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Question· writtenPQ 168asked

202 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the increases in credit default swap prices on sovereign Irish debt since 30 September 2008; the way this increase relates to the benchmark of German sovereign debt over the same period; his views on these developments; if this evolution in relative CDS prices relates to the introduction of the bank guarantee scheme; and if so, the extent; his views on whether Ireland’s sovereign rating could be downgraded from its current AAA rating at some point during 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46956/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2008

202 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the increases in credit default swap prices on sovereign Irish debt since 30 September 2008; the way this increase relates to the benchmark of German sovereign debt over the same period; his views on these developments; if this evolution in relative CDS prices relates to the introduction of the bank guarantee scheme; and if so, the extent; his views on whether Ireland’s sovereign rating could be downgraded from its current AAA rating at some point during 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46956/08]

Question· writtenPQ 114asked

168 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the way the income tax levy will apply to maintenance payments in the terms of the giver and the receiver; and if protections have been put in place to prevent double taxation. [45954/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2008

168 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the way the income tax levy will apply to maintenance payments in the terms of the giver and the receiver; and if protections have been put in place to prevent double taxation. [45954/08]

Question· writtenPQ 85asked

85 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the new level of permitted purchases which a person can bring into Ireland without being subjected to border taxation; the level of revenue collected by the authorities here on goods being brought in that exceeded the old limit in the most recent 12-month period for which data is available; and his views on whether there is a large undetected tax loss in this area. [45690/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2008

85 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the new level of permitted purchases which a person can bring into Ireland without being subjected to border taxation; the level of revenue collected by the authorities here on goods being brought in that exceeded the old limit in the most recent 12-month period for which data is available; and his views on whether there is a large undetected tax loss in this area. [45690/08]

Question· writtenPQ 26asked

23 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Finance the amount the Exchequer will borrow in 2009; the amount he intends to raise through the National Treasury Management Agency on capital markets in 2009; if a schedule has been established for this debt raising; the recent changes in the cost of Exchequer borrowing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45352/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2008

23 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Finance the amount the Exchequer will borrow in 2009; the amount he intends to raise through the National Treasury Management Agency on capital markets in 2009; if a schedule has been established for this debt raising; the recent changes in the cost of Exchequer borrowing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45352/08]

Question· writtenPQ 75asked

195 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance his views on the introduction of a debt ceiling which would limit the national debt to a certain proportion of national income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45380/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2008

195 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance his views on the introduction of a debt ceiling which would limit the national debt to a certain proportion of national income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45380/08]

Question· writtenPQ 66asked

186 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if the unexpected shortfall in taxation has led to the placing of additional loans by the National Treasury Management Agency during 2008; the volume and cost premium over the European Central Bank rate in each case; and the schedule of loan placing planned over the next 12 months. [45231/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2008

186 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if the unexpected shortfall in taxation has led to the placing of additional loans by the National Treasury Management Agency during 2008; the volume and cost premium over the European Central Bank rate in each case; and the schedule of loan placing planned over the next 12 months. [45231/08]

Question· writtenPQ 46asked

166 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether the Irish and British Governments’ diverging indirect taxation strategies contradict the Hain-Ahern 2006 assertion that companies should be encouraged to redesign logistical strategies and treat Ireland as one commercial zone rather than two separate entities. [45035/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2008

166 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether the Irish and British Governments’ diverging indirect taxation strategies contradict the Hain-Ahern 2006 assertion that companies should be encouraged to redesign logistical strategies and treat Ireland as one commercial zone rather than two separate entities. [45035/08]

Question· writtenPQ 61asked

61 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Finance his views on a request from coach operators and Fáilte Ireland (details supplied) regarding the cost and competitive disadvantage which their sector faces consequent on the removal of excise duty reliefs; his further views on an alternative policy initiative to support this sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44511/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2008

61 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Finance his views on a request from coach operators and Fáilte Ireland (details supplied) regarding the cost and competitive disadvantage which their sector faces consequent on the removal of excise duty reliefs; his further views on an alternative policy initiative to support this sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44511/08]

Question· writtenPQ 60asked

60 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Finance the taxation that is paid by a family of two adults and two children, with one earner on average industrial wages in regard to health service provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44483/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2008

60 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Finance the taxation that is paid by a family of two adults and two children, with one earner on average industrial wages in regard to health service provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44483/08]

Question· writtenPQ 100asked

163 Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that following the announcement in the United Kingdom pre-budget report that the rate of value added tax in the UK will be reduced to 15%, the Irish VAT rate will be 6.5% greater than in the UK and that this, combined with the fall in the value of sterling, is causing trading problems to retail outlets and other small businesses; the fiscal measures he plans to alleviate these adverse effects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43824/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2008

163 Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that following the announcement in the United Kingdom pre-budget report that the rate of value added tax in the UK will be reduced to 15%, the Irish VAT rate will be 6.5% greater than in the UK and that this, combined with the fall in the value of sterling, is causing trading problems to retail outlets and other small businesses; the fiscal measures he plans to alleviate these adverse effects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43824/08]

Question· writtenPQ 97asked

154 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether there are many motorists escaping the payment of VRT by driving foreign registered cars which remain undeclared to the authorities here; the amount of revenue he estimates to be lost to the Exchequer on an annual basis as a result; the measures in place to crack down on this practice; if he will bring in more stringent measures to ensure that significant amounts of VRT are not lost to the Exchequer and that cars are not being driven on roads here on a long-term basis without appropriate taxation being paid; if his attention has been drawn to the practice whereby car dealers import foreign cars which do not possess a correct TAN number and therefore escape the payment of VAT and VRT; the measures in place in order to crack down on this practice; if he will introduce further such measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43431/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2008

154 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether there are many motorists escaping the payment of VRT by driving foreign registered cars which remain undeclared to the authorities here; the amount of revenue he estimates to be lost to the Exchequer on an annual basis as a result; the measures in place to crack down on this practice; if he will bring in more stringent measures to ensure that significant amounts of VRT are not lost to the Exchequer and that cars are not being driven on roads here on a long-term basis without appropriate taxation being paid; if his attention has been drawn to the practice whereby car dealers import foreign cars which do not possess a correct TAN number and therefore escape the payment of VAT and VRT; the measures in place in order to crack down on this practice; if he will introduce further such measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43431/08]

Question· writtenPQ 94asked

149 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the foreign countries with which the State has signed a double taxation treaty but the treaty is not yet ratified and in force, indicating, in respect of each such country, whether the delay in ratification and entry into force is on the part of the foreign country or the State or both; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43013/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2008

149 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the foreign countries with which the State has signed a double taxation treaty but the treaty is not yet ratified and in force, indicating, in respect of each such country, whether the delay in ratification and entry into force is on the part of the foreign country or the State or both; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43013/08]

Question· writtenPQ 119asked

181 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the recently published report of the Committee of Public Accounts on Taxation of Rental Income Receipts and the recommendations in respect of tax compliance contained therein; if he will make provision for these recommendations in the Finance Bill 2008; if he will legislate to give the Revenue Commissioners access to the entire database of landlords’ PPS numbers held by the Private Residential Tenancies Board in order to enhance their compliance work and as requested by the previous chairman of the Revenue Commissioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40213/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2008

181 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the recently published report of the Committee of Public Accounts on Taxation of Rental Income Receipts and the recommendations in respect of tax compliance contained therein; if he will make provision for these recommendations in the Finance Bill 2008; if he will legislate to give the Revenue Commissioners access to the entire database of landlords’ PPS numbers held by the Private Residential Tenancies Board in order to enhance their compliance work and as requested by the previous chairman of the Revenue Commissioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40213/08]

Question· writtenPQ 110asked

172 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance if the provision of a taxi or other transport service to and from work by an employer to an employee on health grounds will be exempted from taxation as a benefit-in-kind; his views on whether the relevant legislation is satisfactory in this regard; if he will amend legislation in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40068/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2008

172 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance if the provision of a taxi or other transport service to and from work by an employer to an employee on health grounds will be exempted from taxation as a benefit-in-kind; his views on whether the relevant legislation is satisfactory in this regard; if he will amend legislation in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40068/08]

Question· oralPQ 3asked

3 Deputy Kieran O’Donnell asked the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that the forecasts in the Budget Statement 2009 on which he has based his projections of taxation and borrowing are robust; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39082/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2008

3 Deputy Kieran O’Donnell asked the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that the forecasts in the Budget Statement 2009 on which he has based his projections of taxation and borrowing are robust; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39082/08]

Question· writtenPQ 94asked

183 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the property based tax incentives and reliefs in operation; the full cost to the Exchequer in terms of taxation foregone or otherwise of each of these incentives and reliefs for the years 2007, 2008 forecast and 2009 forecast; and his plans for the termination or phasing out of these reliefs or incentives and those for which there are as yet no plans to phase out or terminate. [38189/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2008

183 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the property based tax incentives and reliefs in operation; the full cost to the Exchequer in terms of taxation foregone or otherwise of each of these incentives and reliefs for the years 2007, 2008 forecast and 2009 forecast; and his plans for the termination or phasing out of these reliefs or incentives and those for which there are as yet no plans to phase out or terminate. [38189/08]

Question· writtenPQ 100asked

100 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the increased provision in 2009 over 2008 in respect of interest sinking fund and debt management expenses, distinguishing the increase due to higher interest rates, higher debt levels and earlier repayment schedules; and if he will make a statement on the forecast of Government debt servicing during 2009. [37757/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 October 2008

100 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the increased provision in 2009 over 2008 in respect of interest sinking fund and debt management expenses, distinguishing the increase due to higher interest rates, higher debt levels and earlier repayment schedules; and if he will make a statement on the forecast of Government debt servicing during 2009. [37757/08]

Question· writtenPQ 389asked

475 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science the amount of money his Department estimates will be saved by suspending the early retirement scheme for teachers on an annual basis; the amount it cost in the last full fiscal year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36899/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 October 2008

475 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science the amount of money his Department estimates will be saved by suspending the early retirement scheme for teachers on an annual basis; the amount it cost in the last full fiscal year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36899/08]

Question· writtenPQ 81asked

80 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Finance the way in which the planned €200 car park levy will apply in cases in which car spaces are rented in respect of civil servants at an average cost of more than €2,000 per year; his plans to reform the policy of renting spaces for civil servants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36311/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

80 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Finance the way in which the planned €200 car park levy will apply in cases in which car spaces are rented in respect of civil servants at an average cost of more than €2,000 per year; his plans to reform the policy of renting spaces for civil servants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36311/08]

Question· writtenPQ 80asked

79 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Finance the way he will implement the proposed €200 car park levy; if he will define urban areas; if it will apply to areas poorly served by public transport; if it will apply to commuters who travel from the greater Dublin area commuter towns into business parks in suburban Dublin; if it will apply to civil servants who have their car park space rented for them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36310/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

79 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Finance the way he will implement the proposed €200 car park levy; if he will define urban areas; if it will apply to areas poorly served by public transport; if it will apply to commuters who travel from the greater Dublin area commuter towns into business parks in suburban Dublin; if it will apply to civil servants who have their car park space rented for them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36310/08]

Question· writtenPQ 79asked

78 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Finance if the revenue generated by the proposed €200 car park levy will be used to advance public transport building works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36309/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2008

78 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Finance if the revenue generated by the proposed €200 car park levy will be used to advance public transport building works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36309/08]

Question· writtenPQ 124asked

128 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will proceed with building a prison at Thornton Hall in view of the fiscal crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34353/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 October 2008

128 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will proceed with building a prison at Thornton Hall in view of the fiscal crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34353/08]

Question· writtenPQ 229asked

326 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the regulation of internet domain matters, including name disputes and protections afforded to a company (details supplied) that is fully registered in the State for taxation, VAT, for a .ie domain name and the Companies Registration Office, which faces competition from a company based outside the State that uses a similar name and website name in the promotion of its services to the detriment of the indigenous company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33970/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2008

326 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the regulation of internet domain matters, including name disputes and protections afforded to a company (details supplied) that is fully registered in the State for taxation, VAT, for a .ie domain name and the Companies Registration Office, which faces competition from a company based outside the State that uses a similar name and website name in the promotion of its services to the detriment of the indigenous company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33970/08]

Question· writtenPQ 222asked

319 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the value of commercial rates and of local authority development levies and the value of motor taxation raised in 2006, 2007 and a forecast for year end 2008, which have been used by his Department in planning the financial demands of the local authority sector. [34114/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2008

319 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the value of commercial rates and of local authority development levies and the value of motor taxation raised in 2006, 2007 and a forecast for year end 2008, which have been used by his Department in planning the financial demands of the local authority sector. [34114/08]

Question· writtenPQ 410asked

526 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science the sum of money budgeted by his Department for the 2008 fiscal year towards the operation of, including awards made by or arising from decisions of, the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse; the budgetary requirements he expects the Commission to require in 2009 and beyond; the details of its work and purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33712/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2008

526 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science the sum of money budgeted by his Department for the 2008 fiscal year towards the operation of, including awards made by or arising from decisions of, the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse; the budgetary requirements he expects the Commission to require in 2009 and beyond; the details of its work and purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33712/08]

Question· writtenPQ 86asked

202 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Finance his plans to defer the introduction of a carbon tax until full analyses by the Commission on Taxation to support investment and structural reforms in agriculture; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33739/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2008

202 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Finance his plans to defer the introduction of a carbon tax until full analyses by the Commission on Taxation to support investment and structural reforms in agriculture; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33739/08]

Question· writtenPQ 62asked

67 Deputy Damien English asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the protections afforded to a company (details supplied) that is fully registered here for taxation, VAT and with the Companies Registration Office that faces competition from a company based outside the State but that uses a similar name in the promotion of its services to the detriment of the indigenous company; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32733/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2008

67 Deputy Damien English asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the protections afforded to a company (details supplied) that is fully registered here for taxation, VAT and with the Companies Registration Office that faces competition from a company based outside the State but that uses a similar name in the promotion of its services to the detriment of the indigenous company; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32733/08]

Question· writtenPQ 61asked

66 Deputy Damien English asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the intellectual property protections afforded to a company (details supplied) that is fully registered in the State for taxation, VAT and with the Companies Registration Office that faces competition from a company based outside the State but that uses a similar name in the promotion of its services to the detriment of the indigenous company; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32734/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2008

66 Deputy Damien English asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the intellectual property protections afforded to a company (details supplied) that is fully registered in the State for taxation, VAT and with the Companies Registration Office that faces competition from a company based outside the State but that uses a similar name in the promotion of its services to the detriment of the indigenous company; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32734/08]

Question· writtenPQ 380asked

492 Deputy Seymour Crawford asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way he can justify a situation where one person driving a 1.6 TDCI diesel 127mg/km has to pay €428 tax while their neighbour driving the exact same car only has to pay €150; his views on whether this is unfair and unjust; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32216/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2008

492 Deputy Seymour Crawford asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way he can justify a situation where one person driving a 1.6 TDCI diesel 127mg/km has to pay €428 tax while their neighbour driving the exact same car only has to pay €150; his views on whether this is unfair and unjust; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32216/08]

Question· writtenPQ 194asked

299 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children the funding allocated directly to her Department from the Revenue Commissioners by way of appropriation-in-aid as a result of the increase in tobacco taxation in budget 2000 to fund the national cardiovascular strategy in tabular format, on an annual basis, from 2000; the way those funds were allocated annually; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32341/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2008

299 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children the funding allocated directly to her Department from the Revenue Commissioners by way of appropriation-in-aid as a result of the increase in tobacco taxation in budget 2000 to fund the national cardiovascular strategy in tabular format, on an annual basis, from 2000; the way those funds were allocated annually; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32341/08]

Question· writtenPQ 106asked

102 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the mechanism available to his Department to detect hidden inflation in the economy in the past 10 years; the information sought or received; and the action taken on foot on same. [31769/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 September 2008

102 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the mechanism available to his Department to detect hidden inflation in the economy in the past 10 years; the information sought or received; and the action taken on foot on same. [31769/08]

Question· writtenPQ 102asked

99 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether the proposals contained in the Programme for Government to cut income tax rates will undermine the State’s ability to fund essential public services in view of recent economic developments which demonstrate the dangers inherent in an over-reliance on taxes related to construction and consumption. [31308/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 September 2008

99 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether the proposals contained in the Programme for Government to cut income tax rates will undermine the State’s ability to fund essential public services in view of recent economic developments which demonstrate the dangers inherent in an over-reliance on taxes related to construction and consumption. [31308/08]

Question· writtenPQ 93asked

92 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if it is intended to take steps to combat issues contributing to or likely to contribute to financial or economic instability in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31772/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 September 2008

92 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if it is intended to take steps to combat issues contributing to or likely to contribute to financial or economic instability in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31772/08]

Question· writtenPQ 50asked

41 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance his views on the introduction of a debt ceiling which would limit the national debt to a certain proportion of national income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31331/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 September 2008

41 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance his views on the introduction of a debt ceiling which would limit the national debt to a certain proportion of national income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31331/08]

Question· writtenPQ 40asked

34 Deputy Michael D’Arcy asked the Minister for Finance the contact he has had with the Commission on Taxation regarding the introduction of a carbon tax; if he expects the appropriate legislation to be introduced in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31477/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 September 2008

34 Deputy Michael D’Arcy asked the Minister for Finance the contact he has had with the Commission on Taxation regarding the introduction of a carbon tax; if he expects the appropriate legislation to be introduced in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31477/08]

Question· writtenPQ 33asked

27 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Finance if he will adhere to the Maastricht criteria on Exchequer deficits for each of the years 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31335/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 September 2008

27 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Finance if he will adhere to the Maastricht criteria on Exchequer deficits for each of the years 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31335/08]

Question· writtenPQ 18asked

14 Deputy Ulick Burke asked the Minister for Finance his latest assessment of the end of year figure for the numbers out of work, the shortfall in tax revenue, the Exchequer deficits and the rate of increase in the Consumer Price Index; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31457/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 September 2008

14 Deputy Ulick Burke asked the Minister for Finance his latest assessment of the end of year figure for the numbers out of work, the shortfall in tax revenue, the Exchequer deficits and the rate of increase in the Consumer Price Index; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31457/08]

Question· writtenPQ 16asked

26 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Finance if he will make a statement on the discussions which took place with other European Finance Ministers in Nice regarding the Stability and Growth Pact; if specific reference was made during these discussions to the prospect of Ireland breaching the 3% deficit limit; and the outcome of these decisions and the expected consequences of Ireland breaching the 3% limit during 2008 or 2009. [31332/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 September 2008

26 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Finance if he will make a statement on the discussions which took place with other European Finance Ministers in Nice regarding the Stability and Growth Pact; if specific reference was made during these discussions to the prospect of Ireland breaching the 3% deficit limit; and the outcome of these decisions and the expected consequences of Ireland breaching the 3% limit during 2008 or 2009. [31332/08]

Question· writtenPQ 15asked

15 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Finance the schedule of discussions and negotiations between himself or his Department and the relevant EU authorities with respect to the Stability and Growth Pact and specifically to a possible excessive deficit procedure arising from either the 2009 or 2010 budgets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31333/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 September 2008

15 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Finance the schedule of discussions and negotiations between himself or his Department and the relevant EU authorities with respect to the Stability and Growth Pact and specifically to a possible excessive deficit procedure arising from either the 2009 or 2010 budgets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31333/08]

Question· writtenPQ 14asked

12 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Finance the flexibility, in view of his discussions with EU Commission at the last ECOFIN, that is allowed to Ireland to breach the 3% borrowing limit in 2009; the period within which he is required to bring borrowing back within limits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31475/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 September 2008

12 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Finance the flexibility, in view of his discussions with EU Commission at the last ECOFIN, that is allowed to Ireland to breach the 3% borrowing limit in 2009; the period within which he is required to bring borrowing back within limits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31475/08]

Question· oralPQ 5asked

5 Deputy Kieran O’Donnell asked the Minister for Finance the outcome of his discussions with EU officials at the recent ECOFIN meeting in respect of Ireland’s obligation under the stability pact; and the period within which he will bring Ireland back within the borrowing limits set out in the pact. [31747/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 September 2008

5 Deputy Kieran O’Donnell asked the Minister for Finance the outcome of his discussions with EU officials at the recent ECOFIN meeting in respect of Ireland’s obligation under the stability pact; and the period within which he will bring Ireland back within the borrowing limits set out in the pact. [31747/08]

Question· oralPQ 1asked

1 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance his latest assessment of the 2008 year end level for the numbers out of work, the shortfall in tax revenue and the Exchequer deficit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31744/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 September 2008

1 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance his latest assessment of the 2008 year end level for the numbers out of work, the shortfall in tax revenue and the Exchequer deficit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31744/08]

Question· writtenPQ 1294asked

1386 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the additional revenue raised on an annual basis by an increase in the motor tax for class F vehicles, CO2 emissions exceeding 190 grams per kilometre but not exceeding 225 grams per kilometre, from €1000 to €2000; and by an increase in the motor tax for class G vehicles, CO2 emissions exceeding 225 grams per kilometre, from €2000 to €5000. [30161/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2008

1386 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the additional revenue raised on an annual basis by an increase in the motor tax for class F vehicles, CO2 emissions exceeding 190 grams per kilometre but not exceeding 225 grams per kilometre, from €1000 to €2000; and by an increase in the motor tax for class G vehicles, CO2 emissions exceeding 225 grams per kilometre, from €2000 to €5000. [30161/08]

Question· writtenPQ 1258asked

1344 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if funding is available from her Department for an organisation (details supplied) in Dublin 24 who provide advice on all aspects of family breakdown including legal rights, taxation and social welfare entitlements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30817/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2008

1344 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if funding is available from her Department for an organisation (details supplied) in Dublin 24 who provide advice on all aspects of family breakdown including legal rights, taxation and social welfare entitlements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30817/08]

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