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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Sep 2024)

Richard Bruton: Today, the Department of Education celebrates its 100th birthday. In 100 years, Ireland has moved from being a country with the poorest educational progression in Europe, with fewer than one in eight getting beyond primary level, to a country with the highest level of education participation. Thirty years ago this year, a national convention on education was held. Given the watershed...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Sub-Minimum Rates of the National Minimum Wage: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Sep 2024)

Richard Bruton: The witnesses have said that, overall, the number on sub-minimum rates corresponds to 0.7% of employees. The key issue seems to be the current pressure on the hospitality sector, which says that the move towards the living wage has created big pressure in that sector and complains of very high rates of closure. Do the witnesses have evidence of what share of employees in the hospitality or...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Job Creation (9 Sep 2024)

Richard Bruton: 73.To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he can provide figures for direct and indirect jobs potential if Ireland's targets are met in solar energy, onshore wind, offshore wind, biogas production and afforestation; the type of jobs which he envisages could be created in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter.[35605/24]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (9 Sep 2024)

Richard Bruton: 117.To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the total estimated spending on retrofitting homes for improved energy use over the past three years; and the total number of homes upgraded per county in total and as a percentage of the county’s housing stock.[35011/24]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (9 Sep 2024)

Richard Bruton: 144.To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the terms of the low-interest loans available for retrofitting homes from the various participating financial institutions; the supports by way of subsidies or guarantees being provided by European Investment Bank and by the State; and the likely cost that will fall on the Exchequer from such guarantees.[35883/24]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (9 Sep 2024)

Richard Bruton: 145.To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if there are plans to alter any of the SEAI subsidy levels for different elements of an energy upgrade supported under their schemes; if they are set with a target rate of percentage support of different elements; and if he is tracking the actual costs in the marketplace of these elements of work to ensure that the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (9 Sep 2024)

Richard Bruton: 248.To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the present cap on flights through Dublin Airport threatens to disrupt the use of charters to bring persons to upcoming sporting events; if interim arrangements can be put in place to avoid disruption to those travellers and protect businesses which have specialised in such charters; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (9 Sep 2024)

Richard Bruton: 250.To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is aware that the access to the Dart station in Clongriffin is continually breaking down and seriously disrupting passenger travel plans; and if he will urge the NTA to execute its plan for the facility as a matter of urgency.[35000/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (9 Sep 2024)

Richard Bruton: 253.To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has considered the possibility of making greater incentives available for the switch to EVs in areas where alternative public transport or active travel options are simply not available, for example, through cheaper public charging rates, lower motor tax, higher toll concessions, and more reserved parking in commercial towns; and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (9 Sep 2024)

Richard Bruton: 254.To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the present coverage achieved by Local link services and the passenger numbers being served; the potential for further growth in the next three years; and if he will outline the other pilot schemes or initiatives to address sustainable and accessible mobility in rural areas by the NTA or other bodies.[35009/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (9 Sep 2024)

Richard Bruton: 255.To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the targeted coverage of the regional EV charging network now in evolution, distinguishing accessibility on major routes and in significant centres of population; and if he will make a statement on the matter.[35010/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs (9 Sep 2024)

Richard Bruton: 384.To ask the Minister for Finance if there has been any evaluation of the tax incentives for the purchase of bikes and electric bikes; and if he will consider an extension beyond those with participating employers.[35859/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Exemptions (9 Sep 2024)

Richard Bruton: 385.To ask the Minister for Finance his plans for the low-income exemption threshold for persons aged 65 years and over, now that the combined value of the personal credit and the credit for a PAYE or self-employed income exceeds the value of the exemption; and if he will make a statement on the matter.[35860/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (9 Sep 2024)

Richard Bruton: 386.To ask the Minister for Finance the take-up of the microgeneration tax credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter.[35861/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (9 Sep 2024)

Richard Bruton: 387.To ask the Minister for Finance the basis of calculation of the differential in the standard rate cut-off point between single persons, single parents and couples with one earner; when these differentials were last changed; and the levels that they would now be at if indexed to average earnings, or if indexed to the rise in the value of the single person’s SCP over the intervening...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs (9 Sep 2024)

Richard Bruton: 388.To ask the Minister for Finance the take-up of the mortgage relief scheme in Budget 2024; the average value of the relief paid; and if any provision has been made for renewing it for a further year.[35864/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs (9 Sep 2024)

Richard Bruton: 389.To ask the Minister for Finance the take-up of the landlord relief announced in Budget 2024; the cost of the relief; and if he will make a statement on the matter.[35865/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (9 Sep 2024)

Richard Bruton: 390.To ask the Minister for Finance the rate of VAT on energy products; if an increase in this rate before the end of 2024 is scheduled; and if he will make a statement on the matter.[35866/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs (9 Sep 2024)

Richard Bruton: 391.To ask the Minister for Finance the present ceiling on the price of a home eligible under the help-to-buy scheme; if he is considering a revision in the ceiling, bearing in mind the trend in house prices; if considers that a regional differential should apply bearing in mind the substantial difference in the cost of a standard home in different parts of the country; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (9 Sep 2024)

Richard Bruton: 392.To ask the Minister for Finance the thresholds and rates for capital acquisition tax; if the tax advisory group has evaluated how these thresholds relate to current property values; his views on the appropriate relationship for different categories of recipient; and if he will make a statement on the matter.[35871/24]