Brian Brennan

Fine Gael · Wicklow-Wexford

Activity on Finance — 26 events (10 lobbying · 13 questions · 9 votes) full profile →

• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will make the carer's allowance and carer's benefit tax exempt similar to other social welfare supports in recognition of savings these carers offer the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18247/26]
• 2026-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will consider establishing a State-led insurance scheme to assist householders who cannot avail of home insurance due to prior flooding events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10085/26]
• 2026-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will consider introducing tax incentives or reliefs to encourage developers to invest in building hotels in rural Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10088/26]
• 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.
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture

  • National Ploughing Championships 2025
• 2026-01-16
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Finance

  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Measures to support Farm Enterprises - Tillage
• 2026-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the reason a person (details supplied) was refused a refund on some VAT items; if the Revenue Commission will reconsider a VAT refund for the items; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74862/25]
• 2025-12-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if future changes to the help-to-buy scheme are being considered to increase the completed price limit, taking into account huge increases in building costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69791/25]
• 2025-11-26
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages · 7 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 76–60
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 56–75
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 57–77
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 57–78
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 57–79
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 59–82
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 61–79
• 2025-10-21
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2025: Referral to Select Committee

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 83–65
• 2025-10-21
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2025

  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 · 82–65
• 2025-09-21
  LOBBY
  Concern Worldwide Foreign Affairs

  • Concern 2026 Pre-Budget Submission - ODA Helps Build a Better World
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 27 returns TaxationFinanceEnergy and Natural Resources

  • VAT & Taxation on Farm Inputs
  • Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - Scoring
  • Farmer Owned & Operated/ABP Type 9 Biogas Plant - Energy from Farms
  • Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - General Actions
  • Energy From Farms
  • Mountain Access Projects
  • Designated Area Payments
  • Bord Bia Marketing Assistance Programme
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Farm Forestry
  • Uplands Recreation Scheme
  • Greater Targeted Support for Hill Farmers
  • Horticulture Land Rental Scheme
  • Cross Sector Support - Farm Safety
  • Organic Farm Scheme - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
  • Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - Engagement with Farmers
  • Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme- Administration
  • Cross Sector Support - Walks Scheme
  • Forgotten Farmer Scheme
  • Bluetongue/Foot & Mouth Disease Preparedness
  • Protein Crop Supports
  • Biosecurity
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Seed Potato
  • Spent Mushroom Compost Scheme
  • Automation in the Mushroom Sector
  • Animal Health - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Horticulture (including Potatoes & Mushrooms)
  • The Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of Commercial Horticulture
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS Foreign Affairs

  • Global Aid cuts and Irish ODA Spending
• 2025-09-18
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 7 returns FinanceEnvironment

  • Aquaculture
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Measures to support Farm Enterprises - Tillage
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Poultry
  • Cross Sector Support - LEADER
  • Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm - Energy From Farms
  • Equine- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - TB
• 2025-09-17
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 10 returns Finance

  • Herd Health Plans
  • Measures to support Climate Action on Farm - Wildlife Control Programme Resources
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - Penalties
  • Dog Control
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Knowledge Transfer Scheme
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Suckler Cow & Beef
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Sheep
  • Farm Schemes - Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS)
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Farm Schemes
  • Farm Schemes - Areas of Natural Constraints (ANCs)
• 2025-09-15
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 8 returns Finance

  • Pigs - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Baling Assistance Payment
  • Fallen Animals
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Animal Health Ireland
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - VAT on Vaccines
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Regional Veterinary Labs
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Cross Sector Support - Farm Finance
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Deer Management
• 2025-09-11
  LOBBY
  FTI Consulting Finance

  • Invitation to Mastercard Roundtable
• 2025-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Finance in the absence of any capital gains tax relief on family-owned businesses, if he intends to provide any reliefs to a business owner who wishes to retire and pass the business to the next generation, and who are over 65 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24719/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider increasing the €115,000 annual earnings cap for pension contribution tax relief in line with inflation and wage growth since its introduction in 2011, to ensure that workers can adequately save for their retirement. [18768/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the recommendations from a report (details supplied) on pensions, particularly the proposal to remove the annual pension contribution limits, including the €115,000 earnings cap; and to outline the Government's position on this matter. [18769/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider allowing retrospective pension contributions for individuals who were unable to maximise their tax-relieved contributions in previous years due to the €115,000 earnings cap. [18770/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider aligning the €115,000 earnings cap for pension contributions with the standard fund threshold, which is set to increase incrementally to €2.8 million by 2029, in order to provide greater flexibility for retirement savings. [18771/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the work of the interdepartmental government working group established to examine recommendations from a report (details supplied), including changes to pension contribution limits and taxation policies. [18772/25]
• 2025-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Finance if clarification will be offered to a person (details supplied) to determine eligibility under the help-to-buy scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5306/25]
• 2025-02-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Finance if, following the changes to benefit in kind in January 2025, consideration can be given to reviewing cases (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3771/25]