and full year basis by discontinuing the entitlement to capital gains tax relief on the disposal of a principal private residence occupied by a dependent relative in view of the relevant recommendation set out in the Commission on Taxation Report 2009. [33788/09]

Question· writtenPQ 161asked

316 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the amount of tax revenue which would be raised on a 2010 and full year basis by discontinuing the dependent relative tax credit in view of the relevant recommendation set out in the Commission on Taxation Report 2009. [33787/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2009

316 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the amount of tax revenue which would be raised on a 2010 and full year basis by discontinuing the dependent relative tax credit in view of the relevant recommendation set out in the Commission on Taxation Report 2009. [33787/09]

Question· writtenPQ 160asked

315 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the amount of tax revenue which would be raised on a 2010 and full year basis by discontinuing the incapacitated child tax credit in view of the relevant recommendation set out in the Commission on Taxation Report 2009,. [33786/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2009

315 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the amount of tax revenue which would be raised on a 2010 and full year basis by discontinuing the incapacitated child tax credit in view of the relevant recommendation set out in the Commission on Taxation Report 2009,. [33786/09]

Question· writtenPQ 159asked

314 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the amount of tax revenue which would be raised on a 2010 and full year basis by discontinuing tax relief for long-term care policies in view of the relevant recommendation set out in the Commission on Taxation Report 2009, . [33785/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2009

314 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the amount of tax revenue which would be raised on a 2010 and full year basis by discontinuing tax relief for long-term care policies in view of the relevant recommendation set out in the Commission on Taxation Report 2009, . [33785/09]

Question· writtenPQ 158asked

313 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the amount of tax revenue which would be raised on a 2010 and full year basis by discontinuing tax relief for nursing home expenses in view of the relevant recommendation set out in the Commission on Taxation Report 2009. [33784/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2009

313 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the amount of tax revenue which would be raised on a 2010 and full year basis by discontinuing tax relief for nursing home expenses in view of the relevant recommendation set out in the Commission on Taxation Report 2009. [33784/09]

Question· writtenPQ 157asked

312 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the amount of tax revenue which would be raised on a 2010 and full year basis by discontinuing capital gains tax and stamp duty exemptions on the disposal of sites to a child in view of the relevant recommendation set out in the Commission on Taxation Report 2009. [33783/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2009

312 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the amount of tax revenue which would be raised on a 2010 and full year basis by discontinuing capital gains tax and stamp duty exemptions on the disposal of sites to a child in view of the relevant recommendation set out in the Commission on Taxation Report 2009. [33783/09]

Question· writtenPQ 156asked

311 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the amount of tax revenue which would be raised on a 2010 and full year basis by discontinuing rent a room relief in view of the relevant recommendation set out in the Commission on Taxation Report 2009. [33782/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2009

311 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the amount of tax revenue which would be raised on a 2010 and full year basis by discontinuing rent a room relief in view of the relevant recommendation set out in the Commission on Taxation Report 2009. [33782/09]

Question· writtenPQ 155asked

310 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the amount of tax revenue which would be raised on a 2010 and full year basis by discontinuing income tax relief for service charges in view of the relevant recommendation set out in the Commission on Taxation Report 2009. [33781/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2009

310 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the amount of tax revenue which would be raised on a 2010 and full year basis by discontinuing income tax relief for service charges in view of the relevant recommendation set out in the Commission on Taxation Report 2009. [33781/09]

Question· writtenPQ 154asked

309 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the amount of tax revenue which would be raised on a 2010 and full year basis by discontinuing income tax relief for rent paid for private rented accommodation in view of the relevant recommendation set out in the Commission on Taxation Report 2009. [33780/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2009

309 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the amount of tax revenue which would be raised on a 2010 and full year basis by discontinuing income tax relief for rent paid for private rented accommodation in view of the relevant recommendation set out in the Commission on Taxation Report 2009. [33780/09]

Question· writtenPQ 153asked

308 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the amount of tax revenue which would be raised on a 2010 and full year basis by discontinuing mortgage interest relief for all outside the first time buyer category in view of the relevant recommendation set out in the Commission on Taxation Report 2009. [33779/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2009

308 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the amount of tax revenue which would be raised on a 2010 and full year basis by discontinuing mortgage interest relief for all outside the first time buyer category in view of the relevant recommendation set out in the Commission on Taxation Report 2009. [33779/09]

Question· writtenPQ 152asked

307 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the amount of tax revenue which would be raised on a 2010 and full year basis by discontinuing the exemption of employer-provided childcare from the benefit-in-kind charge in view of the relevant recommendation set out in the Commission on Taxation Report 2009. [33778/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2009

307 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the amount of tax revenue which would be raised on a 2010 and full year basis by discontinuing the exemption of employer-provided childcare from the benefit-in-kind charge in view of the relevant recommendation set out in the Commission on Taxation Report 2009. [33778/09]

Question· writtenPQ 151asked

306 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the amount of tax revenue which would be raised on a 2010 and full year basis by discontinuing the income tax exemption for childcare service providers in view of the relevant recommendation set out in the Commission on Taxation Report 2009. [33777/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2009

306 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the amount of tax revenue which would be raised on a 2010 and full year basis by discontinuing the income tax exemption for childcare service providers in view of the relevant recommendation set out in the Commission on Taxation Report 2009. [33777/09]

Question· writtenPQ 150asked

305 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the amount of tax revenue which would be raised on a 2010 and full year basis by discontinuing capital allowances for childcare facilities in view of the relevant recommendation set out in the Commission on Taxation Report 2009. [33776/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2009

305 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the amount of tax revenue which would be raised on a 2010 and full year basis by discontinuing capital allowances for childcare facilities in view of the relevant recommendation set out in the Commission on Taxation Report 2009. [33776/09]

Question· writtenPQ 149asked

242 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the amount of tax revenue which would be raised on a 2010 and full year basis by discontinuing tax relief on service charges in view of the relevant recommendation set out in the Commission on Taxation Report 2009. [34691/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2009

242 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the amount of tax revenue which would be raised on a 2010 and full year basis by discontinuing tax relief on service charges in view of the relevant recommendation set out in the Commission on Taxation Report 2009. [34691/09]

Question· writtenPQ 20asked

15 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on the artists tax exemption scheme; the recommendations he has given to the Department of Finance regarding this programme; if he will support an income averaging of taxation or a reduced tax exemption figure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32329/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2009

15 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on the artists tax exemption scheme; the recommendations he has given to the Department of Finance regarding this programme; if he will support an income averaging of taxation or a reduced tax exemption figure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32329/09]

Question· writtenPQ 128asked

131 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance if any payments, payments in kind or reimbursements were made to members of the Commission on Taxation; if sums remain outstanding; if he will provide such information for each member of the commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32388/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2009

131 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance if any payments, payments in kind or reimbursements were made to members of the Commission on Taxation; if sums remain outstanding; if he will provide such information for each member of the commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32388/09]

Question· writtenPQ 113asked

115 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Finance his position on the taxation of public sector retirement gratuities; his views on whether the imminent taxation of gratuities is driving experienced public sector workers into early retirement; his further views on whether these early retirements are removing vital local knowledge from our public services and resulting in a diminishing return; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32367/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2009

115 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Finance his position on the taxation of public sector retirement gratuities; his views on whether the imminent taxation of gratuities is driving experienced public sector workers into early retirement; his further views on whether these early retirements are removing vital local knowledge from our public services and resulting in a diminishing return; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32367/09]

Question· writtenPQ 91asked

94 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Finance if he will report on work carried out by customs on vehicle registration taxation since the beginning of 2009; the amount of revenue that this has generated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32159/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2009

94 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Finance if he will report on work carried out by customs on vehicle registration taxation since the beginning of 2009; the amount of revenue that this has generated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32159/09]

Question· writtenPQ 88asked

91 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Finance the agreement in place in relation to taxation and income levy on the gratuity of retained firefighters; the way the health levy is applied to this sum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32025/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2009

91 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Finance the agreement in place in relation to taxation and income levy on the gratuity of retained firefighters; the way the health levy is applied to this sum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32025/09]

Question· writtenPQ 751asked

905 Deputy Alan Shatter asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she acknowledges the essential assistance provided to parents of all children and in particular of twins and other multiple births by child benefit; her views on the recommendations relating to child benefit made in the McCarthy report and in the report of the Commission on Taxation; and the steps she proposes to take in the context of the proposals made. [31014/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2009

905 Deputy Alan Shatter asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she acknowledges the essential assistance provided to parents of all children and in particular of twins and other multiple births by child benefit; her views on the recommendations relating to child benefit made in the McCarthy report and in the report of the Commission on Taxation; and the steps she proposes to take in the context of the proposals made. [31014/09]

Question· writtenPQ 80asked

234 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Finance if he has examined either the impact on employment or the impact on taxation revenue due to the Exchequer arising from the regulatory approach to bookmakers opening hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30863/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2009

234 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Finance if he has examined either the impact on employment or the impact on taxation revenue due to the Exchequer arising from the regulatory approach to bookmakers opening hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30863/09]

Question· writtenPQ 641asked

636 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the level of consistent and at risk of poverty levels respectively for children under 18 years; if research has been conducted by her Department on the effects of the reduction and subsequent removal of the early childcare supplement and the possible taxation of child benefit on poverty levels of children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29539/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2009

636 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the level of consistent and at risk of poverty levels respectively for children under 18 years; if research has been conducted by her Department on the effects of the reduction and subsequent removal of the early childcare supplement and the possible taxation of child benefit on poverty levels of children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29539/09]

Question· writtenPQ 627asked

624 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will publish information for jobseeker’s on the full financial implications for them in terms of lost payments, secondary benefits and taxation and if they can break a jobseeker’s allowance claim to take up temporary work as the current lack of information acts as a disincentive to taking up short periods of employment. [29360/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2009

624 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will publish information for jobseeker’s on the full financial implications for them in terms of lost payments, secondary benefits and taxation and if they can break a jobseeker’s allowance claim to take up temporary work as the current lack of information acts as a disincentive to taking up short periods of employment. [29360/09]

Question· writtenPQ 577asked

577 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on whether the Hain-Ahern bilateral agreement on the all-island economy is purely aspirational, in view of the fundamental differences between northern and southern fiscal strategies, and the difference between the packages offered to investors by Enterprise Ireland and Invest NI; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29339/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2009

577 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on whether the Hain-Ahern bilateral agreement on the all-island economy is purely aspirational, in view of the fundamental differences between northern and southern fiscal strategies, and the difference between the packages offered to investors by Enterprise Ireland and Invest NI; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29339/09]

Question· writtenPQ 145asked

144 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Finance his views on Fine Gael’s banking policy alternative; if he will request that an independent assessment be carried out of the proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29588/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2009

144 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Finance his views on Fine Gael’s banking policy alternative; if he will request that an independent assessment be carried out of the proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29588/09]

Question· writtenPQ 144asked

143 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Finance his views on the proposal details supplied; if he will request that an independent assessment be carried out on the proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29586/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2009

143 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Finance his views on the proposal details supplied; if he will request that an independent assessment be carried out on the proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29586/09]

Question· writtenPQ 156asked

173 Deputy Noel Ahern asked the Minister for Finance the level of taxation on cigarettes; the various taxation increases over the past 15 years; if this revenue is ring-fenced for health spending; if some of the extra taxation in recent years was ring-fenced, for example the 50 pence levy in the mid 1990s; the health spending on illnesses specifically related to tobacco products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28733/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2009

173 Deputy Noel Ahern asked the Minister for Finance the level of taxation on cigarettes; the various taxation increases over the past 15 years; if this revenue is ring-fenced for health spending; if some of the extra taxation in recent years was ring-fenced, for example the 50 pence levy in the mid 1990s; the health spending on illnesses specifically related to tobacco products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28733/09]

Question· writtenPQ 153asked

170 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the degree to which tax returns for the first six months of 2009 are in accordance with budgetary projections; the action taken or expected to be taken to address issues arising therefrom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28589/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2009

170 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the degree to which tax returns for the first six months of 2009 are in accordance with budgetary projections; the action taken or expected to be taken to address issues arising therefrom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28589/09]

Question· writtenPQ 152asked

169 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the degree to which VAT, income tax and stamp duty targets identified in the various budgets over the past 12 months have been realised in the half yearly returns; the areas requiring attention; the action to be taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28588/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2009

169 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the degree to which VAT, income tax and stamp duty targets identified in the various budgets over the past 12 months have been realised in the half yearly returns; the areas requiring attention; the action to be taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28588/09]

Question· writtenPQ 151asked

168 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if he has sufficient resources to undertake the necessary research to ensure that budgetary projections are accurately based; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28587/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2009

168 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if he has sufficient resources to undertake the necessary research to ensure that budgetary projections are accurately based; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28587/09]

Question· writtenPQ 144asked

160 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which the various budgetary cutbacks proposed in the context of recent reviews of public spending have been tested for likely negative impacts on the economy; the way these issues will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28441/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2009

160 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which the various budgetary cutbacks proposed in the context of recent reviews of public spending have been tested for likely negative impacts on the economy; the way these issues will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28441/09]

Question· writtenPQ 39asked

53 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which the various budgets he has produced in the past 12 months have proven to be on target in terms of accurately projecting revenue from the various forms or taxation, economic growth, job losses or gains and the housing market; if he is satisfied that current projections are likely to be sufficiently accurate to address in full the current and expected economic situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27867/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2009

53 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which the various budgets he has produced in the past 12 months have proven to be on target in terms of accurately projecting revenue from the various forms or taxation, economic growth, job losses or gains and the housing market; if he is satisfied that current projections are likely to be sufficiently accurate to address in full the current and expected economic situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27867/09]

Question· writtenPQ 19asked

35 Deputy Michael D’Arcy asked the Minister for Finance if a decision has been made on the publication dates of the McCarthy review and the Commission on Taxation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27902/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2009

35 Deputy Michael D’Arcy asked the Minister for Finance if a decision has been made on the publication dates of the McCarthy review and the Commission on Taxation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27902/09]

Question· writtenPQ 18asked

37 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Finance the level of fiscal consolidation he expects to carry out in budget 2010; the approximate balance between tax and expenditure measures; the projected negative tax buoyancy and negative growth impact of this consolidation exercise on the economy in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27990/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2009

37 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Finance the level of fiscal consolidation he expects to carry out in budget 2010; the approximate balance between tax and expenditure measures; the projected negative tax buoyancy and negative growth impact of this consolidation exercise on the economy in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27990/09]

Question· oralPQ 9asked

26 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance if he will publish, in full and in a timely manner, the reports of the Commission on Taxation and the special group on public service numbers and expenditure programmes; if he will publish the working papers and supporting documentation relevant to the preparation of these reports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28104/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2009

26 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance if he will publish, in full and in a timely manner, the reports of the Commission on Taxation and the special group on public service numbers and expenditure programmes; if he will publish the working papers and supporting documentation relevant to the preparation of these reports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28104/09]

Question· writtenPQ 146asked

160 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Finance the effective rate of taxation including PRSI, health and income levies for an individual earning €80,000 per annum and a couple earning €80,000 jointly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25205/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2009

160 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Finance the effective rate of taxation including PRSI, health and income levies for an individual earning €80,000 per annum and a couple earning €80,000 jointly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25205/09]

Question· writtenPQ 109asked

124 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Finance if the Commission on Taxation is examining the issue of mortgage interest relief; if so, the consultation and discussions they have undertaken in consideration of this issue with relevant and affected groups and consumers in view of the fact that this issue was not in their original terms of reference; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24407/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2009

124 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Finance if the Commission on Taxation is examining the issue of mortgage interest relief; if so, the consultation and discussions they have undertaken in consideration of this issue with relevant and affected groups and consumers in view of the fact that this issue was not in their original terms of reference; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24407/09]

Question· writtenPQ 129asked

143 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason cohabiting couples are treated as married couples for social welfare purposes but not for taxation purposes; her views on same; her further views on introducing legislation to amend this anomaly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23984/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 June 2009

143 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason cohabiting couples are treated as married couples for social welfare purposes but not for taxation purposes; her views on same; her further views on introducing legislation to amend this anomaly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23984/09]

Question· writtenPQ 128asked

140 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs her views on legislation which attempted to amend the anomaly whereby cohabiting couples are assessed as married for the purposes of social welfare benefits but not for the purposes of taxation; her plans to amend this anomaly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23985/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 June 2009

140 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs her views on legislation which attempted to amend the anomaly whereby cohabiting couples are assessed as married for the purposes of social welfare benefits but not for the purposes of taxation; her plans to amend this anomaly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23985/09]

Question· writtenPQ 64asked

64 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of revenue generated through motor tax in each county in 2007, 2008 and to date in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23424/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 June 2009

64 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of revenue generated through motor tax in each county in 2007, 2008 and to date in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23424/09]

Question· writtenPQ 62asked

119 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Finance the reason cohabiting couples are not treated as married couples for taxation purposes, but are treated as married couples for social welfare purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22682/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2009

119 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Finance the reason cohabiting couples are not treated as married couples for taxation purposes, but are treated as married couples for social welfare purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22682/09]

Question· writtenPQ 58asked

97 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Transport if he will review the operation of the port state control in view of the fact that all matters relating to the fiscal entitlements of maritime workers are not within its remit and the ongoing allegations of abuse of many mariners in terms of wages and working conditions; the number of inspectors currently invigilating ships that use Irish waters and ports; the number of prosecutions which have been brought for non-payment or wages and breaches of health and safety conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21279/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2009

97 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Transport if he will review the operation of the port state control in view of the fact that all matters relating to the fiscal entitlements of maritime workers are not within its remit and the ongoing allegations of abuse of many mariners in terms of wages and working conditions; the number of inspectors currently invigilating ships that use Irish waters and ports; the number of prosecutions which have been brought for non-payment or wages and breaches of health and safety conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21279/09]

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