Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Property Taxation Application

Brendan Griffin

73. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the way property tax rates proposed in this jurisdiction compare with rates in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57548/12]

Property Valuations

Brendan Griffin

74. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the estimated number of properties nationwide valued at less than €100,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57549/12]

Tax Code

Brendan Griffin

60. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will seek an extension of VAT reduction to the small pub trade in view of the labour intensive nature of the business and the role that small Irish pubs play in the tourism industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53204/12]

Tax Code

Brendan Griffin

61. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider the expansion of VAT reduction to the small pub trade, in view of the labour intensive nature of the business and the role that small Irish pubs play in the tourism industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53097/12]

Tax Code

Brendan Griffin

190. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the transfer of land in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52334/12]

Tax Code

Brendan Griffin

249. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the introduction of 131 and 132 registration plates on new vehicles sold here in 2013; if he intends to continue this form of licence plate in 2014 and beyond; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52931/12]

Tax Code

Brendan Griffin

250. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his plans to restructure VRT; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52932/12]

Tax Code

Brendan Griffin

251. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider reducing the 13.5% VAT rate for car servicing as a road safety measure in view of the increasing number of older cars on our roads and the falling levels of servicing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52933/12]

Tax Code

Brendan Griffin

252. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will reduce or scrap VRT and VAT on optional additional safety equipment and potentially life saving technology in new cars; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52934/12]

Budget 2013

Brendan Griffin

253. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will focus revenue raising measures in Budget 2013 in higher earners and super wealthy citizens, including tax exiles, in an effort to protect lower and middle income earners, who have little or no disposable income at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52935/12]

Promissory Note Negotiations

Brendan Griffin

254. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the impending repayment of Anglo promissory notes; his views on whether will secure a positive outcome on this matter; the monetary and percentage of GDP savings he hopes to achieve; when he expects to have an agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52936/12]

Credit Availability

Brendan Griffin

255. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the lack of credit availability in the economy; the measures he will take to rectify this fundamental problem in the economy; if his attention has been drawn to the public fury regarding the failure of the banks to release credit despite the huge sacrifices by the Irish people here to bring about a properly functioning banking system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52937/12]

Tax Code

Brendan Griffin

232. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the number of years accounts details that the Revenue Commissioners may demand from persons in the course of their investigations; the period that they can go back; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51562/12]

Liquor Licence Numbers

Brendan Griffin

235. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the number of licensed premises in the State; the number of pubs and the turnover breakdown of these pubs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49741/12]

Mortgage Arrears Proposals

Brendan Griffin

251. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the number of mortgage holders that are repaying mortgages across all of the banks operating here at more than 35% of their net income; and the total value of these mortgages. [50115/12]

Fuel Sales

Brendan Griffin

93. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the total number of litres of motor fuel, petrol and diesel, sold in the State in the five most recent years for which figures are available; the total amount of State revenue directly generated by these sales; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49112/12]

Fuel Sales

Brendan Griffin

225. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the number of litres of petrol and diesel that were sold in the State in the past five years for which the data is available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47882/12]

Bank Charges

Brendan Griffin

242. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether the new branch service charges (details supplied) in the banks are discriminating against older persons who are unable to use or avail of these online services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48280/12]

Tax Yield

Brendan Griffin

45. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide a breakdown of State revenue generated through the universal social charge, with details of the amounts generated from various income levels; the total amount generated per annum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46565/12]

Income Data

Brendan Griffin

188. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the percentage of persons in work who are earning €100,000 or more; the number of persons this equates to in real terms; the percentage of the total income earned in the State that these persons represent; the percentage of the State's total tax on incomes that is paid by these persons; the number in real terms and percentage of persons in work who pay no tax on income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46373/12]

Tax Collection

Brendan Griffin

189. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the amount of depreciation related tax allowances claimed by the corporate sector for the five most recent years for which these figures are available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46389/12]

Tax Code

Brendan Griffin

193. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider making it compulsory that VAT cannot be claimed back on services or product invoices until proof of payment is made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44353/12]

Proposed Legislation

Brendan Griffin

219. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if extended trading retail betting shops will be implemented prior to the remaining parts of the 2012 Betting (Amendment) Bill, in view of the fact that this section does not require EU ratification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44774/12]

Haulage Industry Regulation

Brendan Griffin

160. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views regarding proposals from a haulier (details supplied) in relation to fuel cost and opportunities to boost Exchequer income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43009/12]

Vehicle Registration Issues

Brendan Griffin

170. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43182/12]

Tax Code

Brendan Griffin

63. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance following the recent public consultation process, if he will reform tax residence rules with a view to boosting State revenue; his views on whether the current regime is too lenient in favour of tax exiles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42244/12]

Tax Code

Brendan Griffin

138. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the reason the pet farm part of an educational facility (details supplied) in County Kerry is not exempted from VAT; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41957/12]

Tax Reliefs Availability

Brendan Griffin

76. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will permit tour operators to claim back VAT on fuel costs to allow them to be as competitive as tour operators from Northern Ireland operating here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41198/12]

Tax Code

Brendan Griffin

37. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider a third rate of income tax for very high earners; the amount of additional revenue that would be generated by a rate of income tax for earners of €100,000 and over of 45%, 46%, 47%, 48%, 49% and 50%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39823/12]