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Question· writtenPQ 194asked

193 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance his views on proposals to set up a permanent successor fund to the European Financial Stability Facility; if he expects that conditionalities attached to any such fund would necessitate amendments to the Lisbon Treaty; to report on the ECOFIN discussions of these arrangements on 6 December; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48075/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2010

193 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance his views on proposals to set up a permanent successor fund to the European Financial Stability Facility; if he expects that conditionalities attached to any such fund would necessitate amendments to the Lisbon Treaty; to report on the ECOFIN discussions of these arrangements on 6 December; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48075/10]

Question· writtenPQ 184asked

195 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance his views on the constitutionality of a budget advisory council as envisaged in the national recovery plan and the draft memorandum of understanding; if he envisages bringing in legislation to put such a council on a statutory footing; if he intends to act in cognisance of the recent discussions and conclusions of the Joint Oireachtas on Finance and the Public Service, including its recently published Report on Macro-economic Policy and Effective Fiscal and Economic Governance; the powers he envisages allocating to this council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48077/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2010

195 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance his views on the constitutionality of a budget advisory council as envisaged in the national recovery plan and the draft memorandum of understanding; if he envisages bringing in legislation to put such a council on a statutory footing; if he intends to act in cognisance of the recent discussions and conclusions of the Joint Oireachtas on Finance and the Public Service, including its recently published Report on Macro-economic Policy and Effective Fiscal and Economic Governance; the powers he envisages allocating to this council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48077/10]

Question· writtenPQ 183asked

180 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance his views on the constitutionality of a fiscal responsibility law as envisaged in both the national recovery plan and the draft memorandum of understanding to be signed with the International Monetary Fund; his plans to bring in legislation to enact such a fiscal responsibility law; if he intends to act in cognisance of the recent discussions and conclusions of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance and the Public Service, including its recently published Report on Macro-economic Policy and Effective Fiscal and Economic Governance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48062/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2010

180 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance his views on the constitutionality of a fiscal responsibility law as envisaged in both the national recovery plan and the draft memorandum of understanding to be signed with the International Monetary Fund; his plans to bring in legislation to enact such a fiscal responsibility law; if he intends to act in cognisance of the recent discussions and conclusions of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance and the Public Service, including its recently published Report on Macro-economic Policy and Effective Fiscal and Economic Governance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48062/10]

Question· writtenPQ 171asked

171 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance his views on the net exposure of the National Asset Management Agency and the credit institutions supported by the eligible liabilities guarantee to derivative instruments; the extent to which these exposures arise from hedging arrangements or from speculative positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48053/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2010

171 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance his views on the net exposure of the National Asset Management Agency and the credit institutions supported by the eligible liabilities guarantee to derivative instruments; the extent to which these exposures arise from hedging arrangements or from speculative positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48053/10]

Question· writtenPQ 168asked

168 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the gross interest charged by the International Monetary Fund on the drawdown of special drawing rights; to set out the maturity of this lending arrangement; the nature and terms of the interest rate swap, currency swap or other derivate contracts related to the drawdown of SDRs by Ireland, including the margin or other cost charged on these contracts; the net interest, inclusive of associated derivate contracts, being paid by Ireland in respect of its drawdown of SDRs from the IMF; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48050/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2010

168 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the gross interest charged by the International Monetary Fund on the drawdown of special drawing rights; to set out the maturity of this lending arrangement; the nature and terms of the interest rate swap, currency swap or other derivate contracts related to the drawdown of SDRs by Ireland, including the margin or other cost charged on these contracts; the net interest, inclusive of associated derivate contracts, being paid by Ireland in respect of its drawdown of SDRs from the IMF; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48050/10]

Question· writtenPQ 162asked

162 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide the full estimate of the annual cost of each tax expenditure on the statute books; if he will itemise each of those that are to be withdrawn over the course of the national recovery plan; to set out the saving to the Exchequer in each of the next four years of these measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48033/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2010

162 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide the full estimate of the annual cost of each tax expenditure on the statute books; if he will itemise each of those that are to be withdrawn over the course of the national recovery plan; to set out the saving to the Exchequer in each of the next four years of these measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48033/10]

Question· writtenPQ 151asked

151 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance his views on the EU Commission’s autumn economic forecasts in so far as they concern Ireland; his views on whether the implication is that the EU Commission does not have confidence in Ireland meeting its fiscal deficit target of below 3% by 2014; his further views on whether the implication of the debt-to-GDP forecasts contained therein imply that the EU Commission expects that the cost of recapitalising the Irish banking system is likely to be some €10 billion higher than previously acknowledged, even before the revised PCAR analysis is carried out; his views on whether this scenario is deeply worrying; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47990/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2010

151 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance his views on the EU Commission’s autumn economic forecasts in so far as they concern Ireland; his views on whether the implication is that the EU Commission does not have confidence in Ireland meeting its fiscal deficit target of below 3% by 2014; his further views on whether the implication of the debt-to-GDP forecasts contained therein imply that the EU Commission expects that the cost of recapitalising the Irish banking system is likely to be some €10 billion higher than previously acknowledged, even before the revised PCAR analysis is carried out; his views on whether this scenario is deeply worrying; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47990/10]

Question· oralPQ 9asked

9 Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the ratio of the reductions in education spending, announced in the recent budget that came from each of the following headings: capital budget; staff pay and pensions; all other resources; the reason she has decided to increase the cost of education on families in the recent budget; if she will note that the cutbacks in school capitation grants, increased third level fees and higher school transport charges in particular, will have serious consequences for families who are already suffering from wage-cuts and increases in taxation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47668/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2010

9 Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the ratio of the reductions in education spending, announced in the recent budget that came from each of the following headings: capital budget; staff pay and pensions; all other resources; the reason she has decided to increase the cost of education on families in the recent budget; if she will note that the cutbacks in school capitation grants, increased third level fees and higher school transport charges in particular, will have serious consequences for families who are already suffering from wage-cuts and increases in taxation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47668/10]

Question· writtenPQ 186asked

193 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Question No. 501 of 27 October 2010, his plans to reform the motor tax system to allow any motor tax office to issue a disc on behalf of an adjoining local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47473/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2010

193 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Question No. 501 of 27 October 2010, his plans to reform the motor tax system to allow any motor tax office to issue a disc on behalf of an adjoining local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47473/10]

Question· writtenPQ 109asked

116 Deputy Noel Ahern asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding a couple over 66 years who are in receipt of contributory old age pension and social welfare pension when one of the persons also is in receipt of an occupational pension of approximately €100 a week; if he will list the taxation, levy, PRSI, health contribution levels before and after the recent budget including universal social charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47566/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2010

116 Deputy Noel Ahern asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding a couple over 66 years who are in receipt of contributory old age pension and social welfare pension when one of the persons also is in receipt of an occupational pension of approximately €100 a week; if he will list the taxation, levy, PRSI, health contribution levels before and after the recent budget including universal social charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47566/10]

Question· writtenPQ 107asked

113 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if changes in respect of civil unions affecting taxation matters have been included in the budget and the forthcoming finance Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47530/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2010

113 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if changes in respect of civil unions affecting taxation matters have been included in the budget and the forthcoming finance Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47530/10]

Question· writtenPQ 104asked

110 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Finance if he or the Revenue Commissioners have any outstanding issues that need to be addressed regarding the financial affairs or taxation payments in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare. [47519/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2010

110 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Finance if he or the Revenue Commissioners have any outstanding issues that need to be addressed regarding the financial affairs or taxation payments in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare. [47519/10]

Question· writtenPQ 245asked

262 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide a breakdown of motor tax receipts by each CO 2 category and engine size category for 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47186/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2010

262 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide a breakdown of motor tax receipts by each CO 2 category and engine size category for 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47186/10]

Question· writtenPQ 110asked

121 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Finance the amount Ireland has contributed to the International Monetary Fund in quotas and subscriptions in each of the years 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010; the position regarding subscriptions and quotas in view of the recent agreement with the European Central Bank, EU and International Monetary Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47132/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2010

121 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Finance the amount Ireland has contributed to the International Monetary Fund in quotas and subscriptions in each of the years 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010; the position regarding subscriptions and quotas in view of the recent agreement with the European Central Bank, EU and International Monetary Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47132/10]

Question· writtenPQ 109asked

120 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance if the phasing out of property based tax incentives by 2014, as set out in the National Recovery Plan and the Budget 2011, will ensure that those taxpayers subject to the minimum effective tax rate will not be able to derive financial benefit, through deferred tax relief, from these property incentives after 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47203/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2010

120 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance if the phasing out of property based tax incentives by 2014, as set out in the National Recovery Plan and the Budget 2011, will ensure that those taxpayers subject to the minimum effective tax rate will not be able to derive financial benefit, through deferred tax relief, from these property incentives after 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47203/10]

Question· writtenPQ 62asked

57 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the decisions he will take in 2011 under the decentralisation programme in view of the current fiscal situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45177/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2010

57 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the decisions he will take in 2011 under the decentralisation programme in view of the current fiscal situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45177/10]

Question· writtenPQ 112asked

117 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Finance the number of officials in his Department dedicated to working with officials from the International Monetary Fund, the European financial stabilisation mechanism and the European financial stability facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45023/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2010

117 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Finance the number of officials in his Department dedicated to working with officials from the International Monetary Fund, the European financial stabilisation mechanism and the European financial stability facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45023/10]

Question· writtenPQ 23asked

26 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will identify areas in his Department and agencies where savings can be found in view of the current fiscal crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44878/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2010

26 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will identify areas in his Department and agencies where savings can be found in view of the current fiscal crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44878/10]

Question· oralPQ 10asked

8 Deputy Simon Coveney asked the Minister for the Environment; Heritage and Local Government if he has satisfied himself with the fiscal position of the Dublin Docklands Development Authority and its output this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44295/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2010

8 Deputy Simon Coveney asked the Minister for the Environment; Heritage and Local Government if he has satisfied himself with the fiscal position of the Dublin Docklands Development Authority and its output this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44295/10]

Question· oralPQ 4asked

4 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment; Heritage and Local Government the changes to policy and requirements on taxpayers that recent circulars from his Department concerning commercial motor tax have had; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44485/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2010

4 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment; Heritage and Local Government the changes to policy and requirements on taxpayers that recent circulars from his Department concerning commercial motor tax have had; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44485/10]

Question· writtenPQ 116asked

125 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide a breakdown of the total number of motor vehicles taxed in each CO 2 category and engine size category for 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44350/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2010

125 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide a breakdown of the total number of motor vehicles taxed in each CO 2 category and engine size category for 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44350/10]

Question· writtenPQ 115asked

124 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide a breakdown of motor tax receipts by each CO 2 category and engine size category for 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44349/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2010

124 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide a breakdown of motor tax receipts by each CO 2 category and engine size category for 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44349/10]

Question· writtenPQ 58asked

65 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Finance if he was approached by the EU Commission, the European Central Bank or the International Monetary Fund with offers of financial assistance during the period January 2010 to 31 October 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44244/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2010

65 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Finance if he was approached by the EU Commission, the European Central Bank or the International Monetary Fund with offers of financial assistance during the period January 2010 to 31 October 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44244/10]

Question· writtenPQ 27asked

33 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport if she envisages the capital investment in sport outlined in the Government’s Infrastructure Investment Priorities 2010 to 2016 remains realistic for the coming year given the fiscal reality; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44107/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2010

33 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport if she envisages the capital investment in sport outlined in the Government’s Infrastructure Investment Priorities 2010 to 2016 remains realistic for the coming year given the fiscal reality; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44107/10]

Question· writtenPQ 194asked

230 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the action he has taken to ensure that taxation from gambling, in particular the potential taxation from online gambling, is captured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42474/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2010

230 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the action he has taken to ensure that taxation from gambling, in particular the potential taxation from online gambling, is captured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42474/10]

Question· writtenPQ 98asked

134 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Finance his views on amending the present time limit of ten years applicable to the National Solidarity Bond to a period of two to three years with an option to continue with this investment. [42551/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 November 2010

134 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Finance his views on amending the present time limit of ten years applicable to the National Solidarity Bond to a period of two to three years with an option to continue with this investment. [42551/10]

Question· writtenPQ 254asked

254 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a farmer with a herd number has a van, crew cab or a commercial jeep, does that individual qualify for the €288 tax; if so, the proof needed; must the farmer pay private tax on a vehicle that they and their spouse use for all trips and if so can they then put back seats in their commercial vehicle if they are paying the high tax bracket; is a VAT number needed if the farmer has a herd number; when this rule will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42166/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2010

254 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a farmer with a herd number has a van, crew cab or a commercial jeep, does that individual qualify for the €288 tax; if so, the proof needed; must the farmer pay private tax on a vehicle that they and their spouse use for all trips and if so can they then put back seats in their commercial vehicle if they are paying the high tax bracket; is a VAT number needed if the farmer has a herd number; when this rule will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42166/10]

Question· writtenPQ 248asked

248 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the revenue that could be raised in 2011 and on a full year basis by raising all motor tax rates by 1%, 2%, 3%, 4% and 5%. [42127/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2010

248 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the revenue that could be raised in 2011 and on a full year basis by raising all motor tax rates by 1%, 2%, 3%, 4% and 5%. [42127/10]

Question· writtenPQ 117asked

113 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his plans to amend the terms of the incentivised scheme for early retirement for civil servants to bring it into line with the recently announced scheme in Health Service Executive on the issue of the payment of retirement lump sums [42180/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2010

113 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his plans to amend the terms of the incentivised scheme for early retirement for civil servants to bring it into line with the recently announced scheme in Health Service Executive on the issue of the payment of retirement lump sums [42180/10]

Question· writtenPQ 124asked

161 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the total revenue accruing to the Exchequer through the various forms of motor vehicle registration, taxation, excise on an annual basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42042/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2010

161 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the total revenue accruing to the Exchequer through the various forms of motor vehicle registration, taxation, excise on an annual basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42042/10]

Question· writtenPQ 116asked

151 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Finance the reason the National Assets Management Agency has been lending money to developers whose assets were non-performing (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42023/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2010

151 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Finance the reason the National Assets Management Agency has been lending money to developers whose assets were non-performing (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42023/10]

Question· writtenPQ 51asked

85 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Finance the reason receipts for corporation tax as published on 2 November 2010 were below the receipts for the equivalent period in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41612/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2010

85 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Finance the reason receipts for corporation tax as published on 2 November 2010 were below the receipts for the equivalent period in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41612/10]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

91 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Finance his views on the continued weakness in income tax receipts; the extent to which he attributes this ongoing weakness to emigration, job losses, declining hourly pay, declining hours worked, declining labour market participation or other factors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41623/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2010

91 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Finance his views on the continued weakness in income tax receipts; the extent to which he attributes this ongoing weakness to emigration, job losses, declining hourly pay, declining hours worked, declining labour market participation or other factors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41623/10]

Question· writtenPQ 36asked

70 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Finance if, in view of the fact that savings amounting to €15 billion will be needed which is twice the sum that was under discussion at the time Ireland and the Commission agreed to bring our deficit below 3% of GDP by 2014, he will seek to renegotiate with the European Commission to extend the 2014 deadline; if the European Commission have expressed an opinion on the feasibility of extracting these savings in such a short timeframe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41573/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2010

70 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Finance if, in view of the fact that savings amounting to €15 billion will be needed which is twice the sum that was under discussion at the time Ireland and the Commission agreed to bring our deficit below 3% of GDP by 2014, he will seek to renegotiate with the European Commission to extend the 2014 deadline; if the European Commission have expressed an opinion on the feasibility of extracting these savings in such a short timeframe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41573/10]

Question· writtenPQ 28asked

64 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Finance his views on the introduction of a new fiscal framework for Ireland; if he plans to make an announcement regarding same, on budget day; his plans to propose legislation regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41642/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2010

64 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Finance his views on the introduction of a new fiscal framework for Ireland; if he plans to make an announcement regarding same, on budget day; his plans to propose legislation regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41642/10]

Question· oralPQ 15asked

52 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Finance when he will set out the total fiscal adjustment necessary in each of the years 2011 to 2014, inclusive, in order to achieve the 3% of GDP deficit target by 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41644/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2010

52 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Finance when he will set out the total fiscal adjustment necessary in each of the years 2011 to 2014, inclusive, in order to achieve the 3% of GDP deficit target by 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41644/10]

Question· oralPQ 12asked

49 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance if he has examined the terms and conditions of the European Financial Stability Facility; the rate of interest he would expect to be charged to a eurozone member state participating in the EFSF, at what maturity and on what terms and conditions; the maximum term of borrowing under the terms of the EFSF; to set out the extent of the contacts to date between executives or representatives of the EFSF since its establishment and the Minister and his officials; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41830/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2010

49 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance if he has examined the terms and conditions of the European Financial Stability Facility; the rate of interest he would expect to be charged to a eurozone member state participating in the EFSF, at what maturity and on what terms and conditions; the maximum term of borrowing under the terms of the EFSF; to set out the extent of the contacts to date between executives or representatives of the EFSF since its establishment and the Minister and his officials; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41830/10]

Question· oralPQ 11asked

48 Deputy Michael Noonan asked the Minister for Finance the discussions he has had with representatives of the European Central Bank with a view to an agreement that the bank will buy Irish bonds when the country re-enters the market in the new year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41892/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2010

48 Deputy Michael Noonan asked the Minister for Finance the discussions he has had with representatives of the European Central Bank with a view to an agreement that the bank will buy Irish bonds when the country re-enters the market in the new year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41892/10]

Question· writtenPQ 404asked

445 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the percentage of motor tax applications which are carried out on-line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40221/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2010

445 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the percentage of motor tax applications which are carried out on-line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40221/10]

Question· writtenPQ 298asked

337 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the likelihood of a new EU constitutional treaty to facilitate putting the ad hoc fiscal stability fund agreed in June 2010 on a permanent basis, and to also facilitate the development of an orderly insolvency procedure in the eurozone, and to allow for sanctions against member states who are in excessive deficit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39645/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2010

337 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the likelihood of a new EU constitutional treaty to facilitate putting the ad hoc fiscal stability fund agreed in June 2010 on a permanent basis, and to also facilitate the development of an orderly insolvency procedure in the eurozone, and to allow for sanctions against member states who are in excessive deficit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39645/10]

Question· writtenPQ 165asked

204 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance following the passing of the Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act, when he will bring forward relevant legislative changes in the area of taxation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40228/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2010

204 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance following the passing of the Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act, when he will bring forward relevant legislative changes in the area of taxation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40228/10]

Question· writtenPQ 149asked

188 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Finance if he will respond to the Irish Farmers’ Association taxation priorities for budget 2011 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40093/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2010

188 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Finance if he will respond to the Irish Farmers’ Association taxation priorities for budget 2011 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40093/10]

Question· writtenPQ 402asked

501 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to reform the motor tax system to allow any motor tax office to issue a disk on behalf of an adjoining local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39154/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2010

501 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to reform the motor tax system to allow any motor tax office to issue a disk on behalf of an adjoining local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39154/10]

Question· writtenPQ 99asked

195 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Finance in respect of Anglo Irish Bank, the value of bonds, both senior and subordinated, that matured and were redeemed at full face value in the period between September 2008 and September 2010; the number and the negotiated price paid for bonds, of any variety, which were redeemed prior to maturity in the period between September 2008 and September 2010; if there is any reason this information should be withheld from the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38676/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2010

195 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Finance in respect of Anglo Irish Bank, the value of bonds, both senior and subordinated, that matured and were redeemed at full face value in the period between September 2008 and September 2010; the number and the negotiated price paid for bonds, of any variety, which were redeemed prior to maturity in the period between September 2008 and September 2010; if there is any reason this information should be withheld from the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38676/10]

Question· writtenPQ 98asked

194 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Finance the percentage loss of consumer spending power resulting from tax and price index changes since the budget of October 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38675/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 October 2010

194 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Finance the percentage loss of consumer spending power resulting from tax and price index changes since the budget of October 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38675/10]

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