Written answers
Wednesday, 11 July 2018
- Tax Code
71. To ask the Minister for Finance the effect the non-application of income tax rules on foreign music performance has on the development of Irish musicians and their craft. [27053/18] - Tax Compliance
72. To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the recent GUE/NGL report into efforts by a company (details supplied) to avoid and evade tax across Europe by using Irish... - Universal Social Charge Review
73. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans for the reform of the universal social charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30829/18] - Community Banking
74. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to implement the recommendations of the public banking investigation in respect of the provision of financial services to rural and disadvantaged... - Motor Insurance Coverage
75. To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the difficulty being experienced in insuring vehicles that are ten years of age and older in circumstances in which persons... - Brexit Negotiations
76. To ask the Minister for Finance the preparations being undertaken with regard to customs in the event of a no-deal Brexit. [30972/18] - Economic Growth
77. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which the economy continues to grow in a sustainable way in keeping with best practice and competitiveness, having particular regard to all the... - Revenue Commissioners Enforcement Activity
78. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to introduce new measures on a cross-Border basis to counteract illicit trade; if there are ongoing discussions with the authorities in Northern... - Tax Appeals Commission
79. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the situation at the Tax Appeals Commission; his plans to address the backlog of cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30924/18] - Motor Insurance Costs
80. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of the implementation of the recommendations made in the report by the working programme on reducing the cost of motor insurance; the number of... - Promissory Notes
82. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to buy back high-rate loans issued at the height of the crisis; his further plans in respect of the IBRC promissory note held by the Central Bank;... - State Aid Investigations
83. To ask the Minister for Finance the amount spent defending a tax judgment (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30962/18] - Flood Risk Insurance Cover Provision
84. To ask the Minister for Finance the progress made on access for businesses to flood insurance in areas which are at risk of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30501/18] - European Council Meetings
85. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on his attendance at the June 2018 ECOFIN meeting; the engagement he has had with his ECOFIN colleagues in respect of the proposed EU digital... - Dog Breeding Industry
87. To ask the Minister for Finance the audits carried out by the Revenue Commissioners on dog breeding establishments; his views on tax compliance in the industry; and if the Revenue... - Mortgage Book Sales
88. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will liaise with the Central Bank to ensure that appropriate legislation is brought forward in order to compel banks and mortgage providers to offer... - Corporation Tax Regime
89. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to limit the availability of banks to offset historic losses against their tax bills; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30686/18] - Insurance Costs
90. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of the implementation of the report on the cost of employer and public liability insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31009/18] - Mortgage Lending
91. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the Central Bank's review on mortgage-related advertisements with a focus on cash back incentives; the actions he or the Central Bank plan to take... - Employment Investment Incentive Scheme
92. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans in respect of the employment incentive and investment scheme for budget 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30982/18] - VAT Exemptions
93. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to implement changes in the VAT system exempting changes at EU level which could allow greater flexibility to Ireland in exempting certain services.... - Community Banking
94. To ask the Minister for Finance the role his Department played in the recent publication of the report on the role of Sparkasse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30970/18] - Stamp Duty
95. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to review stamp duty on stock transactions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30828/18] - Banking Sector Remuneration
96. To ask the Minister for Finance the consultations being held with trade unions in the banking sector on the banking remuneration review; his views on the need for a distinction between the... - NAMA Operations
98. To ask the Minister for Finance if the mandate of NAMA will be changed to become a vehicle for the delivery of public and affordable housing rather than selling land and assets under its... - Tax Code
99. To ask the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners are concerned about opportune weddings taking place for the purpose of inheritance tax avoidance; and his views on whether the... - Economic Growth Rate
100. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether there is a risk that contract manufacturing will have a similar effect on 2018 GDP figures as with 2017 GDP figures; and if he will make... - Community Banking
101. To ask the Minister for Finance the engagement he has had with an organisation (details supplied) in respect of the public banking investigation; and if he will make a statement on the... - Tax Appeals Commission
102. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will address the shortage of staff and resources at the Tax Appeals Commission to ensure it can underpin a transparent and fair taxation system; and if... - Motor Insurance Costs
103. To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the rise in the number of motor vehicles being scrapped each year in view of the fact owners are either failing to get... - Tax Code
104. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason the cap on intangible assets that could be written off against profits was raised to 100% in budget 2015. [30969/18] - Insurance Costs
107. To ask the Minister for Finance the measures that have been taken to meet and engage with insurance companies here regarding excessive premiums being charged to consumers particularly in... - Economic Competitiveness
108. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he remains satisfied that the economy remains competitive, facilitates growth and is capable of meeting the challenges ahead including... - Banking Operations
110. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to address the diminution of banking services in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30682/18] - Proposed Legislation
111. To ask the Minister for Finance when he will introduce legislation on the rainy day fund; and when he will report on the work done to date by his Department in framing the structure and... - Mortgage Lending
112. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has had discussions with the banks on negative equity trade-up mortgages in terms of increasing their availability for growing families. [30929/18] - Tax Avoidance
113. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on a report which alleges that Ireland is the top tax haven in the world; his further views on whether this and similar reports constitute a serious... - Tax Code
114. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether the decision in budget 2018 to reduce from seven to four years land must be held before it can be sold free of capital gains tax has... - Ministerial Meetings
115. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on his recent meeting with IMF Secretary General, Ms Christine Lagarde. [30981/18]
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