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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Vehicle Registration Tax (25 May 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: I am advised by Revenue that its approach to enforcement of the law relating to Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) is that in each instance where a failure to comply with the relevant legal requirements is detected, the matter is dealt with in a manner that is fair and proportionate in the circumstances of the particular case. In certain instances, a warning will be given or a VRT Demand Notice...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Vehicle Registration Tax (25 May 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: I am informed by Revenue that in relation to VRT, the number of vehicles which were the subject of a written warning; detained under section 140 of the Finance Act 2001; seized under section 141 of the Finance Act 2001; and/or where a compromise penalty was paid under S144(2) and/or S128(5) of the Finance Act 2001 for each of the years 2015 to 2020 are as set out in the following table. ...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (25 May 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: I am aware that the European Commission published a Communication titled Business Tax in the 21stCentury last week. The Communication will be carefully examined by my officials recognising the intention of the Commission to bring forward a series of legislative proposals over the coming years. Once legislative proposals are published by the Commission, we will consider each in detail on...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Legal Services (25 May 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: I can advise the Deputy that the amount my Department incurred in respect of external professional legal services in 2014, 2019 and 2020 are outlined in tabular form. Year External Legal Fees Amount 2014 €1,128,588 2019 €428,282 2020 €425,657 The Deputy might note that details...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (25 May 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: The Deputy may be aware that in accordance with Section 851A of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 Revenue is statutorily bound to confidentiality in respect of taxpayer information and is therefore precluded from disclosing taxpayer information. In relation to the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme (TWSS), section 28(8) of the Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Act 2020...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Primary Medical Certificates (25 May 2021)

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 an organisation must be entered in...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Cybersecurity Policy (25 May 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: For reasons of operational and national security it would not be appropriate to disclose details, including costs, of my Department’s Cyber Security arrangements, or those of State Agencies under my remit. Any information in relation to cyber security tools and services could assist criminals in identifying potential vulnerability in cybersecurity arrangements. Therefore it is not...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Housing Issues (20 May 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: HBFI was established in late 2018 to address a shortfall of finance available for the construction of residential housing. HBFI was designed to increase access to residential development finance generally and in particular to projects that had not been the current focus of traditional or alternative lenders at that time. Since commencing operations at the end of January 2019, HBFI has...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (20 May 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 198, 204 to 207, inclusive, and 213 together. The Covid Restrictions Support Scheme (CRSS) is a targeted support for businesses significantly impacted by restrictions introduced by the Government under public health regulations to combat the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. The support is available to companies, self-employed individuals and partnerships...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Housing Issues (20 May 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: HBFI have provided the details sought by the Deputy as set out in the table below. As of 31stDecember 2020, HBFI had approved funding which would support the delivery of 1,850 new homes across the state. The breakdown is as follows: No. Private Market 663 Part V 115 PRS 486 Social...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: House Prices (20 May 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: HBFI have provided the details sought by the Deputy as set out in the table below. Year Average Price of Units Sold 2019 €263,924 2020 €279,750 2021 €256,943

Written Answers — Department of Finance: House Sales (20 May 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: Home Building Finance Ireland commenced operations in January 2019, therefore there is no data available for 2018. The remaining information sought by the Deputy is set out in the table below.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Cybersecurity Policy (20 May 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: The Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO) provide ICT services for my Department. The OGCIO implement a security-by-design and defence-in-depth approach to cyber security. The Government’s services are still actively involved in managing and remediating the recent cyberattack on the HSE. OGCIO technical staff continue to operate and monitor all relevant...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Rebates (20 May 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) Finance Act 2013 introduced the regime for the operation of Real Estate Investment Trust companies (REITs) in Ireland and the applicable rules are set out in Part 25A, Taxes Consolidation Act 1997. There are a number of criteria which companies must meet in order to avail of the REIT tax regime, including the requirement to be listed on the main market...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: House Sales (20 May 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 208 and 209 together. I am advised by HBFI that the number of developments in which units in that development are subject to forward purchase PRS sales which have been funded by HBFI is five developments, three of which were funded through the Momentum Fund. The overall total value of the funding is €264.04m (includes part v units) of which...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Data Protection (20 May 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 210 and 211 together. In relation to my Department, I wish to advise that ICT services are provided by the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO). The services provided by the OGCIO are compliant with GDPR. In reference to your question about Article 29 of the GDPR in particular, as a data processor OGCIO has taken all reasonable...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Coverage (20 May 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: As Minister for Finance, I am responsible for the development of the legal framework governing financial services regulation, including for the insurance sector. It is important at the outset to state that the provision of cover is a commercial matter for insurance companies. This is based on an assessment of the risks providers are willing to accept. Consequently, neither I nor the Central...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (20 May 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: Ireland’s vehicle benefit-in-kind (BIK) regime has come under criticism for the absence of any environmental rationale underpinning its design. In recognition of this, the Government’s Climate Action Plan contained a commitment to consider the introduction of an environmental rationale into the vehicle BIK regime. In Finance Act 2019 I legislated for a CO2-based BIK regime...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Staff (20 May 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: I wish to advise the Deputy that since 1 April 2020, the number of civil servant posts in my Department filled through open and internal panels were as follows: Year Month Open - Dublin Internal - Dublin 2020 April 1 1 2020 May 1 0 2020 June 4...

Financial Resolution 2021 - Financial Resolution: Stamp Duties (19 May 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank all Deputies for their contributions on this very important motion. Many different allegations have been made this evening regarding my intention, the intention of my party and indeed the intention of the Government in how we want to meet the housing needs of our country and the lack of progress that we have made. Allegations have been made about my intentions regarding this...