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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Housing Policy (21 Jan 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: The Affordable Purchase Shared Equity Scheme is a policy initiative which falls under the remit of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage following the allocation of €75m of funding as part of Budget 2021. Officials in my Department have been providing on-going support and assistance to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and the Housing...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Housing Policy (21 Jan 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: The Affordable Purchase Shared Equity Scheme is a policy initiative which falls under the remit of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage following the allocation of €75m of funding as part of Budget 2021. Officials in my Department have been providing on-going support and assistance to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and the Housing...

Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 (Covid Restrictions Support Scheme) (Percentage Adjustment) Order 2021: Motion (27 Jan 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 (Covid Restrictions Support Scheme) (Percentage Adjustment) Order 2021, a copy of which was laid in draft form before Dáil Éireann on 13th January, 2021. The resolution seeks the approval of the House for a draft order which provides for additional support under the...

Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 (Covid Restrictions Support Scheme) (Percentage Adjustment) Order 2021: Motion (27 Jan 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: I heard all the Deputies speak with great concern about businesses that have been affected by the public health restrictions that are due to and necessary because of this terrible disease, the strain and anxiety that those who are running these businesses are experiencing at present and, of course, the huge effects that the loss of a job is having on those whom they represent. I have been in...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Data (27 Jan 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: Gross Domestic Product at Current Market Prices.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Data (27 Jan 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: Gross Domestic Product at Constant Market Prices

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Data (27 Jan 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: Gross Domestic Product at Current Market Prices (Income approach)

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Data (27 Jan 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: See PQ Ref 4429/21 for Gross Domestic Product at Constant Market Prices broken down by expenditure components. See PQ Ref 4430/21 for Gross Domestic Product at Current Market Prices broken down by income components. A breakdown of Gross Domestic Product at Constant Market Prices in terms of its income components is not available.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Data (27 Jan 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: Gross National Income at Current Market Prices

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Data (27 Jan 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: Gross National Income at Constant Market Prices

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Brexit Issues (27 Jan 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: I am advised by Revenue that the goods in question arrived in Ireland on 6 January 2021. As a result of the UK leaving the EU, customs formalities apply to the movement of these goods. Following normal risk assessment of goods movements undertaken by Revenue, it was determined that documentation needed to be provided to the Health Services Executive (HSE) before the goods could be...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Proposed Legislation (27 Jan 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy will be aware, the Programme for Government includes a commitment to introduce a Senior Executive Accountability Regime (SEAR). SEAR will drive positive changes in terms of culture, greater delegation of responsibilities, and enhanced accountability while simplifying the taking of sanctions against individuals who fail in their financial sector roles. My officials are...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (27 Jan 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 181, 208, 219 and 229 together. On 18 March last the Banking and Payments Federation of Ireland (BPFI) announced a coordinated approach by banks and other lenders to help their customers who were economically impacted by the Covid-19 crisis. The measures included flexible loan repayment arrangements where needed, including loan payment breaks initially...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Help-To-Buy Scheme (27 Jan 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 182, 200, 203 and 231 together. The Help to Buy (HTB) incentive was introduced in 2017. The incentive gives a refund of Income Tax and Deposit Interest Retention Tax (DIRT) paid in Ireland over the previous four years, subject to limits outlined in the legislation. An increase in the supply of new housing remains a priority aim of Government policy. The HTB...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Home Building Finance Ireland (27 Jan 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: HBFI released its year-end update for 2020 on 25thJanuary 2021. Further details are available at sion.pdf. The update highlighted that as of 31stDecember 2020, HBFI had approved 38 facilities amounting to €395m in value. This approved funding can facilitate the delivery of 1.850 new homes across 17 counties. Construction activity has commenced on schemes that will ultimately deliver...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Schemes (27 Jan 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 184, 195, 196 and 225 together. The purpose of the Stay and Spend Tax Credit scheme is to provide targeted support to businesses within the hospitality sector whose operations are likely to be most affected by continued restrictions on public health grounds. The scheme was developed at a time when there appeared to be a steady downward trend in infection...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (27 Jan 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department and the Revenue Commissioners are aware of the legal case in question which concerns specific taxpayers. As the Deputy is aware, it is not appropriate to comment on issues relating to specific taxpayers. It should also be noted that litigation is a common feature of tax administration in all jurisdictions and in this context we must also be conscious that this may be part of an...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (27 Jan 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: The Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) is an income support which is taxable and subject to income tax. The PUP follows the general taxation rule for social welfare type payments, such as Jobseekers Benefit and Jobseekers Benefit (Self-Employed), and is exempt from USC and PRSI charges. I do not propose to introduce a tax amnesty for PUP recipients as suggested by the Deputy. It...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Brexit Preparations (27 Jan 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: I am advised by Revenue that as an integrated tax and customs administration, it deploys resources based on evolving business needs and to tackle any risks as they emerge. Over the last 2 years the number of Revenue staff assigned to our ports and airports has more than doubled over previous levels. As at 1 January 2021, I am advised by Revenue that 675 staff were assigned to our ports...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Brexit Issues (27 Jan 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: I am advised by Revenue that in the absence of specific details, it is not in a position to comment on the case referred to by the Deputy. If the Deputy wishes to provide me with the specific details, I will pass these on to Revenue and Revenue will be happy to engage directly with the Deputy on the matter. I am advised by Revenue that its overarching objective in the context of the trading...