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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (8 May 2025)

Michael Lowry: 283. To ask the Minister for Finance given the ongoing concerns about discrimination in inheritance tax policy, particularly affecting single and childless citizens, the reason these individuals are subject to less favourable tax-free thresholds compared to other groups; if he will commit to a complete reform of the inheritance tax system, rather than merely tweaking the Group A, B, and C...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Mining Industry (7 May 2025)

Michael Lowry: 36. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department will support proposals concerning the Shallee project and the development of facilities at Shallee Mine in Silvermines, County Tipperary; if he has been made aware of previous correspondence issued to his Department (details supplied); if he will review this correspondence; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs (7 May 2025)

Michael Lowry: 118. To ask the Minister for Finance if persons who have undergone scoliosis spinal fusion surgery can qualify for the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme, which provides relief from VRT and VAT on the use of an adapted car, an exemption from motor tax, and an annual fuel grant; if he plans to alter the qualification criteria for the scheme to include scoliosis spinal fusion...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (7 May 2025)

Michael Lowry: 117. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will address the issue of the tax band for old age pensioners, which has remained unchanged at €36,000 for several years; if he is aware that recent increases in the old age pension have resulted in some pensioners, such as those with small additional incomes, being pushed back into the tax net and facing a 40% tax rate; if he will consider...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (7 May 2025)

Michael Lowry: 153. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will support the allocation of additional resources to the Department of Education to fund a proposed scheme where caretakers are paid directly by a Department body; if he will ensure that small rural DEIS schools, such as a school (details supplied), receive adequate funding to cover essential maintenance and upkeep; and if she will...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (7 May 2025)

Michael Lowry: 205. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if additional funding can be allocated to small rural DEIS schools (details supplied) to cover essential maintenance and caretaker roles, given the significant financial strain these schools face in maintaining their facilities; and if she will consider implementing a scheme where caretakers are paid directly by a Department body to ensure...