Carol Nolan

Independent · Offaly

Activity on Finance — 305 events (14 lobbying · 267 questions · 41 votes) full profile →

• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the policy rationale behind carbon taxes on diesel, petrol and home heating oil; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23577/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he is aware of recent media reports (details supplied) highlighting significant illicit cigarette seizures in Ireland given that seizures in the first three months of 2026 have nearly equalled the total for all of 2025; whether he accepts that, notwithstanding the Revenue Commissioner's enforcement successes, current tobacco excise rates may be incentivising smokers to seek illicit alternatives and making Ireland a target for smugglers; whether he will take these factors into account in preparing this year's budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25539/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will examine concerns regarding the behaviour of a bank (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22042/26]
• 2026-02-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the total revenue raised from the eight-year deemed disposal rule on investment funds and ETFs in each of the years 2020 to 2025 inclusive; the estimated number of individual investors affected in each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13911/26]
• 2026-02-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether his Department has carried out any analysis of the extent to which the deemed disposal rule is distorting investment decisions away from funds and toward residential property; and if he will outline the findings of any such analysis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13912/26]
• 2026-02-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on whether the eight-year deemed disposal rule is contributing to increased demand in the housing market and thereby exacerbating the housing crisis; and if he will consider its abolition in the interests of encouraging diversified long-term saving; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13913/26]
• 2026-02-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to address a concern that Ireland’s taxation of unrealised gains in investment funds is placing Ireland at a competitive disadvantage in attracting and retaining domestic savers and investors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13914/26]
• 2026-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of accesses granted to the beneficial ownership registers by competent authorities since the commencement of the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Act 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12658/26]
• 2026-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of virtual asset service providers (VASPs) that have been registered with the Central Bank of Ireland under the provisions of the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Act 2021 since its commencement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12645/26]
• 2026-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of applications refused or revoked for virtual asset service provider registration under the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Act 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12646/26]
• 2026-02-12
  LOBBY
  Retailers Against Smuggling Finance

  • Tackling illicit trade
• 2026-02-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the tax relief options available for family-run businesses in agriculture; the impact assessments of recent budget changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7866/26]
• 2026-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of public houses in Ireland in December 2024; the estimated amount of alcoholic beverages sold, by category, by pubs in 2024; the total amount of VAT collected from pubs in 2024; and the total number of public houses which made VAT returns of less than €100,000 to the Revenue Commissioners in 2024. [6146/26]
• 2026-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the amount contributed by the State to the World Bank in each year from 2000 to date. [6147/26]
• 2026-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance what his Department currently considers the total population of the State to be; and the estimated number who are Irish citizens, nationals of the UK or EEA, or nationals of countries outside the UK or EEA. [6151/26]
• 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 2 returns Agriculture

  • National Ploughing Championships 2025
  • IFA Budget 2026 Briefing
• 2026-01-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the increase in cents per litre on unleaded and diesel in each budget from 2008 to date in 2026; and the total revenue raised on excise duty on unleaded and diesel in each year from 2008 to date in 2026. [3702/26]
• 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.
• 2026-01-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether his Department has examined the potential introduction of an excise rebate scheme for licensed premises, modelled on excise relief schemes operating in other sectors; the status of any such examination; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2540/26]
• 2026-01-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether he recognises the concerns raised by licensed premises that did not serve food and therefore did not benefit from the reduced 9% VAT rate; whether an excise rebate scheme is being considered as a targeted response to this disparity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2541/26]
• 2026-01-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether any initial or indicative costing has been carried out by his Department in relation to a proposed excise rebate scheme for licensed premises; if he will indicate whether such a scheme could be delivered through existing excise administration mechanisms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2542/26]
• 2026-01-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether he will set out any indicative timelines for decisions regarding an excise rebate scheme for licensed premises, including whether it is under consideration for inclusion in a future Budget or finance Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2543/26]
• 2026-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the reason his predecessor effectively vetoed a proposal to borrow €100 million for defence spending under the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73918/25]
• 2026-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the total number of individual custom inspections conducted on incoming air and sea passengers at each individual port and airport in the State, in each of the years 2019 to 2025 inclusive, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2189/26]
• 2026-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the way in which Revenue will track the implementation of the new regulation on the seizure of tobacco from passengers found to be carrying in excess of duty-free limits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2190/26]
• 2026-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to provide data for 2025 on the number of cigarette and tobacco seizures carried out by the Revenue Commissioners; the location of each seizure; the volume and value of each seizure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2191/26]
• 2026-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of fines issued by the courts for offences related to tobacco smuggling and its illicit sale in each of the years 2023 to 2025, the number of fines that were paid and remain unpaid for each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2192/26]
• 2026-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the breakdown of the number of enforcement and trade facilitation staff at Dublin Airport in each of the years 2019-2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2193/26]
• 2025-12-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to state if he has abandoned the pledge to gradually increase the threshold for the top rate of tax to €50,000, and if not, to state the timeframe in which he now expects this pledge to be fulfilled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69344/25]
• 2025-12-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance in view of the significant reduction in birth rates both domestically and internationally, the analysis his Department has conducted with respect to reforming the tax system to incentivise or support an increasing in total fertility rates here; if he is aware of reports that in 2010, Hungary ranked last among EU member states in terms of total fertility rate, but according to Eurostat data from 2023, Hungary has risen to third place and that this significant progress is largely thanks to the targeted government family support policies implemented over the past fifteen years, the result of which is that since 2010, 200,000 more children have been born than would have been expected based on previous demographic trends; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69682/25]
• 2025-11-26
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 57–78
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 61–79
• 2025-11-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance to clarify if Irish banks were entitled to take credit ratings from farmers and other businesses who experienced financial challenges during the Covid-19 pandemic, particularly as the financial challenges experienced during this specific period were entirely out of their control; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63421/25]
• 2025-11-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the total amount of Capital Acquisitions Tax received in 2024; and the total amounts received from those who availed of the Group A, Group B and Group C thresholds. [61093/25]
• 2025-11-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he has been contacted by his ministerial colleagues about delivering a financial support package for the Irish road haulage sector which was initially proposed following the damage caused to the port of Holyhead in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59787/25]
• 2025-10-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the details of all reports, including consultancy reports commissioned by his Department from 1 January 2024 to date in 2025, that could be categorised as not for external publication or marked for internal use only; the cost of each report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57290/25]
• 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
• 2025-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he will address an organisation’s concerns and requests regarding insurance discrimination impacting cancer survivors (details supplied). [54011/25]
• 2025-10-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance to outline his response to the increase in illegal tobacco products in circulation in Ireland, and the increased tax losses to the exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53051/25]
• 2025-10-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he will support the introduction of a proposed draught excise rebate scheme that would deliver a 40% rebate on draught excise (beer and cider up to 5% ABV), capped at €20,000 per premises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53831/25]
• 2025-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he accepts that Ireland's fiscal policy must be cognisant of risks surrounding indexation on corporate tax, introduces to our ability to fund the day-to-day running of the State or our investment ambition; his views that such a narrow base across and within tax heads leaves us vulnerable to any shock which would hit the internationally traded sector or sectors with disproportionately higher earnings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52658/25]
• 2025-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Public Expenditure

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update the work of Public Service Reform and Digitalisation that has been established; if expertise has been seconded from key delivery agencies; if the National Development Finance Agency has provided Departments with additional expert assistance and support on major public capital investment projects through dedicated support teams for specific projects referred to it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52663/25]
• 2025-09-30
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he is taking to support generational renewal in agriculture with the essential requirement for low-cost finance and installation aid to young farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51381/25]
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Retailers Against Smuggling Finance

  • RAS Budget submission
• 2025-09-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance to provide a list of all Statutory Instruments signed by him in 2024 and to date in 2025 [48676/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider introducing an exemption on zoned land tax for farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41676/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if there will be a renewal of existing tax reliefs for agriculture, such as stamp duty reliefs for land consolidation and consanguinity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41677/25]
• 2025-07-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if the rent tax credit available to the parents of third level students will be available for the duration of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39484/25]
• 2025-07-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he is confident in the methodology behind the Revenue Commissioners ready reckoner, which estimates the fiscal impact of changes to tobacco excise; if he accepts that the model appears not to take into account any behavioural responses such as changes in consumption patterns or the growth of the illicit trade driven by consumers seeking alternative purchasing routes in response to high excise; the steps being taken to improve the accuracy and reliability of such projections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37268/25]
• 2025-07-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance to clarify the level of engagement his Department has with the Bank of International Settlements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37381/25]
• 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 Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the total additional amount in additional revenue generated by alcohol companies on foot of the introduction of minimum alcohol pricing in each year since its introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33330/25]
• 2025-06-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance to provide the annual cost of interest payments on the State’s national debt for each year during the period 2000 to date; the total interest payments made during that period, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31052/25]
• 2025-05-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Finance

  • To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide an update on the application for a community centre investment grant by an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. (Details Supplied) The Irish Wheelchair Association in Ballinagar have applied for funding of over €100k through the Community Centre Investment Fund to address the need for a heating and general upgrade the building (windows etc).
• 2025-05-16
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA EU Affairs

  • Mercosur - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
• 2025-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance to state the arrangements which apply to setting the salary of the CEO of NAMA; whether ministerial approval is required for this salary level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24330/25]
• 2025-05-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance to confirm that all Ministers of State within his Department have had their ministerial powers delegated to them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22131/25]
• 2025-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has conducted any studies on the effect of the €14,000 rent a room tax relief; his views on whether it may be pushing up the rental cost of such rooms, given the preponderance of such rooms for let in the €1,100-1,200 bracket; if landlords are setting the price at this level to fully avail of the tax break; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13690/25]
• 2025-03-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to engage with the Central Bank to review credit union lending limits, to enhance their ability to permit mortgage lending to members; if he has reviewed the Central Bank’s Consultation on Proposed Changes to the Credit Union Lending Regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9590/25]
• 2025-02-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the measures being put in place to counteract black market activities in terms of unregistered or unlicenced beauticians and hairdressers working from home (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8308/25]
• 2025-02-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if his Department or bodies under the aegis of his Department received funding support for projects of any kind from the United States of America International Development for the period 2016 to date in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5648/25]
• 2025-02-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the steps being taken to combat the sale of illegal tobacco products in Ireland, particularly in light of the increased black-market activity seen in other EU states such as France and Spain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3673/25]
• 2025-02-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if the revenue accruing from the issuance of excise licenses is ring-fenced for expenditure on measures specific to the sector subject to the licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3665/25]
• 2025-02-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the estimated tax revenue loss to the Irish Exchequer due to illicit tobacco trade; if this is expected to increase in the absence of clear EU tax policy guidance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3670/25]
• 2025-02-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has assessed the impact of the EU’s delayed Tobacco Tax Directive on the Irish legal tobacco market; his views on whether uncertainty around taxation is increasing the prevalence of illicit tobacco trade in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3672/25]
• 2025-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the status of the ongoing cooperation between the Revenue Commissioners, An Garda Síochána, the PSNI and HMRC in tackling serious crime, including drug trafficking and the supply of illicit drugs under the cross-Border Joint Agency Task Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2740/25]
• 2025-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance how the planned excise duty on e-cigarettes is to be operated, including the commencement date and details of requirements which will apply to manufacturers, suppliers and retailers of e-cigarettes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2833/25]
• 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
• 2024-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the number of civil servants, by grade, in his Department who were on a career break in 2023 and 2024; the number of those who in 2023 and 2024 were on a career break of five years or more; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44302/24]
• 2024-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that the provisions of the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform Circular 4/2013 are being properly implemented by his Department; if he is satisfied that civil servants whose career breaks are coming to an end are being notified of appropriate vacancies; if he is concerned by instances where civil servants are having their career breaks extended unnecessarily where the Department has appropriate vacancies to fill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44375/24]
• 2024-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance to confirm that the VAT applicable to an NCT test and retest is 23%; if he can reduce this VAT rate, and if he will do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42669/24]
• 2024-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance to provide details of all social enterprise organisations or bodies funded by his Department in each year from 2021 to date in 2024; the amount allocated in funding to each during this time period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42271/24]
• 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 block the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 74–49
• 2024-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance how he intends to apply the test on the person transferring the land within the context of the agriculture relief changes announced in Budget 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41370/24]
• 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
• 2024-09-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the total number of freedom of information requests submitted to his Department in 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024; the total number of such requests that were rejected in their entirety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37595/24]
• 2024-09-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the last occasion on which the tax band threshold rates for those over 65 years was increased; if he will consider in this context raising the tax band threshold from €36,000 to €40,000 for married couples and from €18,000 to €22,000 for single persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36432/24]
• 2024-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance when the criteria for accessing a primary medical certificate will be updated; if he will accept that the current approach is not fit for purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29309/24]
• 2024-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the requirements that are in place for financial institutions in respect of lodgements made by customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27011/24]
• 2024-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the acknowledgment in respect of lodgements that must be given to the customer by financial institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27012/24]
• 2024-06-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance to clarify if beneficiaries of temporary protection working remotely in Ireland for Ukrainian employers are not subject to the payment of tax in Ireland until 2025; if there are proposals to extend this beyond 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25945/24]
• 2024-06-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance to provide a breakdown of the fines issued against his Department by the Court of Justice of the European Union for the period 2010 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26133/24]
• 2024-06-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance to provide details of any anti-racism or unconscious bias training and presentations made available to staff in his Department during the period 2021 to date; the content of such training and presentations; the provider of any such training and presentations and the costs incurred for each event; if attendance at such training and presentations is mandatory or voluntary for staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24669/24]
• 2024-06-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if his Department will be prioritising the progression of any specific pieces of legislation prior to the Dáil summer recess; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24701/24]
• 2024-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the total costs incurred by his Department from 2019 to date relating to the placing of advertisements in online/digital media platforms; the names of the online platforms involved, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23445/24]
• 2024-05-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he will outline the legal requirements financial institutions have to follow in terms of direct debit payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22738/24]
• 2024-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the total costs incurred by his Department from 2019 to date relating to the placing of advertisements in print media; the names of the print media publications involved, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21864/24]
• 2024-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the number of employees within his Department and bodies under the aegis of his Department who are currently suspended on full pay pending disciplinary investigations; to outline, in tabular form, the length of time these employees have been under suspension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20314/24]
• 2024-04-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if there are any options available to a company that believes warehoused debt accrued under the EWSS scheme was unfairly calculated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18955/24]
• 2024-04-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he will extend the tax warehousing scheme for the farm and forestry contractors’ sector in Ireland, which has been the most severely impacted by the bad weather since September 2023 and now faces huge cashflow difficulties due to the late spring sowing season; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18207/24]
• 2024-04-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has at any time engaged the services of a company (details supplied) or allocated the company funding or support in any capacity; if he or his officials have engaged with personnel from the company; if so, the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18443/24]
• 2024-04-24
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will intervene with the Minister for Finance to support the extension of the tax warehousing scheme for the farm and forestry contractors sector in Ireland, which has been the most severely impacted by the bad weather since September 2023 and now faces huge cashflow difficulties due to the late spring sowing season; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18208/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has had the need to contact An Garda Síochána due to verbal, written (including electronically) or physical threats being addressed to staff or Ministers, at any level, working within the Department during the period 2020 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11594/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the number of engagements, including online meetings, webinars, briefings and in-person meetings that he or officials from his Department and bodies under the aegis of his Department have had with an organisation (details supplied) including its representatives from 1 January 2019 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12739/24]
• 2024-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the amount of the pension levy collected in respect of the An Post Superannuation Scheme between 2011 to 2015, inclusive, under Section 125B of the Stamp Duties Consolidation Act 1999; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11387/24]
• 2024-03-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance to clarify the number of redundancies, or so called ‘exit-packages’, that have been paid to staff or personnel at any level of seniority in his Department, or in any agency or body under the aegis of his Department, from 2018 to date; the value of each and the total value, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10985/24]
• 2024-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if, using data available from the Revenue Commissioners through annual income declarations, he will provide the number of taxi drivers who declared an annual income of less than €10,000 and the number of taxi drivers who declared an income above €10,000 in each of the years 2019, 2022 and 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10230/24]
• 2024-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the measures he is taking to ensure that organisations, including State bodies under the aegis of his Department as well as non-governmental organisations and charities that are in receipt of funding from his Department, do not use any portion of such funding to campaign or promote a position in favour or against any outcome of the forthcoming referenda on Articles 41.1.1, 41.2.1 and 41.2.2 of the Constitution, thereby breaching the McKenna principles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6760/24]
• 2024-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the total number of licenced premises in the State in each year from 2010 to date; to give a breakdown of the number of pubs, off-licences and licensed restaurants in each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2247/24]
• 2024-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the reason Ireland intends to borrow between €6 billion and €10 billion on the international markets in early 2024, given the current large budget surpluses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2248/24]
• 2023-12-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if his Department operates an X account (formerly Twitter) or any other social media account, and if such accounts are verified through a subscription fee; the policy in place that guides when any of these accounts can ‘like’, endorse or support a posting on X or other social media platforms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53654/23]
• 2023-11-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the titles of the White Papers published by his Department from 2008 to date; if he will provide online links to these papers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52979/23]
• 2023-11-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the total number of consultancy reports commissioned or funded by his Department that have been categorised or designated as not for external publication from 2011 to date; the total costs incurred on commissioning or funding these reports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53000/23]
• 2023-11-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance to provide an update when he anticipates that the new Disabled Drivers Medical Board will become operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53043/23]
• 2023-11-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the total number of freedom of information requests submitted to his Department in 2022 and to date in 2023; the total number of such requests that were rejected in their entirety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51972/23]
• 2023-11-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the total costs incurred by his Department arising from the placing of advertisements with the national broadcaster, RTÉ, in any format, for each of the years 2016 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52163/23]
• 2023-11-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if his Department, or any body under the aegis of his Department, has facilitated in-person or remote briefings on any issue by organisations (details supplied) from 2020 to date; if so, the topic discussed; the fees paid to the organisations for these briefings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52190/23]
• 2023-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he or his Department have made any initial calculations regarding the amount of revenue that may be generated by the residential zoned land tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51381/23]
• 2023-11-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he will address concerns that the residential zoned land tax is being applied in a manner not intended by the legislation underpinning it, specifically that it is giving rise to punitive financial challenges for religious orders, including enclosed religious orders that are in possession of land that enables them to live in an enclosed way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50339/23]
• 2023-11-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he agrees with recent comments made by a senior civil servant at his Department that sanctions against Russia are "unenforceable" in Ireland, that Irish legislation in this area "does not work" and that the authorities "are all supposed to keep quiet about that"; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49396/23]
• 2023-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance to clarify what protections are in place for persons who feel they are not being treated fairly by so-called 'vulture funds' (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47865/23]
• 2023-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if his Department, or any body under the aegis of his Department, has facilitated in-person or remote briefings on any issue from organisations (details supplied) from 2021 to date; if so, the topic discussed; the fees paid to the organisations for these briefings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46752/23]
• 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 against the motion motion passed · 76–56
• 2023-10-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he will engage with the Revenue Commissioners to address concerns regarding the inadequate and inefficient operation of the automated import and automated export system, which is having a seriously adverse financial impact on haulage companies (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46196/23]
• 2023-10-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance to provide details of all agencies and bodies under the aegis of his Department; if a dedicated Oireachtas email address is available for each; if not, if he will direct that such a dedicated email address be established to facilitate more efficient communication; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46543/23]
• 2023-10-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the estimated proportion of corporation tax receipts that were spent on capital expenditure from 2015 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46591/23]
• 2023-10-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the total corporation tax receipts and the total tax receipts under all headings for each of the years 2010 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46592/23]
• 2023-10-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if a portion of corporation tax receipts were ring-fenced for capital expenditure from 2015 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46593/23]
• 2023-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance to clarify the conditions that must be fulfilled for a person to claim carer's credits; what evidence is required or would be accepted to prove a person was a carer if, for example, they never applied for carers allowance but engaged in caring for a family member for a number of years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45388/23]
• 2023-10-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the estimated total additional revenue which will be generated in a full year by the first two increases in excise duty on petrol, diesel and market gas oil which were implemented in June and September 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44226/23]
• 2023-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he will make a commitment that there will be no change to the excise duty applied to agri-diesel due to low road usage of farm machinery and no viable alternative for use in farm machinery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44027/23]
• 2023-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he will retain section 664A of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 and extend it to include agricultural contractors to mitigate the increased cost of production; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44028/23]
• 2023-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if there will be a suspension of LPG carbon tax for 2023 and 2024 for farmers and agri-contractors (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44029/23]
• 2023-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he will support a proposal that glasshouse growers of food crops using CO2 enrichment, should be granted a carbon tax relief or rebate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44030/23]
• 2023-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he will support a permanent retention of two step-out years per five-year cycle in cases in which a farmer is allowed to step-out of income averaging more than once in a five-year period (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44031/23]
• 2023-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he will reinstate the VAT equalisation measure for rental cars in budget 2024 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43341/23]
• 2023-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance to provide an update on measures to reconstitute the Disabled Drivers Medical Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42241/23]
• 2023-09-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 321 of 7 March 2023, to estimate the cost to the Exchequer if the planned increase in excise duty on petrol and diesel does not go ahead; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41089/23]
• 2023-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance to provide details on the measures his Department has taken to implement specific action points (details supplied) of the action plan to support the National LGBTI+ Inclusion Strategy 2019-2021. [40231/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance to clarify the position of his Department with respect to the planned introduction of the defective concrete products levy from 1 September 2023; if it is the understanding of his Department that ready mixed concrete used as an ingredient to make precast concrete will fall within the scope of the levy; if he is aware that this would conflict with the position outlined by his predecessor, namely, that the levy would exclude precast products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38745/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he will support the abolition of the standard rate of 23% on sun cream and sun protection factor (SPF) 30+ products to introduce a 0% VAT rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38784/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he is aware of concerns expressed by the Irish restaurant and hospitality and tourism sectors regarding the adverse impact of the re-introduction of the 13.5% VAT rate; if he will consider suspending the increase from 9-13.5%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38993/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance to address concerns that the introduction of the residential zoned land tax will have an adverse impact on farmers in terms of their ability to retain land for agricultural use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36299/23]
• 2023-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if his Department or any agency under the aegis of his Department operates a ‘barter account’ for the provision of goods or services; if so, if payments have been directed to be made to a barter account during the period 2011 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34147/23]
• 2023-06-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if his Department purchased or produced any memorabilia such as pens, stationery, pins, badges, mugs or other types of souvenirs to mark or celebrate Pride 2023; if so, the costs incurred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31809/23]
• 2023-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if his Department assists with, or makes a financial contribution to, the sourcing or provision of childcare or crèche facilities for the children of staff members of any grade or position; if so, the names of the providers; the costs incurred for the period 2020 to date in 2023; the number of staff who have availed of such assistance over this timeframe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25972/23]
• 2023-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he will list all reviews of Acts carried out by his Department in line with the provisions of the Act in question from 2000 to date; if a summary will be provided of any substantive amendments of the Act in question that occurred on foot of each review and the amending legislation, if any, in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21183/23]
• 2023-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 232 of 7 March 2023, the projected revenue in a full year of a return to a 13.5% VAT rate for the hospitality sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14048/23]
• 2023-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if his Department is engaging in any assessment of the collapse of a bank (details supplied) and the potential implications for Irish investors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13443/23]
• 2023-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he will outline the projected impact which the proposed rise in excise duty of a total of 21 cents on petrol and diesel over the coming months would have on overall revenues generated in a full year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11089/23]
• 2023-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the revenue generated from VAT on the hospitality sector, both under the current 9% rate and under the previous 13.5% rate, for each year from 2007 to date; the amounts generated from hotels as a proportion of the total; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11090/23]
• 2023-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if his Department supports the use of gender-neutral pronouns in the drafting of legislation or policies initiated by or originating in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11270/23]
• 2023-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the revenue generated through customs and excise duties on petrol and diesel imported for retail use for each month from January 2019 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8448/23]
• 2023-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide details on the uptake of the temporary business energy support scheme in counties Laois and Offaly; the amount provided to companies in Laois and Offaly under the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8564/23]
• 2023-02-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he has received a request from the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to identify properties under the control of his Department or under the control of agencies under the remit of his Department for the purposes of providing accommodation to international protection applicants or beneficiaries of temporary protection; if he has identified potential properties and their locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7935/23]
• 2023-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the estimated savings that have accrued to print and digital newspapers following the decision to apply a zero-rate of VAT to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5716/23]
• 2023-02-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the number of times the financial stability group within his Department has met; the membership of the group; the issues discussed during the period from March 2022, to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5336/23]
• 2023-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide data associated with his Department’s air travel and air travel associated with agencies under the aegis of his Department (details supplied) from 1 January 2020 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4247/23]
• 2023-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if the diesel rebate scheme will continue for the duration of 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4338/23]
• 2023-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if measures to offset the rising cost of fuel through a reduction in excise duty on fuels, a reduction of 20 cents on petrol and 15 cents on diesel fuel, will be continued for the duration of 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4339/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if the tax benefits enjoyed by married couples are sufficient in order to incentivise couples to get married at the present time; if he proposes to further incentivise marriage through the taxation system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1427/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he will list all State boards, commissions or other such bodies to which a person (details supplied) has been appointed by his Department from 1 January 2011 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1429/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the name of the company, organisation or persons contracted to provide media training to him from 1 January 2021 to date; the costs incurred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1506/23]
• 2022-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the average wage, the average industrial wage, and the average public sector wage for each year from 1997 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60755/22]
• 2022-11-23
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2022 · 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 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
• 2022-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he or any officials from his Department or from bodies under the aegis of his Department travelled to the Sharm el-Sheikh Climate Change Conference; the number who travelled; the costs incurred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57314/22]
• 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
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he will address concerns that small businesses are being penalised for fraudulent activity which they had no knowledge of or responsibility for, with reference to a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41939/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the steps that he will take to ensure that small businesses are protected from fraudulent activity (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41940/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he will maintain the 12.5% excise reduction rate in budget 2023 in order to assist the Irish road haulage and transport sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42639/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he will support measures aimed at tackling the increased cost of AdBlue reliefs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42640/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he will retain and enhance the diesel rebate scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42642/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he plans to reform the taxation of HVO and biofuel for HGVs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42644/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if it is the policy of his Department to support the competitiveness of the tourism sector through the retention of the 9% VAT rate until full recovery is secured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42951/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he will support policy measures to ensure that car hire supply can be increased by the restoration of the repayment of VAT on vehicle registration tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42952/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the expenses paid to ministerial advisers in his Department in each of the years 2020, 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43156/22]
• 2022-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the actions that his Department and bodies under the aegis of his Department are taking to increase recruitment of members of the LGBTQIA+ communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38408/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if his Department and bodies under the aegis of his Department have engaged the services of two organisations (details supplied) at any point from 1 January 2020 to date; the costs associated with or incurred by the provision of services from these organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37282/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if there are plans to abolish the local property tax; the supports that are available to households that find they cannot afford to pay the tax; if he will consider suspending payment of the tax as part of his response to the cost-of-living crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37876/22]
• 2022-05-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to address concerns that the current rate of stamp duty applicable to a single residential property is acting as a barrier to the building of a home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26703/22]
• 2022-05-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the total revenue generated from stamp duty in each of the years from 2018 to 2021 and to date in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26704/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the steps he will take to enable the credit union movement to grow as a key provider of community banking in the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19533/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he will examine the suggestion by the credit union movement to review the policy framework within which credit unions currently operate; if he will allow for the creation of a regulatory and legislative credit union policy committee and a business model taskforce; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19534/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the steps he is taking to enable and support the growth of the credit union movement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19535/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons employed by his Department and bodies under the aegis of his Department with a rate of pay below the living wage of €12.30; the role that those persons occupy within his Department or relevant body; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19628/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he will support the introduction of a VAT exemption on low-emission slurry spreading equipment purchased by farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19655/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the amount of gold reserves held in Ireland from quarter one 2011 and quarter one 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20053/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the annual cost of servicing the national debt since 2011 to date in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20054/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons currently employed in his Department who have been seconded in from the public sector; the number of Departmental officials seconded where the monies are recouped from the body the person is seconded to or where the Department pays for the person with no recoupment from the other organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20061/22]
• 2022-03-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the external consultancy organisation or provider which delivered diversity and inclusion training within his Department in each of the years 2018 to 2021 and to date in 2022; the costs associated with such services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16374/22]
• 2022-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the cost incurred by his Department for the supply of Covid-19 related face masks and face coverings since March 2019 to date; the name of the supplier involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13891/22]
• 2022-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the cost incurred by his Department for the supply of Covid-19 related hand sanitiser since March 2019 to date; the name of the supplier involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13909/22]
• 2022-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he or officials from his Department have engaged in any form of communication with the World Economic Forum or representatives of the World Economic Forum including by phone call, webinar, email or any event organised by the World Economic Forum from 1 January 2019 to date; if so, the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14159/22]
• 2022-03-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the number of external consultant's reports commissioned by his Department in each of the years 2019 to 2021 and to date in 2022; the cost of same; the company involved; the title and publication date of the report in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13561/22]
• 2022-03-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the response of his Department to the Ukrainian war crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13722/22]
• 2022-03-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the details of the independent non-governmental organisations, including organisations with charitable status, non-profit organisations, religious bodies including churches, social enterprises, clubs, societies that his Department has supported with financial assistance from 1 January 2020 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13239/22]
• 2022-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the number of applications for the employment wage subsidy scheme, EWSS, from its inception to date; the number of applications that have been refused during the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10539/22]
• 2022-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the number of engagements, including online meetings, webinars, briefings and in-person meetings he or officials from his Department have had with the National Women’s Council of Ireland from 1 January 2019 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10576/22]
• 2022-02-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he will address concerns that the current capital acquisitions tax regime reduces the potential progress that solar developers can make in terms of reducing emissions and increasing the supply of green energy given the existing rules state that beneficiaries that inherit agricultural land are eligible for 90% relief on the market value of the asset but that this is contingent on the total land being utilised for solar panels constituting less than 50% of the total landholding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10172/22]
• 2022-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the status of the universal social charge; if there are plans to abolish or substantially reduce the universal social charge or incorporate it into the wider taxation system such as PRSI; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9270/22]
• 2022-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the most up-to-date estimated cost of Covid-19-related support schemes introduced by Government from March 2019 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9271/22]
• 2022-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the number of collective asset management vehicles and undertakings for collective investment in transferable securities that are currently authorised, registered or incorporated in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9750/22]
• 2022-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the steps he is taking to address and alleviate the rise in inflation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7136/22]
• 2022-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has commissioned any polling of the general public related to possible or existing policies within the remit of his Department for the period 1 January 2021 to date; if so, if he will provide details of the policies; the costs incurred for each individual poll; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4043/22]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the legal basis for cash as legal tender in Ireland; if retail businesses or service providers can refuse to accept payment in cash; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1767/22]
• 2021-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the measures his Department has taken to support the implementation of the employment wage subsidy scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62130/21]
• 2021-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the total corporation tax receipts and the total tax receipts under all headings for each of the years 2010 to date in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61731/21]
• 2021-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if a portion of corporation tax receipts was ring-fenced for capital expenditure for 2015 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61732/21]
• 2021-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the estimated proportion of corporation tax receipts which was spent on capital expenditure for 2015 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61733/21]
• 2021-11-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if personnel in his Department have been removed from their positions, have been transferred to another role or had their employment terminated from 2011 to date due to breaches of Departmental standards or professional misconduct or incompetence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57898/21]
• 2021-11-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if a couple who are first-time buyers who recently bought an unfinished house, which was never inhabited and which was built in 2009, in an unliveable condition at the time of purchase will qualify for the help-to-buy scheme given that the registered builder of the house is not in the help-to-buy scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56368/21]
• 2021-11-10
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2021: Financial Resolutions (Resumed)

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion passed · 73–54
• 2021-11-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance his views on the analysis published by the International Monetary Fund on 16 June 2021 which found that meeting the envisaged emission reduction target in Ireland’s Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021 is estimated to require significant investment of close to €20 billion or 5 % of GDP 1 annually over the next ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51987/21]
• 2021-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he or any official from his Department has held meetings or conducted correspondence with a company (details supplied) from 1 January 2017 to date; if his Department has engaged the services of the company for any purposes from 1 January 2017 to date; if so, the nature of such services and the costs incurred; if a tender process was conducted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51354/21]
• 2021-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he will address concerns that the current system of tax individualisation may be discriminatory in practice as it penalises one income married couples by making it necessary for them to pay more tax than two income married couples; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51624/21]
• 2021-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider initiating a review of the current system of tax individualisation to ensure that it is not, either directly or indirectly, creating conditions in which it is more difficult for one spouse to remain at home without incurring additional tax liabilities as a one income married couple; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51625/21]
• 2021-10-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the cost of implementing schemes such as the special assignee relief programme and the key employee engagement programme in each year from 2018 to date; the employers and companies that have availed of these schemes during that time period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50860/21]
• 2021-10-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the rationale for increasing the VAT rate applicable to the hospitality sector from the current rate of 9% at the end of August 2022; if he will address concerns that this increase will undermine the capacity of the sector to rebound from the Covid-19-related loss of trade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50861/21]
• 2021-09-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 258 of 15 September 2021, if tenders for the courses and training provided were issued; if so, the persons who responded; the criteria by which the course provider was ultimately chosen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46195/21]
• 2021-09-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider introducing measures enabling agricultural land sales to be subject to a 3% rate of stamp duty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45007/21]
• 2021-09-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he will make the young, trained farmers stamp duty relief permanent as this would provide reassurance regarding future costs for farm families planning the transfer of their farm; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45008/21]
• 2021-09-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider introducing an amendment to allow the deduction of pension contributions before the universal social charge is calculated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45009/21]
• 2021-09-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the current 33% rate of capital gains tax continues to act as a significant deterrent to farm investment; if he will provide for a significant reduction in the 33% rate currently applicable to all chargeable gains; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45010/21]
• 2021-09-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he will ensure that low emission slurry spreading equipment has no VAT applied at purchase to encourage the further uptake of these spreading techniques; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45011/21]
• 2021-09-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider introducing measures that provide for the introduction of a new stock relief measure in which farmers would be allowed 100% stock relief on additional expenditure of up to €100,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45012/21]
• 2021-09-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he will introduce measures enabling farmers to be allowed to write-off capital expenditure on farm buildings and plant and machinery over a period of between three and eight years with a floating allowance of up to 50% allowable in any one year to promote farm investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45013/21]
• 2021-09-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he has deleted text messages or email correspondence related to Government or official communications at any point since January 2020 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45036/21]
• 2021-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has utilised the services of organisations (details supplied) at any time from 1 January 2015 to date; if so, the expenditure costs related to same; the purpose of any such engagements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43238/21]
• 2021-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the measures he is taking to promote or facilitate remote working for staff in his Department or bodies under the aegis of his Department; the costs this has generated in terms of the provision of laptops, desktop computers or contributions to wi-fi costs or phone-related expenses; the number of staff who have applied for permission to work from home on a permanent or hybrid-model basis (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41952/21]
• 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
• 2021-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he will outline the reduction in the rates of the universal social charge; the changes to the relevant income bands; the estimated cost to the Exchequer for these changes for each year from 2014 to 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37648/21]
• 2021-06-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if car insurance providers are entitled to discriminate in the provision of insurance policies based on age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30528/21]
• 2021-06-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the details of the expenditure incurred by staff in his Department under the heading of travel and subsistence from 1 January 2020 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30865/21]
• 2021-06-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the details of each value for money and policy review conducted by his Department from 1 January 2019 to date; if external costs were incurred; if so, the details of such costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30882/21]
• 2021-05-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has contracted accountancy firms or accountancy consultants with respect to the legislative reform of the way investment funds operate within the State particularly with respect to the purchase of housing or residential dwellings from 1 April 2021 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25694/21]
• 2021-05-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the amount expended by his Department on advertising and awareness raising initiatives related to Covid-19 from March 2020 to date in 2021; the print, online and broadcasting media organisations contracted to provide this service; the amount provided to each in the timeframe concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24928/21]
• 2021-05-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the non-governmental organisations in receipt of funding from his Department; the amount of funding allocated to same in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24373/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he will address concerns that there is only one major insurer now available to the leisure industry and adventure tourism sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18299/21]
• 2021-03-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the details of the meetings, correspondence and engagements he and his officials have had with a group (details supplied); if he will specifically address the concerns outlined by the group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11408/21]
• 2021-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider supporting the introduction of a windfall tax of 6% on the major tech organisations such as companies (details supplied) using the UK digital services tax model; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9702/21]
• 2021-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has carried out an analysis of the UK digital services tax model and its possible application in Ireland; if not, if his Department will do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9703/21]
• 2021-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the measures in place to prevent the circulation of counterfeit cash; if the Central Bank has an estimated value of counterfeit cash currently in circulation and the damage this is causing for Irish businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7887/21]
• 2021-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if data is available on the amount of illegal drugs seized from persons entering and leaving the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7888/21]
• 2021-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if concerns will be addressed that new Irish customs arrangements regarding the importation of goods from the UK have considerably increased the levels of bureaucratisation in relation to the importation process; if he will work to simplify the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7890/21]
• 2021-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the number of staff assigned to the Revenue Commissioners' enforcement units at all airports here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7891/21]
• 2021-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the banking levy contributions made by individual banks and financial institutions from its inception to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4038/21]
• 2021-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the measures being taken by his Department with respect to corporation tax reform and to address concerns that Ireland is disproportionately reliant on the revenue generated by this tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4039/21]
• 2021-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the measures being taken by his Department to tackle the aggressive tax avoidance behaviour engaged in by Irish real estate funds and real estate investment trusts; if an assessment has been made by the Revenue Commissioners with respect to calculating the amount of tax that has been avoided by IREFs and REITs from 2018 to 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4040/21]
• 2021-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has introduced new anti-hybrid mismatch rules in line with commitments under the Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive; the impact these rules have brought about; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4041/21]
• 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
• 2020-12-02
  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 add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 52–80
• 2020-12-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to concerns following changes to credit union lodgment limits; if he will address concerns (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40275/20]
• 2020-11-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the total number of persons granted exemptions under section 195 of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 in each of the years 2015 to 2019 inclusive; the estimated total amount of tax revenue forgone by the State in each of those years as a result of these exemptions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39001/20]
• 2020-11-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the details of contracts of €25,000 or more than have been awarded by his Department or bodies under the aegis of his Department that were found to be non-compliant with procurement guidelines from 1 January 2019 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37797/20]
• 2020-11-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the measures he is taking to ensure that consumers have access to reduced car insurance premiums; the consultations he has had with representatives of the car insurance sector on this matter from 1 January 2020 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37883/20]
• 2020-11-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the details of all applications made by his Department to the Oireachtas Business Committee to waive pre-legislative scrutiny of primary and secondary legislation sponsored or initiated by his Department from 1 January 2017 to date; the outcomes of such applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37894/20]
• 2020-11-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the challenges facing the nursing home sector following the withdrawal of a major insurance provider to nursing homes that have fewer than 40 beds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35896/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance his views on the reintroduction and extension of the home renovation incentive scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32986/20]
• 2020-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide clarification on a pensions-related issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32195/20]
• 2020-09-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the issue of dividend arbitrage stock trading or cum-ex trading, which is an illegal tax evasion strategy, in the European Union; if his attention has been further drawn to such a practice here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27623/20]
• 2020-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the reason employers in a catering business must demonstrate that turnover has fallen 30% before they receive a flat-rate subsidy under the employment wage support scheme. [26370/20]
• 2020-07-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the net contributions Ireland will have to make to the EU Multi-Annual Financial Framework in each year until 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18420/20]
• 2020-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the external consultancy organisation or provider which delivered diversity and inclusion training within his Department from 2018 to date; the costs associated with such services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14055/20]
• 2020-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the expenditure his Department incurred in respect of external legal fees in each of the years from 2016 to date in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14072/20]
• 2020-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the status of the concern expressed in a 2018 report from the Oireachtas Standing Committee of Public Accounts that established macroeconomic indicators have become unreliable in the Irish context and that the distorted picture they provide overstates debt sustainability and is costing the State hundreds of millions of euro each year in EU budget contributions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14142/20]
• 2020-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the way in which the financial and economic commitments provided for in the programme for Government will be affected in the event of a no-deal Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14435/20]
• 2020-06-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners collate data on the number of self-employed musicians here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13201/20]
• 2020-06-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has a diversity and inclusion policy in place; the measures taken to promote diversity and inclusion from 1 January 2019 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11825/20]
• 2020-06-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider the reclassification of VAT status to harmonise the VAT system on the island of Ireland specifically with respect to the coach and bus sector (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8727/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance his views on amending and revising down the VAT rate applicable to the hotel and tourism sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5885/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has engaged the use of external consultants from 1 January 2020 to date; the details and costs of such engagements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5530/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if the report by a company (details supplied) into the activities of the SCBI will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6130/20]
• 2020-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider overturning the decision made by the Revenue Commissioners to introduce VAT increases on food supplements, particularly those which are used by persons to slow down the deterioration of their sight; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4533/20]
• 2019-11-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance when revenue from the carbon tax will be ring-fenced for the purpose of a just transition in the midlands; the timeframe for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46781/19]
• 2019-10-24
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2019: Financial Resolutions

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion passed · 88–47
• 2019-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he will apply the 0% VAT rate to food supplements on 1 November 2019 and legislate for the preservation of 0% VAT on vitamins and food supplements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43231/19]
• 2019-10-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider reducing alcohol excise tax by 7.5% in order to protect jobs in the hospitality sector and prevent Ireland being exposed to an increased negative impact by Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41282/19]
• 2019-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he will restore the tourism VAT rate to 9% in view of economic uncertainty in the context of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40036/19]
• 2019-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider not increasing the carbon tax or provide for the offset of carbon tax on licensed hauliers in view of the fact that this sector is already under pressure with the uncertainty of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40037/19]
• 2019-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he will introduce measures to reduce fuel costs for licenced hauliers by doubling the rebate level allowed under the diesel rebate scheme from 7.5c to 15c and reducing the floor from which the rebate starts from €1 to 85c. [40038/19]
• 2019-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider not increasing motor tax VRT or other taxes on the licensed haulage sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40039/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if the increased industry funding levy on credit unions will be opposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33132/19]
• 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
• 2019-04-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the amount spent on customs and excise personnel at an event (details supplied). [15612/19]
• 2019-03-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if new vehicles imported through the UK which have already been pre-registered with VRT quotations to garages here will be accepted without extra charges and tariffs at the end of March 2019 if Brexit goes ahead; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12630/19]
• 2019-03-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the changes in respect of new imported vehicles which are manufactured and invoiced from Italy but currently delivered through the UK to garages here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12631/19]
• 2019-02-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the steps he will take with the Revenue Commissioners to reverse the decision to place a 23% VAT rate on all food supplements including vitamins, minerals, probiotics and fish oils; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8653/19]
• 2019-02-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether a tax on products that will have a positive impact on health goes against the Healthy Ireland initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8654/19]
• 2019-02-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether the VAT rate of 23% on all food supplements if implemented could lead to the closures of health food stores and the loss of jobs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8655/19]
• 2018-11-07
  VOTE
  Home Building Finance Ireland Bill 2018 · 2 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
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 34–81
• 2018-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he has given consideration to exempting counselling and psychotherapy services from VAT in circumstances in which the practitioner is a registered practitioner but is not a psychologist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45445/18]
• 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
• 2018-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance his plans in budget 2019 to reduce the rate of VAT on non-oral animal medicines from the current rate of 23% to a rate of 5% as allowable under Directive 2006/112/EC. [41424/18]
• 2018-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if provision will be made in budget 2019 to decouple agricultural property from commercial property; and his plans to make provision for stamp duty rates in line with the current residential rates of 1% and 2%. [41425/18]
• 2017-11-23
  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 add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–52
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion passed · 51–41
  • ✓ voted to add 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 add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 34–51
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion passed · 51–34
  • ✓ voted to add 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 add 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 against the motion motion passed · 55–44
• 2017-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to increase the earned income tax credit to the same level as the PAYE credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42360/17]
• 2017-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to reduce the rate of VAT on animal vaccines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42362/17]
• 2017-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the action being taken by his Department to implement the report on the costs of motor insurance; the effect these actions will have on insurance premiums; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29739/17]
• 2017-04-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the annual revenue that would be generated if VAT was applied at the standard rate to all private school and higher level student fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18690/17]
• 2017-04-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider introducing a derogation from carbon tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16192/17]
• 2016-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the annual cost of providing customs presence at the Banagher horse fair in County Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40255/16]
• 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 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
• 2016-10-27
  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
• 2016-10-11
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he or any of his officials have approached any finance companies here or outside Ireland in respect of the prospect of the introduction of student loans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29723/16]
• 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