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- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Tax Credits (28 Apr 2022)
Róisín Shortall: At the outset, I extend my condolences to the Minister, Deputy Donohoe, on the passing of his mother. My question relates to the issue of refundable tax credits. At this point in the year, six months out from the budget for which preparation is underway, it is important that we put this issue on the agenda, because we have been talking about it for quite some time and there are many...
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Tax Credits (28 Apr 2022)
Róisín Shortall: That is quite disappointing because the situation has changed considerably since 2002, the year in which the research the Minister of State mentioned was conducted, in addition to the research from 2009. There is a substantial problem in this country in regard to low pay. Some 22% or 23% of the working population is trying to survive on low pay and there is a significant problem with...
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Tax Credits (28 Apr 2022)
Róisín Shortall: The Minister of State said we have a progressive tax system. Yes, we do but it is becoming less progressive with tax changes. One of the ways that can be equalised is to introduce refundable tax credits. Ministers have been talking about changes to the tax system in recent times. Changes to the tax system and improvements in tax credits do not assist people who do not pay tax, and that is...
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Tax Credits (28 Apr 2022)
Róisín Shortall: What if they do not have children?
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Tax Credits (28 Apr 2022)
Róisín Shortall: Not if you are working and you do not get a medical card.
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Tax Credits (28 Apr 2022)
Róisín Shortall: No, you do not.
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Tax Credits (28 Apr 2022)
Róisín Shortall: You do not. Check the income limits.
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Tax Credits (28 Apr 2022)
Róisín Shortall: There are. In-work poverty is a broad issue that needs to be addressed.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (26 Apr 2022)
Róisín Shortall: 1578. To ask the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to address the shortage of GMS general practitioners in (details supplied); if he will provide an up-to-date list of current GMS general practitioners operating in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20185/22]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (26 Apr 2022)
Róisín Shortall: 1690. To ask the Minister for Health the details of the appeals process for the Covid-19 pandemic bonus payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20620/22]