Written answers

Thursday, 14 January 2021

  • Covid-19 Pandemic
    47. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide a forecast of the lockdown levels that will apply from January to June 2021 given that businesses have to forecast whether or not they will...
  • Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
    49. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of early years education services in Ireland currently availing of the employment wage subsidy scheme; and if he will make a statement on the...
  • Primary Medical Certificates
    50. To ask the Minister for Finance the steps he is taking to address the backlog in processing applications for the primary medical certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
  • Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
    51. To ask the Minister for Finance the analysis his Department has carried out into the cost of including outdoor activity businesses in the Covid restrictions support scheme; and if he will...
  • Tax Code
    52. To ask the Minister for Finance if matters raised by a person (details supplied) in correspondence in respect of benefit-in-kind concerns will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on...
  • Wage Subsidy Scheme
    53. To ask the Minister for Finance the way new companies can determine their eligibility of wage subsidy scheme if they were not in operation one year ago; and if he will make a statement on the...
  • Banking Sector
    54. To ask the Minister for Finance his engagement with the banks on business loans which many closed businesses will find difficult to repay at present; and if he will make a statement on the...
  • Motor Industry
    56. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will review the situation for retailers who import used vehicles from the UK subjected to a new 10% tariff (details supplied); if he has considered the...
  • Mortgage Lending
    57. To ask the Minister for Finance the actions being taken by his Department in conjunction with the Central Bank to ensure that those who are currently in receipt of an employment wage subsidy...
  • Departmental Strategies
    58. To ask the Minister for Finance the main policy initiatives undertaken by his Department since 27 June 2020; and his main priorities for 2021. [2084/21]
  • Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
    59. To ask the Minister for Finance if the pandemic unemployment payment is taxable; if so, the taxes that apply; the way in which it is planned to levy any taxes due for 2020; and if he will...
  • Help-To-Buy Scheme
    60. To ask the Minister for Finance if the construction of a 1,700 sq. ft extension and the complete renovation of a derelict 1,000 sq. ft house constitutes a new build or self-build for the...
  • Banking Sector
    62. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of talks he has held with a group (details supplied) on the future of a bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2140/21]
  • Electronic Commerce
    63. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to legislate to ban digital-only payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2141/21]
  • Tax Rebates
    64. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider increasing the €3.20 non-taxable rate to a more sustainable and fairer rate given that Ireland is returning to level 5 restrictions...
  • Brexit Issues
    66. To ask the Minister for Finance the degree to which he remains satisfied that the steps taken to date to offset the impact of Brexit remains sufficiently robust to ensure Ireland’s...
  • Economic Competitiveness
    68. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he remains satisfied regarding Ireland’s economic performance notwithstanding the impact of Brexit and or Covid-19; and if he will...
  • Economic Policy
    69. To ask the Minister for Finance the particular issues that have arisen in recent times with specific impact on Ireland’s economy; the adequacy of the steps taken to respond; and if he...
  • Banking Sector
    70. To ask the Minister for Finance if he remains satisfied that lending institutions remain sympathetic to difficulties faced by borrowers with particular reference to their ability to meet...
  • Mortgage Interest Rates
    71. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent of action pending or likely to bring mortgage interest in Ireland into line with the rates applicable throughout the Eurozone and the European Union...
  • House Prices
    73. To ask the Minister for Finance the steps that will be taken to ensure that lending policy does not contribute to house price inflation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2163/21]
  • Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
    75. To ask the Minister for Finance the degree to which he expects Covid-19-related payments to continue into the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2165/21]
  • Consultancy Contracts
    78. To ask the Minister for Finance the details relating to his Department for outsourcing to consultancies of specific Covid-19-related work, services or advice; and if he will make a statement...

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