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

Seán Crowe: ...add to the crippling energy prices and put further pressure on families. The Government needs to reduce excise duty on petrol and diesel and secure an agreement in Europe in order that it can reduce VAT on bills. Workers and families need help now, not down the road. They cannot afford to wait for grandiose plans and lofty notions to come to fruition. The question is whether the...

Social Welfare Benefits: Motion (29 Nov 2011)

Seán Crowe: ...psychology of those who are behind the leaks. In the past month, the media have published stories about the annual €50 charge to medical card holders, a possible 2% increase in the top rate of VAT, an €8 cut in unemployment assistance, the reintroduction of third level fees and the introduction of water charges and a household charge of €100. These leaks have fuelled increasing...

Finance Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2007)

Seán Crowe: ...this Government seeks to safeguard the lower paid. It is not regressive as some studies maintain". I take issue with that comment. I accept there are some anti-regressive features built into the VAT system, such as its non-application to certain very basic necessities. However, the Minister is entirely wrong to dismiss evidence of the impact of VAT and user charges on low income...

Written Answers — Gas Prices: Gas Prices (6 Dec 2006)

Seán Crowe: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the situation in which Bord Gáis customers are being charged VAT on units of unused gas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41818/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (22 Nov 2006)

Seán Crowe: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will initiate a comprehensive review of the items to which VAT is applicable to ascertain the scope for introducing new anti-regressive and pro-energy and efficiency measures. [39119/06]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (7 Nov 2006)

Seán Crowe: ...Transport if he or his Department have had meetings with the Department of Finance and other stakeholders regarding the fact that additional safety features in cars incur a taxation of 43% through VAT and VRT. [36135/06]

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (28 Jun 2006)

Seán Crowe: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Finance if the amount of revenue which the State raises from the housing sector by way of VAT on building materials and stamp duties has influenced his position in relation to the introduction of a tax on second homes; and if previously it was a factor in delaying the abolition of property based tax incentives. [24840/06]

Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (18 May 2005)

Seán Crowe: ...to provide European norms of public service and infrastructure. This country has a low level of public sector provision. The low level of provision offered is heavily over-subsidised by high VAT, which hits the poorest sectors of society most heavily. The increase in the gap between rich and poor in the wake of the Celtic tiger years is evident when one contrasts the economic circumstances...