Ní féidir ach ceisteanna agus freagraí a foilsíodh tar éis Iúil 2012 a amharc anseo. Is féidir amharc de réir téarma nó dátaí ar leith ó Mhárta 2016 ar aghaidh do Ranna Rialtais. Foilsítear freagraí scríofa de réir mar a fhaightear iad ó Ranna. Chun ceisteanna parlaiminte a foilsíodh roimh Iúil 2012 a fheiceáil, cuardaigh Díospóireachtaí na Dála.
Freagraí Scríofa amháin le haghaidh gach suí
Leathanach 11 de 100
Máirt, 28 Samh 2023
written
Departmental Meetings
Pauline Tully
204. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Finance if he has plans to have a bilateral meeting with a person (details supplied). [52402/23]
Máirt, 28 Samh 2023
written
Tax Code
Jim O'Callaghan
205. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider affording property owners who are registering for the vacant property tax more than two options with respect to choosing the status of the property, given that at present the only available options are principal private residence or rented; if he has considered providing an option as licensee or caretaker or other; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52445/23]
Máirt, 28 Samh 2023
written
Primary Medical Certificates
Michael McNamara
206. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Finance if his Department will give consideration to introducing primary medical certificates to all individuals with physical disabilities (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52452/23]
Máirt, 28 Samh 2023
written
Tax Code
Eoin Ó Broin
207. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Finance to outline what legislative basis the Revenue Commissioner has for using the fuel mix disclosure, as published by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities, when making a determination on the percentage of electricity that is from renewable sources and therefore eligible for relief from the electricity tax. [52480/23]
Máirt, 28 Samh 2023
written
Tax Reliefs
Holly Cairns
208. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Finance whether his Department would consider making it mandatory for any film or TV co-productions shooting in Ireland to engage local Irish performers on equal terms and conditions as any visiting performer whose fees are subsidised by state bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52569/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
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Tax Code
Brian Leddin
85. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Minister for Finance if he will request that his Department undertake a vehicle taxation report considering the introduction of weight and size-based taxes on private vehicles in Ireland to incentivise a switch to smaller and lighter vehicles, similar to the weight tax in other jurisdictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51579/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
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Tax Code
Richard Boyd Barrett
90. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Finance his views and recommendations with regard to introducing a wealth tax;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51575/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
written
Primary Medical Certificates
Catherine Connolly
91. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 91 of 5 October 2023, if he will provide an update on the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal; when he expects the appeals process to re-commence; the expected timeline for the clearing of the backlog; what analysis his Department carried out into the reasons for the difficulty in recruiting the new board, as evidenced by the fact that it took four expression-of-interest campaigns in 18 months to fill the positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51363/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
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Financial Irregularities
Alan Farrell
92. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Finance to report on his Department’s efforts to tackle money laundering within the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51296/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
written
Tax Reliefs
Ged Nash
95. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Finance if he plans to index the cap on tax relief (Standard Fund Threshold) on pensions, against wages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51430/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
written
Banking Sector
Alan Farrell
97. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Finance to report on his Department’s efforts to increase innovation and competition in Ireland’s banking sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51295/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
written
Tax Credits
Brendan Smith
98. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance if he will ensure that tax relief for parents in respect of the accommodation costs for students attending further or higher education colleges is applicable in respect of all students, whether studying in this jurisdiction or elsewhere; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51577/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
written
Primary Medical Certificates
Pauline Tully
99. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Finance to provide an update on the progress made to date to convene a new Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeals; the actions he has taken to clear the backlog of 1,079 appeals outstanding, as of end-August 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51565/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
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Inflation Rate
Richard Boyd Barrett
100. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Finance if he will explain the basis of his projection for inflation in 2024 of 2.9% when the annual inflation rate in September was 6.4%, and has been increasing recently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46961/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
written
Ireland Strategic Investment Fund
Matt Carthy
101. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the guidance provided to the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund regarding industries, sectors or otherwise, which it is prohibited from investing in. [51425/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
written
Tax Data
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
102. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons in County Carlow claiming the rent tax credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51207/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
written
Insurance Coverage
Pádraig O'Sullivan
103. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider establishing a national flood insurance company to cover flood damage costs especially when so many homes and businesses are unable to obtain flood insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51209/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
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Tax Code
Bernard Durkan
104. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the implications, if any, for Ireland’s taxation policy in the wake of recent European Court judgement in respect of competition laws; whether Ireland retains absolute authority in respect of taxation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51467/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
written
Tax Data
John McGuinness
105. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance how many taxpayers in counties Kilkenny and Wexford, respectively, are claiming the rent tax credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51538/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
written
Tax Reliefs
Richard Boyd Barrett
107. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Finance if he has reviewed the report on Section 481 tax relief from the Budget Scrutiny Committee; what actions he is planning in relation to the recommendations from that report, in particular those with regard to quality employment and training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51574/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
written
Tax Reliefs
Richard Boyd Barrett
108. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Finance if he is planning to implement the recommendations of the report on Section 481 tax relief from the Budget Scrutiny Committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51573/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
written
Tax Data
Ged Nash
109. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Finance the up-to-date figure in respect of corporation tax revenue recorded to November 2023; if he has reassessed the level of likely 'windfall' corporation tax surpluses out to 2026; if he will publish the revised figures as compared to the corporation tax estimates out to 2026 which were published in this year's summer economic statement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51428/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
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Fiscal Policy
Ged Nash
110. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Finance to identify the projects and initiatives in which his Department and the Government plan to invest in terms of the in excess of €3 billion to set aside as the 'climate and nature' elements of the proposed Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund; what assessment was made by his Department that determined that maximum drawdown from the fund out to 2030 would be approximately €3.1 billion out of a fund with a total value of €14 billion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51427/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
written
Insurance Coverage
Pádraig O'Sullivan
111. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if he will engage with the insurance industry to discuss the provision of flood cover, particularly into the future due to the worsening effects of climate change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51210/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
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Credit Unions
David Stanton
112. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Finance to outline his policy with respect to credit unions; the action he is taking or plans to take to encourage credit unions to foster good saving habits among young people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51546/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
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Debt Collection
Brendan Griffin
114. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he is aware of elderly people being pursued by financial companies for historic debts; if he is aware of the extreme distress being caused to people in such circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51581/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
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Tax Credits
Denis Naughten
115. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the relief available under the incapacitated child tax credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51472/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
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Insurance Coverage
Aindrias Moynihan
116. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance what measures are being considered to assist homeowners whose home insurance does not include flood cover; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51550/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
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Tax Data
Ged Nash
117. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Finance his plans to broaden the tax base in the context of the State's reliance on a small number of tax heads including corporation tax and VAT; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51429/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
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Insurance Industry
Aindrias Moynihan
118. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance what reductions in motor insurance premiums could be achieved to benefit motorists on the announcement that insurance details from the MIBI is now shared directly with An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51549/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
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Primary Medical Certificates
Alan Dillon
122. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Finance to provide an update on the primary medical certificate; the steps taken to implement the appeals board; how he intends to reduce the waiting time for applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51524/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
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Interest Rates
Brendan Griffin
123. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he is concerned with the increases in mortgage interest rates being demanded of customers by financial lenders; to provide an update on his recent engagements with such lenders and the Central Bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51580/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
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Financial Irregularities
Pearse Doherty
124. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance his views on recent statistics published by An Garda Síochána regarding the 77% increase in cases of investment fraud this year; the measures his Department is considering to respond to the rise in financial fraud and authorised push payment scams; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51433/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
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Fiscal Policy
Ged Nash
125. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Finance the reason no monies can be drawn down from the Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund until 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51426/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
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Legislative Measures
Matt Carthy
126. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if he will facilitate the progress of the Illegal Israeli Settlements Divestment Bill 2023 to Committee Stage as a matter of priority. [51424/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
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Economic Growth
Bernard Durkan
127. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which Ireland’s economy continues on a stable footing notwithstanding any potential threat; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51468/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
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Financial Services
Denis Naughten
128. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the steps he and his European Union colleagues are taking to ensure better regulation of commodity future markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51475/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
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Commissions of Investigation
Peadar Tóibín
129. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Finance the number of tribunals, public investigations and commissions of investigations in process; the length of time each has been underway; when each will conclude; the cost to date of each; and the estimated cost of each at completion. [44814/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
written
Banking Sector
Cathal Crowe
130. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will report on the implementation of the recommendations of the banking review. [51368/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
written
Tax Data
Cormac Devlin
132. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Finance how overall tax revenues to end-October this year compares to the same period in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51397/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
written
Tax Data
Jim O'Callaghan
133. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance how many taxpayers in Dublin are clariming the ent tax credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51219/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
written
Tax Data
Niamh Smyth
134. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the number of taxpayers in counties Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim, respectively claiming the rent tax credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51229/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
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Departmental Strategies
Cathal Crowe
135. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance when the National Payments Strategy will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51367/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
written
Fiscal Policy
Christopher O'Sullivan
136. Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance for an update on the planned new Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund. [51537/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
written
Tax Data
Willie O'Dea
137. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance the number of taxpayers in counties Limerick, Clare, Cork, Kerry, Tipperary and Waterford claiming the rent tax credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51217/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
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Banking Sector
Pearse Doherty
138. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance to update Dáil Éireann on his engagement with the retail banking sector, Department of Housing and representative groups of homeowners affected by defective concrete blocks with respect to bridging finance and the significant funding shortfall homeowners face to remediate their homes. [51432/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
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Tax Data
Barry Cowen
139. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance the number of taxpayers in Offaly, Laois, Longford and Westmeath claiming the rent tax credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51301/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
written
Fiscal Policy
Richard Bruton
140. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if he will indicate the plans for Ireland to adopt the European taxonomy in investment. [51512/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
written
Tax Code
Darren O'Rourke
141. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Finance if there are plans to address wealth-related emissions via new levies or taxation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51249/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
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Tax Credits
Brendan Smith
142. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance if he will amend the conditions applicable to eligibility for the rental tax credit for parents of students in relation to accommodation costs while attending further or higher education college to include students studying outside of this jurisdiction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51578/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
written
Banking Sector
Richard Bruton
143. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance to review the recovery of funds invested in the rescue of the pillar banks during the financial crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51511/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
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Tax Code
Paul McAuliffe
144. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Finance for an update on the Government’s plan to introduce a domestic tax on e-cigarettes or vapes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51535/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
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Insurance Industry
Ruairí Ó Murchú
145. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Finance what progress has been made regarding public liability insurance reform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51422/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
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House Prices
Pearse Doherty
146. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance for an assessment of the additional cost to construction of a standard 3-bed semi-detached house arising from the concrete product levy in the context of the current market price of concrete, cement and in-scope concrete products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51431/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
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Tax Data
James Lawless
147. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Finance the number of taxpayers in counties Kildare, Wicklow, Meath and Louth claiming the rent tax credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51211/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
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Tax Code
David Stanton
149. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Finance to explain the rationale by the Revenue Commissioners for considering computerised calf feeders which are either bolted to a concrete floor or set in concrete to be “movable goods” and therefore not eligible for a VAT reclaim which is available to non-VAT-registered farmers; when this policy change was decided; if he will direct that this policy revert to that which was previously in place where VAT reclaim was permitted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51237/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
written
Fiscal Policy
Christopher O'Sullivan
150. Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance for an update on the planned new Future Ireland Fund. [51536/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
written
Energy Prices
Darren O'Rourke
151. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Finance his views on the TBESS scheme and the €900 million underspend; how the Government plans to reallocate this funding; if some of it will be used to support businesses to transition towards renewable energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51247/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
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Energy Prices
Louise O'Reilly
152. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance his views on the successes and/or failures of the temporary business energy support scheme; the amount of funding issued under the scheme; the current underspend under the scheme; and if there is any possibility the underspend can be used to support businesses with rising energy costs, instead of reverting to the Exchequer, given nearly a third of businesses that use gas are in arrears. [51436/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
written
Tax Rebates
Joe Flaherty
175. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Finance if he will address an inequality in the fuel rebate scheme for disabled drivers (details supplied). [51765/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
written
Departmental Schemes
Denis Naughten
176. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the plans, if any, he has to amend the disabled drivers and disabled passenger's scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51473/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
written
Tax Code
Bernard Durkan
177. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he remains satisfied that competency in respect of taxation resides within the Members States throughout the European Union, notwithstanding recent decisions/deliberations. [49984/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
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Renewable Energy Generation
Eoin Ó Broin
178. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Finance the total number of units of renewable electricity that are determined by reference to data on the fuel mix in respect of the suppliers concerned, as published by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities, for which relief is claimed from the electricity tax for 2022, in tabular form. [51628/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
written
Departmental Bodies
Brendan Smith
179. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance when it is proposed to establish the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal; when the criteria for this scheme will be amended in view of the widespread dissatisfaction in relation to the workings of this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51735/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
written
Tax Data
Pearse Doherty
180. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the total number of individuals charged excess tax under the standard fund threshold in each of the years from 2016 to 2022. [51744/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
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Tax Code
Bernard Durkan
181. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that recent binding /non-binding discussion/decision at European level by the ECJ’s advocate general in respect of a judgement (details supplied) is fully in accord with the fact that the competency for taxation resides with the Members States throughout the European Union, and not with the European Institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51755/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
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Tax Code
Bernard Durkan
182. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he remains satisfied that the OECD sponsors’ proposals in respect of corporation profits tax in this country and across Europe remains notwithstanding the recent opinion of the ECJ’s advocate general; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51756/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
written
Tax Code
Bernard Durkan
183. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he remains satisfied that Ireland remains rightly in control of its taxation policy, notwithstanding developments at EU level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51757/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
written
Economic Data
Bernard Durkan
184. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the degree to which he remains satisfied that this country’s finances are on a firm footing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51758/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
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Economic Growth
Bernard Durkan
185. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he remains satisfied that this country’s economy remains on a solid footing, notwithstanding the various challenges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51759/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
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Foreign Direct Investment
Bernard Durkan
186. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the degree to which Ireland remains an attractive investment location from the point of view of international investors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51760/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
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EU Regulations
Bernard Durkan
187. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the degree to which he remains satisfied that EU competition rules are not set to invade the competency of national governments to retain control of tax policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51761/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
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EU Regulations
Bernard Durkan
188. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance whether it might be advisable for the EU to examine its policies in relation to state aid /competition rules, where such rules might be seen to undermine rules in relation to taxation, which remain within the competence of national governments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51762/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
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Economic Policy
Bernard Durkan
189. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which confidence in the Irish economy remains strong in the international sphere; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51763/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
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Economic Policy
Bernard Durkan
190. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which he is confident that Ireland continues to compete on the international stage, with particular reference to any potential threats; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51764/23]
Déar, 23 Samh 2023
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Business Supports
Mairéad Farrell
191. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Finance the number of companies with a registered address in Galway that availed of temporary business energy support scheme; and the value of the total value of support received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51477/23]
Céad, 22 Samh 2023
written
Tax Reliefs
Seán Sherlock
61. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Finance to allow a claim to be processed (details supplied). [51345/23]
Céad, 22 Samh 2023
written
Banking Sector
Jim O'Callaghan
62. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance for an update on the implementation of the recommendations of the banking review. [51371/23]
Céad, 22 Samh 2023
written
Prize Bonds
Thomas Gould
63. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Finance the total amount of winnings from prize bonds in the past 12 months and for the previous 12-month period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51372/23]
Céad, 22 Samh 2023
written
Tax Yield
Carol Nolan
64. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he or his Department have made any initial calculations regarding the amount of revenue that may be generated by the residential zoned land tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51381/23]
Céad, 22 Samh 2023
written
Tax Code
Peter Burke
65. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Finance to set out the timeframe a taxpayer can appeal a capital gains tax assessment after discharging same. [51412/23]
Céad, 22 Samh 2023
written
Departmental Policies
Colm Burke
66. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Finance to give due consideration to establishing an expert group to advise the Government on the implementation of the Commission on Taxation and Welfare Report, recommending Government to develop fiscal measures to encourage a reduction in the consumption of ultra processed foods, to reduce the harms of such foods and to promote healthier eating; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51500/23]
Céad, 22 Samh 2023
written
Departmental Policies
Denis Naughten
67. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the current status of the Final Report of the National Disability Inclusion Strategy Transport Working Group recommendation that the current Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Scheme was outdated and should be replaced with a needs-based, grant-aided vehicular adaptation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51530/23]
Céad, 22 Samh 2023
written
Departmental Policies
Denis Naughten
68. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the current status of his Department's recommendation to the National Disability Inclusion Strategy Transport Working Group that the current Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Scheme should be replaced with a needs-based, grant-aided vehicular adaptation scheme; if all of the relevant Government Departments have been convened to discuss the way forward; the dates when the meetings were held; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51531/23]
Máirt, 21 Samh 2023
written
An Garda Síochána
Jim O'Callaghan
165. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance when the review into the standard financial threshold affecting retiring members of An Garda Síochána will commence and be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50559/23]
Máirt, 21 Samh 2023
written
Legislative Measures
Michael Ring
166. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance if he will amend legislation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50567/23]
Máirt, 21 Samh 2023
written
Pension Provisions
Peter Burke
167. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Finance the reason that employees who left banking institutions prior to 1 January 1991 (details supplied) have not received any pension benefits as a result of the Pensions Act 1990. [50736/23]
Máirt, 21 Samh 2023
written
Departmental Bodies
Joe Flaherty
168. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Finance when the new board of the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeals will be constituted and operational; if he will provide a breakdown of the number of appeals, by county awaiting a decision at the inactive Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeals, given the unacceptable delay in processing appeals following the dissolution of the board in November 2021; and if he will consider an amnesty and approval for the many cases left waiting an inordinate length of time through no fault of their own. [50759/23]
Máirt, 21 Samh 2023
written
European Union
Mattie McGrath
169. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the annual contribution to the EU by the Exchequer in each of the past ten years; the estimated contribution forecast for the whole of 2023; the income from the EU to the Exchequer in each of these years; the estimate for this year; Ireland's expected net contribution to the EU over the next ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50783/23]
Máirt, 21 Samh 2023
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Tax Credits
Eoin Ó Broin
170. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Finance the number of renters availing of the renters' tax credit in 2022 and to date in 2023; the total cost of the tax credit in 2022 and to date in 2023; and the breakdown, by county, of the number of renters claiming the tax credit and an average credit paid in each county. [50787/23]
Máirt, 21 Samh 2023
written
Housing Schemes
Brian Leddin
171. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the disparity with the help-to-buy scheme (details supplied); if the scheme will be reviewed to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50789/23]
Máirt, 21 Samh 2023
written
Cybersecurity Policy
Louise O'Reilly
172. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance how many staff members in his Department have received training in cyber security in the past three years; what types of cyber security training programmes have been conducted; if he will provide details of these programmes; and of the staff trained in cyber security, how many have obtained accredited cyber security qualifications. [50797/23]
Máirt, 21 Samh 2023
written
Cybersecurity Policy
Louise O'Reilly
173. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance the expenditure on cyber security consultants and companies within his Department in the past three years; if his Department engaged in cyber security audits with outside firms in the past three years; if so, the expenditure on same; the amount his Department spent on cyber security consultants and companies in the past three years; and for a breakdown of these expenditures by year and type of service provided [50815/23]
Máirt, 21 Samh 2023
written
Cybersecurity Policy
Louise O'Reilly
174. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance if there are any ongoing contracts or commitments with cyber security firms; and if details can be provided [50833/23]
Máirt, 21 Samh 2023
written
Cybersecurity Policy
Louise O'Reilly
175. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has a policy and plan in place to address a ransomware attack and restore his Department's IT systems. [50851/23]
Máirt, 21 Samh 2023
written
Tax Yield
Catherine Murphy
176. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Finance the amount of betting duty collected between 1 January and 31 December 2022; the amount collected to date in 2023; the amount in betting intermediary duty collected between 1 January and 31 December 2022; and the amount collected to date in 2023, in tabular form. [50936/23]
Máirt, 21 Samh 2023
written
Tax Yield
Catherine Murphy
177. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Finance the estimated full-year yield that would be generated by establishing three new income tax bands of 47% on earnings between €140,000 and €190,000, 52% on earnings between €190,001 and €250,000 and 58% on earnings over €250,001. [50937/23]
Máirt, 21 Samh 2023
written
Legislative Measures
Fergus O'Dowd
178. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Finance to respond to urgent concerns raised by GPs (details supplied) in respect of tax changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51013/23]
Máirt, 21 Samh 2023
written
Departmental Contracts
Paul Murphy
179. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has any current contracts with any Israeli state agency, any Israeli-based company or any company based elsewhere in the world which is owned or part-owned by any Israeli state agency or by any Israeli-based company; and if so, the value of those contracts. [51044/23]
Máirt, 21 Samh 2023
written
Departmental Data
Paul Murphy
180. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Finance if his Department or any of its agencies are involved in any exercise, operation, training or research which includes involvement by any Israeli state agency, any Israeli-based company or any company based elsewhere in the world which is owned or part-owned by any Israeli state agency or by any Israeli-based company. [51062/23]