Bernard J. Durkan
Question:228 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the position in relation to the issue of a P45 in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7936/03]
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228 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the position in relation to the issue of a P45 in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7936/03]
I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the taxpayer's former employer has issued a P45 for the taxpayer. Part 1 of the P45 has been received in the tax office; parts 2, 3 and 4 were posted to the taxpayer on 10 March 2003.
229 Mr. Andrews asked the Minister for Finance if consideration has been given to change the chargeable rate of VAT on the provision of telephone services and other telecommunication services which would be particularly in ease of the elderly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8012/03]
In general, VAT law is intended to apply equally to all individuals, irrespective of age, social, cultural or economic status.