GOV INTRODUCES NEW STEALTH TAX FOR JOB APPLICANTS
6 April 2004
Labour Finance spokesperson Joan Burton, has condemned the Government proposal to introduce a hidden stealth tax in its proposed Public Services Management (Recruitment and Appointment) Bill 2003, especially a financial resolution to pave the way for fees from applicants for public sector jobs. She said: “Today’s financial resolution is to clear the way for the … Continue reading Gov introduces new stealth tax for job applicants
EXCHEQUER FIGURES SHOW FUTILITY OF DAMAGING CUTS
2 April 2004
“Today’s exchequer figures show up the futility of damaging cuts inflicted on public services by the Government”, Labour Finance Spokesperson Joan Burton has said. “The first quarter returns show a welcome buoyancy in tax revenues. But they highlight the needless damage being done by mean-spirited and unnecessary cuts to public services.” “The Government finds itself … Continue reading Exchequer figures show futility of damaging cuts
ESRI REPORT SHOWS MCCREEVY HAS HIS HAND IN YOUR POCKET
31 March 2004
“Today’s ESRI Report shows how deeply Minister McCreevy has put his hand into all our pockets’ Labour Finance Spokesperson Joan Burton has said. “It is increasingly clear how far Fianna Fáil has gone to build up the exchequer as a party war chest in advance of the next general election. The ESRI report brings welcome … Continue reading ESRI report shows McCreevy has his hand in your pocket
BURTON CALLS FOR MORE DETAILED TAX INFORMATION ON WEALTHY
28 March 2004
The Labour Party Spokesperson on Finance, Deputy Joan Burton, TD has called for the publication of more detailed information and profiling by the Revenue Commissioners on the monitoring by their Large Cases Division of some 570 of the wealthiest individuals and firms in the country and for the establishment of a new Commission on Taxation … Continue reading Burton calls for more detailed tax information on wealthy
GOV MUST CONSIDER SUPPORTING GPA
10 March 2004
Labour Party Finance Spokesperson, Deputy Joan Burton, has today stated her preference for modest and limited financial support for elite Gaelic sportspeople along the lines of what is being proposed by the Gaelic Players Association. Deputy Burton commented, “Minister McCreevy appears to have consciously allowed the players to be misled into believing that some form … Continue reading Gov must consider supporting GPA
GOV ACCUSED OF FAILING TO PLAN FOR KYOTO COMMITMENTS
5 March 2004
Speaking in advance of tomorrow’s (Saturday 6 March, Liberty Hall, Dublin) Labour Party seminar “Carbon Taxation, Trading Emissions and Kyoto”, Labour Spokesperson on Finance, Joan Burton, said that “10 months from the Government’s D-day for carbon taxation there is still no published policy paper outlining how the tax will be levied, how emissions will be … Continue reading Gov accused of failing to plan for Kyoto commitments
LABOUR TO HOST SEMINAR ON KYOTO COMMITMENTS
3 March 2004
Climate change and Ireland’s commitments under the Kyoto Agreement are among the greatest political challenges faced by Ireland now. How Ireland responds will have huge implications not just for the environment, but also for the economy, employment, and taxation. In order to facilitate discussion and debate on these issues, the Labour Party Finance Spokesperson Joan … Continue reading Labour to host seminar on Kyoto commitments
LABOUR SEEKS TO AMEND FINANCE BILL TO REQUIRE DISCLOSURE OF STALLION
23 February 2004
The Labour Party Spokesperson on Finance, Deputy Joan Burton, is to table an amendment to the 2004 Finance Bill that would require persons claiming tax emption in regard to income from stallion fees to declare their earnings to the Revenue Commissioners for the past five years. The Committee Stage of the Finance Bill is due … Continue reading Labour seeks to amend Finance Bill to require disclosure of stallion
BURTON CALLS FOR RECOVERY OF MONIES LOST THROUGH CORRUPTION
20 February 2004
Speaking on the debate on the Flood / Mahon Tribunal third report, Labour’s Finance Spokesperson and TD for Dublin West Joan Burton called on the Minister for the Environment to instruct the three County Managers of Fingal, Dublin South and Dun Laoghaire- Rathdown (the successor Councils of the old Dublin County Council) to pursue the … Continue reading Burton calls for recovery of monies lost through corruption
BURTON CONDEMNS GOV FAILURE TO GET TOUGH ON TAX EVASION AND AVOIDANCE
15 February 2004
Speaking in Sligo at a Labour Party Selection Convention (Sunday) for the Sligo Borough Corporation North Ward and Sligo County Council, Drumcliff Ward, Spokesperson on Finance, Deputy Joan Burton, said that the Government’s reaction to tax avoidance and tax evasion was too little too late. She said that the Finance Bill, introduced by Minister Charlie … Continue reading Burton condemns gov failure to get tough on tax evasion and avoidance