Brian Stanley

Independent · Laois

Activity on Finance — 137 events (11 lobbying · 90 questions · 77 votes) full profile →

• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will review the current list of occupations eligible for flat rate expenses (FREs) with a view to including special needs assistants (SNAs), given the significant and essential out of pocket costs incurred by SNAs in the performance of their duties; if he will outline the rationale for their continued exclusion despite the recognised professional requirements of the role; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21364/26]
• 2026-01-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will abolish income tax levied on carer’s allowance and carer’s benefit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7086/26]
• 2026-01-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if recipients of carer’s allowance/benefit will be levied retrospectively for income tax on the payment if they request a P60 balancing statement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7087/26]
• 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.
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 4 returns Finance

  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Farm Schemes
  • Aquaculture
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Equine
  • Bord Bia Marketing Assistance Programme
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture

  • IFA Budget 2026 Briefing
• 2026-01-17
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 18 returns FinanceEnvironmentTaxation

  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Farm Schemes - Areas of Natural Constraints (ANCs)
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Farm Schemes - Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS)
  • Forgotten Farmer Scheme
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm - Energy From Farms
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Cross Sector Support - Walks Scheme
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Deer Management
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Knowledge Transfer Scheme
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Suckler Cow and Beef
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Sheep
  • Dog Control
  • Animal Health - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - TB
  • Measures to support Climate Action on Farm - Wildlife Control Programme Resources
  • Cross Sector Support - Farm Safety
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Cross Sector Support - Designated Area Payments
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Cross Sector Support - Farm Finance
  • Cross Sector Support - LEADER
  • VAT and Taxation on Farm Inputs
• 2026-01-16
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 27 returns Energy and Natural ResourcesFinance

  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Energy From Farms
  • Farmer Owned & Operated/ABP Type 9 Biogas Plant - Energy From Farms
  • Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - Engagement with Farmers
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission-Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme- Administration
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - Scoring
  • Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - General Actions
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - Penalties
  • Biosecurity
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Regional Veterinary Labs
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - VAT on Vaccines
  • Fallen Animals
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Animal Health Ireland
  • Herd Health Plans
  • Bluetongue/Foot & Mouth Disease Preparedness
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Measures to support Farm Enterprises - Tillage
  • Protein Crop Supports
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Horticulture (including Potatoes & Mushrooms)
  • The Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of Commercial Horticulture
  • Automation in the Mushroom Sector
  • Spent Mushroom Compost Scheme
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Baling Assistance Payment
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Seed Potato
  • Horticulture Land Rental Scheme
  • Organic Farm Scheme - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Poultry
  • Pigs- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Farm Forestry
• 2026-01-14
  LOBBY
  Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA) Finance

  • Sought support for the IPOA's pre-budget submission 2026.
• 2025-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance when he intends to abolish the deemed disposal regime applicable to investment funds; the timeline for implementing the recommendations of the Funds Sector 2030 Report in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71372/25]
• 2025-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he has assessed the impact of the deemed disposal regime on ordinary retail investors and pension savers; if he accepts that the requirement to pay tax on unrealised gains penalises long term saving and undermines financial planning for households; the way in which the recommendations of the Funds Sector 2030 Report will address these concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71373/25]
• 2025-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he has examined the way in which the deemed disposal regime places Ireland at a disadvantage compared to other EU member states where investors are not taxed on unrealised gains; the way in which the Funds Sector 2030 Report proposes to align Ireland's framework with international best practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71374/25]
• 2025-11-26
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages · 6 divisions

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

  • ✗ voted against 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 against the motion motion passed · 82–65
• 2025-06-25
  VOTE
  Finance (Local Property Tax and Other Provisions) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages · 4 divisions

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion passed · 104–48
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 67–83
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 47–104
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 64–82
• 2025-06-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance to give serious consideration to introducing tax credit increases for separated fathers who are financially supporting their children through maintenance payments and other weekly costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33407/25]
• 2025-05-16
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA EU Affairs

  • Mercosur - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance to examine the case for a simplified statement of liability process from Revenue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19865/25]
• 2025-04-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance the new measures, he plans to put in place in the case of lost revenue given that Trump and the US administration has imposed 20% tariffs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18141/25]
• 2025-04-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance the measures being taken to deal with very high interest rates being charged by debt management companies and vulture funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16080/25]
• 2025-04-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance the proportion of finance received from the sale of bank shares by the State that will be used for critical infrastructure such as water services and other essential services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16082/25]
• 2025-04-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance the profit obtained by the State from the sale of bank shares in 2024 and 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16079/25]
• 2025-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance his plans to prevent the discrimination of people who were seriously ill in the past, to purchase mortgage protection insurance (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13405/25]
• 2025-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance to consider changing the VAT rate for boarding kennels and catteries as the rate is currently 23%, whereas the rate for groomers and veterinary work is 13.5%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2582/25]
• 2025-01-18
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 2 returns EU AffairsAgriculture

  • De Minimis State Aid Thresholds
  • Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS)
• 2025-01-17
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 2 returns Energy and Natural ResourcesBanking and Financial Institutions

  • Measures Implementing Ireland's Biomethane Strategy
  • Banking
• 2025-01-16
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 4 returns Finance

  • Stamp Duty on Agricultural Land - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
  • Commercial Rates on Farm Buildings and Agricultural Land
  • VAT & Taxation on Farm Inputs
  • Taxation Measures to Support Climate Action
• 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
• 2024-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance if an employer has to facilitate the tax rebate scheme for those who purchase yearly tickets for commuting to work; and in cases in which the employer refuses to facilitate this, the options that are open to the employee. [28932/24]
• 2024-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance to address the inconsistency in VAT regulations and extend the VAT exemptions to psychotherapists and counsellors providing services and to ensure equal treatment with other professionals working in the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17016/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on plans for the new day care centre at Abbeyleix Hospital; if the preliminary design has been completed; and what commitments there are to finance it. [15190/24]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance the percentage of tax debt written off by the Revenue Commissioners (end of active pursuit of payment) in 2020, 2021 and 2022 was related cases handled by the Tax Appeals Commission. [55330/23]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance the total value of cases determined by the Tax Appeals Commission in 2020, 2021 and 2022; the outcome of those cases; how many the Commission determined were won by the Revenue Commissioners; and how many that were won by the appellant. [55331/23]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance the total value of cases determined by the Tax Appeals Commission in 2020, 2021 and 2022; and the total value of tax that the Revenue Commissioners collected from those cases in 2020, 2021 and 2022. [55332/23]
• 2023-12-07
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether private sector investors will be used to finance Uisce Éireann’s capital investment plan; if these will be PPPs or shareholders in Uisce Éireann; and the reason his Department is not fully financing Uisce Éireann’s capital plan. [53992/23]
• 2023-11-22
  VOTE
  Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages · 5 divisions

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion passed · 80–53
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 51–78
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 50–76
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 52–81
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 52–79
• 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 against the motion motion passed · 76–56
• 2023-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance the legislation, Irish or EU, that must change before Irish credit unions are able to avail of the same ECB deposit interest rates as commercial retail banks. [42609/23]
• 2023-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance when it can be expected to see the Credit Union (Amendment) Bill 2022 completed and enacted. [42608/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Transport to review the grant scheme for taxi operators to buy EVs, as the current scheme is unworkable for many due to their inability to access loans to finance new EVs. [37562/23]
• 2023-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance the projected revenue raised in first-year 2024 and full-year terms from the scheduled increase in carbon tax on 1 May 2024 and 9 October 2024, respectively and combined. [30794/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance when we can expect the Credit Union (Amendment) Bill 2020 to complete all stages in Dáil Éireann and be enacted. [24312/23]
• 2023-05-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance if the State will be investigating whether a company (details supplied) has leaked any confidential State documents relating to tax to its own private clients, as could be the case with the company in Australia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23914/23]
• 2023-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance his views on the very low interest rate levels that retail banks are offering for deposit rates to customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22560/23]
• 2023-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has spoken to the Central Bank or retail banks around increasing deposit interest rates for customers. [22561/23]
• 2023-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide the total value of money received in carbon tax in 2021 and 2022. [11410/23]
• 2023-02-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners' counter service will be reinstated in Athlone; and if, a counter service is available at any other office of the Revenue Commissioners. [5476/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn the fact the changes to the benefit-in-kind taxation applicable from 1 January 2023 now mean some middle-income earners have had their benefit-in-kind more than double; and if he will request his senior officials to re-examine the new criteria. [1596/23]
• 2022-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance if he will remove land that has been actively farmed from liability for the vacant zoned land tax; and if his Department is reviewing this. [62907/22]
• 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 against the motion motion passed · 78–58
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 57–75
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 53–79
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 58–74
• 2022-11-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance if he will reconsider the proposed changes to section 6 of the Finance Act 2019 regarding benefit-in-kind, given that the changes will impact negatively on many low and middle-income workers. [57166/22]
• 2022-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance if he will introduce a refundable tax credit equivalent to one month’s rent for struggling renters in budget 2023 in light of deepening unaffordability in the rental sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47356/22]
• 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 block the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 78–55
• 2022-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance the outstanding amount owed in relation to the bank guarantee; the cost of servicing this debt each year; and the date the final payment will be made. [30900/22]
• 2022-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance the projected total national debt by the end of 2022; and the percentage of this figure that related to the bank bailout. [30901/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance if the criteria that qualify a person for a primary medical certificate will be reviewed to include persons who have a diagnosis such as narcolepsy. [20486/22]
• 2022-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance the total spend related to the special assignee relief programme in each of the years 2020 and 2021. [9309/22]
• 2022-01-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance the total spend related to the Special Assignee Relief Programme in each of the years 2019, 2020 and 2021. [2942/22]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance the amount of carbon tax collected in 2020 and 2021, respectively. [1763/22]
• 2021-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has the authority to initiate or commission an investigation or a review into the Revenue Commissioners; and if so, the number of investigations or reviews his Department initiated in the past five years. [61505/21]
• 2021-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance if his Department will consider commissioning an investigation to review the tax agreement signed between the Revenue Commissioners and the courier sector in October 1997 (details supplied) to assess the grounds upon which the deal was signed, the financial implications to the State and to the workers involved and the knock-on effect to other sectors. [61506/21]
• 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 against the motion motion passed · 68–42
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 46–65
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 47–64
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 46–67
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 44–66
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 45–64
  • ✓ voted to add 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 add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 46–66
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 46–65
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 45–76
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 49–75
• 2021-11-10
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2021: Financial Resolutions (Resumed)

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion passed · 73–54
• 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 against the motion motion passed · 71–54
• 2021-09-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance the total spend related to the Special Assignee Relief Programme in each of the years 2018 to 2020 and to date in 2021. [46674/21]
• 2021-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance if the criteria for the working from home allowance will be reviewed given that those who availed of the help to buy scheme to purchase their home in 2020 are currently precluded from it. [41644/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance if he will authorise the appointment of additional appeals commissioners for the Tax Appeals Commission; and if the existing temporary appeals commissioners will clear the backlog of appeals. [39741/21]
• 2021-07-14
  VOTE
  Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages · 2 divisions

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

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion passed · 93–48
• 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 against 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 against the motion motion passed · 78–55
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion passed · 74–59
• 2021-06-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance the number of settlements that have been made to the Revenue Commissioners by companies or employers due to bogus self-employment and unpaid PRSI in each of the years 2015 to 2020. [31499/21]
• 2021-06-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance the number of inspections of bogus self-employment carried out by the Revenue Commissioners excluding the construction sector in each of the years 2015 to 2020. [31500/21]
• 2021-06-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance the extent of the restrictions on credit unions regarding the amount a customer can have on deposit; the purpose of the restrictions; and if this will be permanent. [31839/21]
• 2021-04-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance the options available for a person in circumstances (details supplied). [21188/21]
• 2021-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance if consultations are taking place on strengthening existing financial institutions following recent announcements of closures by banks (details supplied). [16748/21]
• 2021-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance if his Department plans proposals for a publicly owned bank. [16747/21]
• 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 against the motion motion passed · 80–49
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 51–77
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 50–71
• 2020-11-11
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2020: Financial Resolutions

  • ✗ voted against 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 against the motion motion passed · 85–64
• 2020-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance the status of extending the mortgage repayment break for those on the pandemic unemployment payment. [26628/20]
• 2020-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance the steps his Department has taken to investigate whether interest rates can be suspended on mortgages for those on the pandemic unemployment payment. [26629/20]
• 2020-09-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance if he will put the case to the banks and lending institutions to extend the mortgage payment break for those workers who are still laid off due to Covid-19; and if he will focus in particular on the banks that were bailed out and that the State retains part ownership of. [26055/20]
• 2020-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance if he has raised the practice with the motor insurance industry of increasing premiums when persons move home even when this is within the same town. [21928/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance if consideration has been given to removing or altering the levy applied to occupational pensions of those who worked in semi-State companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5975/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance the amount collected in carbon tax in each of the years 2018 and 2019, respectively. [6161/20]
• 2020-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given to altering the tax relief on third-level fees to enable teachers who undertake a third-level course to receive tax relief on the full amount of course fees and registration fees that they pay. [5101/20]
• 2019-11-20
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2019: Fifth Stage

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

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion passed · 45–19
• 2019-11-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance when the car insurance premium levy will be terminated. [46265/19]
• 2019-11-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance if research has been carried out with regard to the economic and social impact an increase in carbon tax will have on those living in rural Ireland. [43659/19]
• 2019-10-24
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2019: Financial Resolutions

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion passed · 88–47
• 2019-06-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance his plans to refund taxpayers paying the existing level of carbon tax on a progressive basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25533/19]
• 2019-06-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that all affected cohorts of tracker scandal victims have been treated fairly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25534/19]
• 2019-05-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance the policy regarding personal tax credits (details supplied). [22339/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Education and Skills if finance has been provided for ASD units at schools (details supplied); and if the necessary staff will be in place for September 2019. [19307/19]
• 2019-04-18
  VOTE
  Finance (Office of Tax Simplification) Bill 2018

  A bill to create an Office of Tax Simplification for a time limited period of five years to advise the Minister for Finance on such matters

  • ✓ voted to progress the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 63–48
• 2019-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance the steps he will take to end the practice of insurance companies charging excessive premiums for cars over ten years old; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9843/19]
• 2019-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance his plans to implement measures to tackle the growing problem of rising insurance costs on motorists and businesses; and the progress on reducing insurance costs following the recent report on insurance. [9844/19]
• 2019-02-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance if VAT on natural gas bills is calculated including the carbon tax or minus the carbon tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9041/19]
• 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 add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 26–49
• 2018-11-20
  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 add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 27–44
• 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 add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 35–82
  • ✓ voted to add 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 block the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 50–34
• 2018-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance the measures he is taking to address the practice in the motor insurance industry of unfairly charging excessive premiums for returning emigrants regardless of their driving experience. [40518/18]
• 2018-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance the steps he will take to end the practice of insurance companies charging excessive premiums for cars over 10 years old; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30937/18]
• 2018-03-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance if he has met with representatives from the motor insurance industry with regard to the refusal to insure motor vehicles over ten years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13640/18]
• 2018-03-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance the engagement from his Department with insurance companies on the refusal of motor insurers and the excessive loading of insurance to young persons and those in retirement age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13639/18]
• 2018-02-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance if he raised with the insurance industry the practice of refusing of insurance cover to drivers of cars over ten years of age even though the vehicle has a valid National Car Test certificate; the reason the insurance industry refuses such vehicles; the legal basis for such refusal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5785/18]
• 2018-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance the measures he is taking regarding the refusal of some insurance companies to insure vehicles that are over ten years old; if he has been in contact with the insurance industry on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4231/18]
• 2018-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance his views regarding the practice of some insurance companies refusing to insure vehicles that are over ten years old; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4230/18]
• 2017-11-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance the actions being taken to address the substantial loadings being put on the insurance costs for both young and older persons and the refusal of some companies to insure vehicles over ten years old despite the fact they have a valid NCT. [50793/17]
• 2017-11-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance the steps he has taken to curtail the exorbitant increase in motor insurance costs; the further steps planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50792/17]
• 2017-11-23
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2017 · 8 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 against the motion motion passed · 45–24
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 24–45
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 23–48
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 30–49
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 29–49
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 35–49
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–52
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion passed · 51–41
• 2017-11-22
  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 add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–49
• 2017-11-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance the measures that have been taken over the past 18 months to reduce the exorbitant cost of insurance on private and commercial vehicles; the further steps planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49027/17]
• 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 add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 28–52
• 2017-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance his plans to address the unfair loading of motor insurance premiums on the elderly with some quotes increasing over 50% from the previous year. [47047/17]
• 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 against the motion motion passed · 55–44
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance the specific steps he has taken to reduce and curtail the spiralling costs of car insurance and HGV insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35318/17]
• 2017-04-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance the level of renewable energy projects and green technology currently in the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund. [16452/17]
• 2017-04-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance the level of funding being strategically invested by his Department in renewable energy projects and green technology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16451/17]
• 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 against the motion motion passed · 58–38
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–56
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–59
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 47–60
• 2016-11-22
  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 to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 26–91
• 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 against the motion motion passed · 59–41
• 2016-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance the number of staff employed by his Department or seconded to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28992/16]
• 2016-07-21
  VOTE
  Finance (Certain European Union and Intergovernmental Obligations) Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 29–77
• 2016-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance the effect of adopting the full concession model for the national broadband plan on the State's balance sheet. [21421/16]
• 2016-07-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance why a pension provider (details supplied) is still deducting a pension levy of 0.15% from 1 July 2016 from the Procter and Gamble Ireland defined benefit pension scheme as a result of the 2015 pension levy. [19925/16]
• 2016-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance the status of a company (details supplied) that is located here, trading, paying all its taxes, has its certificate of incorporation and has business permission, but is unable to avail of banking services as the directors are originally from Syria but no longer reside there. [8233/16]
• 2016-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance the status of the list of prohibited countries, described as such by Bank of Ireland, which is used as the criteria for immigrants from those listed countries to open bank accounts. [8239/16]
• 2016-04-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance the steps he will take to deal with the 38,000 mortgages that are in arrears of 90 days or more; and if he will provide reasonable protection for these borrowers. [7284/16]
• 2016-01-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance if he is aware that the Electricity Supply Board has continued to deduct the pension levy from members of the Electricity Supply Board pension scheme after 1 January 2016; if this is legally correct; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2916/16]
• 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 against the motion motion passed · 78–45
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 43–74
• 2015-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance the tax incentives that are currently available to those who provide home nursing. [38709/15]