Cathal Crowe

Fianna Fáil · Clare

Activity on Finance — 243 events (16 lobbying · 207 questions · 48 votes) full profile →

• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the reason the Central Bank of Ireland requires credit unions to request that their members provide proof of address and proof of identity every two years, when this requirement does not appear to apply to other banks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26711/26]
• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the main policy achievements of his Department since 22 January 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23076/26]
• 2026-02-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if companies (details supplied) are in receipt of moneys from the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF) via or through its investments in third party funds; if any ISIF monies, directly, indirectly or via third party funds or equity, are invested in any entity currently seeking planning permission for the proposed Ballycar, Oatfield or Knockshanvo wind farms located in County Clare; if the companies or entities are allowed to use said monies to fund expenses (including legal representation, engineering reports and expert consultant opinions) they are incurring as part of their quest to obtain planning permission from An Coimisiún Pleanála to develop wind farms in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13172/26]
• 2026-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his plans to revise and increase the help-to-buy limit of €500,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11763/26]
• 2026-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his plans to revise the residential zoned land tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11764/26]
• 2026-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the Housing Finance Agency has plans or policies to cap or limit borrowing available to specific approved housing bodies (AHBs) or the AHB sector in general; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11758/26]
• 2026-02-11
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the developments undertaken in his Department to progress the implementation of a needs-based, grant-aided, modern vehicle adaptation supports to replace the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme; his engagement with the Department of Finance in relation to this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10884/26]
• 2026-02-11
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport to outline developments undertaken in his Department to progress the implementation of a needs-based, grant-aided, modern vehicle adaptation supports to replace the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme; how he is engaging with the Department of Finance in relation to this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10954/26]
• 2026-02-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the developments undertaken in his Department to progress the implementation of a needs-based, grant-aided, modern vehicle adaptation supports to replace the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme; his engagement with the Department of Transport in relation to this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10885/26]
• 2026-02-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance for an update on developments undertaken in his Department to progress the implementation of a needs-based, grant-aided, modern vehicle adaptation supports to replace the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme; his engagement with the Department of Transport in relation to this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10953/26]
• 2026-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether any engagement has occurred with the insurance sector following recent severe weather events, including Storm Bram and Storm Chandra; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9545/26]
• 2026-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if a company (details supplied) are in receipt of monies from the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF); if the company is allowed to use said monies to fund expenses (including legal representation, engineering reports and expert consultant opinions) they are incurring as part of their quest to obtain planning permission from An Coimisiún Pleanála to develop a windfarm in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9684/26]
• 2026-01-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will consider raising the personal exemption on capital gains tax from the existing €1,270 per annum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7058/26]
• 2026-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will consider requests (details supplied) regarding Revenue's guidelines for determining employment status for taxation purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6392/26]
• 2026-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the total number of rent tax credit claims made in 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026, by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5328/26]
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Car Rental Council of Ireland Finance

  • Budget Submission
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Community Platform Finance

  • Emailed all Ministers, TDs and Senators with a copy of the Community Platform’s Four Tests for Budget 2026 asking them to support these proposals in the run up to the announcement of Budget 2026.
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 4 returns Finance

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

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

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

  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Energy From Farms
  • Farmer Owned & Operated/ABP Type 9 Biogas Plant - Energy From Farms
  • Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - Engagement with Farmers
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission-Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme- Administration
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - Scoring
  • Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - General Actions
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - Penalties
  • Biosecurity
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Regional Veterinary Labs
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - VAT on Vaccines
  • Fallen Animals
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Animal Health Ireland
  • Herd Health Plans
  • Bluetongue/Foot & Mouth Disease Preparedness
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Measures to support Farm Enterprises - Tillage
  • Protein Crop Supports
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Horticulture (including Potatoes & Mushrooms)
  • The Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of Commercial Horticulture
  • Automation in the Mushroom Sector
  • Spent Mushroom Compost Scheme
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Baling Assistance Payment
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Seed Potato
  • Horticulture Land Rental Scheme
  • Organic Farm Scheme - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Poultry
  • Pigs- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Farm Forestry
• 2026-01-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of help-to-buy claims approved since July 2020, by county; the number of applicants associated with these claims; and the number of claims by homebuyers excluding self-builds, by county, which is the number that relate to purchases. [3262/26]
• 2026-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of data breaches recorded by his Department in 2025; and the number that were reported to the Data Protection Commissioner. [74895/25]
• 2026-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will address concerns and consider a proposal (details supplied), regarding State-backed saving products to preserve their real purchasing power over time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1466/26]
• 2026-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if, noting annual inflation for the 12 months to December 2025, State Savings will introduce a new savings product that will at least match, if not surpass, inflation in a similar manner to the UK's equivalent NS&I Index Linked Savings Certificates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1617/26]
• 2025-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the measures being taken to unlock the significant amount of capital held on deposit accounts in Ireland to support housing and critical infrastructure delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72880/25]
• 2025-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will consider exempting from inheritance tax any legacies left by patients who contracted hepatitis as a result of health care system failures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73737/25]
• 2025-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will consider expanding the eligibility criteria and rebate provisions under the disabled drivers and passengers scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72734/25]
• 2025-12-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the main policy achievements of his Department since 22 January 2025 [70523/25]
• 2025-12-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the average time over the past six years it has taken to produce a stamped final bill in his Department from the time when his Department has received government approval for the general scheme and the heads of a bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70272/25]
• 2025-11-26
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages · 7 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 76–60
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 56–75
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 57–77
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 57–78
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 57–79
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 59–82
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 61–79
• 2025-11-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on the proposed revision of the Energy Taxation Directive; his future plans on the issue in the context of Ireland’s upcoming Presidency of the EU Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66266/25]
• 2025-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the plans he has to address concerns raised by a sector (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64726/25]
• 2025-11-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance the mortgage finance options open to a specific community (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63115/25]
• 2025-10-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance the criteria used to determine which cities and towns are included in the living city initiative; if a town (details supplied) will be able to join the initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57302/25]
• 2025-10-21
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2025: Referral to Select Committee

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

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 82–65
• 2025-10-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance the measures he is taking to safeguard Ireland’s business aviation interests through the anticipated significant financial burden that would follow the proposed revision of the Energy Taxation Directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54851/25]
• 2025-10-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance the number of properties in County Clare which fall under Band 1, Band 2 and Band 3 of the local property tax; the way in which these properties are valued for this purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55092/25]
• 2025-10-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied); and the timeline for reviewing the matter. [55125/25]
• 2025-09-20
  LOBBY
  Shannon Chamber 3 returns Housing

  • Request to Government to tackle the obstacles to housing infrastructure development.
  • Request to Government to tackle the obstacles to housing infrastructure development.
  • Request to Government to tackle the obstacles to housing infrastructure development.
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Friends of the Earth Finance

  • Advocacy on Budget 2026
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance the number of help-to-buy claims approved since 1 July 2020, broken down by county, along with the number of applicants associated with these claims; the number of claims by homebuyers (excluding self-builds), broken down by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42691/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance the total number of rent tax credit claims made in each of the years 2022, 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42692/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance the commitments the upcoming Action Plan for Insurance Reform will contain to explore new solutions for sectors who still cannot get insurance (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42696/25]
• 2025-07-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance his plans to review and simplify the current business and enterprise tax system to promote innovation and economic growth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39357/25]
• 2025-07-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance the main policy achievements of his Department since 23 January 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38754/25]
• 2025-06-25
  VOTE
  Finance (Local Property Tax and Other Provisions) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages · 4 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 104–48
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 67–83
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 47–104
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 64–82
• 2025-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance his assessment of the near-term outlook for the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27861/25]
• 2025-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance his Department’s expectations for consumer spending this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27862/25]
• 2025-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health when senior management at Ennis Hospital were notified that the finance department within the hospital would cease to exist; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28850/25]
• 2025-05-16
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA EU Affairs

  • Mercosur - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
• 2025-05-14
  LOBBY
  Enable Ireland Disability Services Ltd Finance

  • Requested support to identify avenues for financial support to construct our new Children's Respite House in Hazeldene, Barefield, Ennis, Co Clare. Guidance to be provided by the government representatives towards finance avenues we could investigate to supply much needed funding to complete the building. Guidance on philanthropic, grant applications and direction in applications requested.
• 2025-05-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will amend the qualifying criteria for access to the disabled drivers and passengers' scheme to include individuals who have a scoliosis diagnosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22017/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance the work his Department is doing to publish a new action plan for insurance reform, as included in the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18882/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider introducing a waiver to gift and inheritance tax incurred in circumstances where someone dies while owning a home with their partner, to whom they are not married (details supplied); to waive the tax from the surviving partner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18893/25]
• 2025-04-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an overview of efforts his Department, in conjunction with pillar banks, is making to ensure that rural communities have proper access to banking and ATM machines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15778/25]
• 2025-04-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an overview of the work underway in his Department to fulfil the Programme for Government pledge to reduce the VAT rate applicable to food and beverage hospitality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15777/25]
• 2025-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will intervene to ensure that a person (details supplied) who cannot get flood protection insurance but whose area has not flooded in their 32 years of ownership, can be provided with flood insurance in order that they can sell their house. [13312/25]
• 2025-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will intervene to ensure that a person (details supplied) who cannot get flood protection insurance but whose area has not flooded in many years, can be provided with flood insurance in order that they can purchase a property they have been renting for eight years. [13313/25]
• 2025-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will intervene to ensure that a person (details supplied) who cannot get flood protection, but whose area has never flooded, can be provided with flood insurance in order they can sell their apartment. [13315/25]
• 2025-03-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance the legislation or regulations that govern the provision of safe deposit boxes and their contents in financial institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11373/25]
• 2025-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance the number of taxpayers who have applied to have their flat rate expenses reinstated in 2025, broken down by category, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9886/25]
• 2025-02-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will remove the classification of National Ambulance Service response vehicles as a benefit-in-kind to those who drive them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7456/25]
• 2025-02-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he would consider removing the VAT from building blocks being used to rebuild houses affected by defective blocks to help address rising construction costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6480/25]
• 2025-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider amending inheritance tax thresholds for individuals who have no children of their own or nieces or nephews; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4854/25]
• 2025-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will fully outline his plans to reduce the VAT rate applicable to food-based hospitality, entertainment and hairdressing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4853/25]
• 2025-02-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider raising the cap on the help-to-buy scheme to increase the number of eligible applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4837/25]
• 2025-02-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance the number of help-to-buy claims approved since 1 July 2020, by county, along with the number of applicants associated with these claims; and the number of claims by home buyers, excluding self-builds, by county, that is, the number of these claims relating to purchases. [4281/25]
• 2025-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider changing inheritance tax thresholds which in their current form could be considered unfair to individuals who have no children of their own; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2812/25]
• 2025-01-19
  LOBBY
  Car Rental Council of Ireland Finance

  • Insurance reform
• 2025-01-18
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 4 returns AgricultureEU Affairs

  • Retaining Ireland's Nitrates Derogation - Common Objectives
  • De Minimis State Aid Thresholds
  • County Clare IFA Briefing - Budget 2025 Priorities
  • 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
• 2025-01-13
  LOBBY
  Enable Ireland Disability Services Ltd Finance

  • Requested a meeting with each of the 4 newly elected TD's in Clare to discuss supports available to provide finance to assist in renovation of the Enable Ireland Children's Respite home in Hazeldene, Barefield Co Clare. this property if currently undergoing renovations and requires support to open a self contained accommodation on the campus for the provision of emergency respite accommodation. Requesting guidance on grant applications and how to access external funding.
• 2024-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance the estimated full-year cost of the income volatility measure to support the farming sector outlined in Budget 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45379/24]
• 2024-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance Ireland’s contribution to the Ukraine Facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42846/24]
• 2024-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider making the carer's allowance a tax-free payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42133/24]
• 2024-10-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will make changes to capital gains tax in order that a loophole concerning properties owned by individuals in nursing home care, availing of the fair deal scheme, can be rectified (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41690/24]
• 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 progress the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 74–49
• 2024-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance the estimated full-year cost to the Exchequer of introducing a tax relief of 20% for counselling and psychotherapy. [39835/24]
• 2024-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance the number of help-to-buy claims approved since 1 July 2020, broken down by county; the number of applicants associated with these claims; and the number of claims by homebuyers (excluding self-builds) broken down by county; and the number of these claims relating to purchases. [39939/24]
• 2024-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance the total number of rent tax credit claims made in each of the years 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024, by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39940/24]
• 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
• 2024-09-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of restoring the regional uplift for section 481 tax relief for 2025-2029. [36908/24]
• 2024-09-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost per annum of removing the €250 eligibility threshold for tax relief on individual donations to sports capital projects. [36909/24]
• 2024-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will update legislation in terms of vulture fund repossession of homes and, more immediately, order a complete cessation of any possession proceedings in the interim period given recent High Court rulings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29328/24]
• 2024-07-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance the number of help-to-buy claims approved since 1 July 2020, broken down by county; and the number of applicants associated with these claims; and the number of claims by homebuyers excluding self-builds, broken down by county, which is the number of these claims relating to purchases. [28397/24]
• 2024-07-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance the main policy achievements of his Department since 27 June 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27961/24]
• 2024-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider changing current taxation rules which are overly burdensome on individual investors who are seeking to grow their savings and plan for the future (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27487/24]
• 2024-05-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance for a report on corporation tax receipts in the first four months of 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22566/24]
• 2024-05-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance his expectations for living standards for households in the remainder of 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22567/24]
• 2024-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given to extending the VAT exemption to counsellors and psychotherapists in Ireland (details supplied). [16878/24]
• 2024-02-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider reducing the VAT rate for the tourism and hospitality sectors back down to 9%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5068/24]
• 2024-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider applying a 0% VAT rate to all gluten-free food products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4248/24]
• 2024-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will urgently consider making a revision to the flat rate of VAT, applicable to farmers, so that rebates can be provided on certain farm infrastructural investments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4246/24]
• 2024-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance how many homebuyers in each county have availed of the help-to-buy scheme since July 2020, by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4850/24]
• 2024-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance how many taxpayers are currently claiming the rent tax credit, by county, in tabular form. [4851/24]
• 2024-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider introducing tax relief or VAT reduction on assisted technology required by children and adults who have a diagnosis of dyslexia, dysgraphia or dyscalculia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4338/24]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance his main policy and legislative priorities for 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55207/23]
• 2023-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will report on the implementation of the recommendations of the banking review. [51368/23]
• 2023-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance when the National Payments Strategy will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51367/23]
• 2023-11-22
  VOTE
  Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages · 5 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 80–53
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 51–78
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 50–76
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 52–81
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 52–79
• 2023-11-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if the mileage bands relating to BIK rates (details supplied) will remain at the pre-2023 bands or if they are to revert to the proposed 2023 bands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50016/23]
• 2023-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will factor overall household income, including all earners in a family unit, for the purposes of calculating lower and higher rates of taxation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47538/23]
• 2023-10-25
  VOTE
  Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 76–56
• 2023-10-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance for an update on the appointment of a new Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal, given that there is no appeal function for decisions on primary medical certificates. [46174/23]
• 2023-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will revisit the mortgage interest relief announced in Budget 2024 in order that more people, including those with mortgages of less than €80,000, also benefit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45258/23]
• 2023-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will report on corporation tax receipts to for the first three quarters of 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42878/23]
• 2023-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance his assessment of Exchequer returns for the first three quarters of 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42879/23]
• 2023-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider giving a tax concession to small-scale landlords in Budget 2024, in line with the tax concession that is currently been given to those who rent out rooms in their own homes under the rent-a-room relief scheme, with a view to helping to keep such landlords in the rental system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40709/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will intervene to ensure that a bank (details supplied) shares its software with another bank as it takes over the operation of in-store ATMs in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39008/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance for an update on the status of an application to the help-to-buy scheme (details supplied). [35596/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance the number of home buyers in each county who have availed of the help-to-buy scheme since July 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36018/23]
• 2023-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he would consider establishing a national compensatory fund for people who have been financially frauded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32053/23]
• 2023-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will give positive consideration to introducing tax relief measures for parents who have to take extended leave from work to care for young babies who, owing to an acute shortage of places for those under 12 months of age, cannot avail of childcare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32441/23]
• 2023-06-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance the main policy achievements of his Department since 27 June 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31861/23]
• 2023-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he is aware that owners of homes with defective concrete blocks are, in the main, unable to have their homes remortgaged; how he proposes to address this with pillar banks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30936/23]
• 2023-05-31
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider ringfencing a section of the Budget surplus to invest in critical wastewater and water infrastructure (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26431/23]
• 2023-05-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if his Department is taking any action to address the situation whereby banks and other financial institutions in Ireland have not paid any interest on deposit accounts to customers relating to the rising interest rates on bank loans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23933/23]
• 2023-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance the number of homebuyers in counties Clare, Limerick and Tipperary who have availed of the enhanced help-to-buy scheme since 23 July 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21469/23]
• 2023-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance the number of businesses in counties Clare, Limerick and Tipperary, respectively, that have applied for assistance under the temporary business energy support scheme to date; the number that have been successful in each county; the estimated value or worth of the support to date for businesses in each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21468/23]
• 2023-05-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he aspires to have any major European Union or United Nations institutions headquartered in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19629/23]
• 2023-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he can devise a mechanism to prevent developers from not accepting the help-to-buy scheme as a deposit for a new house purchase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11688/23]
• 2023-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider pausing the planned VAT increase in order to protect a sector (details supplied) in danger from the increase. [8291/23]
• 2023-02-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance the total number of employees that were supported by the temporary and employment wage subsidy scheme by county, in tabular form. [8039/23]
• 2023-02-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance the total amount in Euro given to support businesses under the Covid restrictions support scheme by county, in tabular form. [8040/23]
• 2023-02-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance the number of first-time buyer help-to-buy scheme applicants and approved recipients since its inception by county; and the total number of approved recipients in 2020, 2021 and 2022, by county, in tabular form. [8041/23]
• 2023-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if her officials will assist a community group (details supplied) that is struggling to get insurance. [6785/23]
• 2023-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider halting the proposed VAT increase at the end of February 2023 to boost struggling businesses; and if a proposal (details supplied) for a further reduction will be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4496/23]
• 2023-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance the number of Clare businesses that have applied for assistance under the temporary business energy support scheme to date; the number of Galway businesses that have applied; the number of Clare applications that have been successful; the number of Galway applications that have been successful; the estimated value or worth of the support to date for each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2990/23]
• 2023-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance his expectations for corporation tax revenues in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2991/23]
• 2023-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance the status of the provision of loan guarantee schemes for SMEs, as outlined in budget 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2763/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will address the issues facing disabled people (details supplied) in terms of financial barriers to accessing adapted vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2158/23]
• 2022-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will investigate the reason that banks and other financial institutions in Ireland have not paid any interest on deposit accounts to customers relating to the rising interest rates on bank loans (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61460/22]
• 2022-11-23
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2022 · 4 divisions

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

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

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will extend the 9% rate of VAT applicable to the tourism and hospitality sectors beyond 28 February 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55648/22]
• 2022-10-26
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2022

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

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

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider requesting the Revenue Commissioners to streamline and simplify the online filing of form 11s to include a method to automatically calculate the preliminary tax due to the person, along with an option to either accept this or enter a different amount if they wish (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53510/22]
• 2022-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if the rules in relation to flat-rate expenses will be amended to include podiatrists and chiropodists (details supplied). [46651/22]
• 2022-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance his plans to introduce new personal taxation treatment to encourage stay at home parents to enter part-time employment in strategic areas (details supplied);; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46101/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will waive the taxation treatment that currently applies when portions of land are sold or leased to the ESB for the purposes of installing pylons in order to provide an incentive to farmers and landowners, owing to the requirement for Ireland to rapidly upgrade and enhance its national electricity grid infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43163/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if his Department will take steps to stop the sale of a debt (details supplied) by a bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39766/22]
• 2022-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if his Department will consider a relaxation of rules on a temporary basis to allow employers to pay a fuel allowance to their workers without having it taxed, a measure which could be rescinded once fuel prices stabilise. [35974/22]
• 2022-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will issue guidance on whether the help-to-buy scheme will be extended to 2023; if his Department will, in conjunction with the Department of Housing. Local Government and Heritage examine other schemes to assist those looking to buy a home will be rolled out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24634/22]
• 2022-05-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider abolishing the universal social charge which was introduced as a temporary measure in Budget 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23395/22]
• 2022-04-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will engage with his counterparts in the European Union in order that the VAT treatment of home heating oil in Ireland can be revised, similar to be recent VAT reduction in electricity and gas. [21337/22]
• 2022-04-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if the 2.5% transaction charge applicable to transactions handled by a company (details supplied) emanating from Northern Ireland versus the 1.4% fee applicable to those that originate in the Republic of Ireland is congruent with the Brexit agreement and financial protocols in it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17611/22]
• 2022-03-23
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education if she will consider providing additional funding to schools to deal with their significantly increased energy bills which are putting a strain on their finances. [15276/22]
• 2022-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if his Department will address the current VAT regime that charities are subject to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14128/22]
• 2022-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will report on engagements he has had with trade unions or credit union representatives on pensions. [9479/22]
• 2022-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance the number of meetings, discussions and telephone calls that he, the Minister of State, special advisers and officials in his Department have had with a company (details supplied) since June 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9480/22]
• 2022-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health the average number of publicly financed home care hours per person, by age, in County Clare in each of the years 2016 to 2021, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8010/22]
• 2022-02-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether the taxation treatment of second homes leased to renters is fair to middle income earners and a possible factor in the recent rent hikes. [6942/22]
• 2022-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if his Department will liaise with the Central Bank concerning rules on mortgage drawdown for those on the employment wage subsidy scheme. [6419/22]
• 2022-02-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if his Department will consider the introduction of a scheme to assist first-time buyers of homes that are not new builds, similar to the help-to-buy scheme, who are financially out of reach of purchasing a newly build home. [5647/22]
• 2022-01-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance the reason the beauty industry is subject to a VAT rate of 13.5% while the hairdressing sector pays a 9% rate; if this anomaly can be rectified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3175/22]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance the number of public sector workers under his remit by sectors (details supplied) in each of the local electoral areas in County Clare in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2347/22]
• 2021-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance his views on the impact that Brexit has had on the employer and public liability insurance market in Ireland. [62320/21]
• 2021-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will report on his engagement with insurance underwriters and brokers to promote more competition in the past six months. [62319/21]
• 2021-12-02
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2021 · 6 divisions

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

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

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

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 46–66
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 46–65
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 45–76
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 49–75
• 2021-11-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if adjustments will be made by the Revenue Commissioners in terms of determining the basic exemption and increased exemption rates applicable to paid redundancy lump sums; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56259/21]
• 2021-11-10
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2021: Financial Resolutions (Resumed)

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 73–54
• 2021-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance his plans to enhance the National Claims Information Database, NCID, in relation to insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54357/21]
• 2021-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance the number of businesses in counties Clare and Galway that have now registered under the business resumption support scheme in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54356/21]
• 2021-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has engaged with a company (details supplied) in particular with regard to homes under its insurance cover which now have confirmed cases of pyrite and mica; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54366/21]
• 2021-11-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance the measures that are being considered to offset the impact of rising petrol and diesel prices in Ireland for motorists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53000/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance the measures in place to help artists and arts organisations cope with high insurance costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47926/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will introduce taxation measures to address the unfair situation whereby commercial landlords who make up 60% of apartment and duplex owners can write off their defect levies against their tax liabilities, whereas owner-occupiers and social landlords cannot; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48392/21]
• 2021-09-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will defer the local property tax for properties built and purchased since 2013 for a period of 12 months in view of the economic hardship faced by homeowners due to Covid-19. [46740/21]
• 2021-09-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will take measures to ensure that the insurance sector does not apply the principle of risk equalisation whereby homes that have never been flooded are being denied insurance that incorporates flood protection cover. [44673/21]
• 2021-07-14
  VOTE
  Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages · 2 divisions

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 93–48
• 2021-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance the reason the help to buy scheme only applies to new builds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37371/21]
• 2021-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if homeowners in County Clare who have confirmed cases of pyrite in the structure of their homes are exempt from paying the local property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37642/21]
• 2021-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if being part of a pyrite remediation scheme is a criterion for exemption for payment of the local property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37643/21]
• 2021-07-08
  VOTE
  Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2021

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

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

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

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance the status of tax deductions on workers returning to their jobs having been on the pandemic unemployment payment (details supplied). [36058/21]
• 2021-06-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons in counties Clare and Galway receiving support under the employment wage subsidy scheme; the number in each county who were receiving support under the scheme in May 2021; the number of persons in each county who have received support under the scheme and its predecessor since March 2020; the expenditure on the scheme in each county over that time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31771/21]
• 2021-06-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance his policy in relation to increasing flood insurance coverage and the provision of risk equalisation in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31772/21]
• 2021-06-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if exemptions will be made to the newly increased stamp duty rate for inheritance cases and so on (details supplied) [29929/21]
• 2021-05-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will quantify the employment wage subsidy scheme and temporary wage subsidy scheme supports given to a company (details supplied) since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28344/21]
• 2021-05-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if the Covid restrictions support scheme will be extended beyond the end of May 2021 for travel agents. [25895/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will clarify the tax free status of Shannon Airport; if an aircraft transfers ownership whilst parked at Shannon if the transaction becomes liable for taxes for either the seller or purchaser; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20745/21]
• 2021-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will work with the Central Bank to ensure that lodgement ATMs will be put in place in locations in which a bank (details supplied) has withdrawn its physical bank presence. [17071/21]
• 2021-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will seek a revision to the European Union VAT directive in order that tourism activities such as surfing and kayak instruction can be reclassified to Annex III of the directive. [1711/21]
• 2021-03-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will extend the employment wage subsidy scheme extension to the end of 2021 for the tourism and aviation sectors which are both unlikely to see a substantial recovery in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13123/21]
• 2021-03-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will engage with the pillar banks to ensure that concession-based moratoriums are being provided to tourism businesses until such time as Covid-19 restrictions are lifted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13124/21]
• 2021-03-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider retaining the tourism VAT rate at 9% until at least 2025 to assist the recovery of the tourism sector post Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13125/21]
• 2021-03-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if an exemption can be made in the case of a family (details supplied) being billed for import tax in view of the extenuating circumstances. [12265/21]
• 2021-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if the employment wage subsidy scheme will be extended. [10162/21]
• 2021-02-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if the recent changes in vehicle registration tax, VRT, will be expanded in order that they are reflected in exemption relief on VRT and VAT as it pertains to disability access vehicles (details supplied). [9054/21]
• 2021-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance the number of times the automated import system operated by the Revenue Commissioners has crashed since 23 November 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7866/21]
• 2021-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance the reasons the automated import system operated by the Revenue Commissioners has crashed on several occasion since 23 November 2020; the remedial actions taken to address the crashes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7867/21]
• 2021-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider a proposal (details supplied) on the charging of negative interest rates and the impact of same on solicitor’s client accounts. [8467/21]
• 2021-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if a wedding industry fund similar to the Scottish model will be rolled out here. [6492/21]
• 2021-01-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if the terms of the Covid restrictions support scheme can be amended to take into consideration seasonal companies such as a company (details supplied). [2255/21]
• 2021-01-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to an anomaly with the Covid restrictions support scheme whereby seasonal business owners with fluctuating incomes are losing out due to the requirement to compare the same week in two consecutive years with each other; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2256/21]
• 2021-01-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given to adopting a mortgage lending model similar to Denmark in which borrowers are offered 0% interest for up to 20 years; and if a case may be made to the European Central Bank to implement this model in response to the Covid-19 crisis. [2261/21]
• 2021-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if the Covid restrictions support scheme will be made available to the approximately 80 bookmakers who work on Ireland’s racecourse sector and therefore have no permanent office and have been without income since the beginning of the Covid pandemic. [44691/20]
• 2021-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if the criteria for the Covid restrictions support scheme will be expanded to include sports clubs that operate a licensed premises in view of the fact that they are down business due to the various levels of restrictions and will likely continue to go through. [45121/20]
• 2020-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider amending the qualifying terms for the Covid restrictions support scheme in order that sports clubs that operate a licensed bar on their premises become eligible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44343/20]
• 2020-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if surfing will be considered for the reduced 9% VAT rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43039/20]
• 2020-12-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will expand the qualifying criteria for the Covid restrictions support scheme in order that persons (details supplied) who do not have a business premises can avail of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42541/20]
• 2020-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given to lowering the spending threshold for availing of the retail export scheme to €50 in order to make the scheme more attractive to tourists from other countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42021/20]
• 2020-12-03
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2020 · 3 divisions

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

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

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

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 52–80
• 2020-12-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance the options available to a person (details supplied) facing a large benefit-in-kind bill due to Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40325/20]
• 2020-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider a proposal to abolish VAT on condoms. [39121/20]
• 2020-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance the number of businesses in County Clare that have qualified for support under the Covid restrictions support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39202/20]
• 2020-11-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance when assessments for primary medical certificates will recommence at a health centre (details supplied) in Limerick city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36975/20]
• 2020-11-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance the reason assessments for primary medical certificates were suspended at a health centre (details supplied) in Limerick city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36976/20]
• 2020-11-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given to amending section 4.24 of the Covid restrictions support scheme in order that businesses in the supply chain to the events and entertainment sector are in a position to benefit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36636/20]
• 2020-11-11
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2020: Financial Resolutions

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

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 85–64
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if the six-month moratorium on business loans which has now expired will be extended in view of the stricter Covid-19 restrictions. [32299/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance the steps he will take to ensure that the retail export scheme threshold will not change. [33099/20]
• 2020-09-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given to the request for support measures outlined from the branch of an organisation (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25998/20]
• 2020-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance the status of the help-to-buy scheme application made by a person (details supplied). [24893/20]
• 2020-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if full or partially demolished and rebuilt homes meet the criteria of the help-to-buy scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24894/20]
• 2020-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance the status of primary medical certificates to date; and his plans to expand the remit of persons eligible to receive the assistance. [25372/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance the eligibility of a person who has purchased a site with a derelict home on it that will be demolished in favour of a new build but must pay local property tax on the derelict home and wants to apply for the help-to-buy scheme as a first-time buyer or builder. [23808/20]
• 2020-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if clarification will issue on the newly enhanced help-to-buy scheme for first-time buyers who have commenced the process and have received approval for HTB at the 5% rate and need to know their entitlements under the new rate; and the way in which the extra finance will be issued in cases in which a 5% deposit may already have been paid by the buyer. [21360/20]
• 2020-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if the level of tax rebate for dental treatment will be re-examined with a view to being increased to make it easier on parents and adult patients to meet the costs of the necessary service [21431/20]
• 2020-07-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will clarify the position on a possible tax bill for those on the temporary wage subsidy scheme or pandemic unemployment payment support payments. [16682/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will clarify the situation regarding the rumoured tax bill at the end of the year for those on the temporary wage subsidy scheme. [15967/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if guidance will be issued to banks regarding mortgage applications from persons whose income has been protected by their employer via the temporary wage subsidy scheme but are being refused regardless. [15969/20]
• 2020-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider implementing a number of measures (details supplied) in view of the economic effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. [13808/20]
• 2020-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if the criteria for the temporary wage subsidy scheme will be redefined to ensure that seasonal workers and businesses are not being left to struggle alone with no supports as they reopen in line with advice [13814/20]
• 2020-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if a reduced VAT rate will be implemented for the tourism sector similar to the steps taken during the last recession to help businesses survive as they reopen post Covid-19. [14398/20]
• 2020-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if the temporary wage subsidy scheme will be extended to seasonal workers; and if not, if a specific measure will be put in place to support such workers to allow them have an income stream and to ensure hotels and restaurants have a full complement of staff for the reduced tourist season. [14421/20]
• 2020-06-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider defining surfing as a tourist activity in view of the fact that so many surf shops are hives of activity for those visiting coasts (details supplied). [12804/20]
• 2020-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if provisions are being made for those who have bought vehicles in the United Kingdom and must inform the national car test, NCT, service within a week of it arriving here in which they are facing a backlog in trying to communicate with NCT centres. [11139/20]
• 2020-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will give consideration to introducing a 0% VAT rate as an interim measure for the tourism and recreation sectors to give them a much needed boost post Covid-19 restrictions. [11150/20]
• 2020-06-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance the plans for the reopening of closed branches of a bank (details supplied) in County Clare and nationally. [10333/20]
• 2020-06-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance the reason recycled plastic materials which have been subject to 23% VAT in their first lives are subject to VAT once again when it comes to recycling only to again be charged VAT at the point of resale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8374/20]
• 2020-06-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider extending panels for Departmental jobs which are valid for a two-year period in view of the fact that the hiring process is at a halt at present and therefore those high up on the list on the panel may lose out as the period will have lapsed. [8876/20]
• 2020-05-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider rolling out the temporary wage subsidy scheme to all limousine SPSV owners and staff. [7271/20]
• 2020-05-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider measures (details supplied) to bolster the tourism sector. [8026/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if homes built for a number of years but never lived in or finished can be included in the help to buy scheme for first-time buyers; and if not, the reason therefor. [5710/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if banks are refusing mortgages to customers that are still employed but on the temporary Covid-19 wage subsidy scheme (details supplied). [5689/20]