Written answers
Thursday, 14 February 2019
- Digital Services Tax
14. To ask the Minister for Finance the discussions he has had with the EU member states and the European Commission in respect of proposals on the development of a digital tax; if he has been... - NAMA Social Housing Provision
15. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to use the surplus from NAMA to invest in the real economy, including social and affordable housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Brexit Preparations
16. To ask the Minister for Finance the way in which the Revenue Commissioners will ensure the integrity of the Single Market while also ensuring there is no hard border in the event of a hard... - Insurance Data
17. To ask the Minister for Finance the details of the analysis carried out regarding the treatment of policyholders in the aftermath of Storms Emma and Ophelia; the number of policyholders... - Insurance Costs
18. 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... - Brexit Preparations
19. To ask the Minister for Finance the key areas administered by his Department in which emergency legislation may be necessary in the event of a no-deal Brexit; if such legislation has been... - Tax Code
20. To ask the Minister for Finance the way in which he plans to resolve the issues raised by unmarried persons regarding the perceived unfairness of the inheritance tax system by which there is... - Brexit Preparations
21. To ask the Minister for Finance the steps he has taken to date and plans to take in preparation for post-Brexit customs checks at ports here, specifically Rosslare Europort; and if he will... - National Children's Hospital Expenditure
22. To ask the Minister for Finance if the national surplus reserve fund will be used to fund cost overruns at the national children’s hospital. [7350/19] - Irish Fiscal Advisory Council Reports
23. To ask the Minister for Finance the response issued to the November 2018 fiscal assessment report by the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council; if he and his officials have met the council to discuss... - Carbon Tax Implementation
24. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans for carbon taxation; if the fee and dividend approach recently outlined recently is the preferred option for these taxes; and if he will make a... - Tax Collection
25. To ask the Minister for Finance the most recent figures available for tax payments that are six months and one year in arrears; the highest amount in arrears for each tax heading; the amount... - Tax Code
26. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will request the Revenue Commissioners to protect the flat rate expenses for lower paid workers such as shop assistants, due to cease in 2020. [7277/19] - Help-To-Buy Scheme (1 comment)
27. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to extend the help-to-buy scheme for properties bought after 2019; and the cost of the scheme to date. [7343/19] - Economic Data
29. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has undertaken an economic evaluation of wage levels here and the affordability of rent and house purchases; and if he will make a statement on the... - Land Development Agency
30. To ask the Minister for Finance if he envisages NAMA and NTMA staff being seconded to the Land Development Agency; if he has discussed same with the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local... - VAT Rate Application
31. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether there is a fairer way to class various products for VAT rather than standardised rates, which can be subject to changes that make... - NAMA Transactions
32. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the fact that multiple NAMA transactions since 2010 may have been in breach of section 172 of the NAMA Act; if he or NAMA has had engagement with... - Insurance Data
33. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the failure of a company (details supplied); the number of households that have been impacted by the withdrawal of latent defect... - Tax Reliefs Availability
34. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has considered the need for special tax incentives to allow small businesses to establish in areas outside of the main cities. [52144/18] - Budget 2019
35. To ask the Minister for Finance if he met with colleagues before the recent tax cut announcements were made. [49445/18] - Economic Competitiveness
36. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has identified issues likely to impact negatively on the competitiveness of the economy; if so, the corrective measures he has put in place; and if he... - Insurance Costs
37. To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that progress is being made by the working group on the cost of insurance in the areas of public liability insurance such as for marts or... - Banking Sector Regulation
39. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to introduce legislation on regulations for the large shadow banking sector here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7156/19] - Personal Injury Claims
40. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to reduce the perceived excessive sums awarded for whiplash compensation claims in view of the latest Personal Injuries Assessment Board data. [4566/19] - Insurance Costs
41. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of his plans to deal with the rising cost of business insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7276/19] - Irish Fiscal Advisory Council
42. To ask the Minister for Finance if his officials meet the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council on a regular basis. [49136/18] - Carbon Tax Exemptions
44. To ask the Minister for Finance the measures that will be introduced in order to mitigate the regressive impact of an increased carbon tax; if he will publish a report on the measures... - Credit Union Lending
45. To ask the Minister for Finance the progress being made in matching the capacity of credit unions to lend to small businesses with the needs of those businesses to obtain credit in the... - Brexit Preparations
47. To ask the Minister for Finance his assessment of Ireland’s preparedness for all Brexit scenarios; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7371/19]
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