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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (6 Mar 2025)

Paschal Donohoe: It is interesting Deputy Cullinane should bring up the election because he is representing the most unsuccessful opposition party in Europe at present. It is the only opposition party that managed to go into an election at a time prices were high and lose votes.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (6 Mar 2025)

Paschal Donohoe: It lost votes. The reason it lost votes is because the people of Ireland knew the economic policies it was bringing forward were not credible.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (6 Mar 2025)

Paschal Donohoe: If you promise everything, you are for nothing. You were seen through at that time.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (6 Mar 2025)

Paschal Donohoe: I have noticed the trend that Sinn Féin has now, whereby it grows unhappy when I interrupt its heckling. This will not deter me-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (6 Mar 2025)

Paschal Donohoe: -----and it will not deter the Government from doing two things-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (6 Mar 2025)

Paschal Donohoe: -----first, from calling out the fact that Sinn Féin's economic policies and solutions were seen through.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (6 Mar 2025)

Paschal Donohoe: Where would we be now if we had followed its policies and been entering into a scenario with a Government borrowing while jobs were at risk.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (6 Mar 2025)

Paschal Donohoe: That is what Sinn Féin offered. It was seen through.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (6 Mar 2025)

Paschal Donohoe: As I said, despite the best efforts of the Sinn Féin Opposition-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (6 Mar 2025)

Paschal Donohoe: -----the Government will be honest in how we can help.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (6 Mar 2025)

Paschal Donohoe: What we will not do is do so-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (6 Mar 2025)

Paschal Donohoe: -----at the expense of the honesty that is needed at a time when the country and Europe are facing new challenges and new risks.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (6 Mar 2025)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank Deputy Sherlock for raising an issue with which I am familiar. In particular I recognise the work that GP Care For All has done, and the person at the heart of it, Amanda Farrelly. I was hoping to meet them myself tomorrow but another Government commitment has got in the way. I am well aware of the importance of the work they do and the value of the service. While I very much...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (6 Mar 2025)

Paschal Donohoe: We will do our very best on this issue and I thank Deputy Sherlock for raising it.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (6 Mar 2025)

Paschal Donohoe: The Government and all of my colleagues on this side of the House absolutely understand the consequences of the uncertainty of the world that we are now in and what that means for households and businesses. We see a world that has become more dangerous, more volatile and full of uncertainty. We on this side of the House are absolutely aware of the concern and anxiety that is causing for...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Reviews (6 Mar 2025)

Paschal Donohoe: I have been informed by Revenue that a 'conversion' means that the characteristics of a vehicle are modified so that the details given at registration are changed. There are three ways in which a vehicle can be converted; converting a new and unregistered vehicle, converting a vehicle registered outside of Ireland before registration in Ireland, and converting a vehicle already registered in...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Policies (6 Mar 2025)

Paschal Donohoe: SMEs are the foundation of the Irish economy, accounting for the majority of employment in the State. To support these small businesses, Government provides various tax reliefs, particularly during the start-up phase, allowing them sufficient time to establish themselves and become profitable. Their vital importance to our economy is reflected in our Programme for Government commitments. ...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Legislative Process (6 Mar 2025)

Paschal Donohoe: I wish to confirm for the Deputy that 14 Statutory Instruments have been signed so far in 2025, of which five transpose or enable EU legislation, six implement EU restrictive measures, and two commence sections of the primary legislation. The list of SIs signed is set out in the table below. Title Purpose Date S.I. No. 6 of 2025 - European...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Data (6 Mar 2025)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 239, 242, 243, 246 and 247 together. Section 114 of the Taxes Consolidation Act (“TCA”) 1997 provides for a tax deduction in respect of expenses incurred wholly, exclusively and necessarily by an individual in the performance of the duties of his or her employment. I am informed by Revenue that the flat rate expense (“FRE”)...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (6 Mar 2025)

Paschal Donohoe: As a small open economy, connected to Europe, the US and the wider world, Ireland is committed to a competitive, transparent and stable corporation tax system. As the Deputy will be aware, the trading profits of companies in Ireland are generally taxed at the standard corporation tax rate of 12.5%, and under the Pillar Two Minimum Tax Directive the effective rate has increased to 15% for...