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[Deputy Michael Noonan.] Questions— 14 February 2012. Written Answers Office/Agency Value Duration Service Tendered If not, why not and how was the provider provider selected Revenue 2011: Baker Ryan Selective €6,993.03 Tilly Glennon Revenue 2010: Vector Selective €7,278.00 Workplace and Facilities Mgt Ltd. Revenue 2011: €943.80 Vector Selective Workplace and Facilities Mgt Ltd. Revenue 2010: Polaris HR Selective €21,980.27 Consultants Revenue 2010: James Selective €2,178.00 Adams Revenue 2010: DZMG — Selective €8,712.00 Archives Consulting Services Revenue 2010: Professor Selective €3,003.35 Sean Doyle Revenue 2010: €871.20 Elevator Selective Consulting Ltd Revenue 2010: €544.50 Innovative Selective Food Solutions Revenue 2010: Philip Lee Selective €2,099.81 Revenue 2010: Philip Lee Selective €15,447.40 Revenue 2010: €656.80 Arthur Cox Selective Revenue 2011: Arthur Cox Selective €2,922.15 Revenue 2011: Arthur Cox Selective €14,345.18 Revenue 2010: Doran Cray Yes Consultant architects were €3,525.20 Architectural appointed by OPW in accordance Services with the necessary procedures Revenue 2011: Doran Cray Yes from Property Maintenance €12,856.50 Architectural Consultants list. Services Revenue 2010: Achilles Selective Specialised knowledge. Also, circa. €5,141.75 Procurement €38,000 went to 3rd parties in 2011: Services legal and other fees. €66,535.22 Banking Sector Regulation 169. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Finance the reason KBC bank refused to say if it would pass on the European Central Bank interest rate cut of 14 December to variable mortgage rate holders; the steps he proposes to take to ensure that they will make a statement in the event of future interest rate changes. [8024/12] 386
Questions— 14 February 2012. Written Answers Minister for Finance (Deputy Michael Noonan): Neither I, nor officials from the Department of Finance have responsibility for the decisions of KBC Bank regarding the passing on of the ECB interest rate reductions to mortgage customers, nor have I any powers to compel the Bank to make a statement on the interest rate that is charged to their mortgage customers. The lending institutions in Ireland are independent commercial entities. Ultimately the pricing of financial products, including standard variable mortgage interest rates, is a commercial decision for the management team and board of each lending institution, having due regard to their customers and the impact on profitability, particularly where the cost of funding to each lending institution, including deposit pricing, is under pressure. The Deputy will be aware of the Central Bank’s Code of Conduct on Mortgage Arrears, a copy of which can be accessed on www.centralbank.ie. Question No. 170 answered with Question No. 162. Tax Code 171. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if the activity in commercial property transfers has been monitored since budget 2012 was announced; and if the reduction in the higher rate of stamp duty has any noticeable impact on that activity. [8141/12] Minister for Finance (Deputy Michael Noonan): As I announced in the Budget, a single Stamp Duty rate of 2 per cent will apply to non-residential property transactions executed on or after Budget night 6 December 2011. A significant proportion of the Stamp Duty yield received since 6 December from commercial property transactions is likely to relate to transactions which predate the Budget change and accordingly it is too early at this stage to determine what impact the change will have on the Stamp Duty yield or the level of activity. Question No. 172 answered with Question No. 162. 173. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance if provision was made in the 2011 Finance Act for tax relief to be claimed for home energy improvements; if so, the way a person may make an application; if not, the reason there is a delay in introducing this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8159/12] Minister for Finance (Deputy Michael Noonan): Section 13 of Finance Act 2011 provided for income tax relief at the standard rate for expenditure incurred by individuals on a range of works carried out to improve the energy efficiency of residential premises situated in the State. The underpinning legislation for the scheme was subject to Commencement Order. However, that legislation, on review, was found to have flaws and would have required amendment before it could be implemented. As part of the announcement in the Jobs Initiative, the Government undertook to provide further funding for the grants available under the Better Energy Homes scheme operated by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). Because of these circumstances, I decided to review the requirement for a co-existing tax incentive for similar works and, following this review, I decided not to proceed with the introduction of the tax relief scheme. It is worth pointing out that it was never envisaged that individuals could qualify for both the grants and the proposed tax relief. Refocusing the funding such that it is provided via the grants scheme clarifies Government support measures for energy efficiency works. Liquor Licences 174. Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Finance the number of beer, wine and spirits 387
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