Written answers
Tuesday, 21 May 2024
- Tax Code
72. To ask the Minister for Finance if, given the urgency of boosting housing supply, he is considering further changes to the residential zoned land tax to accelerate activation of residential... - Tax Reliefs
73. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of help-to-buy claims approved in Carlow since 1 July 2020, along with the number of applicants associated with these claims; and if he will make a... - Consumer Protection
74. To ask the Minister for Finance to outline the provision in insurance law with respect to consent to settle, whereby policyholders must provide consent where an insurer wishes to make a... - Tax Rebates
75. To ask the Minister for Finance if any changes have been made in relation to the VAT refund order for farmers in place since 1972; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22685/24] - Tax Code
76. To ask the Minister for Finance if he is planning further taxation measures to address property speculation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22767/24] - Tax Credits
77. To ask the Minister for Finance the total number of rent tax credit claims made in Cork for each of the years 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - EU Agreements
78. To ask the Minister for Finance for an update on negotiations at a European level regarding the Capital Markets Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22781/24] - Banking Sector
79. To ask the Minister for Finance if he is aware of difficulties persons are having in securing bridging finance products from the banking sector to secure a new home for downsizing while they... - Tax Code
80. To ask the Minister for Finance if he or his Department undertook a review of the 10% stamp duty with respect to the bulk purchase of residential property; and if he will make a statement on... - Primary Medical Certificates
81. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of persons currently on the waiting list for the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal; the timeframe for this waiting list to be cleared; what... - Departmental Strategies
83. To ask the Minister for Finance for an update on his Department's strategy regarding financial scams and fraud; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22791/24] - Business Supports
84. To ask the Minister for Finance for a sectoral breakdown of the number of businesses with warehoused debt that did not engage with the Revenue Commissioners before the 3 May deadline in terms... - Legislative Measures
85. To ask the Minister for Finance when he will legislate to ensure access to cash; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22617/24] - Illicit Trade
86. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider increasing fines for tobacco smuggling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22750/24] - Tax Reliefs
87. To ask the Minister for Finance for an update on the help-to-buy scheme; if he has any plans to change the loan-to-value ratio under the scheme; if the upper price limit will be revised; and... - Tax Credits
88. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of eligible claims currently being made for the rent tax credit in each of counties Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo and... - Broadcasting Sector
89. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans for supporting the unscripted media sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22746/24] - Tax Code
91. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider support measures to support the hospitality sector, including VAT reductions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22751/24] - Consumer Protection
93. To ask the Minister for Finance to provide an update on consideration of changes to legislation to address the inability of consumers to make complaints to the Financial Services and Pensions... - EU Regulations
95. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will indicate the plans for Ireland to adopt the European taxonomy in investment. [22784/24] - Tax Yield
96. To ask the Minister for Finance for a report on income tax receipts in the first four months of 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22569/24] - Tax Data
98. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of non-domiciled individuals taxed on a remittance basis; the number of individuals who have self-assessed with Revenue as non-domiciled in each of... - Banking Sector
99. To ask the Minister for Finance to review the recovery of funds invested in the rescue of the pillar banks during the financial crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22783/24] - Tax Rebates
100. To ask the Minister for Finance his response to concerns from farmers who were refused refunds on VAT items that previously qualified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22701/24] - Tax Code
101. To ask the Minister for Finance the tax changes he is considering to make it more attractive for people to invest their savings, rather than having money sit in bank accounts; and if he will... - Inflation Rate
102. To ask the Minister for Finance if he expects that with inflation now moderating, the pressures many consumers have faced will likely ease across the year; and if he will make a statement on... - Tax Code
103. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans for a substantial income tax package in budget 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22682/24] - Tax Credits
105. To ask the Minister for Finance the value and number of successful claims under the research and development tax credit made by SMEs and non-SMEs, respectively, in each of the years 2021,... - EU Directives
108. To ask the Minister for Finance his response to the European Commission's opening of an infringement procedure against Ireland and issuance of a formal letter of notice regarding incorrect... - Tax Code
109. To ask the Minister for Finance if he is considering in budget 2025 introducing a wealth tax on the top 5% of wealthiest households; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22764/24] - National Treasury Management Agency
111. To ask the Minister for Finance the work being undertaken by ISIF to support the State's climate action targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22745/24] - Tax Credits
112. To ask the Minister for Finance the total number of rent tax credit claims made in Carlow for each of the years 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Departmental Reports
113. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on the stability programme update 2024 he published in April; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22681/24] - Departmental Reviews
114. To ask the Minister for Finance when the review of the standard fund threshold will be concluded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22749/24] - Inflation Rate
115. To ask the Minister for Finance his expectations for living standards for households in the remainder of 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22567/24] - Departmental Meetings
116. To ask the Minister for Finance to report on the recent visit of the Minister of State with responsibility for financial services, credit unions and insurance to Frankfurt; and if he will... - Tax Reliefs
118. To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 42 of 10 April 2024, his plans for the phasing out of the help-to-buy scheme; and if he will make a statement on the...
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