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Question· writtenPQ 439asked

474 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is a different motor taxation rate applicable to estate cars, depending on whether it is for use for commercial purposes or for private purposes; and the respective rates of motor tax. [39038/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2005

474 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there is a different motor taxation rate applicable to estate cars, depending on whether it is for use for commercial purposes or for private purposes; and the respective rates of motor tax. [39038/05]

Question· oralPQ 15asked

49 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if he has estimated the impact of a one per cent increase in interest rates on business and on personal repayments; if this will fall disproportionately on recently formed families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39233/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 December 2005

49 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if he has estimated the impact of a one per cent increase in interest rates on business and on personal repayments; if this will fall disproportionately on recently formed families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39233/05]

Question· writtenPQ 107asked

143 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Finance the taxation measures initiated since 2000 to date in 2005 in respect of cars with air-conditioning using HFCs and products or processes emitting HFCs, as specified under the national climate change strategy; the further steps he intends to take in respect of the use of HFCs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37179/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

143 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Finance the taxation measures initiated since 2000 to date in 2005 in respect of cars with air-conditioning using HFCs and products or processes emitting HFCs, as specified under the national climate change strategy; the further steps he intends to take in respect of the use of HFCs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37179/05]

Question· writtenPQ 106asked

142 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Finance the forms of taxation which have been levied within the industry and commercial sector since 2000 with the purpose of controlling greenhouse gases as specified under the national climate change strategy and governed by the guiding principles of that strategy; the amount of revenue which has been generated annually to date in 2005 by such taxation measures; the further forms of taxation planned to be levied within the industry and commercial sector by 2012 with the purpose of controlling greenhouse gases as specified under the national climate change strategy and governed by the guiding principles of that strategy; the amount of revenue which will be generated from these taxation measures for each of the years between 2005 and 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37178/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

142 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Finance the forms of taxation which have been levied within the industry and commercial sector since 2000 with the purpose of controlling greenhouse gases as specified under the national climate change strategy and governed by the guiding principles of that strategy; the amount of revenue which has been generated annually to date in 2005 by such taxation measures; the further forms of taxation planned to be levied within the industry and commercial sector by 2012 with the purpose of controlling greenhouse gases as specified under the national climate change strategy and governed by the guiding principles of that strategy; the amount of revenue which will be generated from these taxation measures for each of the years between 2005 and 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37178/05]

Question· writtenPQ 105asked

141 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Finance the timeframe and planned programme to re-balance vehicle registration tax and motor taxation in order to favour the purchase of more fuel-efficient vehicles by 2010 as required under the national climate change strategy; the steps which have been take since 2000 to date in 2005 to re-balance vehicle registration tax and motor taxation in order to favour the purchase of more fuel-efficient vehicles; the steps he intends to take to re-balance vehicle registration tax and motor taxation in order to favour the purchase of more fuel-efficient vehicles by the 2012 target date; the target for total reduction of carbon emissions to be achieved by this measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37177/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2005

141 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Finance the timeframe and planned programme to re-balance vehicle registration tax and motor taxation in order to favour the purchase of more fuel-efficient vehicles by 2010 as required under the national climate change strategy; the steps which have been take since 2000 to date in 2005 to re-balance vehicle registration tax and motor taxation in order to favour the purchase of more fuel-efficient vehicles; the steps he intends to take to re-balance vehicle registration tax and motor taxation in order to favour the purchase of more fuel-efficient vehicles by the 2012 target date; the target for total reduction of carbon emissions to be achieved by this measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37177/05]

Question· writtenPQ 514asked

506 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason when a tax disc is lost by post a fee of €6 applies in order to have a duplicate copy when the fault lies with the local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36349/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

506 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason when a tax disc is lost by post a fee of €6 applies in order to have a duplicate copy when the fault lies with the local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36349/05]

Question· writtenPQ 230asked

219 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Finance the framework for greenhouse gas taxation; if same has been put in place since 2002; the greenhouse gas taxes which have been introduced or which are contemplated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36731/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2005

219 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Finance the framework for greenhouse gas taxation; if same has been put in place since 2002; the greenhouse gas taxes which have been introduced or which are contemplated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36731/05]

Question· writtenPQ 545asked

591 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason motorists are penalised in the context of renewal of car tax when such tax is paid to a local authority mid-month where the expiry date is registered on the first day of a given month; his views on whether there are lost days which is an unnecessary extra cost to the motorist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35328/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 2005

591 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason motorists are penalised in the context of renewal of car tax when such tax is paid to a local authority mid-month where the expiry date is registered on the first day of a given month; his views on whether there are lost days which is an unnecessary extra cost to the motorist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35328/05]

Question· writtenPQ 198asked

242 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons who have benefitted from the taxation allowance for professional sports people; the sports which they represent and the total cost of such relief for 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005; and the highest relief and the average relief granted in each year. [34971/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

242 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons who have benefitted from the taxation allowance for professional sports people; the sports which they represent and the total cost of such relief for 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005; and the highest relief and the average relief granted in each year. [34971/05]

Question· writtenPQ 186asked

230 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether financial allocation towards schools here needs to be addressed in budget 2006 in order that 12 to 19 year olds can realise their potential; his plans for investment in education here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34773/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

230 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether financial allocation towards schools here needs to be addressed in budget 2006 in order that 12 to 19 year olds can realise their potential; his plans for investment in education here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34773/05]

Question· writtenPQ 185asked

229 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Finance the number of taxation cases referred to the Ombudsman; the number of decisions taken by the Ombudsman that required repayments by the Revenue Commissioners; the number of these cases where the Revenue Commissioners repaid in full the sum identified; the number of cases where the Revenue Commissioners repaid a lesser sum than that recommended; the number of cases where the Revenue Commissioners have refused to respond; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34772/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

229 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Finance the number of taxation cases referred to the Ombudsman; the number of decisions taken by the Ombudsman that required repayments by the Revenue Commissioners; the number of these cases where the Revenue Commissioners repaid in full the sum identified; the number of cases where the Revenue Commissioners repaid a lesser sum than that recommended; the number of cases where the Revenue Commissioners have refused to respond; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34772/05]

Question· writtenPQ 144asked

186 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the measures, including any fiscal incentives, he is planning to promote the development of renewable energy resources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34362/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2005

186 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the measures, including any fiscal incentives, he is planning to promote the development of renewable energy resources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34362/05]

Question· oralPQ 19asked

103 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Finance the measures he has taken since taking office to protect vulnerable borrowers and the economy more generally from excessive levels of indebtedness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33306/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2005

103 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Finance the measures he has taken since taking office to protect vulnerable borrowers and the economy more generally from excessive levels of indebtedness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33306/05]

Question· oralPQ 17asked

101 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Finance his plans to introduce innovations in the presentation of the budget Estimates in the procedures by which they are debated, in requirements for evaluations in respect of new initiatives and of the impact of tax measures in order that the debate on spending and taxation can be better focused on obtaining value for money. [33303/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2005

101 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Finance his plans to introduce innovations in the presentation of the budget Estimates in the procedures by which they are debated, in requirements for evaluations in respect of new initiatives and of the impact of tax measures in order that the debate on spending and taxation can be better focused on obtaining value for money. [33303/05]

Question· writtenPQ 255asked

342 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the distribution of the 111,000 persons who claimed retirement annuity relief from taxation across the income distribution bands showing for each band the amount of annuities paid, the tax relief and the numbers involved. [32562/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

342 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the distribution of the 111,000 persons who claimed retirement annuity relief from taxation across the income distribution bands showing for each band the amount of annuities paid, the tax relief and the numbers involved. [32562/05]

Question· writtenPQ 245asked

332 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Finance the criteria he may consider in proposals to alter the balance between direct and indirect taxation for budget 2006 and in any proposals to change rates of indirect and direct taxation for budget 2006. [32443/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2005

332 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Finance the criteria he may consider in proposals to alter the balance between direct and indirect taxation for budget 2006 and in any proposals to change rates of indirect and direct taxation for budget 2006. [32443/05]

Question· writtenPQ 92asked

90 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider extending the current taxation incentives for property development, including those available under the urban, town and rural renewal schemes which are set to end on 31 July 2006; his views on whether up to 50% of the designated sites have not yet been developed due to hold ups in the servicing and planning areas; his further views on whether an extension to this scheme will enable completion of current projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28523/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2005

90 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider extending the current taxation incentives for property development, including those available under the urban, town and rural renewal schemes which are set to end on 31 July 2006; his views on whether up to 50% of the designated sites have not yet been developed due to hold ups in the servicing and planning areas; his further views on whether an extension to this scheme will enable completion of current projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28523/05]

Question· writtenPQ 63asked

105 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on fiscal incentives to promote renewable and alternative energy sources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27888/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 October 2005

105 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on fiscal incentives to promote renewable and alternative energy sources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27888/05]

Question· writtenPQ 175asked

172 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the estimated cost of the purchase of carbon credits in respect of Ireland’s excess over the Kyoto limits; the extent to which these costs will fall in the first instance on private agents and on the Exchequer; if it is proposed to fund the cost through general taxation or through earmarked taxation. [26062/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2005

172 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the estimated cost of the purchase of carbon credits in respect of Ireland’s excess over the Kyoto limits; the extent to which these costs will fall in the first instance on private agents and on the Exchequer; if it is proposed to fund the cost through general taxation or through earmarked taxation. [26062/05]

Question· writtenPQ 282asked

266 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Finance the amount of his Department’s budgetary allocation for 2004; the amount of this allocation which was returned to the Department of Finance at year’s end; the vote head from which such returned allocations were derived; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23974/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2005

266 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Finance the amount of his Department’s budgetary allocation for 2004; the amount of this allocation which was returned to the Department of Finance at year’s end; the vote head from which such returned allocations were derived; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23974/05]

Question· writtenPQ 280asked

264 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Finance if, in relation to the capital allowance for hotels, a person had planning permission since December 2004 but due to difficulties with same, building has not commenced will still qualify for the capital allowance; the length of time the capital allowance is valid for; and if there will be an extension of the capital allowance for 2005. [23781/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2005

264 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Finance if, in relation to the capital allowance for hotels, a person had planning permission since December 2004 but due to difficulties with same, building has not commenced will still qualify for the capital allowance; the length of time the capital allowance is valid for; and if there will be an extension of the capital allowance for 2005. [23781/05]

Question· writtenPQ 519asked

521 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the value of motor tax raised in 2004 and 2005 distinguishing the amount collected from private cars, PSVs, commercial vehicles and so on. [23418/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2005

521 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the value of motor tax raised in 2004 and 2005 distinguishing the amount collected from private cars, PSVs, commercial vehicles and so on. [23418/05]

Question· writtenPQ 324asked

326 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Finance the amount by which the economy is anticipated to grow in 2005; the increase in taxation receipts he expects from such growth; the likely impact on tax receipts should the economy grow at half the rate anticipated in 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22842/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2005

326 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Finance the amount by which the economy is anticipated to grow in 2005; the increase in taxation receipts he expects from such growth; the likely impact on tax receipts should the economy grow at half the rate anticipated in 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22842/05]

Question· writtenPQ 323asked

325 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Finance the amount by which the economy grew in 2003 and 2004; the increase in taxation receipts resulting from such growth; and the likely impact on tax receipts had the economy grown at half the rate achieved in those years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22841/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2005

325 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Finance the amount by which the economy grew in 2003 and 2004; the increase in taxation receipts resulting from such growth; and the likely impact on tax receipts had the economy grown at half the rate achieved in those years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22841/05]

Question· writtenPQ 286asked

288 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the action he proposes to take to address the ever increasing burden of taxation on first time buyers who are being penalised as never before; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22781/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2005

288 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the action he proposes to take to address the ever increasing burden of taxation on first time buyers who are being penalised as never before; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22781/05]

Question· writtenPQ 119asked

104 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has researched the possibility of improving financing for local government by replacing commercial rates with site value taxation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22344/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2005

104 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has researched the possibility of improving financing for local government by replacing commercial rates with site value taxation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22344/05]

Question· writtenPQ 383asked

404 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on the fact that, according to the Combat Poverty Agency policy statement on child poverty, lone parents here have the highest replacement rates and levels of marginal taxation in Europe which is conducive to the formation of poverty traps for lone parents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21292/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2005

404 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on the fact that, according to the Combat Poverty Agency policy statement on child poverty, lone parents here have the highest replacement rates and levels of marginal taxation in Europe which is conducive to the formation of poverty traps for lone parents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21292/05]

Question· writtenPQ 248asked

256 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason the cost of motor tax when paid in three month or six month lots is more expensive; if he will consider facilitating motorists with pro rata charges to help keep the near prohibitive cost of motoring down. [18571/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 June 2005

256 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason the cost of motor tax when paid in three month or six month lots is more expensive; if he will consider facilitating motorists with pro rata charges to help keep the near prohibitive cost of motoring down. [18571/05]

Question· writtenPQ 133asked

141 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extra taxation accruing to the Exchequer arising from price hikes reflected in the CPI and from price increases not reflected in the CPI; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18690/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 June 2005

141 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extra taxation accruing to the Exchequer arising from price hikes reflected in the CPI and from price increases not reflected in the CPI; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18690/05]

Question· writtenPQ 99asked

104 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Finance the steps he intends to take to deal with the shocking waste of taxpayers’ money coming from the over-spends, under-estimates and aborted projects highlighted in the recent “Prime Time Investigates” programme, transmitted on 9 May 2005; the steps he intends to take to ensure value for money in public expenditure on capital projects; if he intends to implement in full the recommendations of the NESC study, Achieving Quality Outcomes, the Management of Public Expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18272/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 June 2005

104 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Finance the steps he intends to take to deal with the shocking waste of taxpayers’ money coming from the over-spends, under-estimates and aborted projects highlighted in the recent “Prime Time Investigates” programme, transmitted on 9 May 2005; the steps he intends to take to ensure value for money in public expenditure on capital projects; if he intends to implement in full the recommendations of the NESC study, Achieving Quality Outcomes, the Management of Public Expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18272/05]

Question· writtenPQ 165asked

163 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will examine the level of grant assistance and other incentives in countries which are successfully harnessing renewable energy such as solar panels in house construction; and if he will use fiscal measures to incentivise renovation of existing buildings and the incorporation of energy efficiency and renewable energy measures in construction generally. [16060/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2005

163 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will examine the level of grant assistance and other incentives in countries which are successfully harnessing renewable energy such as solar panels in house construction; and if he will use fiscal measures to incentivise renovation of existing buildings and the incorporation of energy efficiency and renewable energy measures in construction generally. [16060/05]

Question· writtenPQ 458asked

485 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the vehicles registration office in Shannon will return a copy of a registration book to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [13949/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 May 2005

485 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the vehicles registration office in Shannon will return a copy of a registration book to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [13949/05]

Question· writtenPQ 178asked

178 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when she intends to make the single payment in order that farm families can plan their financial budget not only from a banking point of view but also from a taxation point of view; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that payments made after 1 January 2005, for instance, for the 2004 livestock year, will be added to the single payment within the one 12 month period and that farmers must know when they will receive this in order to organise their system to ensure that they retain an income for their family; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13738/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2005

178 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when she intends to make the single payment in order that farm families can plan their financial budget not only from a banking point of view but also from a taxation point of view; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that payments made after 1 January 2005, for instance, for the 2004 livestock year, will be added to the single payment within the one 12 month period and that farmers must know when they will receive this in order to organise their system to ensure that they retain an income for their family; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13738/05]

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