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Written Answers — Department of Finance: State Bodies (21 Feb 2023)

Michael McGrath: I am advised by the Office of the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman, that as of 14 February 2023, the FSPO has the following vacancies within its overall staff complement, noting that the FSPO intends to fill nine of these vacancies in Q1 2023: Vacancy Type Number of Vacancies Estimated full year cost of filling each vacancy Timeframe for filling...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Strategy Group (21 Feb 2023)

Michael McGrath: As the Deputy may be aware, as part of his Budget 2023 speech, my predecessor announced the intention to establish a working group to consider the taxation of funds, life assurance policies and other investment products, as well as commencing a review of specified institutional investment regimes. Specific detail on the parameters of such a review and timelines are still being worked out and...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (21 Feb 2023)

Michael McGrath: I am advised by Revenue that the breakdown of the carbon tax and non-carbon components of the excise duties charged on petrol and diesel for the years 2019 to 2022 are provided in the tables below. Please note that the 2022 figures are provisional and may be subject to revision. I am further advised by Revenue that Customs data in relation to this query is not readily available, but the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Advertising (21 Feb 2023)

Michael McGrath: I wish to advise the Deputy that the amount spent on advertising and promotion by my Department in 2022 was €185,000. No such expenditure was incurred in January 2023. The bodies under the aegis of my Department which incurred such expenditure in the timeline specified have provided the details in the table below. Body under aegis of Department of Finance ...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Staff (21 Feb 2023)

Michael McGrath: I wish to inform the Deputy that the Dept. of Finance has one Communications and Media officer at Assistant Principal Higher, scale; €80,389 - €94,429. The Department of Finance also has four staff in the Press Office. 2 AP Higher, scale; €80,389 - €94,429. 1 Higher Executive Officer, scale; €52,897 - €62,164 1 Clerical Officer, scale; €26,599...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (21 Feb 2023)

Michael McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 232 and 235 together. The Rent Tax Credit, as provided for in section 473B of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 (TCA 1997), was introduced by Finance Act 2022 and which may be claimed in respect of qualifying rent paid in 2022 and subsequent years to end-2025. I am advised by Revenue that as of Friday, 17 February 2023, 154,273 claims had been made in respect...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (21 Feb 2023)

Michael McGrath: One of the primary functions of Revenue is the collection of tax and ensuring that all taxpayers pay the correct amounts due in a timely manner. The majority of taxpayers want to do the right thing and file and pay their taxes on time, and do not require notification from Revenue to pay outstanding debts. The time limit for filing a VAT return for taxpayers who file and pay through...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (21 Feb 2023)

Michael McGrath: As the Deputy will be aware, the report of the Commission on Taxation and Welfare recommended the introduction of an accommodation tax. The Commission was tasked by government to independently consider how best the taxation and welfare systems can support economic activity and promote increased employment and prosperity in Ireland. Decisions about tax changes are generally taken in the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (21 Feb 2023)

Michael McGrath: Finance Act 2022 introduced the Rent Tax Credit, which is provided for in s. 473B of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997. This is an income tax credit of up to €500 per year (or up to €1,000 for jointly assessed couples) which may be claimed in respect of qualifying rent paid in 2022 and subsequent years to end-2025. Where a claimant is paying rent for a property used by his or her...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Yield (21 Feb 2023)

Michael McGrath: I am advised by Revenue that Betting Duty is charged on all bets placed by a person with a Licensed Bookmaker (Traditional Licence), a Licensed Remote Bookmaker (Remote Licence) or a Licensed Remote Betting Intermediary (Commissions Licence). The rate of Betting Duty charged on bets placed with holders of a Traditional and/or Remote Licence is 2%, while the rate of Betting Duty applicable to...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Ukraine War (21 Feb 2023)

Michael McGrath: As the Deputy will be aware, the direct provision of service and supports to Ukraine and the Ukrainian people primarily falls to other Government Departments. However, the Department does provide support through a number of indirect channels, notably EU Member State guarantees for Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA) loans and monies to cover the associated interest rate costs; the Revenue...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Legal Cases (21 Feb 2023)

Michael McGrath: I wish to advise the Deputy that there have been no discrimination cases taken against the Department for the past ten years in each of the nine grounds of Gender, Civil Status, Family Status, Sexual Orientation, Religion, Age, Disability, Race and Membership of the Travelling Community as stated in the Employment Equality Act 1998-2015. Under the Civil Service Diversity Policy - A Policy of...

Co-ordination of International Protection Services: Statements (16 Feb 2023)

Michael McGrath: I wish to share time.

Co-ordination of International Protection Services: Statements (16 Feb 2023)

Michael McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to provide some brief remarks. The timing of the debate is appropriate, now that we are approaching the first anniversary of the brutal invasion of Ukraine by Russia. It has, as we all know, unleashed a terrible humanitarian crisis. Millions of people have been displaced from their home and country. Ireland and many other countries around the world, especially...