Written answers
Wednesday, 31 March 2021
- Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
59. To ask the Minister for Finance if the operation of the stay and spend incentive will be reviewed in view of the impact of successive lockdowns on the scheme, which has good potential; and if... - Tax Reliefs
65. To ask the Minister for Finance if engagement has been held on the use of the tax system to support householders with the cost of renovations and retrofit projects both to combat climate... - Banking Sector
67. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of the programme for Government commitment on a senior executive accountability regime to deliver heightened accountability with the banking system;... - Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
69. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason the Revenue Commissioners deduct tax refunds due to workers for medical expenses from outstanding amounts owed from the administration of the... - Insurance Costs
71. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to ensure that insurance premiums are successfully reduced for motorists, businesses and other users in line with the revision of guidelines for... - Property Tax
72. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will extend the local property tax exemption under operation via the Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Act 2015 to cover homes that qualify for... - Banking Sector
73. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the viability of the banking sector in Ireland in view of recent announcements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16451/21] - Tax Code
74. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will explain his reported remarks on 4 March 2021 in which he warned of increased taxes post the Covid-19 pandemic; if he is considering specific tax... - Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
75. To ask the Minister for Finance the expected grant allocations under the resilience and recovery facility in nominal and percentage terms in the periods 2021-22 and 2023, respectively; if the... - Fiscal Policy
77. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to review the fiscal compact deficit spending targets if the next generation of EU funding proves inadequate to meet the societal needs of... - Insurance Costs
78. To ask the Minister for Finance the rate of increase of public, employers and vehicle insurance premia over the past ten years; the steps that have been taken since the Government was formed... - Credit Unions
79. To ask the Minister for Finance the action being taken to deliver a strong and vibrant credit union sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17162/21] - Financial Services Regulation
80. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has had engagement with the Central Bank regarding unregulated loan notes issued by a company (details supplied) between 2012 and 2019 and administered... - Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
81. To ask the Minister for Finance the cost to date of all Covid-19-related payments in his Department to individuals and corporate entities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15409/21] - Tax Code
82. To ask the Minister for Finance if his Department has carried out or commissioned a review or analysis of the current rate of capital gains tax; the way in which the national rates compare... - Financial Services Sector
83. To ask the Minister for Finance the efforts that have been made to attract financial services jobs to Ireland post Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16450/21] - Defective Building Materials
84. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will convene a forum meeting with the banks and financial institutions in co-operation with the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to... - Insurance Industry
85. To ask the Minister for Finance the actions his Department is taking to encourage greater competition in the Irish insurance sector. [1860/21] - Credit Register
86. To ask the Minister for Finance if a loan holder who enters into a loan restructuring agreement with a lender that honours that agreement in full and has never missed a repayment under the... - Covid-19 Pandemic
87. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the unequal impact of the Covid-19 crisis on the economy as revealed in the latest Exchequer figures; his views on the way the figures indicate... - Brexit Issues
88. To ask the Minister for Finance the degree to which his Department continues to monitor the ill effects of Brexit, with particular reference to impeding economic performance here; if... - Insurance Industry
89. To ask the Minister for Finance the responsibilities of his Department under the Action Plan for Insurance Reform. [17147/21] - Credit Unions
90. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on his engagement with credit unions in County Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17173/21] - Covid-19 Pandemic
91. To ask the Minister for Finance if steps can be taken to prevent mortgage approval from being withdrawn from persons due to the fact they are in receipt of the employment wage subsidy scheme... - Financial Services Sector
92. To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to moves in the UK to bolster its financial technology offering following a review into the industry; and if he is considering... - Tax Yield
93. To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of capital gains tax received in each of the years 2015 to 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17080/21] - Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
94. To ask the Minister for Finance the total amounts owed by workers for outstanding tax as a result of the temporary wage subsidy scheme; the plans in place to deduct this from workers; the way... - Tax Reliefs
96. To ask the Minister for Finance the ongoing efforts being made by his Department and the Revenue Commissioners to ensure full compliance by film production companies with the conditions... - Illicit Trade
97. To ask the Minister for Finance the measures he will introduce to protect and support legitimate businesses trading in household fuel products due to the difficulties they face with illegal... - Fiscal Policy
98. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans for the repayment of the substantial debt built up throughout the Covid-19 period in future years; if there will be an increase in taxes or cuts to... - Tax Reliefs
99. To ask the Minister for Finance if an urgent review will be carried out of the current 10% rate allowed under the e-working tax relief towards heating and electric expenses incurred from... - Economic Policy
100. To ask the Minister for Finance the engagement he has had on the recently launched Dublin Belfast Economic Corridor Report; his views on the report; and if he will make a statement on the... - Fiscal Policy
103. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans in relation to debt that has built up as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. [17077/21] - Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
104. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the eligibility for non-rateable premises for Covid-19 supports under his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16745/21] - Insurance Costs
106. To ask the Minister for Finance the action being taken on differential pricing in the motor and home insurance markets. [17141/21] - Economic Policy
107. To ask the Minister for Finance to the extent to which he remains confident that adequate economic provision has been made or is available to facilitate recovery in the aftermath of... - Credit Register
109. To ask the Minister for Finance the steps he has taken to protect the credit scores of viable businesses throughout the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Gender Equality
110. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to help bridge the gender pay gap across the banking sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15407/21] - Social and Affordable Housing
111. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the concerns expressed by the Central Bank regarding the proposed affordable purchase shared equity scheme; his further views on its potential... - Financial Services Regulation
112. To ask the Minister for Finance his legislative plans to prevent the potential repeat of the type of unethical behaviour uncovered recently at a company (details supplied); and if he will... - Banking Sector
114. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of his engagements with relevant parties regarding the withdrawal of a bank (details supplied) from the banking market; his views on the best... - Financial Services Regulation
115. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the adequacy of a company (details supplied) undertaking a third party review of activities from 2014 to 2021; the position of the interim CEO... - Mortgage Lending
116. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to help young home purchasers gain mortgage approval in view of the fact that there has been a massive drop in approvals since the start of 2021;... - Value Added Tax
118. To ask the Minister for Finance if the VAT concession on milk recording can be returned to the pre-January 2020 reduced rate of 4.5% rather than the current 13.5%, given that this would... - Tax Avoidance
119. To ask the Minister for Finance the steps he plans to take to stop the use of the Irish taxation system for tax avoidance purposes by companies that source their income from international... - European Central Bank
120. To ask the Minister for Finance the level of activity by the European Central Bank in the Irish bond market over the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1504/21] - Banking Sector
121. To ask the Minister for Finance the measures he proposes to take to strengthen the banking sector following recent announcements of branch closures nationally; and if he will make a... - Customs and Excise
123. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will review the charges that apply to the purchase of second-hand cars sourced from the UK as a result of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the... - Insurance Costs
124. To ask the Minister for Finance the engagement he has had in relation to public liability insurance specifically the lack of provision and high premiums; and if he will make a statement on... - Banking Sector
125. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will work with the Central Bank to ensure that lodgement ATMs will be put in place in locations in which a bank (details supplied) has withdrawn its... - Credit Register
126. To ask the Minister for Finance the credit implications of missed mortgage payments due to the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic; and the actions he has taken to mitigate same. [17159/21] - Credit Unions
129. To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to a situation in relation to a credit union (details suppled) that has continued to refuse to supply a death grant to members... - Tax Reliefs
132. To ask the Minister for Finance the current tax reliefs available for carers; if additional relief may be made available for them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17081/21] - Financial Services Sector
133. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of his strategy to bolster Ireland's offering as a financial technology destination both in terms of supporting indigenous companies and attracting... - Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
134. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of his plans to assist businesses restart when the current phase of Covid-19 restrictions end. [12984/21] - Primary Medical Certificates
135. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on the resumption of assessments for primary medical certificates under the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme; and if he will... - Banking Sector
137. To ask the Minister for Finance if his Department plans proposals for a publicly owned bank. [16747/21] - Value Added Tax
139. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will seek a revision to the European Union VAT directive in order that tourism activities such as surfing and kayak instruction can be reclassified to... - Credit Unions
140. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to enable credit unions to become involved in financing housing projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17174/21] - Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
141. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will extend access to the Covid-19 restrictions support scheme for businesses and persons who do not operate in rateable premises but still face... - Interest Rates
142. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the charging of negative interest rates on accounts used to hold funds for probate or conveyancing proceedings; and if he will make a statement... - Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
145. To ask the Minister for Finance the details of the engagement he has had to date in 2021 with an organisation (details supplied) with regard to the question of reinstating the co-ordinated... - Covid-19 Pandemic
147. To ask the Minister for Finance the details the scale of the increase in both temporary and permanent spending arising from Covid-19; the impact on the structural deficit as a consequence of...
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