Christopher O'Sullivan

Fianna Fáil · Cork South-West

Activity on Finance — 110 events (17 lobbying · 72 questions · 50 votes) full profile →

• 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
• 2025-11-26
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages · 7 divisions

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

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

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 82–65
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 27 returns TaxationFinanceEnergy and Natural Resources

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

  • AmCham Budget 2026 submission
• 2025-09-18
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 7 returns FinanceEnvironment

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

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

  • Pigs - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Baling Assistance Payment
  • Fallen Animals
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Animal Health Ireland
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - VAT on Vaccines
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Regional Veterinary Labs
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Cross Sector Support - Farm Finance
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Deer Management
• 2025-06-25
  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
• 2025-05-16
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA EU Affairs

  • Mercosur - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Hotels Federation Tourism

  • Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  ActionAid Ireland Foreign Affairs

  • Sharing new ActionAid research with a number of DPOs which shows that Climate finance grants from the Global North for climate-hit countries are grossly insufficient to support climate action and the necessary transitions. Climate finance grants amount to just 1/20th of the Global South public finance going to fossil fuels and industrial agriculture.
• 2025-01-18
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture

  • Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS)
• 2025-01-14
  LOBBY
  Charity Retail Ireland Finance

  • VAT derogation on goods donated to charity
• 2024-11-05
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages

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

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

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

  • An copy of NTMABS research report into financial literacy in the Traveller community was sent via email to all T.D.'s and Senators
• 2024-09-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the reason for the exclusion of mead from the small cider and perry producer excise relief scheme, specifically those drinks produced under CN code 2206 categorised as other fermented beverages; and if he will consider including this category in Budget 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37518/24]
• 2024-07-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the calculations resulting in a figure of €545 million when estimating the cost of reducing VAT to 9% for food-led hospitality businesses; if he could give a full breakdown on how this figure was reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28466/24]
• 2024-05-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance his plans for supporting the unscripted media sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22746/24]
• 2024-05-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the work being undertaken by ISIF to support the State's climate action targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22745/24]
• 2024-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if it is possible to publish a full calculation and breakdown of the proposed revenue generated from increasing hospitality VAT from 9% to 13.5%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4757/24]
• 2023-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance for an update on the planned new Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund. [51537/23]
• 2023-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance for an update on the planned new Future Ireland Fund. [51536/23]
• 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
• 2023-10-25
  VOTE
  Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023

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

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

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance for an update on the implementation of the recommendations of the retail banking review. [43179/23]
• 2023-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance what he is doing to ensure that public bodies maintain their existing payment methods in relation to cash acceptance. [43178/23]
• 2023-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if he intends to increase the tax exemption of €200 per year on the income received by domestic micro-generators from their suppliers by way of the CEG. [30900/23]
• 2023-06-15
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs how he and his Department will lead on the scaling up of Ireland's international climate finance and strengthening whole-of-Government efforts on climate diplomacy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28092/23]
• 2023-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the number of businesses in counties Cork and Kerry 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. [21464/23]
• 2023-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the number of home buyers in counties Cork and Kerry who have availed of the enhanced help-to-buy scheme since 23 July 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21465/23]
• 2023-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if he has any plans to amend the parameters of the regional uplift scheme to encourage film production as part of the film tax credit, section 481; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11157/23]
• 2023-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given to reducing the excise duty on hydrotreated vegetable oil, in recognition of its use as a very low-emission fuel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3025/23]
• 2023-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if consideration can be given to the extension of the VAT rate of 9% for the tourism and hospitality sector beyond February 2023 due to the challenges this sector is currently facing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3024/23]
• 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
• 2022-10-26
  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
• 2022-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to extend the 9% VAT rate for the hospitality sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46257/22]
• 2022-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if measures will be introduced to allow inshore fishers who only have the option for petrol-fuelled outboard engines to avail of the scheme under which they can claim VAT back on the petrol, as is the case with diesel engines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26777/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given to extending the VAT rate of 9% beyond August 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19802/22]
• 2022-02-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider amendments to the VAT rules for imports from registered UK charities into Ireland (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5185/22]
• 2022-01-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given to extending the 31 December 2021 deadline for companies to register for the employment wage subsidy scheme given that some companies experienced difficulties in accessing their accountant due to disruptions over the Christmas period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3527/22]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given to reducing the VAT on building supplies to help with the cost of building new homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63286/21]
• 2021-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the main policy achievements and initiatives undertaken by his Department during 2021; and his main priorities for 2022. [62194/21]
• 2021-12-02
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2021 · 7 divisions

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

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

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

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

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the issue that small hospitality providers are experiencing with employment wage subsidy scheme and the qualifying criteria of 30% reduction of turnover; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59090/21]
• 2021-11-10
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2021: Financial Resolutions (Resumed)

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 73–54
• 2021-10-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given to the extension of the 9% VAT for hospitality industry past September 2022 to enable the industry to be competitive within the international market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51321/21]
• 2021-09-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if he will report on his recent engagements with the credit union sector. [44794/21]
• 2021-09-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the number of companies in counties Cork and Kerry that have registered under the business resumption support scheme. [44793/21]
• 2021-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given to the extension of the help-to-buy scheme past the current 31 December 2021 deadline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43953/21]
• 2021-07-15
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider increasing the amounts paid under the sheep welfare scheme from €10 per ewe to €30 per ewe financed from a combination of national co-financing and CAP Pillar II funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38678/21]
• 2021-07-14
  VOTE
  Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages · 2 divisions

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 93–48
• 2021-07-08
  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 Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the issues outdoor activity and experiences operators are having in securing insurance (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36507/21]
• 2021-06-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to review the current position relating to the payment of capital acquisitions tax by unmarried cohabitants both in relation to a shared primary residence home and other assets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34976/21]
• 2021-06-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if he will outline his key policy achievements in his Department since 27 June 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32717/21]
• 2021-06-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons in counties Cork and Kerry 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. [31793/21]
• 2021-06-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if the Covid recovery support scheme will continue past September 2021 where necessary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30181/21]
• 2021-06-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons in Cork city and county receiving support under the employment wage subsidy scheme; the number of persons in County Kerry receiving support under the employment wage subsidy scheme; the number in each county who were receiving support under the scheme on the same date 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. [31611/21]
• 2021-06-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the estimated risks to Ireland’s economy if the global corporate tax rate is raised to 15% as proposed by the G7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32065/21]
• 2021-05-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if the action plan on insurance reform will address the disparity by which businesses and homes are denied insurance flood cover even in situations in which the town which they live or do business in has had a flood relief scheme built; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23589/21]
• 2021-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance If he has considered amending the Covid restrictions support scheme to include businesses engaged in outdoor activities that currently find themselves excluded from the scheme because they do not have a fixed premises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1854/21]
• 2021-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance his assessment of the impact on the Irish economy of the EU – UK Trade agreement announced on 24 December 2020. [1871/21]
• 2021-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider reducing the VAT rate from 23% to 21% for businesses given that for 13 out of 24 weeks after the reduced rate was introduced in September 2020 more than half of retail businesses were closed and unable to avail of the reduced VAT rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17552/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to specific closure timelines and redundancy, security and pension options for staff at a bank (details supplied) scheduled for closure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14832/21]
• 2021-03-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if he will increase the rate of the Covid restrictions support scheme and extend it until the end of 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13419/21]
• 2021-03-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if he will adopt a standard position on a moratorium for loan repayments for the hospitality sector to reflect the extended Covid-19 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13421/21]
• 2021-03-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider extending the hospitality VAT rate of 9% until 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13428/21]
• 2021-03-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider extending the current tax warehoused at 0% from 12 months to an additional 48 months given that some businesses have remained closed throughout the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13433/21]
• 2021-03-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the steps he can take to ensure that first payments on new mortgages can be deferred where the homeowner is unable to move into his or her new home from rental accommodation due to deferred construction works as a result of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12108/21]
• 2021-03-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if the stay and spend tax credit will be extended until the end of 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12132/21]
• 2021-03-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider extending the employment wage subsidy scheme, and Covid restrictions support scheme, for those businesses that are not likely to open until late 2021 at the earliest until December 2021 due to Covid-19 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12133/21]
• 2021-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the current policy which requires signatures of all parties in circumstances in which a request has been made to the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman to investigate a particular case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10556/21]
• 2021-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider exempting solicitor client accounts from negative interest rate charges being applied to transaction bank accounts which acts as a second charge on borrowed money often used to complete the purchase of a home or pay off an existing mortgage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10550/21]
• 2021-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider measures to stop insurance companies increasing premiums on long-term, incident-free customers given that it is crippling businesses and community service providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10591/21]
• 2021-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider keeping the VAT rate below 23% after February 2021 to assist businesses trying to get back on their feet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8976/21]
• 2021-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given to targeting financial supports for the wedding industry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7169/21]
• 2021-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that customers are being told by their mortgage providers that their credit rating will be affected should they need to take a second moratorium on their mortgages due to job losses as a result of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7176/21]
• 2021-02-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given to a scheme similar to Covid restrictions support scheme for businesses that do not have a fixed premises; if not, if consideration will be given or to amend the qualifying criteria of the existing scheme in order that these businesses that are also significantly affected by restrictions introduced to combat the Covid-19 pandemic can avail of the support to cover their ongoing expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5535/21]
• 2021-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given to transferring the dunes system on the eastern beach of Inchydoney, County Cork from NAMA to the OPW in the interest of protecting this sensitive area of ecological importance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4305/21]
• 2021-01-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the main policy initiatives undertaken by his Department since 27 June 2020; and his main priorities for 2021. [2084/21]
• 2021-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the definition of the meaning "wedding venue" under the Covid restrictions support scheme; and if it includes hotels. [44876/20]
• 2020-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if hotels can claim the CRSS scheme under level 3 restrictions before 18 December 2020 when county restrictions are to be lifted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41731/20]
• 2020-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if pubs that sell food are permitted to reopen from 4 December 2020; if they will no longer be eligible for the CRSS payment from 4 December 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41734/20]
• 2020-12-03
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2020 · 3 divisions

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

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

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

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

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if he is reviewing any of the Covid-19 support schemes under the remit of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39193/20]
• 2020-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to review the stay and spend scheme in view of the current level 5 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39192/20]
• 2020-11-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if payments of the Covid recovery support scheme will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36738/20]
• 2020-11-11
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2020: Financial Resolutions

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

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

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

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if banks will be requested to reduce card charges for businesses in view of the fact the percentage of card transactions has increased dramatically since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35031/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if the owner of a traditional funfair will qualify for the employment wage subsidy scheme or other financial support (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32573/20]
• 2020-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if he has considered engaging the banks and requesting them to extend loan repayment moratoriums beyond the 30 September 2020 deadline in view of the six-month Covid-19 roadmap. [26592/20]
• 2020-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if he has considered a restoration of the fuel rebate scheme to cover excise duty and carbon taxes for the coach operators whose services have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. [25662/20]
• 2020-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if he has considered extending the loan moratorium and forbearance initiatives for businesses that are unable to meet current debt obligations. [24846/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if he has considered extending the help-to-buy scheme to include non-new builds in rural areas. [23477/20]
• 2020-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if he is considering waiving the court fees and excise duties for the 2020/2021 licensing year in view of the fact that licensed premises have been closed for a large portion of the 2019/2020 licensing year (details supplied). [21147/20]
• 2020-06-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if an issue in relation to the temporary wage subsidy scheme will be addressed (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13499/20]
• 2020-06-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider a reduction in the VAT rate to 21% on goods to help small and medium enterprise businesses compete against online shopping outlets. [9115/20]