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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (3 Oct 2024)

Jack Chambers: -----by the enormous damage caused by smartphone use during the day? This will make an impact and a difference. We should never play politics when it comes to the investment in our young people and in initiatives that will help their mental health and well-being. That is what is at the centre of this initiative that the Minister, Deputy Foley, has sought to do.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (3 Oct 2024)

Jack Chambers: Again, Sinn Féin's populist politics is driven by anger, with a shallow attack on an initiative that will make a difference. This is part of a wider well-being and mental health policy in schools. If Deputy Doherty looked at all the international research from the UN and others, this makes a difference when it is being introduced.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (3 Oct 2024)

Jack Chambers: Smartphone bans in schools have an impact on young people's mental health.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (3 Oct 2024)

Jack Chambers: As I said previously, an investment in children's welfare, in their mental health and well-being in schools is not a waste of money.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (3 Oct 2024)

Jack Chambers: The Minister of State, Deputy Butler, is beside me. She has secured record funding over the last five years - a 43% increase in funding for our mental health services across the country. We are supporting the improved recruitment within our mental health services in community health organisations across our country. Complementing this initiative is an unprecedented investment in our health...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (3 Oct 2024)

Jack Chambers: Sinn Féin is a party that looks to spend day in day out. In all budgetary positions outlined in the pre-budget submissions, it is a party policy defined by more spending on everything.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (3 Oct 2024)

Jack Chambers: In fact, that is Sinn Féin's pre-budget submission on all issues.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (3 Oct 2024)

Jack Chambers: It is high spending. This is a policy to protect children, to protect their mental health and well-being in schools. It is disappointing to see Sinn Féin attack an initiative that will make a difference.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Prize Bonds (3 Oct 2024)

Jack Chambers: The National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) have informed me that the reports are not publicly available. Each report produced by Insight Statistical Consulting confirms satisfaction with the validity of the draw process and that results are consistent with what would be expected from a truly random number generation system. The reports are submitted to, and reviewed by, the NTMA on a...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (3 Oct 2024)

Jack Chambers: The Rent Tax Credit (RTC), as provided for in section 473B of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 (TCA 1997), was introduced by the Finance Act 2022 and may be claimed in respect of qualifying rent paid in 2022 and subsequent years to end-2025. The credit may be claimed, subject to a number of conditions, broadly in the following three circumstances: 1. where the claimant makes a qualifying...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Yield (3 Oct 2024)

Jack Chambers: I am advised by Revenue that traders are not required to identify the VAT yield generated from the supply of specific goods or services on their periodic VAT returns. As such, Revenue does not have any data from which to provide an estimate of VAT receipts in relation to the provision of sports streaming services.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (3 Oct 2024)

Jack Chambers: I am advised by Revenue that, based on the information currently held on their records, the couple concerned are in receipt of their appropriate tax credit and rate band entitlements for the 2024 tax period. I am further advised that while a change in circumstances was notified to Revenue, the record cannot be updated until requested supporting documentation has been submitted. The...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Correspondence (2 Oct 2024)

Jack Chambers: HomeBond is one of the providers of latent defect insurance, also known as structural defect insurance (SDI). This type of insurance offers a 10-year warranty that covers major structural defects in new buildings after construction. The object of SDI is to provide cover for a stated length of time in respect of the repair of major structural defects in new homes. Regarding Government...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Contracts (2 Oct 2024)

Jack Chambers: The costs incurred in the State for the Apple case, to summer 2024, are estimated to be approximately €10.3 million of which approximately €4.2 million relates to the recovery process. These fees have been paid by various State entities over the course of the case. It is not possible to estimate the final costs of the case at this time but a tabulated breakdown of expenditure,...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Schemes (2 Oct 2024)

Jack Chambers: The Deputy should note that my Department and I share concerns that the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Scheme or DDS is no longer fit-for-purpose and believe it should be replaced with a needs-based, grant-led approach for necessary vehicle adaptations that could serve to improve the functional mobility of the individual. However, this is very much a matter for Government as...

Financial Resolutions 2024 - Budget Statement 2025 (1 Oct 2024)

Jack Chambers: -----with immediate effect. BANK LEVY I will extend the bank levy for a further year, with a target yield of €200 million. It remains appropriate that the sector continues to make a contribution to the Irish economy following the support it received during the financial crisis. STAMP DUTY ON HIGH VALUE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY I have decided to increase the rate of stamp duty...

Financial Resolutions 2024 - Budget Statement 2025 (1 Oct 2024)

Jack Chambers: -----to part fund a socially progressive national retrofitting and energy efficiency programme, and to encourage and support farmers in the green transition. HEAT PUMPS I have decided to lower the VAT rate charged on the installation of heat pumps from the standard rate at 23% to the 9% reduced rate. This measure will complement the Government's national retrofit plan to transform...

Financial Resolutions 2024 - Budget Statement 2025 (1 Oct 2024)

Jack Chambers: This budget is about the future. It reflects a commitment and resolve to responsible politics, economic resilience and a fairer society ensuring that together we can build a prosperous future imbued with optimism and hope. I believe budget 2025 provides the ways and means for continuing to deliver many more, bright and hopeful days for us all. All this, and more, can be achieved because...

Financial Resolutions 2024 - Budget Statement 2025 (1 Oct 2024)

Jack Chambers: -----until the end of 2029. PRE-LETTING EXPENSES EXTENSION To continue to help owners of vacant property to bring that accommodation into the rental system, increasing the overall supply of rental accommodation, I am extending the relief for pre-letting expenses for landlords. This means that the relief will continue for a further three years to the end of 2027 in support of Housing for All....

Financial Resolutions 2024 - Budget Statement 2025 (1 Oct 2024)

Jack Chambers: I will introduce a financial resolution on this matter later this evening. MORTGAGE INTEREST RELIEF Mortgage interest tax relief was announced in last year’s budget and provided relief for mortgage holders who experienced increased interest rates in 2023 over 2022. In light of the impact high interest rates continue to have on households, I am extending this relief for one further...