Written answers
Tuesday, 3 March 2015
- Illicit Trade in Tobacco
180. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will introduce a proper banning of illegal cigarettes sales in streets, markets, and fairs (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the... - Tax Avoidance Issues
181. To ask the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given to the introduction of a substantial minimum fine/sentence on conviction for smuggling; and if he will make a statement on the... - Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland
182. To ask the Minister for Finance regarding the State backed Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland, the percentage of lending that will be stock lending; and if he will make a statement on... - Mortgage Schemes
183. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans for a mortgage insurance scheme; and his views on the Central Bank of Ireland's comments on the issue. [8729/15] - Tax Collection
184. To ask the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners, as administrators of the pay related social insurance system on behalf of the Department of Social Protection, will provide the... - Tax Yield
185. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide the total annual amount paid, or expected to be paid, per year to the Irish Exchequer in taxation in respect of Ireland’s producing... - Financial Services Regulation
186. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason a company (details supplied), which charges exorbitant rates of interest, is allowed to continue to trade in the State; the steps the Central Bank... - Public Sector Staff
187. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will justify the fact that 110 staff in the Revenue Commissioners will be let go on 27 March 2015, despite the fact that they have successfully worked... - VAT Rate Reductions
188. To ask the Minister for Finance if the value added tax on bottled water products, currently charged at the standard rate, will be reduced; and if he will make a statement on... - Tax Code
189. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason nicotine replacement patches are subject to the standard 23% rate of value added tax; if it will be reduced; and if he will... - Financial Services Regulation
190. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on discussions held with a company (details supplied), regarding the purchase of non-performing Permanent TSB home loans; and if he will... - Corporation Tax
192. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the proposal in the Northern Ireland Assembly, to introduce a 10% corporate taxation rate. [8806/15] - Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme
193. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide a breakdown, by county ,of the number of persons that availed of tax relief under the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme; and... - Universal Social Charge Application
194. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to abolish the universal social charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8856/15] - Mortgage Lending
195. To ask the Minister for Finance in view of a media report (details supplied), if he will provide the findings of research carried out by his Department on the impact on the rental market of... - European Financial Stability Facility
196. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the Eurogroup's agreement with Greece on 20 February 2015; the position taken by him at this meeting, and related meetings, dealing with Greek... - Tax Code
197. To ask the Minister for Finance in view of the European Commission's investigation into the favourable tax treatment provided by Belgium to multinational companies (details supplied), if his... - Tax Avoidance Issues
198. To ask the Minister for Finance the considerations that were taken by the Revenue Commissioners in their decision to settle the tax liability for the 350 Irish nationals with off-shore Swiss... - Tax Code
202. To ask the Minister for Finance when the Revenue Commissioners will complete an appeal by contract meter readers in the Electricity Supply Board, for a claim for relief under the provision... - Betting Legislation
204. To ask the Minister for Finance if the Betting Bill 2015 will allow for the Irish Harness Racing Association to apply for a tote licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8955/15] - Tax Code
206. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding taxation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8968/15] - Property Tax Assessments
208. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to link the rate of local property tax to a household's earnings and ability to pay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8977/15] - Living City Initiative
209. To ask the Minister for Finance when the living city initiative will be introduced in Dublin; the criteria that will be used to assess properties; if projects that commence in early 2015... - Tax Credits
210. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath has had his tax credit reduced, so that he is actually paying more tax in 2015 than he did in 2014;... - Tax Rebates
211. To ask the Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare is due a tax refund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9050/15] - Tax Reliefs Cost
212. To ask the Minister for Finance the approximate cost of allowing persons whose personal circumstances require them to rent out their principal private residence and rent another home for... - Tax Code
214. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has considered benchmarking the income tax rate paid by returning emigrants against typical rates they had been paying prior to returning to Ireland;... - Fiscal Policy
215. To ask the Minister for Finance the agreed deficit targets that Ireland must reach in 2016, 2017 and 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9158/15] - Budget Targets
216. To ask the Minister for Finance the date by which Ireland must achieve a balanced budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9159/15] - Mortgage Arrears Rate
217. To ask the Minister for Finance further to the Household Credit Market Report, published by the Central Bank of Ireland on 25 February 2015, if he will arrange for the county data on... - Government Deficit
218. To ask the Minister for Finance the impact on the nominal deficit, and the general Government deficit, of growth in gross domestic product exceeding projected levels in 2015 by 1%; and if he... - Banking Sector
219. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will examine the introduction of public banking, which operates on commercial principles, with the aim of maximising sustainable lending and not... - Departmental Legal Costs
220. To ask the Minister for Finance if his Department or State bodies or agencies under the aegis of his Department use solicitors' firms (details supplied); the amount paid to these solicitors... - Tax Code
221. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to reduce capital gains tax (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9220/15] - Universal Social Charge Exemptions
222. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will reduce the rate of employer universal social charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9229/15] - Mortgage Arrears Rate
223. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of primary dwelling homes in mortgage arrears, and in mortgage arrears for over 90 days, by county. [9239/15] - Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme
224. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to review the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme, given the view of the Ombudsman that the criteria of the scheme may be... - Banking Sector Regulation
225. To ask the Minister for Finance when he expects legislation to protect all mortgage holders, including those of unregulated entities, or so-called vulture funds, to be brought forward; if... - Mortgage to Rent Scheme Eligibility
226. To ask the Minister for Finance regarding mortgage-to-rent arrangements currently being dealt with by the financial institutions, if he will raise the valuation level from €220,000 to...
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