Dara Calleary

Fianna Fáil · Mayo

Activity on Finance — 202 events (20 lobbying · 144 questions · 76 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 2 returns Agriculture

  • National Ploughing Championships 2025
  • 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
• 2025-10-21
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2025: Referral to Select Committee

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

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 82–65
• 2025-09-21
  LOBBY
  Insurance Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions

  • On behalf of members, to raise awareness of issues pertinent to the Irish insurance industry
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm 3 returns Finance

  • AsIAm Pre Budget Submission
  • National Economic Dialogue
  • AsIAm Pre Budget Submission
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Outhouse CLG Finance

  • Budget 2026
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Finance

  • AmCham Budget 2026 submission
• 2025-09-17
  LOBBY
  Federation of Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Health

  • Pre-budget submission to the Minister for Finance, Health, Social Protection, and Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Services, Reform and Digitalisation outlining recommendations to improve and sustain primary eye care services.
• 2025-09-12
  LOBBY
  Irish Petrol Retailers Association Finance

  • Budget Submission
• 2025-08-22
  LOBBY
  Polio Survivors Ireland Finance

  • Pre-Budget Submissionsfor Health and Social Protection
• 2025-06-25
  VOTE
  Finance (Local Property Tax and Other Provisions) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages · 3 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
• 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
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Dublin Chamber of Commerce Finance

  • Meeting with Dara Calleary TD ref pre-Budget Submission
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  Allianz plc Finance

  • Clarification and legislative amendment of the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) as transposed under Part 28 of the Companies Act 2014 and associated statutory instruments (S.I. 336/2024 and S.I. 498/2024)."
• 2025-01-19
  LOBBY
  Car Rental Council of Ireland Finance

  • Insurance reform
• 2025-01-18
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture

  • Mayo IFA Budget 2025 Priorities
• 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
• 2024-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance if his Department will examine the help-to-buy scheme with a view to lowering the 70% mortgage requirement to access the scheme; if he will acknowledge that his threshold excludes thousands of both purchasers and properties from the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28749/24]
• 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
• 2023-05-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance when the Medical Board of Appeal for Disabled Drivers will be appointed (details supplied). [23970/23]
• 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
• 2022-10-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance when the Disabled Drivers Appeals Board will be re-established (details supplied). [49530/22]
• 2022-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the number of staff who are abated under his Department in accordance with the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012, in tabular form. [38951/22]
• 2022-06-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the projected receipts from excise duty on motor fuels for each of the first five months of 2022 versus in each month of the actual recorded receipts in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33766/22]
• 2022-06-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the projected receipts from excise duty on home heating oils for each of the first five months of 2022 versus in each month of the actual recorded receipts in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33767/22]
• 2022-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the measures that he is taking to increase competition in the Irish insurance market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30073/22]
• 2022-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance if he is concerned that the public finances are forecast to remain heavily reliant on corporation tax receipts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30074/22]
• 2022-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his plans to fund early childhood care and education scheme operators to finance a graduate uplift payment for childcare staff who have skilled up; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24586/22]
• 2022-04-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the considerable difficulties being encountered by customers across the country who are seeking to change their bank accounts from banks (details supplied) to other banks; if he will engage with the Central Bank to ensure all maximum assistance and information is been provided to the public; if he will engage with the remaining banks to ensure sufficient staff resources are being put in place at branches to assist those who cannot access online banking in this process; his views on the current position in relation to the number of persons who have switched accounts to date and the number remaining to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21551/22]
• 2022-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance his views on more frequent reporting by the National Claims Information Database. [9678/22]
• 2022-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the amount by which motor insurance premiums have fallen since the current Government entered office in June 2020. [9679/22]
• 2022-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance if homeowners that have made energy upgrade investments in recent years will be able to avail of tax rebates given the increased level of supports now available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8071/22]
• 2021-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance his views on the credit union’s common bond. [62244/21]
• 2021-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons in counties Mayo, Galway, Roscommon, Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal, respectively, currently being supported by the employment wage subsidy scheme; the number of businesses in each county currently availing of the business resumption support scheme; the number of businesses in each county currently availing of the Covid restrictions support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62243/21]
• 2021-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance if he will reassess his views on the employment wage subsidy scheme rates and revert to those rates of November 2021 in view of the impact of the CMO statements, of NPHET recommendations and subsequent Government restrictions and their consequences on November and December bookings and business in the hospitality, events and entertainment industry and as a consequence on the taxi and events related services and transport sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61178/21]
• 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
• 2021-11-18
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2021

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

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 2–5
• 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 Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the number of businesses in counties Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal that have now registered under the business resumption support scheme in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54335/21]
• 2021-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the plans he has to address the difficulties currently arising in securing insurance for outdoor sports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54336/21]
• 2021-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether in the context of a bank exiting the Irish market and selling its loan book that in the case of any family home mortgage being sold on to a third-party at a discount on the mortgage, for example, a tracker mortgage, that the discount be offered in the first instance to the mortgage holder who may be in a position to buy out their mortgage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54634/21]
• 2021-11-03
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2021

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 71–54
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to a settlement between a State agency (details supplied) and the Revenue Commissioners; if there are any agencies under his Department’s remit that have had a similar issue or have made a settlement with the Revenue Commissioners in relation to any issue in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48023/21]
• 2021-09-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the number of companies in counties Mayo and Roscommon that have registered under the business resumption support scheme. [44800/21]
• 2021-09-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the measures he will be taking to address dual pricing in insurance. [44799/21]
• 2021-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the steps being taken to facilitate remote working within his Department in particular to encourage remote working for those who live in the regions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42706/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the provisions or options that exist for a sibling who was also primary carer in circumstances (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39814/21]
• 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
• 2021-06-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons in County Mayo receiving support under the employment wage subsidy scheme; the number in the county who were receiving support under the scheme in May 2021; the number of persons in the 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. [31769/21]
• 2021-06-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the engagement he has had with insurance companies in relation to reducing premia for consumers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31770/21]
• 2021-06-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance if he will give consideration to the reintroduction of capital gains tax exemptions in certain circumstances (details supplied); his views on whether such a scheme would benefit rural economies and assist such persons to meet financial implications of medical and care needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31087/21]
• 2021-05-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance if a help-to-buy scheme application by a person (details supplied) is being examined; the projected timeframe for the processing of applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24758/21]
• 2021-04-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to recent reports into the high level of company charges applied to individual pension plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21391/21]
• 2021-04-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance if support is available via the Covid restrictions support scheme for publicans often retired that had leased their establishments to a tenant prior to the commencement of the Covid-19 restrictions and were then forced to cancel their lease agreement (details supplied); the supports that may be available elsewhere for this cohort; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21707/21]
• 2021-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance if he will extend the local property tax exemption under operation via the Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Act 2015 to cover homes that qualify for the defective concrete blocks scheme 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17161/21]
• 2021-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the action being taken to deliver a strong and vibrant credit union sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17162/21]
• 2021-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has assessed the likely impact of the EU–UK trade agreement on the public finances in 2021. [1870/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance if concerns have been raised with him or the Central Bank in relation to the change of policy proposed by retail banks in relation to solicitors' client bank accounts; his views on whether this change of policy has the potential to impact on legal costs on the sustainability of some legal practices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13981/21]
• 2021-02-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the reason wax type 494 used in the making of wax melts is on the prohibited list for importation from the UK; if this restriction is as a result of Brexit; if there are plans to counteract the restriction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5979/21]
• 2021-01-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance if advice will be provided for a person (details supplied) who incorrectly applied for the temporary wage subsidy scheme. [4871/21]
• 2021-01-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the arrangements for the application of margin schemes for VAT post Brexit, in particular for second-hand goods. [2230/21]
• 2021-01-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance if the Covid-19 concessionary arrangements in place for the treatment of company cars via benefit-in-kind have been extended into 2021; and if so, the arrangements for same. [2469/21]
• 2021-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter regarding the Covid restrictions support scheme in the case of a person (details supplied). [44916/20]
• 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 Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance his plans to review the Covid restrictions support scheme in view of the number of businesses that are not eligible for the scheme despite being severely impacted by Covid-19 restrictions. [39188/20]
• 2020-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the number of businesses in counties Mayo and Roscommon that have qualified for support under the Covid restrictions support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39189/20]
• 2020-11-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the conditions by which a person can draw down a portion of their AVCs early; the taxation consequences that apply; and if he plans to make changes in this area. [38769/20]
• 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
• 2020-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance if he has been consulted on proposed changes to the retail export scheme; his views regarding the potential effect of these changes on the retail sector, particularly those in tourism sectors and regions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34256/20]
• 2020-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance his plans to review the Covid restrictions support scheme to support food service and food wholesale companies affected by the Covid-19 level 3 and 5 closures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34356/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance if he will expand the provisions of the stay and spend scheme to include the purchase of vouchers for accommodation or food purchase during 2021; and his plans to review the scheme in light of the level 5 restrictions. [33005/20]
• 2020-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the reason the disabled driver's scheme has been suspended for new applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31553/20]
• 2020-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the reason the disabled drivers' scheme has been suspended for new applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30867/20]
• 2020-10-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance his plans to extend the scheme to allow for persons building their own homes (details supplied). [30247/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance his views on insurance companies that are unwilling to compensate policy holders that have paid for specific business interruption cover in the event of an outbreak of infectious disease; the actions he has taken in respect of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23364/20]
• 2020-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance if he is considering further Revenue Commissioners extensions, for example, the September deadline for corporation tax returns and the mid-November deadline for personal income tax returns in view of the fact that many professional firms have limited capacity owing to Covid-19 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11315/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the reason employees rehired after 1 May 2020 will not be eligible for refunding under the wage subsidy scheme despite the reopening plan only being published at 7pm on 1 May 2020; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that employers could not have rehired prior to that due of the lack of knowledge prior to that time; his views on whether such a limitation will leave persons on the pandemic unemployment payment in spite of the wish to move persons from this payment to the wage subsidy scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6426/20]
• 2019-11-20
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2019: Fifth Stage

  • ~ abstained on the motion motion passed · 45–19
• 2019-11-20
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2019: Order for Fifth Stage

  • ~ abstained on the motion motion passed · 45–19
• 2019-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance if the 10% penalty for not paying local property tax that is charged on income tax returns is applied to PAYE workers; the reason for the difference between the treatment of self-employed persons and PAYE workers who have not paid the tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44699/19]
• 2019-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that companies in the leisure sector are still receiving insurance premium increase demands considerably in excess of insurance inflation, including those with no claim history; if his attention has been further drawn to the damage caused to the sector and to employment in the sector by these premium demands; and the actions he has taken to assist business owners and employers in this regard. [45165/19]
• 2019-10-24
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2019: Financial Resolutions

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 88–47
• 2019-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Employment

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of work in relation to addressing the pension situation of community employment scheme supervisors; if she has had discussions with the Minister for Finance or the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in relation to same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39994/19]
• 2019-07-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the solid fuel carbon tax collected in 2017 and 2018, by categories (details supplied). [27778/19]
• 2019-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the State agencies and bodies under the remit of his Department; the location of each such body by county; and the number of full- and part-time persons employed in each such body. [18232/19]
• 2019-04-18
  VOTE
  Finance (Office of Tax Simplification) Bill 2018

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

  • ✓ voted to progress the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 63–48
• 2019-04-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has an operating language scheme in accordance with the Official Languages Act 2003; and the date when such a scheme was introduced. [15491/19]
• 2018-11-21
  PQ
  Asked Rural

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the funding allocated to the social inclusion and community activation programme in each year since being established in tabular form; the allocation in 2018; the amount expended in each year and to date in 2018; the expenditure incurred under this scheme by county in each year and to date in 2018; and the share of funds provided by EU structural funding and the share financed by the Exchequer, respectively. [48554/18]
• 2018-11-21
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2018

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

  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 26–49
• 2018-11-20
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2018

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

  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 27–44
• 2018-11-07
  VOTE
  Home Building Finance Ireland Bill 2018 · 3 divisions

  A bill to provide for the formation of a company to be known as Home Building Finance Ireland; to provide for the making available of financing by the company for residential development in the State; and to provide for related matters.

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 105–8
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 35–82
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 34–81
• 2018-10-25
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2018

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

  • ~ abstained whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 50–34
• 2018-04-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance his plans to reintroduce the vehicle scrappage scheme. [17169/18]
• 2018-03-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the fiscal rules surrounding the expected surplus from NAMA; if it will be considered a financial transaction; if it will be possible to utilise the proceeds for expenditure without impact on the expenditure benchmark; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13128/18]
• 2018-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons holding Civil Service positions above clerical officer grade in his Department who entered the Civil Service via a route other than through an open competition run by the Public Appointments Service or its predecessors; the grades of each; and the basis for the non-standard recruitment. [11858/18]
• 2018-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance his plans to restore tax relief for trade union subscriptions; the results of a review into the issue carried out by his Department in 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9210/18]
• 2018-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the independent economic evidence and analysis that concludes that Ireland's income tax regime and rates are prohibitive in terms of job creation or attracting foreign direct investment. [6651/18]
• 2018-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the amount spent by his Department on photography, by photographer and-or agency, the public relations or communications advice external to the media officers of his Department, by agency; the use of public relations or communications advice by an agency fully funded by his Department, by agency and month in tabular form, since 1 January 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6748/18]
• 2018-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the cost of the tax relief on private rented accommodation in each of the years from 2000 to 2017, in tabular form. [6867/18]
• 2018-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons who benefitted from the tax relief on private rented accommodation in each of the years from 2000 to 2017, in tabular form. [6868/18]
• 2018-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the number of freedom of information requests received by his Department in each of the years 2013 to 2017, inclusive; the average time taken in these years to complete the requests by his Department; the number of requests to his Department for these years that ran beyond the deadline for the request; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6892/18]
• 2018-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the amount of funding provided under the capital plan for the NAMA 4,500 new residential units in the Dublin area; the amount spent to date; the number of homes completed; the number of homes to be provided from 2017 onwards; the cost of these; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2521/18]
• 2018-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the reason for the €6 million in capital underspend in his Department as outlined in the fiscal monitor for December 2017. [2493/18]
• 2018-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Health the progress in completing the finance reform programme in his Department and the Health Service Executive; the money spent to date on the programme; the expected cost of the programme; the original timeframe for the programme; the timeframe for the programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2499/18]
• 2018-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the key priorities of his Department in regard to the forthcoming capital review; the projects it has submitted for priority inclusion in the review; the status of his negotiations with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform on the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2290/18]
• 2018-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance if bullying or sexual harassment claims have been lodged in his Department in each year since 2011; if so, the number of both complaints on an annual basis, in tabular form; if these complaints have been investigated; the outcome of each investigation; and the policies in place in his Department to combat bullying and sexual harassment. [2316/18]
• 2018-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Health if he or his officials discussed the bed capacity review with the Minister for Finance or his officials in advance of budget 2018; the stage at which the bed capacity review was in October 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2306/18]
• 2017-11-23
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2017 · 9 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

  • ~ abstained on the motion motion passed · 45–24
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 24–45
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 23–48
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 30–49
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 29–49
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 35–49
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–52
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion passed · 51–41
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 41–93
• 2017-11-22
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2017 · 2 divisions

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

  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion passed · 51–34
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–49
• 2017-11-21
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2017

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

  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 28–52
• 2017-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the steps he has taken to ensure that grant aided organisations are spending their moneys appropriately in view of the revelations regarding a charity (details supplied) in 2016; if his attention has been drawn to concerns in relation to organisations funded by his Department; if so, the action he has taken; if his Department has issued new procedures regarding the use of credit cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46094/17]
• 2017-10-26
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2017

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

  • ~ abstained on the motion motion passed · 55–44
• 2017-10-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the medical criteria of the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Regulations 1994 in view of their restrictive nature which in turn excludes persons that suffer from serious and debilitating conditions other than the qualifying conditions disability; if he received representations from other Ministers on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43156/17]
• 2017-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the number of Ministers of State attached to his Department; the responsibilities of each; if designated powers have been signed by him and assigned to the relevant Ministers of State; the date on which each designation was signed; the reason in circumstances in which no such designation has been made, this has not occurred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40799/17]
• 2017-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance his plans to reduce the rate of VRT on motorhomes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38238/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the latest profiles in value and outruns forecast in his Department for the end of December 2017 and any variance that may arise based on his Department’s performance against profile in gross voted expenditure at the end of June 2017. [36567/17]
• 2017-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance his plans to carry out a fiscal stress test as has been done in other jurisdictions such as the UK, with particular attention to the fiscal risks that may be faced; the potential contingent liabilities that exist for the fiscal position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26203/17]
• 2017-06-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance if the risk and sensitivity analysis performed by his Department on a biannual basis includes an analysis of the contingent liabilities facing the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30718/17]
• 2017-06-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the reason there is a limit cover on bicycle insurance if the bicycle was bought abroad. [30349/17]
• 2017-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance his plans to undertake a fiscal stress test as has been done in other jurisdictions such as the UK; the details of such a test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28421/17]
• 2017-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance if insurance companies can refuse persons over 75 years of age [24543/17]
• 2017-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that insurance companies are not accepting National Car Test, NCT, certificates as proof of road worthiness in claims cases; his views on whether it is unfair and unjust to expect persons to employ the services of mechanical engineers to prove road worthiness in such cases; his further views on whether the stance of insurance companies erodes the authority and reputation of the NCT; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21717/17]
• 2017-04-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the amount of funding provided under the capital plan for the NAMA 4,500 new residential units in the Dublin area; the amount spent to date; the number of homes completed; the number of homes to be provided from 2017 onwards; the cost of these; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18786/17]
• 2017-04-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the amount of funding provided under the capital plan for the connectivity fund; the amount spent to date; the progress which has been made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18834/17]
• 2017-04-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the amount of funding provided under the capital plan for the information technology infrastructure across his Department; the amount spent to date; the progress to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19287/17]
• 2017-04-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the amount of proceeds from the Aer Lingus sale invested in the connectivity fund; the details of the projects that received investment to date from the fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17359/17]
• 2017-04-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the amount that has been allocated and invested of the €7.5 billion in ISIF funding towards the capital plan; the projects funded for; the amount of investment per project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17356/17]
• 2017-04-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the total expected profits arising from NAMA by the time it winds up; if the proceeds will be used to repay the national debt; his other plans for the use of the profits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16573/17]
• 2017-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the number of complaints made to the Financial Services Ombudsman since 2008; the number of complaints that were upheld; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14805/17]
• 2017-03-23
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if sale proceeds from the sale of shares in Bord Gáis were put towards social housing; the amount that has been allocated to social housing; the date the funding was first allocated; the number of social houses that have been provided by the proceeds; if he has consulted the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform and the Minister for Finance on the possible use of proceeds from the sale of Bord Gáis for housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14664/17]
• 2017-03-23
  PQ
  Asked Public

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he was in consultation with the Minister for Finance on the possible uses of the proceeds from the sale of Bord Gáis shares; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14666/17]
• 2017-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the status of the State's national debt in tabular form; the interest rate and redemption date on each component of the national debt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12794/17]
• 2017-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the annual interest rate of the debt he plans to redeem from the proceeds from the sale of a bank (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12795/17]
• 2017-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the amount of audits conducted by the Revenue Commissioners in 2015 and 2016, by county, in tabular form; the average time in each county in each year for the audit process to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12843/17]
• 2017-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the final findings of the Revenue Commissioners' investigations into the incidences of petrol stretching that occurred across County Mayo in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11955/17]
• 2017-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance if recourse is available to a company which made an unsuccessful bid to a receiver on behalf of a bank for a distressed commercial property which was higher than that of the accepted bid; if this kind of practice is encouraged by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10219/17]
• 2017-02-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the rationale for the imposition of a restriction on public-private partnerships whereby private investment cannot be more than 10% of the final project cost; and his views on whether this poses a barrier to making use of the European Fund for Strategic Investment to increase investment in State infrastructure projects. [9108/17]
• 2017-02-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 164 of 22 November 2016, if he will expand on the statement (details supplied). [9109/17]
• 2017-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that insurance companies are discriminating against certain professions (details supplied) in refusing to insure them; his plans to tackle these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8233/17]
• 2017-02-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance his plans to review the use of the commonly agreed methodology in fiscal planning for budget 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5444/17]
• 2017-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the number of Secretaries General in his Department; the annual pay of each Secretary General within his Department at 1 January 2017; the expected change in that pay as a consequence of the provisions of the Lansdowne Road agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2908/17]
• 2017-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the number of assistant secretaries general in his Department; the annual pay of each assistant secretary general within his Department at 1 January 2017; the expected change in that pay as a consequence of the provisions of the Lansdowne Road agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2924/17]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance if he will outline all funding announcements made by him or by his Department for projects in County Mayo since January 2015, in tabular form; the details of each project; the status of the project at 31 December 2016; the amount of funding drawn down at 31 December 2016; and the reason for the delay in the project or funding draw-down. [1059/17]
• 2016-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the gender balances on each of the State boards under his remit. [40726/16]
• 2016-11-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the number of staff from his Department currently seconded to other Departments or agencies in the Civil Service per annum from 2010 to date in 2016, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36965/16]
• 2016-11-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the number of staff from his Department who have appealed against secondment per annum from 2010 to date in 2016, in tabular form; the appeals mechanism involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36981/16]
• 2016-11-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the number of staff from his Department currently seconded to a firm in the private sector per annum from 2010 to date in 2016, in tabular form; the details of the company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36997/16]
• 2016-11-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the number of staff from his Department currently seconded from a firm in the private sector per annum from 2010 to date in 2016, in tabular form; the details of the company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37013/16]
• 2016-11-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the number of vacancies on boards or agencies within his Department's remit that currently exist; the number that have been filled since 8 May 2016; the number of these that were filled through the Public Appointments Service; the timeline for filling remaining vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36647/16]
• 2016-11-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the number of vacancies on State boards in his Department; the number filled since he took office; the number filled through the Public Appointments Service; the timelines to fill vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36838/16]
• 2016-11-23
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2016 · 4 divisions

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

  • ~ abstained on the motion motion passed · 58–38
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–56
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–59
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 47–60
• 2016-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the total financial contribution of the State to the European Fund for Strategic Investments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36082/16]
• 2016-10-27
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2016

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

  • ~ abstained on the motion motion passed · 59–41
• 2016-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the delegated responsibilities he has given to Ministers of State in his Department; when the order of delegated responsibility was signed; if he included his Ministers of State in direct discussions or meetings with the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform as part of pre-budget discussions; if so, the dates of such meetings and the attendance at each meeting; if the Minister of State was not included the reason this was the position, in view of the designated responsibilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31915/16]
• 2016-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the representations he has made at EU level with regard to increasing scope for member states to increase capital expenditure following the European Commission President's statement on the matter to the European Parliament; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29125/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the number of credit cards issued to Ministers and officials working in his Department; the amount spent on credit cards by his Department in 2014 and in 2015; the amount of bank interest paid on credit cards in 2014 and 2015; the controls in place to monitor the issuing of and the expenditure on these cards; the controls in place in each agency to monitor expenditure on personally held credit card bills that are subsequently used to recoup work-related expenses; if these controls are being reviewed in view of recent events in agencies funded by the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24742/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the number of credit cards issued to staff working in each State agency funded by his Department, in tabular form; the number of cards per funded agency; the amount spent by credit card in 2014 and 2015 by each agency; the amount of bank interest paid on credit cards in 2014 and 2015; the controls in place to monitor the issuing of and the expenditure on these cards; the controls in place in each agency to monitor expenditure on personally held credit card bills that are subsequently used to recoup work-related expenses; if these controls are being reviewed in view of recent events in agencies funded by the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24757/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the number of credit cards issued to staff working in any third party agency funded by his Department, in tabular form; the number of cards per funded agency; the amount spent by credit card in 2014 and 2015 by each agency; the controls in place to monitor the issuing of and the expenditure on these cards; the controls in place in each agency to monitor expenditure on credit card bills that are subsequently used to recoup work-related expense; if these controls are being reviewed in view of recent events in agencies funded by the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24772/16]
• 2016-07-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the number of FOI requests received by his Department to date in 2016; the number of requests fully refused; and the number of requests partially refused. [24282/16]
• 2016-07-21
  VOTE
  Finance (Certain European Union and Intergovernmental Obligations) Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 29–77
• 2016-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the number of positions on the boards of bodies and agencies under the aegis of his Department; the number of vacant positions; when each vacancy occurred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20684/16]
• 2016-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance his views on the provision in the Finance Act 2009 that allowed value added tax be recoverable on costs incurred in acquiring and leasing passenger vehicles for business purposes; the costs of this measure on an annual basis since its inception; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20782/16]
• 2016-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance regarding the provision in the Finance Bill 2009 that allowed value added tax to be recoverable on costs incurred in acquiring and leasing passenger vehicles for business purposes, the cost of this measure since its inception, by year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21210/16]
• 2016-06-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance his estimate for the fiscal space in 2017 and 2018; the factors which may cause this to change prior to budget 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13036/16]
• 2016-06-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the implications of a transaction the State entered into in 2015 in respect of its holding in Allied Irish Banks on the application of the expenditure rule in 2016 and beyond; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13027/16]
• 2016-05-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance if an unmarried but co-habiting father or mother who is returning to the workforce can claim tax credit allowances in respect of their children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10820/16]
• 2016-04-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the total rate of credit lending to small and medium enterprises via the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland; the total level of take-up from the fund by businesses at 31 December 2015 and in quarter one of 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7654/16]
• 2016-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the action he is taking to deal with the small and medium enterprise legacy debt issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5265/16]
• 2016-01-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance when disabled drivers will receive their repayment for excise on fuel payments; if these payments are now overdue; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3483/16]
• 2016-01-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance to consider an application for a primary medical certificate by a person (details supplied) in County Mayo, including the circumstances surrounding his application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3029/16]
• 2016-01-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance in respect of the Action Plan for Jobs, the action he is taking to increase the rate of credit lending to businesses via the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland; the level of take-up from the fund by businesses to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41760/15]
• 2016-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the discussions his Department has had with suppliers or service contractors to his Department or to agencies of his Department to ensure that employees of such suppliers and contractors are paid the living wage of €11.50 per hour; the cost of implementing this wage for these employees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1372/16]
• 2015-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the cost of implementing a living wage of €11.50 for all employees directly employed or in agencies funded by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46406/15]
• 2015-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the steps he has taken to reduce shadow economy activity and to increase electronic payment transactions to counter such activity; if he has set targets for increased electronic payment transactions; the cost of meeting such targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter [46418/15]
• 2015-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the cost of extending the new self-employed tax credit introduced in budget 2016 to the 173,000 self-employed persons who will miss out and to persons omitted to an amount equal to the pay as you earn credit over a three-year period; if this will encourage entrepreneurism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46421/15]
• 2015-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance if he has examined adjusting the online betting duty level and the tax yield that would be raised by adjusting the duty to 1.5%, 2% and 2.5%. [46426/15]
• 2015-11-25
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2015 · 3 divisions

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

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion passed · 78–45
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 43–74
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 34–67
• 2015-11-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the measures that were announced in budget 2016 to support job creation in the retail sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37994/15]
• 2015-11-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance considering he is the lead Minister for the Action Plan for Jobs, why 173,000 self-employed persons will miss out on a new self-employed tax credit in 2016; the effect of this on encouraging entrepreneurism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37997/15]
• 2015-11-05
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2015

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

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion passed · 69–41
• 2015-10-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the cost to the Exchequer of introducing a 30% flat rate tax to attract skilled foreign workers; the loss to the Exchequer compared to normal income tax, pay related social insurance and the universal social charge rates that currently apply for a person earning €30,000; €35,000; €40,000; €45,000; €50,000; €60,000; €65,000; €70,000; €75,000; €80,000; €85,000; €90,000; €95,000; €100,000 in gross income per year, over a five year period on this reduced tax rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35300/15]
• 2015-10-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance if he will refrain from commencing consultation paper 88 until such time as full consideration is given to the recommendation of the International Credit Union Regulators Network Report that a review be carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34939/15]
• 2015-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the total amount of lending undertaken by the NPRF-SME credit fund to date; the number of projects involved; the total number of jobs supported; the percentage of applications approved; the way in which the operation of the fund compares to the initial targets set for it; the future plans for the fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34695/15]
• 2015-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the total amount of investment undertaken by the National Pensions Reserve Fund-small and medium Enterprise equity fund to date; the number of projects involved; the total number of jobs supported; the percentage of applications approved; the way the operation of the fund compares to the initial targets set for it; the future plans for the fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34696/15]
• 2015-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance the total amount of investment undertaken by the National Pensions Reserve Fund turnaround fund to date; the number of projects involved; the total number of jobs supported; the percentage of applications approved; the way the operation of the fund compares to the initial targets set for it; the future plans for the fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34697/15]
• 2015-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Jobs

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the value of drawdowns issued under the microfinance scheme on 31 December 2014; on 30 September 2015; the value of approvals on these dates; for a breakdown of each drawdown and approval, by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34691/15]
• 2015-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance if he will be approving the proposed increases in the 2015 industry levy; if he has considered the points raised by the Professional Insurance Brokers Association and the Irish Brokers Association regarding the impact of these increases on their members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31552/15]