Written answers

Tuesday, 29 September 2020

  • Wage Subsidy Scheme
    260. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason employers in a catering business must demonstrate that turnover has fallen 30% before they receive a flat-rate subsidy under the employment wage...
  • Brexit Preparations
    261. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of businesses who have applied for economic operator and registration identification, EORI, numbers in order to trade with the UK post-Brexit; if...
  • Insurance Costs
    263. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to deal with spiralling insurance costs that are crippling the equestrian industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26956/20]
  • Primary Medical Certificates
    264. To ask the Minister for Finance if primary medical certificate applications are still being accepted and processed; if not, the reason therefor; and if he will make a statement on the...
  • Property Tax
    265. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide the number of units built since 2013 which are not subject to property tax broken down by local authority, in tabular form; and the...
  • Covid-19 Pandemic
    267. To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to data from the Central Bank showing total savings of €120 billion held by households; his plans to introduce stimulus...
  • Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
    268. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether a stimulus package targeted at the retail and hospitality sectors is required; his further views on a proposal from business...
  • Wage Subsidy Scheme
    269. To ask the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of extending the employment wage subsidy scheme until 31 March 2021. [26336/20]
  • Insurance Industry
    274. To ask the Minister for Finance the steps he and the Central Bank plan to take to address insurance companies that are refusing to honour policyholders with outstanding business interruption...
  • Tax Code
    275. To ask the Minister for Finance the estimated additional revenue that would be generated if the betting duty levy increased from 2% to 2.5%. [26854/20]
  • Departmental Expenditure
    276. To ask the Minister for Finance the cost of legal fees and other associated expenditures relating to the EU General Court appeal of a case (details supplied); and if he will make a statement...
  • Unemployment Data
    277. To ask the Minister for Finance the projections of unemployment for the second two quarters of 2020. [17244/20]
  • Wage Subsidy Scheme
    278. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has requested that the wage subsidy supports be maintained as part of the July stimulus for artists, performers, crew and event organisers in the arts,...
  • Tax Code
    282. To ask the Minister for Finance if a cut to capital gains tax from its current rate of 33% to 25% will be included in the forthcoming budget as promised in the Fianna Fáil pre-election...
  • National Asset Management Agency
    284. To ask the Minister for Finance the series of commitments given by his Department in 2019 to the EU Commission in relation to the request to extend the lifespan of the National Asset...
  • Budget Process
    285. To ask the Minister for Finance if a submission compiled by a group (details supplied) in respect of budget 2021 will be given consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
  • Insurance Industry
    287. To ask the Minister for Finance the progress on reforming the insurance sector; if the Cabinet sub-committee to deal with insurance reform has convened; and if he will make a statement on...
  • Wage Subsidy Scheme
    289. To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact a company (details supplied) is having difficulty accessing employment wage subsidy scheme and may have to cease...
  • Covid-19 Pandemic
    293. To ask the Minister for Finance the total Covid-19 related expenditure incurred by his Department to date; and if this will be counted a pre-committed expenditure for budget 2021. [27044/20]
  • Ministerial Advisers
    295. To ask the Minister for Finance if a schedule of advisers and special advisers appointed and-or recruited by him since his appointment will be provided; the roles and responsibilities...
  • Revenue Commissioners
    296. To ask the Minister for Finance the estimated cost in 2021 of purchasing two extra mobile X-ray scanner trunks for the Revenue Commissioners. [27141/20]
  • Covid-19 Pandemic
    297. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding staycations here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27145/20]
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
    298. To ask the Minister for Finance if a person can avail of the bike-to-work scheme if he or she works from home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27146/20]
  • Brexit Preparations
    299. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he has had discussions in the context of the operation of the financial services here post-Brexit; if he remains satisfied that the new...
  • Renewable Energy Generation
    302. To ask the Minister for Finance the degree to which he expects to be in a position to incentivise alternatives to fossil fuels in the short and medium term; and if he will make a statement...
  • Banking Sector
    303. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to discourage entrants into the banking or insurance sector here by applicants seeking market share to distort the market and, subsequently, exiting...
  • Financial Services Sector
    304. To ask the Minister for Finance the degree to which he has examined opportunities in the financial services sector for the financial sector here in the aftermath of Brexit; and if he will...
  • Mortgage Data
    306. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent of the information available in respect of mortgages in arrears purchased by investment funds, with particular reference to the price at which such...
  • Carbon Tax Yield
    307. To ask the Minister for Finance his expectations of likely funding available from carbon tax in 2020 and over the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27254/20]
  • Financial Services Sector
    308. To ask the Minister for Finance if a list of members of a group (details supplied) in its current formation will be provided. [27347/20]
  • National Debt
    310. To ask the Minister for Finance the degree to which Ireland's debt as a proportion of GDP, GNP and GNI has fluctuated in the past ten years to date; if there is a need for corrective action;...
  • Departmental Staff
    311. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of requests on hand from his Department and from State agencies under the aegis of his Department for approval to increase staff levels; the number...
  • Banking Sector
    312. To ask the Minister for Finance the engagement he has had with a bank (details supplied) to clarify the security of its employees and customers in view of reported plans to reduce the...
  • Legislative Measures
    313. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason for delaying remaining sections of the Consumer Insurance Contracts Act 2019 until September 2021; if he will expedite their commencement; and if...
  • Brexit Supports
    315. To ask the Minister for Finance the value of funds expected to be drawn down by Ireland in 2021 from the Brexit adjustment reserve announced as part of the EU multi-annual financial...

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