Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Economic Growth

Bernard Durkan

69. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which economic indicators here compare with other eurozone countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8814/14]

Economic Data

Bernard Durkan

70. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which GDP per capita here compares with other European countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8815/14]

Banking Sector Regulation

Bernard Durkan

71. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he and his Department continue to monitor the activities of banking institutions now withdrawn or in the course of withdrawal from this jurisdiction; the extent to which such institutions continue to have responsibility to Irish borrowers in their absence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8816/14]

Credit Availability

Bernard Durkan

72. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which credit remains available to small and medium sized businesses; if he has had submissions from the business sector in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8817/14]

Household Savings Rate

Bernard Durkan

73. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which personal savings in this jurisdiction have fluctuated over the past four years to date; the degree to which any such savings remain invested outside the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8818/14]

Bank Charges

Bernard Durkan

74. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which banking charges for various services remain a concern; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8819/14]

Credit Ratings

Bernard Durkan

75. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the measures taken to restore credit ratings for small businesses detrimentally affected by the economic downturn; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8820/14]

Pension Provisions

Bernard Durkan

143. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if he will clarify the definition of the €12,700 guaranteed income required in situations where life assurance policies are capitalised and where the maximum immediate capitalisation is sought by the contributor; if such guaranteed income is required to originate from a State pension or private income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6290/14]

Tax Credits

Bernard Durkan

52. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if and when a certificate of tax free allowances-tax credits will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6103/14]

Tax Collection

Bernard Durkan

191. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners will review the level of payment required or period within which payment is required in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3709/14]

Revenue Documents Issuance

Bernard Durkan

45. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if and when a P45 might issue with any outstanding salary in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3464/14]

Economic Policy

Bernard Durkan

21. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he continues to remain satisfied in the matter of this country’s economic performance in the wake of the exit from the bailout and with particular reference to the need to remain competitive in the context of all other European countries inside and outside the eurozone and the wider global community with whom this country trades; if he can foresee greater opportunities for economic recovery in the emerging climate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1587/14]

Government Bonds

Bernard Durkan

37. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance arising from recent experience in the bond market, the extent to which it might be found possible to issue specific bonds targeting investment leading to job creation such as the public housing building programme in view of the serious need in this area and the opportunities for a major boost in terms of job creation in the construction sector which is currently lagging far below normal economic requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1586/14]

Economic Competitiveness

Bernard Durkan

73. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which this economy remains competitive when compared to other competing jurisdictions within the EU and without; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2109/14]

Credit Availability

Bernard Durkan

74. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he continues to receive indications from the banking sector regarding the availability of credit throughout the domestic market; if any particular issues have arisen which might indicate a lack of interest in lending by some institutions; the steps required to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2110/14]

Financial Services Regulation

Bernard Durkan

75. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the basis on which lending institutions currently existing or having exited from the Irish market remain accountable to the regulatory mechanisms here in terms of their winding up operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2111/14]

Housing Data

Bernard Durkan

76. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to a shift in savings by private investors to the private housing market with obvious implications for buyers seeking to provide themselves with a family home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2112/14]

Banking Sector

Bernard Durkan

77. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which lending institutions here have successfully attracted savings from other jurisdictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2113/14]

Economic Growth Rate

Bernard Durkan

78. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which this country’s economic performance is likely to benefit from the post-bailout environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2114/14]

Credit Availability

Bernard Durkan

79. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which the credit needs of business here are being met by banks in other jurisdictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2115/14]

Credit Availability

Bernard Durkan

80. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which Irish lending institutions have provided credit or other lending facilities to applicants in other EU jurisdictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2116/14]

National Debt

Bernard Durkan

81. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he expects to convince his EU colleagues of the necessity to make provision for legacy debt in this country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2117/14]

Credit Ratings

Bernard Durkan

82. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which the Irish Credit Bureau receives correspondence from the various lending institutions on a weekly, monthly or annual basis, the result of which may be a restriction on their ability to operate their business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2119/14]

Bank Charges

Bernard Durkan

83. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which bank charges in this country are comparable to those that exist in other EU jurisdictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2120/14]

Tax Rebates

Bernard Durkan

85. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the total Med 1-Med 2 refund for which a person (details supplied) in County Kildare is eligible and has been paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2128/14]

Departmental Staff Data

Bernard Durkan

112. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which agency staff have been used in his Department in each of the past five years to date for the purpose of answering and transferring calls on their switchdesk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55434/13]

Revenue Commissioners Powers

Bernard Durkan

45. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the basis on which the Revenue Commissioners have contacted the employers of a number of non-EU nationals employed here, in some instances for up to ten years, occasionally employed by State agencies, who are meeting their statutory requirements in respect of PRSI, income tax and all of their obligations but who, due to lack of a permit or update of residency status, are now being informed by their employer, on the instructions of the Revenue Commissioners, to the effect that their employment must cease notwithstanding the fact that many such persons hold pivotal positions in the workforce, have made a contribution to society and continue to do so; the way it has been determined that their employment is illegal but that the payment of their taxes and PRSI contributions was accepted and that subsequent employers employed such persons in good faith on the basis that they had a good employment record; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53445/13]

Tax Code

Bernard Durkan

51. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the correct level of PAYE-PRSI-tax and other deductions applicable in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53542/13]

Tax Code

Bernard Durkan

52. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the correct income tax payable-credits-deductions in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53543/13]

Fuel Laundering

Bernard Durkan

147. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 41 of 21 November 2013, the options available in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare in view of additional information which illustrates that transfer of ownership of a vehicle was received on 27 August and not 7 October as stated by the Revenue Commissioners. [52942/13]

Fuel Laundering

Bernard Durkan

41. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the progress to date and options available in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who was contacted by the Revenue Commissioners in respect of the detection of oil in the fuel tank of the person's motor vehicle on 23 August 2013, who recently submitted proof to the Revenue Commissioners that the vehicle was only purchased on 20 August 2013 and had not put any fuel in the car since the purchase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49879/13]

Economic Growth Rate

Bernard Durkan

20. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he is satisfied that the economy here can grow sufficiently in the coming year to meet or exceed the budgetary targets set in budget 2014; if any action is needed to address inflationary tendencies in the housing sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49209/13]

Banking Sector

Bernard Durkan

24. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the future role he sees for lending institutions here that have closed down their business in the domestic market but have remained open to the corporate or investment sectors; if the banking licence in such cases is likely to be restricted in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49208/13]

Economic Growth Rate

Bernard Durkan

66. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the position as indicated to his European colleagues in the context of Ireland’s exit from the bailout programme; the extent to which he is satisfied that the decision will assist towards economic recovery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49791/13]

Economic Growth Rate

Bernard Durkan

67. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which the economic fundamentals have improved in this economy in the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49792/13]

State Savings Schemes

Bernard Durkan

68. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which any consideration might be given to the launch of a Government development bond which might assist economic recovery with particular reference to the need to provide a channel whereby those with savings might obtain a reasonable return on their investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49793/13]

Banking Sector

Bernard Durkan

69. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the role he sees for redundant banks that have ceased to trade in the domestic market but have remained open to investment in corporate sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49794/13]

Economic Policy

Bernard Durkan

70. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which savings from other jurisdictions might be attracted here post the exit from the bailout programme with particular reference to the need to create an attractive environment for economic recovery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49795/13]

Tax Yield

Bernard Durkan

71. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which Exchequer returns continue to indicate meeting various taxations targets under their respective headings as envisaged for budget 2013; the way he expects this to impact on future performance in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49796/13]

Economic Growth Rate

Bernard Durkan

72. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he expects economic growth to improve in 2014; the factors within the control of this country which are likely to be most effective in this context; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49797/13]

Credit Availability

Bernard Durkan

73. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he expects credit to become more available to the smaller indigenous business sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49798/13]

Economic Growth Initiatives

Bernard Durkan

74. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he and his Department can repeat measures deemed to be most effective in the generation of economic activity and job creation throughout the economy in the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49799/13]

State Savings Schemes

Bernard Durkan

75. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which economic analysis has been undertaken with a view to identifying the best means of harnessing savings and investment funds at a time of low banking interest rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49800/13]

International Tax Strategy

Bernard Durkan

76. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the steps taken unilaterally or in conjunction with his EU colleagues to rebut suggestions of the existence of a tax haven here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49801/13]

Bank Charges

Bernard Durkan

77. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which bank charges continue to be monitored by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49802/13]

Mortgage Arrears Proposals

Bernard Durkan

78. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which any efforts are being made to address the damage to credit ratings in the small business sector with particular reference to situations where household mortgage arrears have begun to affect business in this context; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49803/13]

Mortgage Protection Policies

Bernard Durkan

79. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which default by insurance companies in respect of mortgage protection has been recorded or monitored in the past five years; if indicative trends have been identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49805/13]

Tax Reliefs Availability

Bernard Durkan

188. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which income tax relief is now available in respect of college fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49108/13]

Credit Availability

Bernard Durkan

52. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he has become aware of the difficulties faced by small to medium sized enterprises that have been affected by the downturn in the economy and have a negative credit rating registered against them by the Irish Credit Bureau even where they have discharged their debts; that this negative rating affects them for a five year period thereby restricting their access to borrowing facilities which in turn makes it impossible for them to continue in business; the action he will take to address these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41332/13]

Economic Growth Rate

Bernard Durkan

58. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he expects the economy to grow in the coming year, having regard to the need to maintain the highest possible level of economic activity throughout the economy within the objective of best economic practice, meeting the targets laid down by the troika and encouraging a level of economic growth commensurate with the future requirements of the economy in the aftermath of Ireland’s exit from the bailout programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41331/13]