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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (24 Mar 2022)

Paschal Donohoe: As we know, the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, has already said we need to consider the impact of very high energy use and the price the Deputy’s constituents and other citizens pay for energy. However, I would still make the point to the Deputy that the very data centres he is referring to are an invaluable element and will be even more valuable regarding how Ireland can continue to be...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (24 Mar 2022)

Paschal Donohoe: The Government absolutely is aware of the anxiety and additional costs that many people across our country are facing at the moment due to the rise in energy prices, which is mostly being caused by what is happening in the war in Ukraine. We are aware of the worry that many now are contending with as they see their bills go up due to the rising price of food, which is due, in turn, to the...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (24 Mar 2022)

Paschal Donohoe: We are determined to stand by, and do what we can to help the Irish people during this latest crisis. It is a test to which we will rise.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Rebates (24 Mar 2022)

Paschal Donohoe: The Diesel Rebate Scheme (DRS) was introduced in 2013 with the aim of providing support to road haulage and bus transport operators when the retail price of diesel is relatively high. The DRS is provided for in section 99A of Finance Act 1999 and operates on a sliding scale basis, whereby a partial rebate of excise duty in the form of Mineral Oil Tax (MOT) is available when the retail price...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Equality Issues (24 Mar 2022)

Paschal Donohoe: It should be noted that the Minister for Finance has no direct function in the operations of banks. Actions taken by the banks are matters for the board and management of the institution. The Central Bank's consumer protection framework is designed to ensure that customers’ best interests are protected. It requires regulated entities to provide reasonable arrangements and/or...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Schemes (24 Mar 2022)

Paschal Donohoe: The Disabled Drivers & Disabled Passengers Scheme provides relief from VRT and VAT on the purchase and use of an adapted car, as well as an exemption from motor tax and an annual fuel grant. The Scheme is open to severely and permanently disabled persons as a driver or as a passenger and also to certain organisations. In order to qualify for relief the applicant must hold a Primary...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Data (24 Mar 2022)

Paschal Donohoe: Section 118(5G) of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 provides for the cycle to work scheme. This scheme provides an exemption from benefit-in-kind where an employer purchases a bicycle and associated safety equipment up to a maximum of €1,500 for e-bikes and €1,250 for other bicycles for an employee to use, in whole or in part, to travel to work. These thresholds were increased...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (24 Mar 2022)

Paschal Donohoe: As I advised in relation to question 315 of 18 May last, I acknowledge the cost pressures on parents with young children. In recognition of these pressures, a number of support measures are already in place to ease the burden on working parents. These include various tax-exemptedfinancial supports provided by the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to assist...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (23 Mar 2022)

Paschal Donohoe: Since the COVID-19 situation first arose, I have maintained contact with the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) and banks on the measures the sector has put in place to assist their customers who are economically impacted by the pandemic. In relation to the particular issue of new mortgage lending, the main retail banks previously confirmed that they are considering mortgage...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Contracts (23 Mar 2022)

Paschal Donohoe: I wish to advise the Deputy that the company in question has been engaged by my Department on 18 occasions since 2011, they have been paid a total of €10,883.24 from 2011 to date. 2011 Total cost (exclusive of VAT) Purpose of engagement €102.60 Translation of a document from English to...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (23 Mar 2022)

Paschal Donohoe: I am advised by Revenue that, where an employer provides an employee or director with a small benefit, that is, a voucher or a benefit (a tangible asset other than cash) with a value not exceeding €500, that benefit will be exempt from Income Tax, PRSI and USC, provided all of the conditions, contained within section 112B of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 are satisfied. The...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Rebates (23 Mar 2022)

Paschal Donohoe: I am advised by Revenue that the VAT rating of goods and services is subject to EU VAT law, with which Irish VAT law must comply. In general, the VAT Directive provides that all goods and services are liable to VAT at the standard rate, currently 23% in Ireland, unless they fall within categories of goods and services specified in the Directive, in respect of which Member States may apply a...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Contracts (23 Mar 2022)

Paschal Donohoe: I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department has no contracts with the company in question.

Rising Energy Costs: Motion [Private Members] (22 Mar 2022)

Paschal Donohoe: I want to open by acknowledging the great challenges many are facing at present due to the rising cost of energy and to the change in the price of gas, oil, coal and diesel, primarily due to the impact of the war taking place in Ukraine. After the terrible difficulties of the past number of years due to Covid and with all of the challenges imposed on so many, and hoping that was beyond us, I...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fuel Prices (22 Mar 2022)

Paschal Donohoe: The Government recognises the impacts of the current fuel price increases. These trends are driven primarily by global factors and it is not possible for the Government to fully insulate consumers against these price impacts. However, I took the decision to alleviate some of these impacts through the domestic taxation of fuel with a temporary reduction in the excise rate...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 Mar 2022)

Paschal Donohoe: I wish to advise the Deputy that I am answering this PQ on behalf of my Department and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.  This is due to the sharing of facilities management between both Departments. The cost incurred by both Departments for the supply of Covid-19 related face masks and face coverings since March 2019 to date are tabulated below:  Year...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 Mar 2022)

Paschal Donohoe: I wish to advise the Deputy that I am answering this PQ on behalf of my Department and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.  This is due to the sharing of facilities management between both Departments. The shared costs incurred by both Departments for the supply of Covid-19 related hand sanitiser since March 2019 to date are tabulated below:  Year ...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (22 Mar 2022)

Paschal Donohoe: The EU VAT Directive provides that auto fuels must be charged at the standard rate and there is no provision to apply a reduced rate for such fuels. Accordingly, VAT on auto fuels (petrol and diesel) is standard rated at 23%.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fuel Prices (22 Mar 2022)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 228 and 242 together. On 11 March Minister Eamon Ryan and Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton announced the implementation of an emergency support measure for licensed hauliers to address cost pressures arising from current high fuel prices.  A targeted and temporary grant scheme will provide a payment of €100 per week for every...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fuel Prices (22 Mar 2022)

Paschal Donohoe: Ireland applies excise duty, in the form of Mineral Oil Tax (MOT) to specified mineral oils, such as petrol, diesel, and kerosene. MOT is comprised of a carbon component and a non-carbon component. The carbon component is commonly referred to as carbon tax. The non-carbon component is often referred to as “excise” or “fuel duty” but it is important to note that...