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Written Answers — Department of Finance: EU Directives (29 Nov 2023)

Michael McGrath: I understand the question to refer to the "transposition" or implementation of European Directives into Irish law. It has not been possible in the time available to compile the information requested by the Deputy. However, a response will be compiled and forwarded to the Deputy in writing.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Motor Industry (29 Nov 2023)

Michael McGrath: I am advised by Revenue that the number of cars approved for export from Ireland under the VRT Export Repayment Scheme for the years 2013, 2014 and 2015 are shown in the following table. Year Cars Approved for Export 2013 632 2014 1,458 2015 1,554

Written Answers — Department of Finance: National Treasury Management Agency (29 Nov 2023)

Michael McGrath: The NTMA have advised me that the procurement of large capital projects by the National Development Finance Agency (NDFA) on behalf of State authorities is conducted in accordance with EU and Irish procurement and competition law. In this regard NDFA, like other procuring authorities, has powers to exclude an entity from a competition in the case of adverse legal findings under competition...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Funding (29 Nov 2023)

Michael McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 47 and 48 together. The NTMA have advised me that the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF), announced in November 2022 its ambition to invest a minimum of €50m through private equity firms that are majority owned by women. ISIF is inviting these firms to apply for ISIF investment, subject to meeting ISIF’s unique double bottom line mandate...

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Second Stage (28 Nov 2023)

Michael McGrath: I thank the Acting Chairperson and join him in extending a warm welcome to all of our guests from Oranmore Men's Shed who are with Deputy Grealish. I hope they enjoy their visit to the Oireachtas and thank them for coming. I am pleased to be here to discuss the Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023 which will give the necessary legal basis to the decisions announced in the budget and make a number of...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (28 Nov 2023)

Michael McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 189 and 202 together. As the Deputies will be aware, Vacant Homes Tax (VHT) is a new measure announced in Budget 2023, which aims to increase the supply of homes for rent or purchase to meet demand. Legislative provision for the tax was made in the Finance Act 2022. A residential property will be within the scope of VHT, if it has been occupied as a dwelling...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Staff (28 Nov 2023)

Michael McGrath: I wish to inform the Deputy there are no posts in my Department with a significant or exclusive focus of their role dedicated to dealing with integration. There is one staff member in the Human Resources Unit at Administrative Officer grade whose role encompasses the role of Departmental Disability Liaison Officer (DLO). This DLO role is a significant part of their overall role as an...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (28 Nov 2023)

Michael McGrath: A number of measures are in place to support households facing rising interest rates. In particular, the Central Bank has in recent years introduced a number of protections for variable rate mortgage holders which can help mortgage holders identify lower cost mortgage options. Firstly, it made changes to the Consumer Protection Code to require mortgage creditors to explain to borrowers...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (28 Nov 2023)

Michael McGrath: In response to the Deputy's question, he should note that I did not make any changes to the structure and rates of Vehicle Registration Tax as part of Budget 2024; however, I did extend the VRT relief which applies to electric vehicles by 2 further years. This VRT relief for electric vehicles was due to expire on 31 December 2023, but has been extended to 31 December 2025. Battery...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Freedom of Information (28 Nov 2023)

Michael McGrath: My department received 272 FOI requests over the course of 2022; of that number, 53 requests were refused. 233 FOI requests have been received in 2023 to date, with 52 of those requests being refused as of 24 November 2023. It is worth noting that any case where records do not exist are deemed to be 'Refused' under the FOI Act.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Primary Medical Certificates (28 Nov 2023)

Michael McGrath: The Deputy should note at the outset, that applications for a Primary Medical Certificate are a matter for the Department of Health and the HSE. Unlike the appeals process, there has been no disruption to the actual assessment for the primary medical certificate which has gone on as normal. It is acknowledged however that the ongoing challenges with putting in place a new Disabled Drivers...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Primary Medical Certificates (28 Nov 2023)

Michael McGrath: The Deputy may be aware that the final report of the National Disability Inclusion Strategy (NDIS) Transport Working Group's (TWG) review of mobility and transport supports which included the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Scheme (DDS), endorsed proposals for a modern, fit-for-purpose vehicle adaptation scheme in line with international best practice that would replace the DDS, as...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Personal Debt (28 Nov 2023)

Michael McGrath: The Central Credit Register is established by the Central Bank under the Credit Reporting Act 2013 (the Act). Under the Act, lenders are obliged to submit information to the Central Credit Register that is accurate, complete and up to date. This includes performance information such as outstanding balance, number of payments past due, and if there has been any re-structure or credit status...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Advertising (28 Nov 2023)

Michael McGrath: I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department did not incur any costs arising from the placing of advertisements with the national broadcaster, RTE, in any format, for the period 2016 to date.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Communications (28 Nov 2023)

Michael McGrath: I wish to inform the Deputy that my Department and the bodies under the aegis of my Department have not facilitated briefings from the organisations listed.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Primary Medical Certificates (28 Nov 2023)

Michael McGrath: As the Deputy may be aware, the final report of the National Disability Inclusion Strategy (NDIS) Transport Working Group's (TWG) review of mobility and transport supports which included the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Scheme (DDS), endorsed proposals for a modern, fit-for-purpose vehicle adaptation scheme in line with international best practice that would replace the DDS, as...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Primary Medical Certificates (28 Nov 2023)

Michael McGrath: The Drivers and Passengers with Disabilities Scheme (DPDS) is provided for by Section 92 of the Finance Act 1989 and associated regulations and provides for repayment or remission of VAT and Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT), up to a certain limit, on the purchase or adaption of a vehicle for the transport of a person with specific severe and permanent physical disabilities. The Scheme is...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Instruments (28 Nov 2023)

Michael McGrath: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) recently launched its €500 million Growth and Sustainability Loan Scheme (GSLS). This will facilitate strategic investment by SMEs, including farmers and fishers, in growth, resilience and climate action, to support their continued viability and sustainability, and increase their productivity and...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Data (28 Nov 2023)

Michael McGrath: I am informed by Revenue that the taxes paid in respect of private property transactions are Stamp Duty, Capital Gains Tax, Local Property Tax, Income Tax, Corporation Tax and VAT. I am further advised that information specifically related to private housing is not readily available for all of these taxes as the profits and gains from private property related activity are generally aggregated...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Meetings (28 Nov 2023)

Michael McGrath: Ireland has a long-standing and excellent bilateral relationship with Greece, which is framed within the context of our common membership of the European Union. The Deputy may be aware that Mr Christos Staïkoúras served in the role of Finance Minister until June 2023, at which time he became the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, while Mr Kostis Hatzidakis became the...