Taxation

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151 records in IE in 2015

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Question· writtenPQ 305asked

305. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the reference rate and convergence margin for the years 2017 to 2020, when estimating the structural balance in the 2015 stability programme update. [20647/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2015

305. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the reference rate and convergence margin for the years 2017 to 2020, when estimating the structural balance in the 2015 stability programme update. [20647/15]

Question· writtenPQ 270asked

270. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Finance if he or his Department has considered Mr. Mario Draghi's comments about being wary of quantitative easing having a negative impact on the distribution of wealth, and in some cases causing more inequality; the actions his Department is taking to prevent this from happening; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20000/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2015

270. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Finance if he or his Department has considered Mr. Mario Draghi's comments about being wary of quantitative easing having a negative impact on the distribution of wealth, and in some cases causing more inequality; the actions his Department is taking to prevent this from happening; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20000/15]

Question· writtenPQ 147asked

147. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance his plans to review the taxation position of residential landlords, in view of the recent reports that up to 30% of landlords are considering selling their properties and getting out of the rental market, due to the excessive charges and taxes that are being levied on rental income, and the reduction in reliefs for mortgage interest; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19759/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 May 2015

147. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance his plans to review the taxation position of residential landlords, in view of the recent reports that up to 30% of landlords are considering selling their properties and getting out of the rental market, due to the excessive charges and taxes that are being levied on rental income, and the reduction in reliefs for mortgage interest; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19759/15]

Question· writtenPQ 146asked

146. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Finance the taxation arrangements concerning sums of money brought into Ireland by Irish emigrants returning from Dubai; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19746/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 May 2015

146. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Finance the taxation arrangements concerning sums of money brought into Ireland by Irish emigrants returning from Dubai; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19746/15]

Question· writtenPQ 102asked

102. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Finance if he will confirm that the international tobacco industry will not be allowed to evade the taxation of cigarettes with new tobacco products such as heated tobacco cigarettes which it is actively developing and introducing to a number of new markets in Europe and elsewhere; his plans to ensure a co-ordinated Government response to the taxation of heated tobacco cigarettes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19664/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 May 2015

102. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Finance if he will confirm that the international tobacco industry will not be allowed to evade the taxation of cigarettes with new tobacco products such as heated tobacco cigarettes which it is actively developing and introducing to a number of new markets in Europe and elsewhere; his plans to ensure a co-ordinated Government response to the taxation of heated tobacco cigarettes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19664/15]

Question· writtenPQ 128asked

128. Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason registered marriages and divorces, involving an Irish citizen, are not recognised in regard to the Irish citizen seeking to determine social welfare and taxation payments; the status of an Irish citizen (details supplied) in County Kildare in regard to that person's remarriage in England; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19056/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 May 2015

128. Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason registered marriages and divorces, involving an Irish citizen, are not recognised in regard to the Irish citizen seeking to determine social welfare and taxation payments; the status of an Irish citizen (details supplied) in County Kildare in regard to that person's remarriage in England; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19056/15]

Question· writtenPQ 525asked

525. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to deal with the regressive nature of the motor taxation system, as it applies to both pre and post-2008 registered cars, and the use of the option to pay either three-monthly, six-monthly or annually; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17275/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2015

525. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to deal with the regressive nature of the motor taxation system, as it applies to both pre and post-2008 registered cars, and the use of the option to pay either three-monthly, six-monthly or annually; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17275/15]

Question· writtenPQ 173asked

173. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Finance the reason table 10 in the stability programme update of April 2015 does not include a line showing the underlying general government primary balance, as has been provided in previous years; and if he will provide that information. [17885/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2015

173. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Finance the reason table 10 in the stability programme update of April 2015 does not include a line showing the underlying general government primary balance, as has been provided in previous years; and if he will provide that information. [17885/15]

Question· writtenPQ 78asked

78. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his plans to introduce specific provision in the taxation system for seafarers, as is the case in other jurisdictions; if this is an issue his Department has examined; if his Department has an estimate of the number of Irish seafarers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15058/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 April 2015

78. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his plans to introduce specific provision in the taxation system for seafarers, as is the case in other jurisdictions; if this is an issue his Department has examined; if his Department has an estimate of the number of Irish seafarers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15058/15]

Question· writtenPQ 68asked

68. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Finance if he will confirm whether income tax is calculated on the full amount, inclusive of universal social charge, even though the universal social charge is deducted; his views on whether this is double taxation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14983/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 April 2015

68. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Finance if he will confirm whether income tax is calculated on the full amount, inclusive of universal social charge, even though the universal social charge is deducted; his views on whether this is double taxation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14983/15]

Question· writtenPQ 771asked

771. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government where the new motor taxation office in County Donegal will be located; when this relocation of the current office will occur; if this relocation is part of the centralisation of the service to one area in County Donegal; if so, if his attention has been drawn to the implications such centralisation will cause, mainly people travelling long distances from isolated parts of the county to a central motor taxation office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14110/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 April 2015

771. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government where the new motor taxation office in County Donegal will be located; when this relocation of the current office will occur; if this relocation is part of the centralisation of the service to one area in County Donegal; if so, if his attention has been drawn to the implications such centralisation will cause, mainly people travelling long distances from isolated parts of the county to a central motor taxation office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14110/15]

Question· writtenPQ 759asked

759. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to introduce a system of direct debit or standing order payments for motor taxation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13926/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 April 2015

759. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to introduce a system of direct debit or standing order payments for motor taxation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13926/15]

Question· writtenPQ 758asked

758. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 599 of 24 February 2015, if his Department regularly reviews the cost of administration of the motor taxation system for those taxing vehicles for periods of less than one year. [13925/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 April 2015

758. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 599 of 24 February 2015, if his Department regularly reviews the cost of administration of the motor taxation system for those taxing vehicles for periods of less than one year. [13925/15]

Question· writtenPQ 171asked

171. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance when the Taxation and Certain Other Matters (International Mutual Assistance) Bill will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14737/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 April 2015

171. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance when the Taxation and Certain Other Matters (International Mutual Assistance) Bill will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14737/15]

Bill· Public2015/34lapsed

Office of Fiscal Prosecution Bill 2015

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 April 2015

Bill entitled an Act to provide for the establishment of the Office of Fiscal Prosecution, to provide for the investigation and prosecution by the Office of Fiscal Prosecution of cases of certain offences and, for that purpose, to enable proceedings relating to such cases to be taken expeditiously, to provide for criminal and civil enforcement and to provide for matters incidental upon the establishment of the Office of Fiscal Prosecution and the establishment of a European Public Prosecutor and a European Delegated Prosecutor with other related matters

Question· writtenPQ 33asked

33. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his views on the need for flexibility in the application of budgetary rules under the fiscal compact and the two pack; the flexibility he is seeking to negotiate for Ireland; the way these rules will impact on his decision making in budget 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13050/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 April 2015

33. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his views on the need for flexibility in the application of budgetary rules under the fiscal compact and the two pack; the flexibility he is seeking to negotiate for Ireland; the way these rules will impact on his decision making in budget 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13050/15]

Question· writtenPQ 265asked

265. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide, in tabular form, the current debt-to-gross national product totals and ratios for the years 2007 to 2015. [12991/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 March 2015

265. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide, in tabular form, the current debt-to-gross national product totals and ratios for the years 2007 to 2015. [12991/15]

Question· oralPQ 11asked

11. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Taoiseach his views on the continuation of the Economic Management Committee and the suggestion that it should not be retained after the period of the fiscal crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12779/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 March 2015

11. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Taoiseach his views on the continuation of the Economic Management Committee and the suggestion that it should not be retained after the period of the fiscal crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12779/15]

Question· oralPQ 6asked

6. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach his views on a recent suggestion that the Economic Management Council should not be retained past the period of the fiscal crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5534/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 March 2015

6. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach his views on a recent suggestion that the Economic Management Council should not be retained past the period of the fiscal crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5534/15]

Question· oralPQ 4asked

4. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach his views on the suggestion that the Economic Management Council should not be retained after the fiscal crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2157/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 March 2015

4. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach his views on the suggestion that the Economic Management Council should not be retained after the fiscal crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2157/15]

Question· oralPQ 3asked

3. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Taoiseach his views on the recent suggestion that the Economic Management Council should not be retained past the period of fiscal crisis. [47797/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 March 2015

3. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Taoiseach his views on the recent suggestion that the Economic Management Council should not be retained past the period of fiscal crisis. [47797/14]

Question· writtenPQ 114asked

114. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to outline the manner in which he expects his proposed forum on public sector pay, expenditure and taxation issues to operate; when it will be convened; the remit it will be provided with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12625/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 March 2015

114. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to outline the manner in which he expects his proposed forum on public sector pay, expenditure and taxation issues to operate; when it will be convened; the remit it will be provided with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12625/15]

Question· writtenPQ 101asked

101. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the manner in which the expenditure rules under the fiscal treaty will impact on Ireland's budgetary decisions for 2016 and future years; the concessions in respect of these rules that have been provided to other countries; the leeway which is being sought by Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12651/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 March 2015

101. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the manner in which the expenditure rules under the fiscal treaty will impact on Ireland's budgetary decisions for 2016 and future years; the concessions in respect of these rules that have been provided to other countries; the leeway which is being sought by Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12651/15]

Question· writtenPQ 50asked

50. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the number of tax rulings since March 2011, and since 1990, that Ireland has voluntarily shared with the European Commission under existing regulations on the exchange of information in the field of taxation. [12282/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 March 2015

50. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the number of tax rulings since March 2011, and since 1990, that Ireland has voluntarily shared with the European Commission under existing regulations on the exchange of information in the field of taxation. [12282/15]

Question· writtenPQ 49asked

49. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance his views on the European Commission's new proposals regarding the mandatory automatic exchange of information in the field of taxation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12281/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 March 2015

49. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance his views on the European Commission's new proposals regarding the mandatory automatic exchange of information in the field of taxation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12281/15]

Question· oralPQ 10asked

10. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he expects to be in a position to recognise and reward the huge sacrifices made by the public and private sectors over the past seven years in the context of economic recovery with particular reference to the changing economic situation, notwithstanding the need to maintain prudent economic and fiscal policies; if he expects budget 2016 to reflect such principles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11692/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 March 2015

10. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he expects to be in a position to recognise and reward the huge sacrifices made by the public and private sectors over the past seven years in the context of economic recovery with particular reference to the changing economic situation, notwithstanding the need to maintain prudent economic and fiscal policies; if he expects budget 2016 to reflect such principles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11692/15]

Question· writtenPQ 268asked

268. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons who applied for the recently announced appointment at the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council; the selection process; his involvement in it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11662/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2015

268. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons who applied for the recently announced appointment at the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council; the selection process; his involvement in it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11662/15]

Question· writtenPQ 257asked

257. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide a list of all environmentally related fiscal measures; the revenue raised by each one; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11221/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 March 2015

257. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide a list of all environmentally related fiscal measures; the revenue raised by each one; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11221/15]

Question· writtenPQ 57asked

57. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for Finance his views on treating assistance dogs for autistic children, in the same way as guide dogs for blind persons in terms of the taxation system. [10629/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 March 2015

57. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for Finance his views on treating assistance dogs for autistic children, in the same way as guide dogs for blind persons in terms of the taxation system. [10629/15]

Question· writtenPQ 223asked

223. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Finance the percentage change in the total annual amount paid or expected to be paid per year to the Exchequer in taxation in respect of Ireland’s producing gas fields for the past three years from 2012; and the estimated approximate percentage increase to the Exchequer per year for the next five years. [10489/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2015

223. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Finance the percentage change in the total annual amount paid or expected to be paid per year to the Exchequer in taxation in respect of Ireland’s producing gas fields for the past three years from 2012; and the estimated approximate percentage increase to the Exchequer per year for the next five years. [10489/15]

Question· writtenPQ 149asked

149. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 62 of 23 February 2015, the reason her Department does not collect detailed information regarding PRSI receipts by income bracket; if it is possible to execute prudent fiscal management and make budgetary projections in the absence of these data; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10516/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 March 2015

149. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 62 of 23 February 2015, the reason her Department does not collect detailed information regarding PRSI receipts by income bracket; if it is possible to execute prudent fiscal management and make budgetary projections in the absence of these data; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10516/15]

Question· writtenPQ 252asked

252. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if a person (details supplied) in County Mayo can receive a refund of motor taxation paid in view of the circumstances of this particular case. [9698/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 March 2015

252. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if a person (details supplied) in County Mayo can receive a refund of motor taxation paid in view of the circumstances of this particular case. [9698/15]

Question· writtenPQ 92asked

92. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners are conducting a dedicated investigation of taxation issues relating to hospital consultants who have income from both public and private practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9835/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 March 2015

92. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners are conducting a dedicated investigation of taxation issues relating to hospital consultants who have income from both public and private practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9835/15]

Question· writtenPQ 85asked

85. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance his plans to review the taxation position of self-employed persons compared to others in employment; the improvements he hopes to be able to make; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9807/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 March 2015

85. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance his plans to review the taxation position of self-employed persons compared to others in employment; the improvements he hopes to be able to make; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9807/15]

Question· writtenPQ 83asked

83. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Finance if he will confirm that a quote attributed to him which recently appeared in a British news magazine (details supplied) is accurate, that is, if quantitative easing becomes the function of national central banks, rather than primarily of the European Central Bank, then he thinks that it will be ineffective; if he still stands over that assessment; in view of the form of quantitative easing that the European Central Bank has now engaged in, does this involve bond purchases being made by national central banks, rather than by the European Central Bank; his views that it will be ineffective; if he does not believe it will be ineffective, then how does he reconcile that assessment with the quote attributed to him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9692/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 March 2015

83. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Finance if he will confirm that a quote attributed to him which recently appeared in a British news magazine (details supplied) is accurate, that is, if quantitative easing becomes the function of national central banks, rather than primarily of the European Central Bank, then he thinks that it will be ineffective; if he still stands over that assessment; in view of the form of quantitative easing that the European Central Bank has now engaged in, does this involve bond purchases being made by national central banks, rather than by the European Central Bank; his views that it will be ineffective; if he does not believe it will be ineffective, then how does he reconcile that assessment with the quote attributed to him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9692/15]

Question· writtenPQ 202asked

202. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason revenue raised from road taxation has gone to the establishment of Irish Water; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9430/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2015

202. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason revenue raised from road taxation has gone to the establishment of Irish Water; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9430/15]

Question· writtenPQ 170asked

170. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health if he will provide the details of funding of dentistry services over the past three years; the percentage that was funded by out-of-pocket payments; and the percentage that was funded by general taxation in each of the said years. [9531/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2015

170. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health if he will provide the details of funding of dentistry services over the past three years; the percentage that was funded by out-of-pocket payments; and the percentage that was funded by general taxation in each of the said years. [9531/15]

Question· writtenPQ 149asked

149. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the affect that removing any subsidy from private health insurance, both in terms of taxation and reduced hospital charges, would have on premia for those buying private health insurance; the effect this may have on the numbers taking up PHI, and the consequent increased cost to the public system that would result from higher levels of patients using the public system. [9510/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2015

149. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the affect that removing any subsidy from private health insurance, both in terms of taxation and reduced hospital charges, would have on premia for those buying private health insurance; the effect this may have on the numbers taking up PHI, and the consequent increased cost to the public system that would result from higher levels of patients using the public system. [9510/15]

Question· writtenPQ 70asked

70. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Finance the tax foregone by the Exchequer as a result of taxation deductions in respect of private health insurance in each year since 2007. [9500/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2015

70. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Finance the tax foregone by the Exchequer as a result of taxation deductions in respect of private health insurance in each year since 2007. [9500/15]

Question· writtenPQ 240asked