Results 221-240 of 332 for speaker:Shay Brennan

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tax Collection (15 Jul 2025)

Shay Brennan: In light of the urgent issues in housing supply, IBEC recently proposed that the Government address apartment construction viability directly by reducing VAT on new-build apartments by 5% and discontinuing development levies on such projects. Its analysis suggests these actions would reduce direct State-imposed costs at a cost of about €86 million, which is less than the shortfall...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tax Credits (15 Jul 2025)

Shay Brennan: Could the Minister confirm the number of taxpayer units that have made claims for the rent tax credit since its introduction in December 2022? With budget 2025 further increasing the credit to €1,000 for individuals and €2,000 for jointly assessed couples, will the Minister comment on the scale of uptake and effectiveness of this credit in supporting private renters and make a...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tax Credits (15 Jul 2025)

Shay Brennan: We are all acutely aware of the persistent challenges facing renters. The rent tax credit introduced in budget 2023 at €500 has been a tangible intervention for people grappling with higher rental costs. This credit was subsequently increased to €750 and reached €1,000 for individuals and €2,000 for couples in budget 2025. Since its inception three years ago, it...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tax Credits (15 Jul 2025)

Shay Brennan: The Minister will probably appreciate that most of the questions he is asked between now and October will be to seek his plans for the upcoming budget. Could he provide an update in the meantime on the overall awareness and uptake of the rent tax credit since its launch? My understanding is that the Department of Finance estimates that around 400,000 renters are eligible to claim this...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Economic Data (17 Jul 2025)

Shay Brennan: 39. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his response to the recent IMF report on the Irish economy, especially in relation to the areas under his remit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39789/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Expenditure Policy (17 Jul 2025)

Shay Brennan: 50. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the way in which public expenditure to date in 2025 compares to the same period in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39790/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Summer Economic Statement (15 Jul 2025)

Shay Brennan: 163. To ask the Minister for Finance when the Summer Economic Statement will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39056/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (15 Jul 2025)

Shay Brennan: 140. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans for reform of capital acquisitions tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39057/25]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jul 2025)

Shay Brennan: Mr. Shatter made some concerning statements in his opening remarks, including that "the Bill is the first initiative of any European government to enact legislation to intentionally boycott and discriminate against Jews". There were other comments in that vein. What solid evidence can he point to that demonstrates that the Government's intent is consciously antisemitic rather an expression...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jul 2025)

Shay Brennan: I am going to interrupt if Mr. Shatter does not mind. I am just conscious of the time limit. Is he saying the Government is antisemitic in this case?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jul 2025)

Shay Brennan: Why does Mr. Shatter believe that the Government is antisemitic?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jul 2025)

Shay Brennan: So Mr. Shatter is saying because the Government produced the Bill, it is antisemitic. In Mr. Shatter's opinion, has the Government any other motives to be antisemitic?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jul 2025)

Shay Brennan: If Mr. Shatter was in government, which is not entirely hypothetical as he has been a Minister before and recently a Dáil election candidate, how would he deter the Israeli Government from continuing its genocide and starvation of Palestinian families, including their children?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jul 2025)

Shay Brennan: I am glad to hear that Ms Al Tamimi's sister and family are safe. Long may that continue. She says that real action is needed from the Irish Government. I am sure she will acknowledge the work to date of the Irish Government. My question is for her initially but also for the wider panel. It will be my only question in the interests of time and brevity. Where do the witnesses see the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach: The Impact of Tariffs on the Irish Economy: Nevin Economic Research Institute (16 Jul 2025)

Shay Brennan: Go raibh maith agat, Chair. I did not realise I was first on the list.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach: The Impact of Tariffs on the Irish Economy: Nevin Economic Research Institute (16 Jul 2025)

Shay Brennan: I am happy to be first. Dr. McDonnell is very welcome. I thank him for his lengthy and detailed introduction. Sometimes, a presentation by a witness covers off all questions. On occasion, however, it can give rise to a lot of questions. I have ten minutes. I will try to get through a few of my questions and perhaps we can come back then later. What area does Dr. McDonnell want to focus...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach: The Impact of Tariffs on the Irish Economy: Nevin Economic Research Institute (16 Jul 2025)

Shay Brennan: To sum it up, essentially, he is saying that the state or bloc imposing the tariff will be hit and, to a lesser extent, the recipient of the tariff will be hit. This would suggest that a policy of not retaliating in that regard would make a bit of sense. In addition, what is also contributing to short-term volatility and a pause on investment and decisions is the fact that we are in a state...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach: The Impact of Tariffs on the Irish Economy: Nevin Economic Research Institute (16 Jul 2025)

Shay Brennan: I think I probably already know the answer to this one, and Dr. McDonnell definitely cannot put a firm figure on it. He provided a lot of statistics and potential economic impacts using concrete numbers in respect of a 10% tariff. Is a 30% tariff three times as bad as 10% or is the impact exponential?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach: The Impact of Tariffs on the Irish Economy: Nevin Economic Research Institute (16 Jul 2025)

Shay Brennan: Understood.