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Page 370 of 500
Wed, 25 Mar 2015
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Tax Data
Pearse Doherty
49. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance his views on the European Commission's new proposals regarding the mandatory automatic exchange of information in the field of taxation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12281/15]
Wed, 25 Mar 2015
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Tax Data
Pearse Doherty
50. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the number of tax rulings since March 2011, and since 1990, that Ireland has voluntarily shared with the European Commission under existing regulations on the exchange of information in the field of taxation. [12282/15]
Wed, 25 Mar 2015
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Tax Avoidance
Pearse Doherty
51. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance when the European Union Commission will publish its findings on its investigation into Ireland's tax arrangements with a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12283/15]
Wed, 25 Mar 2015
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Tax Code
Pearse Doherty
52. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the number of times his officials have met, physically, by teleconferencing or otherwise with officials of the European Union Commission, regarding the tax affairs of Apple since the Commission officially launched its investigation into the matter; the number of documents requested; and the number sent to the Commission as part of the inquiry. [12284/15]
Wed, 25 Mar 2015
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Banking Operations
Pearse Doherty
53. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the notification of a very large interest rate increase sent to customers by Avant card; the steps available to customers who believe this is unfair; the options available to the Financial Regulator to curb such increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12291/15]
Wed, 25 Mar 2015
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Economic Statements
Pearse Doherty
56. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance when the spring statement will be made; and if he envisages any legislation as a result. [12316/15]
Wed, 25 Mar 2015
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Disadvantaged Status
Pearse Doherty
174. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to alter the current delivering equality of opportunity in schools scheme in order to provide for additionality to the scheme; if she will allow individual schools which are not in the scheme, yet meet the criteria, to apply for inclusion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12315/15]
Wed, 25 Mar 2015
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Foreshore Licence Applications
Pearse Doherty
190. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has received an application from Donegal County Council for a foreshore licence for a beach (details supplied) in County Donegal; his plans to sanction this foreshore licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12314/15]
Tue, 24 Mar 2015
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Labour Activation Measures
Pearse Doherty
251. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will consider providing a travel allowance for participants on the Gateway scheme who are living in a rural area and cannot avail of a bus service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12177/15]
Tue, 24 Mar 2015
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VAT Rate Application
Pearse Doherty
256. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide a list of each measure that contributes to the value-added tax policy gap; the cost of each measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11219/15]
Tue, 24 Mar 2015
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Fiscal Policy
Pearse Doherty
257. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide a list of all environmentally related fiscal measures; the revenue raised by each one; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11221/15]
Tue, 24 Mar 2015
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Insurance Industry Regulation
Pearse Doherty
267. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the number of customers who are still due a refund from a mis-sold payment protection insurance scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11660/15]
Tue, 24 Mar 2015
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Irish Fiscal Advisory Council Membership
Pearse Doherty
268. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons who applied for the recently announced appointment at the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council; the selection process; his involvement in it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11662/15]
Tue, 24 Mar 2015
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Ireland Strategic Investment Fund Investments
Pearse Doherty
288. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the position in respect of the approval of the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund investment strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12028/15]
Tue, 24 Mar 2015
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Single Payment Scheme Eligibility
Pearse Doherty
369. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when farm payments in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal will be made, in view of the fact that the person was previously awarded grazing rights by the courts for a disputed land parcel; when the person can also expect retrospective payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11769/15]
Tue, 24 Mar 2015
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Fisheries Offences
Pearse Doherty
396. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide details on the body responsible for removing points for fishery offences in instances where the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority has been found by the courts to have incorrectly endorsed the points applied to a fisherman's licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12175/15]
Tue, 24 Mar 2015
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Money Laundering
Pearse Doherty
419. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on the website of a trust management company (details supplied) which advertises on the basis that it operates in a lightly regulated environment without the costs or inconveniences associated with an offshore jurisdiction. [11344/15]
Tue, 24 Mar 2015
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Money Laundering
Pearse Doherty
437. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of trust or company service providers authorised by her Department; her views on the website of a company (details supplied) which advertises on the basis that it operates in a lightly regulated environment without the costs or inconveniences associated with an offshore jurisdiction. [11234/15]
Tue, 24 Mar 2015
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Gambling Legislation
Pearse Doherty
481. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the consideration she has given in the forthcoming Gambling Control Bill to permitting totes at harness racing events; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11659/15]
Tue, 24 Mar 2015
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Cárta Eorpach um Árachas Sláinte
Pearse Doherty
600. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Pearse Doherty den Aire Sláinte an bhfuil fótachóip ar fáil d'iarratasóirí de na foirmeacha iarratais a bhí curtha isteach sa bhliain 2010 ar an gCárta Eorpach um Árachas Sláinte; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [11427/15]