Brendan Griffin

Fine Gael · Kerry

Activity on Finance — 431 events (2 lobbying · 393 questions · 80 votes) full profile →

• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Community Platform Finance

  • Emailed all Ministers, TDs and Senators with a copy of the Community Platform’s Four Tests for Budget 2026 asking them to support these proposals in the run up to the announcement of Budget 2026.
• 2024-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if agricultural tax relief on the investment of money in agricultural land for a period of two years following inheritance will be retained in the Finance Bill 2024; the estimated amount of additional revenue the removal of this relief would generate in a full year; if he appreciates the importance of the relief for farm families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44617/24]
• 2024-11-05
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 75–55
• 2024-10-16
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2024

  A bill to provide for the imposition, repeal, remission, alteration and regulation of taxation, of stamp duties and of duties relating to excise and otherwise to make further provision in connection with finance; to make provision for supports to employers and certain businesses and for that purpose to amend the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997, the Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005, the Value-Added Tax Consolidation Act 2010 and Part 7 of the Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Act 2020; and to provide for related matters.

  • ✓ voted to progress the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 74–49
• 2024-09-26
  LOBBY
  National Traveller MABS Finance

  • An copy of NTMABS research report into financial literacy in the Traveller community was sent via email to all T.D.'s and Senators
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance for clarification on a financial matter (details supplied); and if there will be changes to inheritance tax going forward. [35246/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if an issue with postal charges will be addressed (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35397/24]
• 2024-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance for clarification on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29948/24]
• 2024-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his plans to support the office of the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman in order that citizens’ disputes can be adjudicated on inside one year; if the office has indicated a need for additional staff; if there are any key vacancies of skilled staff that is prolonging adjudication timelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28965/24]
• 2024-07-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the amount of State funding that was invested in a facility (details supplied); if the funding invested was protected by any proviso regarding future sale of the asset; if the State has recovered its investment or any part of its investment following the sale of the facility in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28335/24]
• 2024-05-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if lands that have received business tax relief for fixed terms will be exempted from the residential lands zoned tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23731/24]
• 2024-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider a reversal of changes to benefit-in-kind treatment of workers, particularly in respect of sales representatives and other similar position holders, whose primary use of company cars is for the sole purpose of carrying out their roles; if he sees a distinction between the use of company cars to travel to work versus travelling as part of work; if he will declare the total additional revenue generated for the State in 2023 following the recent changes made to benefit-in-kind rules in respect of company cars; how this compares with the additional revenue generated from unbudgeted increases in revenues from fuel excise and all other fuel related taxes in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23432/24]
• 2024-05-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if Ireland is an outlier in personal taxation on investments; if citizens from other EU countries have a tax advantage when investing in funds domiciled in Ireland, whereas Irish citizens are at a disadvantage, thereby making investment in property and pensions the only simple alternative to leaving money in low interest savings accounts; if the matter will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23239/24]
• 2024-05-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the amount generated by the local property tax, per local authority area, in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23298/24]
• 2024-05-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the number of individual properties registered for payment of the local property tax, per local authority area, in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23299/24]
• 2024-05-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the amount generated by the local property tax per category of property valuation, per local authority area, in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23300/24]
• 2024-05-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will reconsider plans to reintroduce further excise increases on fuel later this year; if tax receipts from fuel are ahead of schedule to date in 2024; if so, by how much; if he will provide a breakdown of actual income versus projected income, per category; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23302/24]
• 2024-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he has been approached by the Department of Transport to consider expanding the bike-to-school provision; if so, if an anticipated cost figure has been established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17194/24]
• 2024-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will urgently examine the situation whereby some RTÉ employees are being forced to make punitive payments to the Revenue Commissioners in respect of bogus self-employment contracts wrongly issued by their employer over many years; if settlements by RTÉ entered into with Revenue have also covered these individuals; if so, if the individuals continue to make payments to Revenue in respect of already settled cases; if, in the event that these individuals' cases were not settled by RTÉ, the reason therefor, as it would be the responsibility of the party issuing the bogus self-employment contract to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17067/24]
• 2024-04-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance for clarification on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16689/24]
• 2024-04-11
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if staged payments will be introduced for the croí cónaithe home renovation grant scheme, given the difficulties being experienced by grant recipients in having to find the finance upfront before drawing back the grant; if the entire process will be streamlined to reduce red-tape and speed up processing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15695/24]
• 2024-04-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if recipients of the croí cónaithe home renovation grant scheme who are first-time homeowners will also be eligible for the help-to-buy-scheme, given that a new housing unit is being delivered but with the relative increased expense of renovation versus greenfield development in some cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15696/24]
• 2024-04-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the total tax take from fuel in 2023, broken down by category; how this figure compares with the estimated amount of total tax take from fuel as set out in Budget 2023 in October 2022; the total estimated tax take from fuel for 2024 as set out in Budget 2024 in October 2023, with a breakdown of each category; the estimated and actual figures for Quarter 1 2024; how much additional tax the planned excise increases in August are estimated to generate by year end; how much the recent excise increases on 1 April 2024 will generate by year end; if the planned August increase will be scrapped in light of the overall tax take performance and the negative impact of excise increases on individual motorists and the wider economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15213/24]
• 2024-04-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the total tax take from the restaurant sector in 2023, broken down by category; how this figure compares with the estimated amount of total tax take from the restaurant sector as set out in Budget 2023 in October 2022; the total estimated tax take from the restaurant sector for 2024, with a breakdown of each category; how much additional tax the increased VAT rate of 13.5% for the entire year is estimated to generate by year end; if he is concerned with the closure of restaurants nationwide; if estimated tax take figures need to be revised as a result; if he is reconsidering the reintroduction of the 9% VAT rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15214/24]
• 2024-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if actively farmed farmland will be exempted from the residential zoned land tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13509/24]
• 2024-03-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if monthly technical adjustment figures being paid by a person have already been settled by their employer (details supplied); if so, if the amount paid by the employer in respect of the person will be clarified; if the person will be refunded any amounts they have paid to the Revenue Commissioners; if the matter has not been settled by the employer, if the matter will be reviewed by the Revenue Commissioners with a view to establishing if the person's case should have been included alongside other similar cases in the settlement by the employer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11028/24]
• 2024-02-29
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth what discussions he has had with the Department of Finance regarding how changes to taxation could reduce the cost of childcare for families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9729/24]
• 2024-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he believes the Revenue Commissioners should accept some liability for the litany of bogus self-employment cases at RTÉ, given the knowledge of the prolonged practice by the Revenue Commissioners; if the Revenue Commissioners' role in handling the issue of bogus self-employment will be independently investigated, given the apparent scale and complexity of the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9671/24]
• 2024-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide clarity on the exemptions from the residential zoned land tax for landowners actively farming their lands (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8176/24]
• 2024-02-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the amounts paid by the State to Irish banks in all Covid related supports from March 2020 to date; if a breakdown will be provided [7454/24]
• 2024-02-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the number of successful claims under the help to-buy scheme per annum per local authority area for each year since its inception; if the number of unsuccessful applications per local authority area will also be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7543/24]
• 2024-02-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will review a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7979/24]
• 2024-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that Irish banking customers are getting a good deal from their banks in areas such as interest on deposits, transaction charges, loan rates and other competitive metrics; what engagement he has had with the banks on these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4552/24]
• 2024-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider a finance Bill to re-introduce the 9% VAT rate for catering and tourist accommodation, as was done seamlessly in May 2011; if he appreciates the crisis in hospitality at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4551/24]
• 2023-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the number of beneficiaries per county of the bike-to-work scheme in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56178/23]
• 2023-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the reason repayment of VAT on milk tanks for unregistered farmers has been withdrawn by the Revenue Commissioners without any notice; if milk tanks will be reinstated in the unregistered farmers VAT scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55754/23]
• 2023-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he has engaged with a financial company (details supplied) or the regulator regarding behaviour by the company, raised by this Deputy in Dáil Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55872/23]
• 2023-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage what changes to the tax code in relation to all aspects of construction and the property, rental and housing market his Department proposed to the Department of Finance in the context of budget 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55837/23]
• 2023-11-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if there will be any changes to VRT on electrical vehicles from January 2024 for somebody purchasing a new car. [51904/23]
• 2023-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he is aware of elderly people being pursued by financial companies for historic debts; if he is aware of the extreme distress being caused to people in such circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51581/23]
• 2023-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he is concerned with the increases in mortgage interest rates being demanded of customers by financial lenders; to provide an update on his recent engagements with such lenders and the Central Bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51580/23]
• 2023-11-22
  VOTE
  Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages · 5 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 80–53
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 51–78
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 50–76
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 52–81
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 52–79
• 2023-11-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance when an appeal for a person in County Kerry will be processed (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50320/23]
• 2023-10-25
  VOTE
  Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023

  A bill to provide for the imposition, repeal, remission, alteration and regulation of taxation, of stamp duties and of duties relating to excise and otherwise to make further provision in connection with finance; and to provide for related matters.

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 76–56
• 2023-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will reduce the taxes applied to building activity and materials in respect of residential construction to reduce the cost of building a dwelling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43056/23]
• 2023-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the total USC income collected by the State for each year since its introduction; if he will provide a breakdown, per annum, of the rates and amounts collected in each rate category; if he will provide details of the percentage of overall income tax collected that the USC has represented each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43055/23]
• 2023-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance to provide clarification on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42670/23]
• 2023-06-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the date he expects to announce budget 2024; the factors he will consider when deciding the timing of the event; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30085/23]
• 2023-06-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will detail what lessening of personal taxation has occurred since 2011 in terms of entry points, rate changes, band changes, tax credits, and so on; if he will provide examples of how these changes have affected earners from both single-income households and double-income households on €25,000, €45,000, €65,000, €85,000 and €105,000, providing comparisons in each case of net pay in 2011 versus today; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30084/23]
• 2023-05-31
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the number of primary medical certificate appeals that are currently registered; when it is anticipated the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeals will recommence appeals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26434/23]
• 2023-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on rising insurance costs (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25945/23]
• 2023-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the rates and bands relating to the application of USC to workers' incomes with a view to reducing the taxation burden on workers in the context of rapidly rising living costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21467/23]
• 2023-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that all Irish-based financial services operations are adhering to financial sanctions imposed against Russia following its invasion of Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21466/23]
• 2023-04-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the total revenue generated by the universal social charge for the 2021 financial year; the total estimated revenue for 2022 and 2023, respectively; if he will provide a breakdown for each category of income threshold; the total number of taxpayers contributing to each category, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20091/23]
• 2023-04-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the total annual amount generated by the USC from taxpayers classed as self-employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20197/23]
• 2023-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the number of loans provided by an organisation (details supplied) to developers for social and private residential developments in each county since it was established in 2018, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18335/23]
• 2023-03-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance why cohabitating couples are assessed as individuals by the Revenue Commissioners; if the option to be jointly assessed will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15809/23]
• 2023-03-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance what rate of stamp duty applies to a commercial building that is being purchased to convert it to a domestic house; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15811/23]
• 2023-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will make the disabled persons' fuel grant available to persons who purchase electric vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15462/23]
• 2023-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he is concerned with the potential impact of the reversal of the 9% VAT rate to 13.5% for enterprises; if his Department has evaluated the number of jobs this measure could cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9270/23]
• 2023-03-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide a further update regarding a demand for repayment of a State support (details supplied); if the matter has been reviewed in light of evidence provided to show compliance with the spirit of the scheme as designed by him; if so, when the small business owner will be contacted with an update; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10737/23]
• 2023-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if a demand for repayment of a State support will be reviewed (details supplied) given the evidence provided to show compliance with the spirit of the scheme as designed by the Minister; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7697/23]
• 2023-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will retain the 9% VAT rate for the tourism and hospitality sector; if his attention has been drawn to reports of the vital importance of this measure for counties such as Kerry, which has a proportionately higher reliance on the tourism and hospitality sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3045/23]
• 2023-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will reduce the rate of VAT on residential construction to incentivise the building of new homes; if he will consider further measures to reduce the tax burden on the development of new living units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3046/23]
• 2022-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if the temporary business energy support scheme will be extended to cover businesses that use LPG in areas not served by piped gas (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62508/22]
• 2022-12-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if it is possible to introduce a service cheque (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59919/22]
• 2022-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will extend the temporary business energy support scheme to group water schemes with electricity supplies (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58389/22]
• 2022-11-23
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2022 · 4 divisions

  A bill to provide for the imposition, repeal, remission, alteration and regulation of taxation, of stamp duties and of duties relating to excise and otherwise to make further provision in connection with finance including the regulation of customs; to make provision for supports to certain sectors of the economy; and to provide for related matters.

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 78–58
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 57–75
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 53–79
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 58–74
• 2022-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport the up-to-date position regarding the construction of the south Kerry greenway; when he expects works to commence; if the necessary finance is in place to meet the costs of the project; if he will provide an anticipated timeline for completion of the project; if any phases of the project can be completed at an earlier date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55842/22]
• 2022-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on the contribution taxation policy is making to the cost of building and renting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55857/22]
• 2022-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he has considered the tax costs associated with bringing derelict buildings back into use as homes; if he will move to reduce or eliminate these costs particularly for first-time buyers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55856/22]
• 2022-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the way the temporary business energy support scheme will apply to farmers in County Kerry and elsewhere; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53116/22]
• 2022-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if farmers can avail of both the temporary business energy support scheme and the €600 electricity credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53117/22]
• 2022-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance when the temporary business energy support scheme will open for applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54299/22]
• 2022-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the insurance difficulties facing activity and adventure providers; the measures that his Department is taking to address these challenges; if there is an overall trend, upward or downward, for premiums in this sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54319/22]
• 2022-10-26
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2022

  A bill to provide for the imposition, repeal, remission, alteration and regulation of taxation, of stamp duties and of duties relating to excise and otherwise to make further provision in connection with finance including the regulation of customs; to make provision for supports to certain sectors of the economy; and to provide for related matters.

  • ✓ voted to progress the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 78–55
• 2022-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide clarification in relation to benefit-in-kind on company cars (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53028/22]
• 2022-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the reason that mortgage holders whose mortgages were sold by mainstream banks are now subjected to punitive interest rates by the mortgage purchaser without the option to switch providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52482/22]
• 2022-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if an anomaly (details supplied) that is preventing self-employed sole trader professionals from claiming expenses for food and so on when out working will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51210/22]
• 2022-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide clarification on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51535/22]
• 2022-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding the capital allowance depreciation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51740/22]
• 2022-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 433 of 12 July 2022, if advice will be provided (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49279/22]
• 2022-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if clarification will be provided regarding rent credits (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48773/22]
• 2022-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the reason that the offices of the Revenue Commissioners still remain closed to the public; if he will request the reopening of this vital service to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46396/22]
• 2022-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45418/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if inheritance tax thresholds for childless couples (details supplied) will be increased in budget 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42403/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) in relation to student accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42617/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will introduce penalties on student accommodation providers that availed of tax breaks to construct complexes and changed the use of the complex after construction (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42621/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will address the case of a person (details supplied) regarding the rent a room relief; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43925/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if the rebate for the disabled drivers and passengers scheme will be increased (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43928/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will use the majority shareholding in a bank (details supplied) to prevent the withdrawal of cash services from rural bank branches; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41292/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that customers wishing to switch mortgage providers may do so without undue difficulty at present; if he will review this to examine if the process can be made easier for customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41727/22]
• 2022-06-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his advice on a matter (details supplied) regarding the help-to-buy scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34209/22]
• 2022-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the measures that he is considering to reduce the burden of taxation on renters, renovators, first-time buyers and landlords with single properties; if he will consider a special package to assist the categories aforementioned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31299/22]
• 2022-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will further review taxes on transportation fuel given the further price increases; the estimated income that has been raised from transport fuel taxes and excise to date in 2022; the way this compares with the same period in 2019, 2020 and 2021 and with the projected figures by his Department at budget time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31298/22]
• 2022-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if a primary medical certificate holder whose vehicle has been written-off as a result of an accident can replace the vehicle without meeting the two-year time limit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31369/22]
• 2022-06-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the estimated annual cost of an income disregard similar to the rent a room-a-scheme in respect of income for persons renting out a sole stand-alone property to long-stay tenants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30779/22]
• 2022-06-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider an income disregard similar to the rent a room-a-scheme in respect of income for persons renting out a sole stand-alone property to long-stay tenants in an effort to incentivise long-stay letting over short-stay letting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28675/22]
• 2022-06-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the amount of taxation paid by owners arising from earnings from short-stay rental accommodation (details supplied) and other holiday lets in each of the years since 2016, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28676/22]
• 2022-06-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the amount of taxation paid by owners arising from earnings from long-stay rental accommodation in each of the past five years; the amount paid by owners of rental property in cases in which the owner is the owner of just one rental property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28677/22]
• 2022-06-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will increase tax relief to incentivise landlords to rent properties long-term in order to alleviate the current housing crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28261/22]
• 2022-05-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if the help-to-buy scheme will be extended to second-hand properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25040/22]
• 2022-04-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of the tourism and hospitality sector regarding the inflationary impact of increasing the VAT rate from 9% to 13.5% from 1 September 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21473/22]
• 2022-04-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his plans regarding the increase of the VAT rate for tourism and hospitality businesses from 9% to 13.5% from 1 September 2022; his views on whether this is the wrong time to proceed with such a move; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21472/22]
• 2022-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if a diesel rebate scheme will be extended to school transport operators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15529/22]
• 2022-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider an incentive package for owners and buyers in respect of properties that were available as short-term rental properties up to 1 February 2022, in circumstances in which the property would be made available for purchase by a first-time buyer for a limited period; if he will consider such a new scheme as a matter of urgency in the context of the proliferation of short-term properties nationwide despite the acute shortage of houses for long-term lease or affordable purchase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9469/22]
• 2022-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has considered the options available to eliminate the element of taxation impacting on the cost of purchasing or building a house as a first-time buyer and the cost of selling a house to a first-time buyer; his views on whether targeted taxation breaks for sellers to first-time buyers and to first-time buyers and self-builders themselves could significantly contribute to reducing prices for first-time buyers and self-builders, increasing available stock on the market for first-time buyers and providing first-time buyers with a competitive advantage over investors; if he will consider a new scheme as a matter of urgency in this context; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9468/22]
• 2022-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide clarification on a matter (details supplied) in relation to the taxation of the pandemic unemployment payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9809/22]
• 2022-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if insurance companies will end the practice of not quoting customers with open claims for three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10098/22]
• 2022-02-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if defibrillators and life saving equipment will be exempted from VAT when European Union law allows for an exemption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8638/22]
• 2022-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider an adjustable qualifier to apply to excise duty on units of fuel to provide for a maximum and minimum unit prices as a measure to mitigate against the socio-economic impacts of peaks and troughs in global oil prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7426/22]
• 2022-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the advice he can provide in relation to a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7527/22]
• 2022-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if tax relief is available on the cost of the renovation of listed or buildings proposed to be listed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7669/22]
• 2022-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if matters raised by a person (details supplied) in relation to the new draft policy for credit unions will be clarified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7265/22]
• 2022-01-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if a pandemic bonus tax exemption will be introduced for employers that want to give their employees a pandemic bonus up to the value of €1,000 similar to the tax-free voucher scheme of €500 that is already in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3942/22]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will introduce a 10% turnover grant for new and existing businesses that had reduced opening hours due to public health restrictions and will not meet turnover requirements to qualify for the Covid restrictions support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2271/22]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if private pension funds are accessible for persons before they retire if they leave employment or change professions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2432/22]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if the employment wage subsidy scheme will continue at its current level in the childcare sector until the end of March 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2452/22]
• 2021-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the long-term case for 9% VAT; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62410/21]
• 2021-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will reinstate the employment wage subsidy scheme for enterprises that need it at this difficult time for traders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60439/21]
• 2021-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance when an announcement will be made in relation to if he will extend the help-to-buy scheme and expand it to include currently uninhabitable properties that buyers do not plan to fully demolish as part of the renovation works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62909/21]
• 2021-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance when Ireland will implement a recent modernised European Union VAT directive to reduce VAT on bicycles including e-bikes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62588/21]
• 2021-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will reconsider a previous proposal by this Deputy to eliminate capital gains tax for a two-year window for sellers selling homes, sites and currently uninhabitable properties to first-time buyers as a measure to bring more properties onto the market and give the first-time buyer a more competitive edge in that market versus investors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62925/21]
• 2021-12-02
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2021 · 7 divisions

  A bill to provide for the imposition, repeal, remission, alteration and regulation of taxation, of stamp duties and of duties relating to excise and otherwise to make further provision in connection with finance including the regulation of customs; to amend Part 7 of the Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Act 2020 and otherwise make provision for supports to certain sectors of the economy; and to provide for related matters.

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 68–42
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 46–65
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 47–64
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 46–67
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 44–66
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 45–64
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 46–69
• 2021-12-01
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2021 · 4 divisions

  A bill to provide for the imposition, repeal, remission, alteration and regulation of taxation, of stamp duties and of duties relating to excise and otherwise to make further provision in connection with finance including the regulation of customs; to amend Part 7 of the Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Act 2020 and otherwise make provision for supports to certain sectors of the economy; and to provide for related matters.

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 46–66
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 46–65
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 45–76
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 49–75
• 2021-11-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if his Department will encourage Irish public bodies to provide insurance for community groups given that there are only two insurers left in this market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59078/21]
• 2021-11-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if his Department will engage with a company (details supplied) who are currently examining the possibility of providing insurance cover to mounted hunt clubs following the exit from the market by all other insurers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59079/21]
• 2021-11-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if expenditure on Covid-19 tests for health appointments can be claimed as a health expense under Med 1; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56755/21]
• 2021-11-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if his Department will investigate a case in which an insurance company refused a new motor insurance policy to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry due to the fact their licence had been extended as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56400/21]
• 2021-11-10
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2021: Financial Resolutions (Resumed)

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 73–54
• 2021-11-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if a local property tax exemption on an unfinished estate (details supplied) in County Kerry will be extended to 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53749/21]
• 2021-11-03
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2021

  A bill to provide for the imposition, repeal, remission, alteration and regulation of taxation, of stamp duties and of duties relating to excise and otherwise to make further provision in connection with finance including the regulation of customs; to amend Part 7 of the Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Act 2020 and otherwise make provision for supports to certain sectors of the economy; and to provide for related matters.

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 71–54
• 2021-11-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his future plans for the section 481 5% regional film making tax credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52742/21]
• 2021-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if the employment wage subsidy scheme will continue to be made available to childcare providers in quarter 4 of 2021 without the income reduction requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48549/21]
• 2021-09-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45945/21]
• 2021-09-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if advice will be provided in relation to an appeal (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46024/21]
• 2021-09-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on reducing the VAT on smokeless coal in Budget 2022 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45806/21]
• 2021-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the advice which can be provided in relation to a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43268/21]
• 2021-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if the Central Bank will investigate the widespread credit reporting errors in 2019 and 2020 by a bank (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42258/21]
• 2021-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if the employment wage subsidy scheme will continue to be made available to childcare providers in quarter 4 of 2021 without the income reduction requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42411/21]
• 2021-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his advice on an insurance matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42559/21]
• 2021-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if a Revenue Commissioners relevant contracts tax refund will be paid to a self-employed person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42560/21]
• 2021-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the advice he can provide on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42979/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the heavy impact of Brexit tariffs and VAT requirements on TAN number holders importing used cars from the UK; if he will seek a review of regulations for such dealers in respect of marginal scheme cars; if his attention has been drawn to the shortage of quality used cars available to the Irish market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40392/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will introduce a VAT refund scheme for first-time buyers or builders in respect of the first €200,000 spent on materials and labour; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40412/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will extend the help to buy scheme and expand it to include currently uninhabitable properties or properties vacant for over two years for first-time buyers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40411/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will extend the time period for which the 9% VAT rate will apply to the relevant sectors until the end of 2023 in light of the ongoing and protracted nature of the Covid-19 crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40434/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will reconsider this Deputy’s previous proposal to eliminate capital gains tax for a two year window for sellers selling homes, sites or derelicts and currently uninhabitable properties to first-time buyers as a measure to bring more properties on to the market and give the first-time buyer a more competitive edge in that market versus investors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40435/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the public consultation process on corporation tax; if he has received submissions from County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40679/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether it is sustainable to continue to tax housing construction and materials so heavily at a time when persons and the economy require houses more than anything else; his further views on whether a fundamental shift to targeted low tax policy in respect of housing construction and material would be the obvious and simplest way to support first-time buyers and builders in particular; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41309/21]
• 2021-07-14
  VOTE
  Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 92–48
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 50–88
• 2021-07-14
  VOTE
  Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Financial Resolution

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 93–48
• 2021-07-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider reinstating the home renovation incentive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37022/21]
• 2021-07-08
  VOTE
  Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2021

  A bill to amend the Finance (Local Property Tax) Act 2012; to amend the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997; to amend the Standards in Public Office Act 2001; to amend the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act 2011; to amend the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014; and to provide for related matters.

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 66–43
• 2021-07-07
  VOTE
  Finance (Covid-19 and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 78–55
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 74–59
• 2021-07-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide advice on a matter in relation to payments to support business owners over 66 years of age (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36203/21]
• 2021-06-24
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will engage with the Minister for Finance to consider a comprehensive package for first-time buyers to incentivise the purchase and renovation of properties that are currently derelict or uninhabitable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33919/21]
• 2021-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if the help-to-buy scheme will be extended beyond 2021 for first-time buyers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32296/21]
• 2021-06-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if the employment wage subsidy scheme will continue to be made available to childcare providers without the income reduction requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30770/21]
• 2021-06-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if clarification will be provided on a matter (details supplied) in relation to increasing the local property tax on holiday homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30925/21]
• 2021-05-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the reason a qualified adult State pension to the spouse of a person (details supplied) is taxed as their income; if this income can be withdrawn from their tax assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28051/21]
• 2021-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if an insurance company is permitted to withdraw flood cover from a claim in respect of a business that was never flooded and that it covered for a number of years such as in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27431/21]
• 2021-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide clarification on the rising costs of fuel oil and coal (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25199/21]
• 2021-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider extending the wage subsidy scheme when summer camps open for the summer period (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25242/21]
• 2021-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if community provided defibrillators and ancillary equipment will be exempted from VAT; if a mechanism will be put in place to refund the VAT to groups that fundraise to provide this life-saving equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22442/21]
• 2021-04-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if clarification will be provided on a matter regarding the Covid restrictions support scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20929/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding rent and mortgage repayments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18216/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter relating to insurance for a dance school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19001/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter in relation to directors' salaries and tax warehousing (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19481/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if an application (details supplied) for the Covid restrictions support scheme will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19714/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider establishing a public state bank similar to other European countries to increase competition in the Irish banking sector following the exit of a bank (details supplied); the reports on the potential exit of KBC; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20804/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider extending the duration of the 9% VAT rate for the hospitality sector in response to the prolonged Covid-19 restrictions impacting the industry; if he will provide early certainty to the industry in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15078/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has considered or researched the possible impacts of providing a reduced rate of capital gains tax for property owners selling a home to a first-time buyer to help first-time buyers gain a competitive advantage over speculators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15079/21]
• 2021-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will prevent negative interest charges being applied by banks on transaction monies being held by solicitors (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9919/21]
• 2021-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to a matter regarding bank charges (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10040/21]
• 2021-02-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if a grant is available to the family of special needs children (details supplied) in County Kerry who cannot afford to purchase a vehicle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7666/21]
• 2021-02-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the changes that have been made to the medical criteria to allow the reopening of the primary medical certificate application scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7656/21]
• 2021-02-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if financial supports will be provided to travel agents (details supplied) that are not eligible for the Covid restrictions support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7658/21]
• 2021-02-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if further financial supports will be provided to businesses that were supplying businesses in the hospitality sector that are closed and are unable to qualify for the Covid restrictions support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7663/21]
• 2021-02-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the number of applications received for the Covid restrictions support scheme; the number of applications awarded; the amount issued to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7664/21]
• 2021-02-11
  PQ
  Asked Further and Higher Education

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department can assist a student (details supplied) who is having difficulties in securing student finance in the UK due to confusion about their time in college in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7669/21]
• 2021-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the reason the Covid restrictions support scheme is not available to a business (details supplied) in County Kerry whose income has been decimated; if the application will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7105/21]
• 2021-01-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if additional financial supports will be put in place for Irish pilots (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4925/21]
• 2021-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the anomaly (details supplied) that is preventing businesses from qualifying for the Covid restrictions support scheme payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3887/21]
• 2021-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the anomaly (details supplied) that is preventing businesses from qualifying for the Covid restrictions support scheme payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3911/21]
• 2021-01-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the situation for retailers who import used vehicles from the UK subjected to a new 10% tariff (details supplied); if he has considered the impact of this new tariff on the livelihoods of persons involved in used car retail throughout Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2055/21]
• 2021-01-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if the construction of a 1,700 sq. ft extension and the complete renovation of a derelict 1,000 sq. ft house constitutes a new build or self-build for the purposes of the help-to-buy scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2115/21]
• 2021-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter regarding a caravan park (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45076/20]
• 2020-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 275 of 24 November 2020, if businesses that do not ordinarily operate from a fixed business premises are not eligible for the covid restrictions support scheme and if he recognised that a business type (details attached) is therefore eligible. [44188/20]
• 2020-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43676/20]
• 2020-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if outdoor activity businesses (details supplied) will be included in the Covid restrictions support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43756/20]
• 2020-12-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42249/20]
• 2020-12-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter regarding the Covid restrictions support scheme for a business (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42250/20]
• 2020-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41784/20]
• 2020-12-03
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2020 · 3 divisions

  A bill to provide for the imposition, repeal, remission, alteration and regulation of taxation, of stamp duties and of duties relating to excise and otherwise to make further provision in connection with finance including the regulation of customs; to amend Part 7 of the Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Act 2020 and otherwise make provision for supports to certain sectors of the economy; and to provide for related matters.

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 80–49
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 51–77
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 50–71
• 2020-12-02
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2020

  A bill to provide for the imposition, repeal, remission, alteration and regulation of taxation, of stamp duties and of duties relating to excise and otherwise to make further provision in connection with finance including the regulation of customs; to amend Part 7 of the Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Act 2020 and otherwise make provision for supports to certain sectors of the economy; and to provide for related matters.

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 52–80
• 2020-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on the impact on businesses by plans regarding tax back for shoppers from overseas in terms of raising the threshold for qualifying items; if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of already struggling retailers, craft producers and other Irish producers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34934/20]
• 2020-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if advice will be provided on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39256/20]
• 2020-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the advice he can provide on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39316/20]
• 2020-11-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter regarding borrowing by clubs (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39033/20]
• 2020-11-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the Covid restrictions support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38052/20]
• 2020-11-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the status of an appeal by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36177/20]
• 2020-11-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if a business (details supplied) in County Kerry that is closed due to Covid-19 restrictions is eligible for the Covid restrictions support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36805/20]
• 2020-11-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the Covid restrictions support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35916/20]
• 2020-11-11
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2020: Financial Resolutions

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 84–64
• 2020-11-11
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2020

  A bill to provide for the imposition, repeal, remission, alteration and regulation of taxation, of stamp duties and of duties relating to excise and otherwise to make further provision in connection with finance including the regulation of customs; to amend Part 7 of the Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Act 2020 and otherwise make provision for supports to certain sectors of the economy; and to provide for related matters.

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 85–64
• 2020-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding carbon emission reduction strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34715/20]
• 2020-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if inbound tour operators (details supplied) will be included in the Covid restrictions support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34709/20]
• 2020-11-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will address an anomaly in the Covid-19 restrictions support scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33979/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33489/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding CRSS and coach tourism and private bus operators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33491/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on the CRSS for a company (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33197/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will address the case of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33665/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance when he anticipates the reopening of the disabled drivers and passenger scheme primary medical certificate to applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33769/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter in relation to the Covid restriction support scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33776/20]
• 2020-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his plans in relation to tax back for shoppers from overseas; if he will categorically rule out raising the threshold to help protect struggling retailers, craft producers and other Irish producers, and help protect the competitiveness of Ireland as a holiday destination; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32137/20]
• 2020-10-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31856/20]
• 2020-10-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the measures he is taking to address the price and lack of choice for insurance cover for walking and mountaineering guides; if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties in the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30145/20]
• 2020-10-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if the stay and spend scheme will be expanded to include takeaway meals in view of the recently announced restrictions on indoor dining; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29965/20]
• 2020-10-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding the pandemic unemployment payment and level 3 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30059/20]
• 2020-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29365/20]
• 2020-10-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on resolving the cost of insurance crisis to aid SMEs to recover (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29022/20]
• 2020-10-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter raised in correspondence by an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29203/20]
• 2020-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if the stay and spend scheme will be extended to a bed and breakfast (details supplied) in County Kerry that is not registered with Fáilte Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28874/20]
• 2020-10-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if the young trained farmer stamp duty relief age limit will be increased to 40 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27701/20]
• 2020-09-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the special position of agridiesel and other agrifuels in the context of carbon tax in view of the lack of viable alternatives; if the matter will be taken into consideration when making future taxation decisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27618/20]
• 2020-09-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of increasing the earned income tax credit for the self-employed to €1,650; if the gap between the self-employed and PAYE workers will be bridged in budget 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27619/20]
• 2020-09-30
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will work with the Minister for Finance to secure a 0% VAT rating for animal vaccines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27614/20]
• 2020-09-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26004/20]
• 2020-09-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter as outlined in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26018/20]
• 2020-09-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding the cost of insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25792/20]
• 2020-09-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if minimum public service obligations will be introduced for banks to help ensure the retention or provision of basic financial services in rural towns and villages such as the seaside resort town of Ballybunion, County Kerry, which faces having no banking or ATM service after 9pm; if he will engage with the regulator on the broader subject and with the banks on the case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25868/20]
• 2020-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if a matter (details supplied) regarding the employment wage subsidy scheme will be adjusted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25293/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the stay and spend scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23545/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if the rate of VAT will be reduced on hospitality services to 5% to help struggling businesses to survive in the foreseeable future; if the full-year estimated adjustments as a result of such a measure in the current trading environment will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23576/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if the rate of excise applicable to alcohol sold for consumption on licensed premises will be reduced to help struggling businesses to survive in the foreseeable future; if the full-year estimated adjustments as a result of such a measure in the current trading environment will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23577/20]
• 2020-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter regarding a taxation rate error in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22039/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if the help to buy scheme will be extended to second houses in view of the chronic shortage of new housing developments available to first-time buyers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20030/20]
• 2020-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the reason the rate of wage subsidy payment to an employee (details supplied) in County Kerry has been reduced; if the rate will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19386/20]
• 2020-07-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding his options for the reduction of the 13% rate of VAT currently applicable to the hospitality sector; if he cannot lower this rate below 5%, the reason therefor; if he has had contact with the European Commission regarding potential VAT reductions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16306/20]
• 2020-07-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he has considered reducing the VAT rate to stimulate business, particularly in the hospitality sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16307/20]
• 2020-07-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the tax exemption cut-off age for a young farmer (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16222/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will expand the temporary wage subsidy scheme to include seasonal workers who had not returned to work by the deadline in March 2020 and who face little prospect of employment for the remainder of 2020 unless covered by the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15155/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if the top-up payment paid to a staff member under the temporary wage subsidy scheme is a tax-deductible expense for the business owner in view of the fact that the business owner is currently paying income tax or corporation tax on the top-up; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15164/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his options in respect of a reduction of the 13% VAT rate currently applicable to the hospitality sector; if he cannot lower this rate below 5%; if that is the case, the reason therefor; if he has had contact with the European Commission regarding potential VAT reductions in the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15165/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the amounts generated by the 23% VAT rate in each year since 2012, in tabular form; if he has considered reducing the rate in order to stimulate businesses, particularly in the retail sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15166/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the amount generated by alcohol excise duty in each year since 2012, in tabular form; if he has considered reducing the rate in order to stimulate businesses, particularly in the hospitality sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15167/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on correspondence in respect of the VAT rate (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15227/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider temporarily reducing VAT on retail (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15233/20]
• 2020-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter regarding consanguinity relief (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14254/20]
• 2020-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if relief is available on donations to reconstruct a building (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13759/20]
• 2020-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the temporary wage subsidy scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13817/20]
• 2020-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will extend the temporary wage subsidy scheme to a business (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13913/20]
• 2020-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if 2020 renovation expenditure on a bed and breakfast can be claimed as tax relief in 2021 (details supplied) in view of the fact there will be no income in 2020 due to the Covid-19 crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14179/20]
• 2020-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if insurance providers will refund the 2020 public liability insurance premiums for seasonal bed and breakfasts which have not opened (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14180/20]
• 2020-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if a decision on a wage subsidy application by a club (details supplied) in County Cork will be re-examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14181/20]
• 2020-06-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on matters raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) in respect of hire purchase insurance claims; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12946/20]
• 2020-06-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the temporary wage subsidy scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13199/20]
• 2020-06-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if a decision on a temporary wage subsidy scheme application by a business (details supplied) in County Kerry will be reviewed to allow the business to reopen and in view of the circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13204/20]
• 2020-06-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if the temporary wage subsidy scheme will be made available to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry who was unable to return to work after maternity leave due to the Covid-19 crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12016/20]
• 2020-06-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if consanguinity relief for farm transfers will be retained at the current rate of 1% beyond 31 December 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9867/20]
• 2020-06-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if the Central Bank regulations on credit unions will be reviewed (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10101/20]
• 2020-05-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if a decision on a wage subsidy application by a club (details supplied) in County Cork will be re-examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7776/20]
• 2019-12-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) relating to insurance premiums for a circus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51273/19]
• 2019-12-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the options available to persons (details supplied) in County Kerry who are unable to secure mortgage protection to purchase a house due to a 1,000% loading being applied by insurance providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50501/19]
• 2019-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the value of capital gains tax, capital acquisition tax and dividend withholding tax collected in County Kerry in each of the years from 2015 to 2018 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48743/19]
• 2019-11-20
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2019: Fifth Stage

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 45–19
• 2019-11-20
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2019: Order for Fifth Stage

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 45–19
• 2019-11-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding probate and credit unions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47006/19]
• 2019-10-24
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2019: Financial Resolutions

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 88–47
• 2019-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42756/19]
• 2019-09-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if the deadline will be extended for the implementation of the new open banking rules (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37104/19]
• 2019-09-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the tax back programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35003/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on the proposal to increase the industry funding levy for credit unions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32974/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter regarding a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33514/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the steps he will take to protect the future of a small company (details supplied) in relation to a loan sale in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30007/19]
• 2019-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding bogus self-employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26301/19]
• 2019-06-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter relating to insurance for sports facilities (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25376/19]
• 2019-06-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding insurance cover for adventure centres; the solutions that can be found; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23649/19]
• 2019-06-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23894/19]
• 2019-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding betting tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20648/19]
• 2019-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if his Department will investigate the removal of small business customers overdrafts accounts and the sale of debt by a bank (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17964/19]
• 2019-04-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) in relation to the betting tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14755/19]
• 2019-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if a matter relating to insurance cover (details supplied) can be investigated and addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14561/19]
• 2019-03-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding the increase in VAT rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14415/19]
• 2019-03-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if an issue relating to sugar tax and below cost selling will be clarified (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12566/19]
• 2019-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) in relation to the VAT rate changes for health food supplements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10832/19]
• 2019-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if the requirement for a deposit by a developer (details supplied) for a Home Building Finance Ireland loan in respect of a turnkey social housing project will be removed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9781/19]
• 2019-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9796/19]
• 2019-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the customs arrangements (details supplied) in the event of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6460/19]
• 2019-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding medical supplies exemption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6738/19]
• 2019-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding VAT; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6975/19]
• 2019-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4969/19]
• 2019-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4501/19]
• 2019-01-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4355/19]
• 2019-01-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his plans to apply VAT on health supplements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1857/19]
• 2018-12-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether PAYE modernisation will place additional costs on small businesses; if supports will be provided to help with the transition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53602/18]
• 2018-12-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given to the introduction of tax relief on accommodation costs for third level students and their families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53624/18]
• 2018-11-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will intervene in cases in which a financial management company (details supplied) is refusing to restructure and engage with debtors with sustainable mortgages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49809/18]
• 2018-11-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49255/18]
• 2018-11-22
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2018 · 7 divisions

  A bill to provide for the imposition, repeal, remission, alteration and regulation of taxation, of stamp duties and of duties relating to excise and otherwise to make further provision in connection with finance including the regulation of customs.

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 34–19
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 18–35
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 19–34
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 20–36
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 20–37
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 23–38
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 24–39
• 2018-11-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his plans to apply VAT on health supplements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48623/18]
• 2018-11-21
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2018

  A bill to provide for the imposition, repeal, remission, alteration and regulation of taxation, of stamp duties and of duties relating to excise and otherwise to make further provision in connection with finance including the regulation of customs.

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 26–49
• 2018-11-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied). [46476/18]
• 2018-11-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46477/18]
• 2018-11-07
  VOTE
  Home Building Finance Ireland Bill 2018 · 3 divisions

  A bill to provide for the formation of a company to be known as Home Building Finance Ireland; to provide for the making available of financing by the company for residential development in the State; and to provide for related matters.

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 105–8
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 35–82
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 34–81
• 2018-10-25
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2018

  A bill to provide for the imposition, repeal, remission, alteration and regulation of taxation, of stamp duties and of duties relating to excise and otherwise to make further provision in connection with finance including the regulation of customs.

  • ✓ voted to progress the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 50–34
• 2018-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the number of staff reductions and savings that will be made following the introduction of the new computer-based employee PRSI return being introduced from January 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40432/18]
• 2017-11-23
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2017 · 9 divisions

  A bill to provide for the imposition, repeal, remission, alteration and regulation of taxation, of stamp duties and of duties relating to excise and otherwise to make further provision in connection with finance including the regulation of customs

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 45–24
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 24–45
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 23–48
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 30–49
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 29–49
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 35–49
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–52
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 51–41
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 41–93
• 2017-11-22
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2017 · 3 divisions

  A bill to provide for the imposition, repeal, remission, alteration and regulation of taxation, of stamp duties and of duties relating to excise and otherwise to make further provision in connection with finance including the regulation of customs

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 34–51
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 51–34
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–49
• 2017-11-21
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2017

  A bill to provide for the imposition, repeal, remission, alteration and regulation of taxation, of stamp duties and of duties relating to excise and otherwise to make further provision in connection with finance including the regulation of customs

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 28–52
• 2017-10-26
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2017

  A bill to provide for the imposition, repeal, remission, alteration and regulation of taxation, of stamp duties and of duties relating to excise and otherwise to make further provision in connection with finance including the regulation of customs

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 55–44
• 2017-06-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his plans to facilitate the deduction of VAT at the point of sale for new vehicles for commercial customers with VAT registration (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29322/17]
• 2017-06-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his plans to review the first-time buyers grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29373/17]
• 2017-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider setting up a central register with details of personal injury insurance compensation awards which will include compensation claims that have been settled by insurance companies as a method to prevent fraudulent claims; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29128/17]
• 2017-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding health insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28709/17]
• 2017-05-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his plans to provide an annual rebate similar to the med 1 on toll fees paid by persons commuting to and from work; the estimated upfront cost to the Exchequer of a 20% rebate; his views on whether the cumulative effect of tolling on certain routes is anti-competitive and anti-worker; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25065/17]
• 2017-05-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding taxi insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25091/17]
• 2017-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will approve the retention of €1,500 hybrid VRT rebate until 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24051/17]
• 2017-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his plans to allow a VAT rebate on petrol and diesel fuel for companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24053/17]
• 2017-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will include hybrid in any BIK reduction to incentivise the move to low emission vehicles or other soft incentives that may be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24057/17]
• 2017-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the additional cost to the Exchequer to provide a VAT rebate on petrol powered company cars; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24058/17]
• 2017-05-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding tax relief; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23626/17]
• 2017-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) in County Kerry is eligible for the help-to-buy scheme. [23125/17]
• 2017-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the price of motor vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22113/17]
• 2017-05-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the implementation of the cost of insurance report recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21129/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the annual cost of increasing the rebate under the Med 1 scheme from 20% to 25%, 30% and 33.5%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19956/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider providing an annual rebate, similar to the Med 1, on toll fees paid by persons commuting to and from work; the estimated cost to the Exchequer of a 20% rebate; his views on whether the cumulative effect of tolling on certain routes is anti-competitive and anti-worker; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20049/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the timeline for the implementation of the recommendations to reduce motor insurance premiums; the measures which have been implemented to date; the priority of implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20050/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will expand the range of ailments and the degree of disability in order to qualify for the primary medical certificate for automobile purchase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20078/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider a reduction in capital gains tax in the 2018 budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20823/17]
• 2017-04-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied). [18507/17]
• 2017-03-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the annual tax income for the Exchequer from inheritance tax since 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15777/17]
• 2017-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if the tax benefit of the home renovation incentive scheme can be carried forward for more than two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13901/17]
• 2017-03-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the anticipated timeframe for the test case and subsequent result of an issue (details supplied); if the Revenue Commissioners have taken on board concerns expressed regarding the handling of this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10871/17]
• 2017-03-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10648/17]
• 2017-03-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding inheritance tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10528/17]
• 2017-03-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding import duty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10639/17]
• 2017-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the reason professional drivers are incurring higher insurance premiums on their private vehicles due to their occupation; if his action plan will address this anomaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9755/17]
• 2017-02-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given to backdating the help-to-buy scheme to 1 July 2016 in order that the scheme will cover the entire second half of 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9384/17]
• 2017-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if additional access will be given to persons who have built up funds through voluntary contributions towards their occupational pensions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8155/17]
• 2017-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if local property tax deduction at source will be extended to persons over 66 years of age in receipt of deserted wives benefit in view of its availability to State pension recipients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8278/17]
• 2017-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding local property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6665/17]
• 2017-02-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider the introduction of private number plates for coaches (details supplied) similar to the scheme in place in the UK and Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5994/17]
• 2017-02-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on the fact that insurance companies are refusing to insure taxi drivers with six points or more on their driving licence; if his Department will intervene to ensure this practice ceases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5953/17]
• 2017-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his plans to allow further access to private pension funds before retirement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3849/17]
• 2017-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the rights and recourse a first time buyer has in the event of a builder or developer refusing to complete the required forms to enable the buyer to avail of the new first time buyers scheme; if there is an alternative route for the buyer to follow in such circumstances to avail of the grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2572/17]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether industry may no longer be in a position to plan ahead with certainty if the Revenue Commissioners can review decisions already taken and change the tax interpretations on these decisions and implement changes retrospectively, such as seems to be the case with patronage shares of a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1496/17]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will introduce legislation to ensure that patronage shares of a company (details supplied) will only incur tax when sold, in alignment with the position intended generally for share-based reward in a SME context; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1495/17]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if there is grant aid available to parents of a child with physical disability to install a swivelling seat to allow the child to independently enter and exit the car; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41848/16]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether banks and other lending institutions are prioritising motor finance over business and residential loans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1517/17]
• 2016-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding patronage shares; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40210/16]
• 2016-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter related to the Central Bank (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40115/16]
• 2016-11-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners will review its policy on patronage shares being assessed for income tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37336/16]
• 2016-11-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36619/16]
• 2016-11-23
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2016 · 4 divisions

  A bill to provide for the imposition, repeal, remission, alteration and regulation of taxation, of stamp duties and of duties relating to excise and otherwise to make further provision in connection with finance including the regulation of customs.

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 58–38
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–56
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–59
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 47–60
• 2016-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if multi properties owners will be permitted to pay their local property tax at the post office in view of the fact that every property has a unique property identification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36184/16]
• 2016-11-22
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2016 · 2 divisions

  A bill to provide for the imposition, repeal, remission, alteration and regulation of taxation, of stamp duties and of duties relating to excise and otherwise to make further provision in connection with finance including the regulation of customs.

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 30–54
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 26–91
• 2016-11-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding car insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35363/16]
• 2016-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding dwelling house relief; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34588/16]
• 2016-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the amount of revenue which would be generated annually with an increase of 1 cent in excise duty on fuel, alcohol and cigarettes, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34760/16]
• 2016-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider the introduction of a tax-free allowance for landlord's rental income in line with rent supplement caps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35005/16]
• 2016-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the length of time local property tax exemptions will remain for unfinished estates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33884/16]
• 2016-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding first-time buyers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33989/16]
• 2016-10-27
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2016

  A bill to provide for the imposition, repeal, remission, alteration and regulation of taxation, of stamp duties and of duties relating to excise and otherwise to make further provision in connection with finance including the regulation of customs.

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 59–41
• 2016-10-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if there is a capital gains exemption available in respect of the trade of equivalent areas of land without any monetary gain from one brother to another; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29617/16]
• 2016-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if there is a capital gains exemption available in respect of the transfer of land without any monetary gain from one brother to another; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28277/16]
• 2016-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners' policy on interest penalties for the self-employed can be reviewed in view of the burden it is putting on small businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28338/16]
• 2016-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider a farm management deposit scheme, as proposed by the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association, ICMSA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27532/16]
• 2016-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if the budget 2016 measure of doubling the tax-free gift certificate for employees from €250 to €500 is applicable to previously existing gift cert schemes within organisations or if it is only applicable to new schemes; if the latter is the case, if this is an unintended consequence; if the matter will be addressed in the forthcoming budget to allow existing schemes to benefit from the change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26693/16]
• 2016-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if a company (details supplied) has met all legal and regulatory requirements to operate here; if this has been checked and verified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26778/16]
• 2016-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if an annual profit limit exists for Irish banks or foreign banks operating here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26779/16]
• 2016-07-21
  VOTE
  Finance (Certain European Union and Intergovernmental Obligations) Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 29–77
• 2016-06-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance when he will issue a tax rebate to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18914/16]
• 2016-06-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance how a person can claim the value added tax on fuel where they have been approved to drive an adapted car by the Revenue Commissioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18111/16]
• 2016-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he has considered reducing capital gains tax on the transfer of assets, including shares to children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17242/16]
• 2016-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding mortgage interest; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16549/16]
• 2016-06-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance when a person (details supplied) will receive a value-added tax rebate in respect of a work van; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15331/16]
• 2016-06-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding a driving licence exchange; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14015/16]
• 2016-06-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will address the issue of persons visiting Ireland with Australian and international drivers' licences being unable to acquire affordable motor insurance cover on their own privately owned vehicles with motor insurance companies and the Insurance Federation of Ireland; if this is preventing persons from returning and spending part of the year in Ireland with the subsequent economic spin-off; if insurance companies are prohibited from extending such affordable cover; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14098/16]
• 2016-06-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will purchase the distressed residential and buy-to-let market mortgages from Ulster Bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13990/16]
• 2016-05-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 219 of 17 May 2016, if he will consider a matter (details supplied) regarding site-based employees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12206/16]
• 2016-05-25
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans for the further development of Killarney House; if she will visit the house to see progress to date and consider further potential; if she is committed to the completion of the project; if she will provide the capital and current finance required for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12135/16]
• 2016-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance why the incapacitated child tax allowance is not automatically awarded to eligible taxpayers; if there is a provision for backdating this allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11687/16]
• 2016-05-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance to link the petrol excise licence fees to the quantity of fuel sold thereby protecting the viability of smaller rural filling stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10784/16]
• 2016-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter raised by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9702/16]
• 2016-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance to review the rates of travel, subsistence and overnight accommodation allowable to workers who must work away from home within the State (details supplied); if the current situation provides an adequate allowance or if it results in a higher tax liability for employers. [10484/16]
• 2016-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the annual cost of a reduction in value added tax from 23% to 21%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10557/16]
• 2016-04-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the tax incentives and other incentives available to Irish emigrants hoping to return home to take up employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8646/16]
• 2016-04-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will examine ways of reducing the tax component of residential rental prices to ease the burden on renters; if an emergency finance Bill will be considered to implement such a measure to allow these reductions to be passed on to renters immediately; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7410/16]
• 2016-04-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will take action to scrap value added tax payable on defibrillators, or the automated external defibrillator, in recognition of the life-saving potential of such pieces of equipment, for which many community groups are struggling to fund-raise to purchase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7591/16]
• 2016-04-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding credit unions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7617/16]
• 2016-04-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will reconsider reducing the rate of value added tax payable by ice cream parlours to 9% in recognition of the labour intensive nature of the business and the heavy dependency that such businesses have on tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7788/16]
• 2016-04-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will widen the remit relating to primary medical certificates (details supplied) to take into consideration parents of children with disabilities, such as children with severely low muscle tone. [5475/16]
• 2016-04-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the rate of capital acquisitions tax for persons inheriting properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5702/16]
• 2016-04-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding capital gains tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5921/16]
• 2016-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on the huge motor insurance premiums returning emigrants are being charged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5022/16]
• 2016-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will now introduce a 9% rate of value added tax for residential construction activity given the shortage of houses and the number of unemployed construction workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5032/16]
• 2016-02-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance why a company (details supplied) in County Kerry is continuing to trade after depriving grant aid, under the farm improvement scheme, to a number of persons in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4399/16]
• 2016-01-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will introduce of a tax free allowance for fishermen, similar to the seafarer's allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3550/16]
• 2016-01-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the revenues from the introduction of a higher income contribution of 5% on incomes over €100,000 per year, applying only on the excess, using the current universal social charge base; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2663/16]
• 2016-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will liaise with the Irish Insurance Federation to ascertain why returning emigrants with clean driving licences and a history of driving abroad in countries such as Australia, the United States of America and Canada are being charged exorbitant amounts for their premia; if he will prioritise dealing with this injustice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1670/16]
• 2015-12-11
  VOTE
  Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 45–17
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 17–44
• 2015-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding social housing construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44137/15]
• 2015-11-25
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2015 · 2 divisions

  A bill to provide for the imposition, repeal, remission, alteration and regulation of taxation, of stamp duties and of duties relating to excise and otherwise to make further provision in connection with finance including the regulation of customs.

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 78–45
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 43–74
• 2015-11-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if retinitis pigmentosa will be considered a qualifying disability for the primary medical certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39885/15]
• 2015-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on the treatment of mortgage holders who are in arrears by lenders who persistently correspond with, call and pressurise customers, even though the customers have repayment agreements in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39517/15]
• 2015-11-05
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2015

  A bill to provide for the imposition, repeal, remission, alteration and regulation of taxation, of stamp duties and of duties relating to excise and otherwise to make further provision in connection with finance including the regulation of customs.

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 69–41
• 2015-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter regarding a credit union (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37852/15]
• 2015-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the circumstances under which redundancy payments are taxable; are tax free; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36939/15]
• 2015-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the additional revenue generated by new vehicle sales to date in 2015, compared with 2014, 2013, and 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36979/15]
• 2015-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will include a proposal (details supplied) in the Finance Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37000/15]
• 2015-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding taxation of pensions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36146/15]
• 2015-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if a person is entitled to tax relief on a purchase to facilitate business (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35980/15]
• 2015-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if the rate of tax on earnings from activity such as renting a room on AirBnB will be reduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35981/15]
• 2015-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if a person must pay tax on earnings from an activity (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35982/15]
• 2015-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will not impose further regulation on credit unions following the consultation paper 88 on regulation, which will severely restrict their development and ability to compete effectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34158/15]
• 2015-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider a budget proposal (details supplied) regarding value added tax rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34314/15]
• 2015-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance a breakdown of the amount in punts that the Central Bank of Ireland converted to euro in each year since 2002; the number of transactions involved; if the Central Bank of Ireland requires identification from persons seeking to convert punts; if it retains information about those using the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34414/15]
• 2015-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the number of public house licences in the €0 to €190,000 bracket; the amount that these pubs pay individually per year; the total amount received from these licences per year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34542/15]
• 2015-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the number of public house licences in the second €190,001 plus bracket; the amount that these pubs pay individually per year; the total amount from these licences per year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34543/15]
• 2015-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the percentage of public house licences in each turnover bracket; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34544/15]
• 2015-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will liaise with the Revenue Commissioners on a matter (details supplied) regarding concerns that legislation is being incorrectly interpreted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34600/15]
• 2015-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if surfing lessons will be subject to the 9% rate of value added tax, given that it is a tourism service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34661/15]
• 2015-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the reason a home renovation incentive tax credit for works carried out in 2013 will not be made available to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry in 2014 to offset that person's tax liability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33261/15]
• 2015-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if a person can defer payment of capital gains tax in respect of shares sold; if so, the facilities that can be put in place by the Revenue Commissioners to accommodate the taxpayer; if the taxpayer could avail of a lower rate of CGT if the rate is reduced in the following budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30679/15]
• 2015-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if the cycle to work scheme will be expanded to allow self-employed persons to participate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30970/15]
• 2015-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if grant aided non-profit companies with charitable status are entitled to tax relief on income from commercial activities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31605/15]
• 2015-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on the SIPTU proposal to replace the universal social charge with a social solidarity contribution, including the introduction of the SSC credit of €775 per person for all incomes up to €100,000, with minor increases in USC thereafter; if his Department has costed the proposal; if so, the overall costs to the Exchequer in the estimation of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32026/15]
• 2015-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding a matter (details supplied) in relation to the motor trade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32119/15]
• 2015-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the reason a Home Renovation Incentive Tax Credit will not be made available in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry in 2015 for works carried on in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32226/15]