Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Business Supports

Bernard Durkan

110. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given to widening the TBESS to assist businesses with energy costs who have attempted to apply for the TBESS but are encountering significant difficulties due to sharing one meter between a number of businesses, and whose bills are divided by the landlord for each cycle depending on their unit size, particularly in business campuses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20445/23]

Tax Exemptions

Bernard Durkan

222. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if an arrangement can be entered into by the Revenue Commissioners with a person (details supplied); if the person qualifies for the dwelling house exemption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19478/23]

Tax Data

Bernard Durkan

239. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance when a tax refund is likely to issue in the case of a person (details supplied) who applied in recent months but is yet to receive a reply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14789/23]

Economic Data

Bernard Durkan

75. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if he will indicate this country’s total debt as a percentage of GDP, GNP and GNI; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11302/23]

Economic Data

Bernard Durkan

131. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which positive conclusions can be drawn from this country’s economic performance when considered alongside other eurozone countries and all other European countries; if the methodology for the measurement of the economy here continues to be robust and accurate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11301/23]

Inflation Rate

Bernard Durkan

252. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he and his Department continue to monitor economic progress with a view to ensuring that inflation continues to be curbed and that the reduction in inflation is passed on to the consumer by way of lower prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6897/23]

Inflation Rate

Bernard Durkan

253. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance when it is likely that measures to reduce inflation will be passed on to the consumers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6898/23]

Cost of Living Issues

Bernard Durkan

255. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he can continue to take measures to control the cost of living without contributing to inflation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11564/23]

Inflation Rate

Bernard Durkan

256. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he and his Department continues to examine the contributory factors to inflation; the extent to which each and any can be controlled; if he will outline any trends likely to emerge in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11565/23]

Economic Growth

Bernard Durkan

257. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which this country’s economy continues to compete with other European economies inside and outside the Eurozone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11566/23]

Financial Services

Bernard Durkan

258. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which employment in Ireland’s international financial services has increased since 2021; the trends emerging in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11567/23]

Primary Medical Certificates

Bernard Durkan

259. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update in respect of when the issue regarding primary medical certificates will be resolved in order to facilitate those whose cases are in abeyance for some time in the first instance, and to meet the requirements of persons with disabilities who have mobility problems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11568/23]

Economic Growth

Bernard Durkan

260. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he remains satisfied regarding this country’s economic growth trends, with particular reference to the need to compete with other European countries in terms of stability and growth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11569/23]

Foreign Direct Investment

Bernard Durkan

261. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he is satisfied that Ireland remains an attractive location for foreign direct investment; if any further incentives to attract this type of investment are contemplated in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11570/23]

Tax Reliefs

Bernard Durkan

262. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent of the different types of tax relief available to both PAYE employees and self-employed persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11571/23]

Cost of Living Issues

Bernard Durkan

263. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the steps that might be taken to alleviate price increases with consequent inflation affecting consumers throughout the country at large; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11572/23]

Economic Growth

Bernard Durkan

264. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which the necessary economic fundamentals continue to be met and will do so in the coming year in the aftermath of Budget 2023 or otherwise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11573/23]

Insurance Coverage

Bernard Durkan

188. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the procedure to be followed by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10789/23]

Energy Prices

Bernard Durkan

224. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if contact can be made with a business (details supplied) by the Revenue Commissioners, who have attempted to apply for the TBESS scheme but are encountering significant difficulties due to sharing one meter between three businesses, and whose bills are divided by the landlord each cycle depending on their unit size; if clarification can be provided as to how this business can proceed with their application for assistance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9765/23]

Economic Growth

Bernard Durkan

85. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if he remains satisfied that the economy remains on a solid footing, with particular reference to the need to compete with other European countries in terms of stability and growth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3050/23]

Inflation Rate

Bernard Durkan

148. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which efforts continue to be made to address inflation; the extent of the results to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3049/23]

Economic Policy

Bernard Durkan

255. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the degree to which he remains satisfied that Ireland’s economy remains adequately competitive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3317/23]

Economic Policy

Bernard Durkan

256. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which any particular economic features require amendment or refocus in order to avoid difficulties in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3318/23]

Financial Services

Bernard Durkan

257. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if investment funds operating or intending to operate here will be brought under the aegis of the Central Bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3319/23]

Financial Services

Bernard Durkan

258. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if investment funds operating here will be asked to comply with guidelines and supervision of the Central Bank given the number, size and power of investment funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3320/23]

Inflation Rate

Bernard Durkan

259. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he remains satisfied that inflation here will continue to reduce further; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3321/23]

Inflation Rate

Bernard Durkan

260. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which the contributory factors to inflation continues to be monitored by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3322/23]

Economic Growth

Bernard Durkan

261. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he remains satisfied that this economy continues to perform well when considered in the overall European context; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3323/23]

Economic Growth

Bernard Durkan

262. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he remains satisfied with the performance of Ireland’s economy when compared will all others in the eurozone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3324/23]

Economic Policy

Bernard Durkan

263. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the degree to which foreign direct investment remains an attractive, option given the need to ensure Ireland continues to benefit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3325/23]

Financial Services

Bernard Durkan

264. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which financial services here continue to compete internationally and effectively with all others relative to access, size and location; the degree to which efforts continue to be made in this regard in the aftermath of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3326/23]

Primary Medical Certificates

Bernard Durkan

357. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance when the issue regarding primary medical certificates will be resolved in order to facilitate those whose cases are in abeyance for some time in the first instance and to meet the requirements of persons with disabilities who have mobility problems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1783/23]

Tax Collection

Bernard Durkan

189. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the way that a person (details supplied) can deal with a letter received from the Revenue Commissioners in respect of property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60143/22]

Inflation Rate

Bernard Durkan

94. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he continues to remain satisfied that adequate measures have been taken to confront inflation here, and control any incoming inflation to the greatest extent possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55812/22]

Inflation Rate

Bernard Durkan

131. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he remains confident that budgetary measures taken here are adequately focused in order to discourage inflation, self-generated or imported; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55813/22]

Ukraine War

Bernard Durkan

196. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he, together with his Finance Minister colleagues at ECOFIN, continues to explore ways and means of minimising the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on European and global economies. [48659/22]

Cost of Living Issues

Bernard Durkan

197. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the steps that are being taken to alleviate price increases, with consequent inflation affecting consumers throughout the country at large; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53767/22]

Tax Code

Bernard Durkan

207. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the correct level of taxation applicable in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56029/22]

Inflation Rate

Bernard Durkan

208. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which deflationary measures remain adequate to achieve results; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56034/22]

Fiscal Policy

Bernard Durkan

209. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which good governance and fiscal policy continue to remain central to combatting inflation and maintaining a stable economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56035/22]

Inflation Rate

Bernard Durkan

210. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he remains satisfied that deflationary measures are sufficient to meet the challenges arising from inflation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56036/22]

Economic Policy

Bernard Durkan

211. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which Ireland's economy compares with other European economies in the context of combatting inflation and maintaining growth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56037/22]

Foreign Direct Investment

Bernard Durkan

212. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which Ireland remains an attractive option for foreign direct investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56038/22]

Foreign Direct Investment

Bernard Durkan

213. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which Ireland's economy can remain competitive notwithstanding the many challenges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56039/22]

Economic Policy

Bernard Durkan

214. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which Ireland can continue to be seen internationally as a stable and reliable economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56040/22]

Budget 2023

Bernard Durkan

215. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the degree to which measures taken in budget 2023 will continue to ensure economic stability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56041/22]

Economic Policy

Bernard Durkan

216. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which Ireland's economy remains stable, attractive and capable of combatting inflation to the greatest extent possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56042/22]

Economic Policy

Bernard Durkan

217. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he remains confident that the Irish economy, including mortgage borrowers, are protected insofar as is possible from inflationary costs generated from within or outside the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56043/22]

Credit Unions

Bernard Durkan

31. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if, as part of the retail banking review currently under way by his Department, consideration is being given to reducing the 10% reserve requirement for credit unions, which are now operating current accounts and banking services as a result of the large amount of new customers that they are receiving, due to the exit of banks (details supplied) from Ireland; if his attention has been drawn to the significant difficulties that this 10% requirement is now having for new customers of credit unions who have chosen them as their new banking service given the limits on the amounts of funds allowable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55737/22]

Tax Code

Bernard Durkan

273. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update in the case of a person (details supplied); the extent to which the perceived benefit is payable, taxable or otherwise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51316/22]