Denis Naughten

Independent · Roscommon-Galway

Activity on Finance — 169 events (3 lobbying · 143 questions · 48 votes) full profile →

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

  • Roscommon IFA Budget 2025 Priorities
• 2024-11-05
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 75–55
• 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 Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the projects and programmes with his Department which have been allocated funding under the EU's Recovery and Resilience Programme; the funds drawn down to date in each instance; the profiled drawdown in each of the forthcoming years of the programme; the steps he is taking to ensure that projects and programmes are completed within the specified timeframe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37786/24]
• 2024-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the number of formal and informal Council of the European Union meetings that have been held since 27 June 2020 under the remit of his Department; and the number of formal and informal meetings, respectively held virtually and the corresponding number held in person; if he or his predecessor attended each meeting, or a Minister of State or ambassador represented the Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25669/24]
• 2024-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if his Department and each body and agency under the remit of his Department has achieved the Government-mandated public sector remote working target of 20%; when this was achieved in each instance; the current percentage of staff working remotely; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25687/24]
• 2024-04-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the total number of copper communication lines within his Department that are currently in active operation and for which his Department is paying for on a monthly basis, inclusive of ISDN, PTSN and copper-based lease lines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18836/24]
• 2024-04-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if he will increase accessibility to therapeutic services by extending the VAT exemption to counsellors and psychotherapists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16591/24]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if he will list the ongoing research commissioned under the remit of his Department through the North-South Ministerial Council, Shared Island Initiative or through other all-island arrangements; if he will outline the research that has been completed; the date of publication of the research since the signing of the Good Friday Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56913/23]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the reason the PRSI record for the self-employed for 2022 has not been passed on to the Department of Social Protection; the reason for this delay; if this has happened to other PRSI contributors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1574/24]
• 2023-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 16978/13 in light of the fact that the cost of travelling to a foreign property is deductible from rental income, if the same provision applies to domestic properties where the journey is undertaken wholly and exclusively for the purpose of earning rental income from the property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55629/23]
• 2023-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider reviewing the rate of VRT that applies to cars with advanced driver-assistance systems technologies that assist drivers in driving and parking functions and, as a result, dramatically reduce road traffic accidents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51596/23]
• 2023-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the current status of the final report of the national disability inclusion strategy transport working group recommendation which indicated that the current disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme was outdated and should be replaced with a needs-based, grant-aided vehicular adaptation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51471/23]
• 2023-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the relief available under the incapacitated child tax credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51472/23]
• 2023-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the steps he and his European Union colleagues are taking to ensure better regulation of commodity future markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51475/23]
• 2023-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the plans, if any, he has to amend the disabled drivers and disabled passenger's scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51473/23]
• 2023-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the current status of the Final Report of the National Disability Inclusion Strategy Transport Working Group recommendation that the current Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Scheme was outdated and should be replaced with a needs-based, grant-aided vehicular adaptation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51530/23]
• 2023-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the current status of his Department's recommendation to the National Disability Inclusion Strategy Transport Working Group that the current Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Scheme should be replaced with a needs-based, grant-aided vehicular adaptation scheme; if all of the relevant Government Departments have been convened to discuss the way forward; the dates when the meetings were held; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51531/23]
• 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 add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 50–76
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 52–81
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 52–79
• 2023-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance to provide a list of general schemes referred by his Department to an Oireachtas committee for pre-legislative scrutiny from 1 January 2016 to date; the date each was referred; the date that the general scheme was published for the public to review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42949/23]
• 2023-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the current status of the plan for publicly funded IVF as announced in Budget 2023, with €10 million being allocated by the then finance Minister, as there is a lack of clarity as to how the plan will be implemented which is causing fertility patients serious concern; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32135/23]
• 2023-06-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the total advertising budget allocated by his Department and agencies in each of the past ten years, and to date in 2023, respectively; the funding provided directly to RTÉ in each year; if he has sought and secured an assurance that none of this funding was rebated via the RTÉ advertising barter account; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32007/23]
• 2023-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if he will outline the implementation of circular 25/2016 by each State body under the aegis of his Department; and if he will provide, in tabular form, by State agency, the compliance with each of the standards and timelines set out in responding to Oireachtas Members’ queries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29474/23]
• 2023-05-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the current status of the disabled drivers medical board of appeal; the number of applications currently awaiting a decision; the current waiting time for a decision; the number of appeals considered and determined in each month over the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25443/23]
• 2023-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the number of staff within his Department who are based and working with the European Union in Brussels; their present roles and responsibilities; the posts and responsibilities presently vacant; the corresponding figures on 23 June 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16559/23]
• 2023-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Further and Higher Education

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 208 of 22 March 2023, if the business case document has been completed; if not, the proposed timeframe for completion; if the business case has been submitted to the Department of Finance for review; if not, when this is expected to happen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16820/23]
• 2023-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the progress made by his Department in respect of targets and goals set out in sustainable development goals of the 2030 United Nations Agenda for Sustainable Development under the policy remit of his Department; and if these targets and goals will be met by their respective deadlines. [12902/23]
• 2022-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance when a review of the primary medical certificate scheme will be concluded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60708/22]
• 2022-11-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if consideration has been given to adopting climate change principles to deter carbon offshoring and thereby reduce global emissions in order to underpin trade and international relations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58702/22]
• 2022-11-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if he is concerned by the planned departure of an organisation (details supplied) from Ireland; if he has had any discussions with the Central Bank of Ireland in order to understand the reasons for the organisation’s decision to leave Ireland; if he has independently ascertained the extent to which regulatory demands drove that decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58750/22]
• 2022-11-23
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2022 · 4 divisions

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

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

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if he will review section 38 of the Finance Act 2018, which removed the VAT on the VRT repayment scheme for the car hire industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54959/22]
• 2022-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the plans, if any, he has to amend the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54960/22]
• 2022-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider a reduction in VAT on heat pumps and solar panels to encourage the investment by homeowners in same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55972/22]
• 2022-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the reason that the tax credit for renters does not apply to recipients of RAS and HAP tenancies; the reason that it will not apply to the top-up payment paid directly to landlords under such tenancies; if the relief will apply to families paying rents to local authorities or housing associations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48947/22]
• 2022-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if consideration is being given to a deferral of the planned changes to the company car benefit-in-kind regime, which is due to come into effect on 1 January 2023, in view of the impact that it will have on sales representatives who require a car as a tool of their trade; if there is any provision to be made for such employees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48945/22]
• 2022-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of the provision of the tax credit to renters of accommodation which is their primary principle residence; the reason that it does not apply to the rental of student accommodation; the reason it does not apply to recipients of RAS and HAP tenancies and the reason it will not apply to the top-up payment paid directly to landlords under such tenancies; if the relief will apply to families paying rents to local authorities or housing associations;his plans, if any, to consider such categories of tenants; when it is expected that the relief will be available to tenants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48946/22]
• 2022-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons within his Department who received the special leave with pay for Covid-19 up to 1 July 2022; the number of workers who have availed of this payment for an extended period of 12 weeks or more; the number of persons who availed of the special leave with pay for COVID-19 since 1 July 2022; the number of such persons who have been in receipt of this payment in excess of 14 days; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45317/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the total cost of medical expenses tax reliefs in each of the past four years; the number of taxpayers who claimed these reliefs in each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38031/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the total cost of health insurance tax reliefs in each of the past four years; the number of taxpayers who claimed these reliefs in each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38032/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the valuation thresholds set for the help-to-buy scheme given both building and property inflation over the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38049/22]
• 2022-06-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance his plans to zero rate animal vaccines; his plans to zero rate human vaccines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30646/22]
• 2022-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the protocol that is in place for the re-use of computer hardware when it is replaced or upgraded within his Department and the bodies under the aegis of his Department; his plans to ensure that this complies with the forthcoming Circular Economy and Waste Management (Amendment) Act 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24146/22]
• 2022-04-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the number of staff within his Department who are based and working with the European Union in Brussels; their present roles and responsibilities; the posts and responsibilities that are presently vacant; the corresponding figures on 23 June 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19033/22]
• 2022-04-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if he will amend Irish VAT laws in view of recent changes in European Union VAT legislation which allow the Government to abolish VAT on automated external defibrillators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18690/22]
• 2022-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update in respect of the development of a tax saver travel pass that will provide for those who are now in a blended working arrangement that splits time between home working and being office-based; the current status of the engagement between his Department, the Department of Finance and the National Transport Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14647/22]
• 2022-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the progress made by his Department in respect of its targets and goals set out in the Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 United Nations Agenda for Sustainable Development under the policy remit of his Department; if these targets and goals will be met by their respective deadlines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7278/22]
• 2022-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the current status of his review of credit unions; if this review will facilitate credit unions becoming community banks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4429/22]
• 2022-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide a list of Acts or sections or other provisions of Acts for which a commencement order has yet to be signed in his Department; the reason for the delay; when commencement orders will be signed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4760/22]
• 2022-01-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the operation of debt recovery by vulture funds that are using the threat of court costs against heavily indebted persons as a mechanism to bully them into accepting financial terms that will still leave them with substantial residual debt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2769/22]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the number of appeals received by the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal in 2019; the number granted and refused on appeal in 2019; the corresponding figures for 2017, 2018, 2020 and 2021; the number of suitably qualified applications received for appointment to the new board of appeal; when he expects it to be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1755/22]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance his views on the issues raised by an association (details supplied) in relation to the new interpretation of VAT in relation to dental services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1841/22]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if he will engage with his UK counterpart requesting that the UK authorities investigate the practice by a bank (details supplied) to offload questionable property investments on customers of a bank here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2482/22]
• 2021-11-10
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2021: Financial Resolutions (Resumed)

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

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the steps taken to date to divest from fossil fuel investments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54601/21]
• 2021-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the relief available under the incapacitated child tax credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54323/21]
• 2021-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the plans he has to amend the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54324/21]
• 2021-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the incapacitated child allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53577/21]
• 2021-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance when a review of the primary medical certificate scheme will be concluded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53576/21]
• 2021-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the steps taken to date to divest from fossil fuel investments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54322/21]
• 2021-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the plans there are or proposed to amend the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54602/21]
• 2021-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance when a review of the primary medical certificate scheme will be concluded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54219/21]
• 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
• 2021-09-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the current status of the scheme of accelerated capital allowances for fitness centre facilities by employers to employees introduced in the Finance Act 2017; the projected cost of the scheme at the time of its inclusion in the Finance Act 2017; the cost to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44465/21]
• 2021-09-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance when a review of the primary medical certificate scheme will be concluded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44716/21]
• 2021-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons who claimed remote working relief from the Revenue Commissioners in the most recent tax year for which data is available; the amount of relief provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44362/21]
• 2021-07-08
  VOTE
  Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2021

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

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion passed · 66–43
• 2021-07-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance when a person (details supplied) will receive a response to an application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35701/21]
• 2021-06-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the steps he and his European Union colleagues are taking to ensure better regulation of commodity future markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30320/21]
• 2021-06-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if it is possible to reclaim VAT on a garden sensory room under the Value Added Tax (Refund of Tax) (No 15) Order 1981; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29598/21]
• 2021-05-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if he will include fibromyalgia under the primary medical certificate scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28357/21]
• 2021-05-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the details of his engagement with the IMF over the past 18 months; if he will request the IMF to include health risks in all country specific economic risk reports in view of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26034/21]
• 2021-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the reason the long-term lease of farmland for renewable energy projects is not eligible for the tax-free exemption for the long-term leasing of farmland; his plans to review this anomaly in view of the policy to increase the amount of renewable electricity on the grid in 2030 by 133%-250%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25355/21]
• 2021-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if consideration is being given to the introduction of a scrappage scheme for fossil fuel cars to facilitate the uptake of electric vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25371/21]
• 2021-04-22
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if low interest loans will be made available through SBCI and Microfinance Ireland directly to the tourism and hospitality sector to assist them with reinvestment as part of a Covid-19 recovery strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21034/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the month in which the new central bank Bill underpinning the implementation of the senior executive accountability regime will be published; if the public consultation process concerning the key aspects of SEAR will not be curtailed and that sufficient time for implementation of the new regime will be ensured by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20664/21]
• 2021-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the steps he plans to take to stop the use of the Irish taxation system for tax avoidance purposes by companies that source their income from international activities that undermine both the Government public health policy and climate policy and the divestment actions of the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund in tobacco companies and fossil fuel companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14521/21]
• 2021-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if he will report on the resumption of assessments for primary medical certificates under the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14520/21]
• 2021-03-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if he will introduce legislation to allow banks to differentiate between customers in different sectors specifically to exempt solicitor client accounts from negative interest rate charges; the discussions he has had with the Governor of the Central Bank on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12525/21]
• 2021-02-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the number of formal and informal Council of the European Union meetings that have been held since 27 June 2020 under the remit of his Department; and the number of formal and informal meetings, respectively held virtually. [10815/21]
• 2021-02-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the number of companies that have availed of the employment investment incentive scheme in each of the past five years; the funding invested in each year concerned; his plans to improve the uptake of this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10845/21]
• 2021-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the number of applications for assistance that were made under the Covid restrictions support scheme; the number that were refused; the number that were appealed; the number of these that were successful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9786/21]
• 2021-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the supports under the various Covid-19 schemes that are available for a business that traded under a tenant in 2019 and 2020 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9787/21]
• 2021-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if policy on the tenant purchase scheme prohibits a person who has the necessary finance and tenancy period and is on a disability benefit scheme from purchasing the property; if so, his plans to address the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9788/21]
• 2021-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance his plans to extend the eligibility criteria for the Covid restrictions support scheme to cover service businesses which operate from home offices and not just those which operate from a commercial premises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6415/21]
• 2021-02-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons who claimed remote working relief from the Revenue Commissioners in the most recent tax year for which data is available; the amount of relief provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5151/21]
• 2021-02-03
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the EU co-financed funding provided in 2015 and 2016 to the Irish dairy sector to address income volatility within the sector; the value of each measure introduced; the terms and conditions of each scheme; the level of compliance with the terms of each measure; the refunds sought; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5733/21]
• 2021-01-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the steps he is taking to assist persons facing income tax demands as a result of the pandemic unemployment payment and wage subsidies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3260/21]
• 2021-01-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the steps he is taking to address the backlog in processing applications for the primary medical certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40438/20]
• 2021-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 264 of 24 November 2020, the reason a review was requested; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1655/21]
• 2021-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the number of reviews of primary medical certificates requested by the Revenue Commissioners in 2018, 2019 and 2020; the number of reviews which resulted in the removal of primary medical certificates in each year; the reason such reviews are requested; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1656/21]
• 2021-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if the provisions in the Finance Act 2020 with regard to primary medical certificates are now being implemented; if medical assessments are being performed by the HSE; the steps he is taking to deal with the backlog of applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1804/21]
• 2020-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the way in which VRT for used imports pre-September 2018 will be calculated; if a circular will be published by the Revenue Commissioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43263/20]
• 2020-12-03
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2020

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

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 50–71
• 2020-12-02
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2020

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

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

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the expected cost to the Exchequer of the stay-and-spend scheme in 2021 and 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38837/20]
• 2020-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if he will reform inheritance tax rules whereby a favoured niece or nephew is treated in the same manner as a child in circumstances in which the deceased has no family; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38840/20]
• 2020-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance his plans to seek state aid approval from the European Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38841/20]
• 2020-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the degree to which he expects to be in a position to incentivise alternatives to fossil fuels in the short and medium terms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38843/20]
• 2020-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if State-owned banks are investing in or lending to companies directly involved in fossil fuel extraction; if so, the extent of such commercial activities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38842/20]
• 2020-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance his plans to seek to state aid approval from the European Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39009/20]
• 2020-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if the help-to-buy scheme will be extended to include the refurbishment cost in addition to the capital cost of the house; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28420/20]
• 2020-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance his plans to amend the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Regulations 1994; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36130/20]
• 2020-11-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the reason a review was carried out in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37843/20]
• 2020-11-17
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2020 · 3 divisions

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

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion passed · 6–4
  • ✗ voted against the motion motion passed · 6–4
  • ✗ voted against the motion motion passed · 6–4
• 2020-11-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 106 of 23 July 2020, the status of the steps taken to date to divest from fossil fuel investments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35537/20]
• 2020-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the average value of VAT reclaim purchases per customer, per outlet under the retail export scheme; the number of reclaims in the last full tax year; the value of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34254/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on whether current legal regimes such as examinership and schemes of arrangement are fit for purpose or need to be revamped to make them more easily or widely available to distressed companies, especially with respect to the restructuring of small and medium enterprises, in view of the increased financial pressure on businesses and the consequent need for businesses to consider restructuring their finances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33193/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the way regulated financial service providers, including pillar banks and alternative lenders, will be required to handle distressed commercial loans; if the appointment of receivers and-or other enforcement action should be pursued by such regulated financial service providers in respect of borrowers who are in default on their loan arrangements as a result of the pandemic or related events; if extended and indefinite moratoriums will instead be afforded to the borrowers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33192/20]
• 2020-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance when he plans to revise Regulation 3 of Statutory Instrument 353 of 1994; the number of applications in 2019 remission or repayment of Value Added Tax and Vehicle Registration Tax by persons with a disability; the total cost of this relief; the number of persons that have availed of the fuel grant in 2019; the total value of grants paid; the number of vehicles exempt from motor tax and the value of same in 2019; the projected underspend on foot of the suspension of the scheme to new applicants if it is not reinstated in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32117/20]
• 2020-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the number of appeals in relation to refusals of applications for a primary medical certificate that are now on hold as a result of the Supreme Court ruling of 18 June 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28736/20]
• 2020-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance his plans to review refusals of primary medical certificate applications as a result of the Supreme Court ruling of 18 June 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28737/20]
• 2020-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance when changes will be made to regulation No. 3 of the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Regulations 1994 in view of the Supreme Court judgement of 18 June 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28727/20]
• 2020-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if consideration has been given to the tax reliefs currently available for those working from home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26654/20]
• 2020-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if consideration has been given to the tax reliefs currently available for remote working; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26655/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if the decision will be reviewed to cease the temporary wage subsidy scheme to public houses that remain closed in view of the fact that these employers are not in a position to top up the employment wage subsidy scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23398/20]
• 2020-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the number of vacant desk spaces available in accommodation allocated to his Department in Civil Service accommodation outside Dublin city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22480/20]
• 2020-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the number of PAYE taxpayers issued with a tax refund in each of the past five years; the value of refunds in each year; the measures he is taking to ensure that taxpayers avail of tax reliefs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19460/20]
• 2020-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the steps taken to date to divest from fossil fuel investments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17943/20]
• 2020-07-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if third-level student accommodation providers that have refused to refund accommodation costs to students forced to leave college due to the Covid-19 pandemic will not receive State Covid-19 supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16287/20]
• 2020-07-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider providing income tax relief for the long-term lease of residential homes to address security of tenure in view of the success of a similar measure in the agricultural sector under section 664 of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 as amended by the Finance Act 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16288/20]
• 2020-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills the discussions her officials have had with private third-level accommodation providers regarding a refund of fees due to the Covid-19 closure of colleges; the discussions her officials have had with the Departments of Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform to ensure that such providers refusing refunds are not eligible for Covid-19 supports from the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14132/20]
• 2020-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the reason yoga and pilates were not included in the lower rate of VAT for the hospitality sector in the past; if they will be included in a future VAT reduction in the hospitality sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11368/20]
• 2020-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if he will reduce the VAT rate to zero for the hospitality sector to assist with the Covid-19 recovery of the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11369/20]
• 2020-06-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if third-level student accommodation providers that have refused to refund accommodation costs to students forced to leave college due to the pandemic will not receive State Covid-19 supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10025/20]
• 2019-11-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the reason for the difference in the VAT registration threshold for the sale of services versus the sale of goods; if he will review the anomaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46497/19]
• 2019-11-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider providing income tax relief for the long-term lease of residential homes to address security of tenure in view of the success of a similar measure in the agricultural sector under section 664 of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 as amended by the Finance Act 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46496/19]
• 2019-11-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the number of vacant desk spaces available in accommodation allocated to his Department in Civil Service accommodation outside Dublin city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46294/19]
• 2019-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance his plans to review the rate of VAT applied to food supplements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44635/19]
• 2019-10-24
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2019: Financial Resolutions

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 88–47
• 2019-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the different income streams directly paid by persons to his Department or agencies under his remit, such as motor tax; the number of persons making annual payments; the value of same; the number of payments made through staged or increment payments; the value of same; the additional income generated as a result of payments being made on an incremental basis; if incremental payments are not available, the reason for same; the corresponding figures for 1999 and 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30854/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the status of the zero rate of VAT on food supplements; if public consultation has taken place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29726/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has ceased the purchase and use of single-use plastics; the public bodies and agencies under his remit to which he has issued an instruction to cease the purchase and use of single-use plastics; when the instruction issued; the bodies which have confirmed that they no longer purchase and use single-use plastics, respectively; the bodies which have not provided such confirmation to date; when they will confirm; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29985/19]
• 2019-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if he will meet with the president of an organisation (details supplied) with regard to the Central Bank legislation on the regulation of credit unions; the specific provisions in such legislation which recognise the fact that credit unions have a community remit rather than the shareholder remit of commercial banks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29018/19]
• 2019-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider providing income tax relief for the long-term lease of residential homes to address security of tenure in view of the success of a similar measure in the agricultural sector under section 664 of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 as amended by the Finance Act 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17648/19]
• 2019-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the reason for the difference in the VAT registration threshold for the sale of services versus the sale of goods; if the anomaly will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17649/19]
• 2019-04-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the number and percentage of women on each State board under the remit of his Department on 8 March 2016 and 8 March 2019, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15708/19]
• 2019-03-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the funding his Department or agencies under the remit of his Department have provided to projects in County Galway in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019, respectively; if the funding has been allocated; if it has been drawn down in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12510/19]
• 2019-03-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the funding that his Department or agencies under the remit of his Department have provided to projects in County Roscommon in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019, respectively; if the funding has been allocated; if it has been drawn down in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12527/19]
• 2019-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if the tax relief for long-term leases of farmland to landlords who provide tenants with long-term leases of accommodation will be extended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2070/19]
• 2018-11-21
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2018

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

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 26–49
• 2018-11-20
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2018

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

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 27–44
• 2018-10-25
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2018

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

  • ✓ voted to progress the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 50–34
• 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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 45–24
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 24–45
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 23–48
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 30–49
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 29–49
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 35–49
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–52
  • ✓ voted to add 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 · 3 divisions

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

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 34–51
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 51–34
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–49
• 2017-11-21
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2017

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

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 28–52
• 2017-10-26
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2017

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 55–44
• 2016-11-23
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2016 · 4 divisions

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 58–38
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–56
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–59
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 47–60
• 2016-11-22
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2016 · 2 divisions

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

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 30–54
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 26–91
• 2016-10-27
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2016

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 59–41
• 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
• 2016-04-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance his plans to tackle insurance issues for those affected by flooding (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5648/16]
• 2016-02-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance to review the changes made to the employment status of home tutors, which gave them pay-as-you-earn status in his Department; his views on the consequences of this move on their ability to claim tax relief on materials necessary for their role; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4066/16]
• 2016-01-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if he will intervene in a dispute between the Department of Education and Skills and the Revenue Commissioners on the tax treatment of home tutors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1696/16]
• 2015-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if he will communicate with each of the pillar banks seeking a deferral of mortgage repayments on commercial and residential properties without flood insurance that were flooded during the recent flooding; if he will secure a commitment from the banks that a flexible approach will be taken to repayments for all small businesses damaged or forced to close during the period in question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45996/15]
• 2015-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if he will ensure that the home renovation incentive scheme includes works by home-owners and landlords to install flood prevention measures which can reduce the risk of flooding to their properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45998/15]
• 2015-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the steps he and his European Union colleagues are taking to ensure better regulation of commodity future markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43357/15]
• 2015-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance when he will publish the commencement orders for the remaining sections of the Credit Union and Co-operation with Overseas Regulators Act 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43382/15]
• 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 for 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
• 2015-11-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the amount collected from the local property tax, LPT, in County Roscommon in 2014; the moneys paid from the LPT fund to Roscommon County Council in 2015; the estimated LPT to be collected in County Roscommon in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41722/15]
• 2015-11-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the reason for the anomaly between the value added tax registration thresholds for the sale of services and for the sale of goods; if he will review this anomaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40350/15]
• 2015-11-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the current processing time for a value added tax number; if he will address delays within the Revenue Commissioners in issuing these numbers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40349/15]
• 2015-11-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the reason for the difference in the value added tax registration threshold for the sale of services as against the sale of goods; if he will review this anomaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40447/15]
• 2015-11-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if he will ensure that the Revenue Commissioners include neurofeedback training as a refundable medical expense; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40690/15]
• 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 for the motion motion passed · 69–41
• 2015-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if he will postpone the signing of commencement orders for the Credit Unions and Co-operation with Overseas Regulators Act 2012, until the serious concerns raised by the credit union movement regarding the restrictions to be placed upon it, as outlined in the Central Bank of Ireland's Consultation Paper 88, are addressed; the time frame for the planned discussions between the Central Bank of Ireland and the credit union movement with regard to business model development within credit unions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36139/15]
• 2015-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance his plans to enhance the role which credit unions play within the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32835/15]
• 2015-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Communications

  Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans for the distribution of the funds from the sale of Bord Gáis; if he has held discussions with the Department of Finance and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31720/15]