Jim O'Callaghan

Fianna Fáil · Dublin Bay South

Activity on Finance — 270 events (22 lobbying · 206 questions · 101 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.
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture

  • National Ploughing Championships 2025
• 2026-01-12
  LOBBY
  COPE Galway CLG Finance

  • Seeking the balance of the capital cost for the development of COPE Galway's Modh Eile House Domestic Abuse refuge at 47 Forster Street, Galway. tment of it own finds i in Modh Eile House.
• 2025-11-26
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages · 7 divisions

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

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

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

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

  • On behalf of members, to raise awareness of issues pertinent to the Irish insurance industry
• 2025-09-20
  LOBBY
  DBI Advisory & Services Company Limited By Guarantee Finance

  • Pre-budget submission 2026
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Outhouse CLG Finance

  • Budget 2026
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Retailers Against Smuggling Finance

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

  • AmCham Budget 2026 submission
• 2025-09-12
  LOBBY
  Irish Petrol Retailers Association Finance

  • Budget Submission
• 2025-09-02
  LOBBY
  Aiseiri Cahir DAC Finance

  • Probation Funding
• 2025-06-25
  VOTE
  Finance (Local Property Tax and Other Provisions) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages · 4 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 104–48
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 67–83
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 47–104
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 64–82
• 2025-05-21
  LOBBY
  Flutter Entertainment PLC Finance

  • Correspondence and meetings in relation to Flutter's operations
• 2025-05-20
  LOBBY
  Trócaire Foreign Affairs

  • Cross cutting issues of climate justice and official development assistance
• 2025-05-20
  LOBBY
  Retailers Against Smuggling Finance

  • Requested to meet with RAS to discuss smuggling, illicit tobacco trade and enforcement measures.
• 2025-05-19
  LOBBY
  Vintners' Federation of Ireland Finance

  • Proposed increase in personal injury awards.
• 2025-05-17
  LOBBY
  Chambers Ireland 5 returns Economic Development and IndustryEmploymentFinanceTaxationTrade

  • "The need for the new Government to tackle the costs of doing business. This includes reforming business taxation, reviewing employment legislation, applying the SME Test and increasing access to finance. "
  • "The need for the new Government to tackle the costs of doing business. This includes reforming business taxation, reviewing employment legislation, applying the SME Test and increasing access to finance. "
  • "The need for the new Government to tackle the costs of doing business. This includes reforming business taxation, reviewing employment legislation, applying the SME Test and increasing access to finance. "
  • "The need for the new Government to tackle the costs of doing business. This includes reforming business taxation and supporting legislation, reviewing employment legislation, applying the SME Test and increasing access to finance. "
  • "The need for the new Government to tackle the costs of doing business. This includes reforming business taxation, reviewing employment legislation, applying the SME Test, expanding trade relationships and increasing access to finance. "
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Insurance Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions

  • On behalf of members, providing input into pensions and life assurance policy
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Retailers Against Smuggling Finance

  • Seek greater Government action on smuggling
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  ActionAid Ireland Foreign Affairs

  • Sharing new ActionAid research with a number of DPOs which shows that Climate finance grants from the Global North for climate-hit countries are grossly insufficient to support climate action and the necessary transitions. Climate finance grants amount to just 1/20th of the Global South public finance going to fossil fuels and industrial agriculture.
• 2025-01-18
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 3 returns EU AffairsBudgetary mattersAgriculture

  • De Minimis State Aid Thresholds
  • Finance Bill 2024
  • Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS)
• 2025-01-17
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 2 returns Energy and Natural ResourcesBanking and Financial Institutions

  • Measures Implementing Ireland's Biomethane Strategy
  • Banking
• 2025-01-16
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 4 returns Finance

  • Stamp Duty on Agricultural Land - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
  • Commercial Rates on Farm Buildings and Agricultural Land
  • VAT & Taxation on Farm Inputs
  • Taxation Measures to Support Climate Action
• 2024-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance whether he intends to review the tax regime associated with exchange traded funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44117/24]
• 2024-11-05
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 75–55
• 2024-10-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the number of help-to-buy claims approved since 1 July 2020, broken down by county, along with the number of applicants associated with these claims; and the number of claims by homebuyers (excluding self-builds), broken down by county, and which is the number of these claims relating to purchases. [43816/24]
• 2024-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the number, and the location of, each residential property development within the NAMA property portfolio in each local authority, in tabular form; the number of residential units supported in each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43355/24]
• 2024-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance whether consideration can be given to the introduction of a flood insurance scheme to underwrite flood risk, as is provided for in the UK and which is needed by residents who reside in areas where insurance companies will not provide flood insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43392/24]
• 2024-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the estimated full-year cost of increasing the tax relief available on health insurance to 40%, or 40% of €2,000, which would be equal to a credit of €800; and the estimated cost of increasing the tax relief maximum to 20%, or 20% of €2,000, which would be equal to a credit of €400 in cases where health insurance is not paid by employers. [43414/24]
• 2024-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 369 of 9 September 2024, if he could supply updated figures with regard to same. [43575/24]
• 2024-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the full year cost of reducing capital gains tax to 30%, 28% and to 25%. [42501/24]
• 2024-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the full-year cost of exempting the carer’s allowance from tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42618/24]
• 2024-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if consideration has been given to increasing tax relief on medical expenses currently set at the standard rate of tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42619/24]
• 2024-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the estimated first- and full-year cost of changing the treatment of payments to craft apprentices by education and training boards so that they are not eligible for income tax, PRSI and the universal social charge. [42701/24]
• 2024-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide the details of costings provided to the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform, in the context of the National Development Plan 2021-2030 review conducted earlier this year; and to provide a breakdown of each project and its projected cost in each of the years 2025 to 2030. [42716/24]
• 2024-10-16
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2024

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

  • ✓ voted to progress the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 74–49
• 2024-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of a 0.5% reduction in the 0.5, 2%, 4%, 8% and 11% rates of USC post the enactment of measures announced in Budget 2025. [41490/24]
• 2024-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of a €1,000 increase in the income band of the 0.5, 2%, 4%, 8% and 11% rates of USC post the enactment of measures announced in Budget 2025. [41491/24]
• 2024-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of a €1,000 increase in the reduced rate of USC 0.5% and 2% bands post the enactment of measures announced in Budget 2025. [41492/24]
• 2024-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of a 0.5% reduction in the 0.5%, 2% band of the reduced rate of USC post the enactment of measures announced in Budget 2025. [41493/24]
• 2024-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost to abolish the USC surcharge of 3% on non-PAYE income of more than €100,000 post the enactment of measures announced in Budget 2025. [41494/24]
• 2024-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of a €50 increase in the personal tax credit, employee PAYE, earned income, home carer tax, single person child carer, incapacitated child carer, blind person tax credits post the enactment of measures announced in Budget 2025, in tabular form. [41495/24]
• 2024-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of a €1,000, €2,500, €5,000, €10,000 and €15,000 increase in the single person and married one earner standard rate income tax bands post the enactment of measures announced in Budget 2025. [41496/24]
• 2024-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of a €1,000, €2,500, €5,000, €10,000 and €15,000 increase in the higher rate of income tax bands post the enactment of measures announced in Budget 2025. [41497/24]
• 2024-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of adjusting entrepreneur relief from a 'per venture' limit to a 'lifetime limit' post the enactment of measures announced in Budget 2025. [41498/24]
• 2024-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost to increase the maximum value of share options allowable under KEEP from 100% of a recipient's salary to 150% post the enactment of measures announced in Budget 2025. [41499/24]
• 2024-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost to provide a €100 tax credit per person from the age of 16 to 20 for proof of continued club membership of a sport club post the enactment of measures announced in Budget 2025. [41500/24]
• 2024-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of providing a €100 tax credit for proof of a new membership of a gym and/or exercise class post the enactment of measures announced in Budget 2025. [41501/24]
• 2024-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance with regard to capital acquisitions tax the estimated cost of a further €65,000 increase in Group A, a further €7,500 increase in Group B and a further €3750 increase in Group C thresholds post the enactment of measures announced in Budget 2025. [41502/24]
• 2024-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of maintaining the 9% VAT rate on electricity for a full year post the enactment of measures announced in Budget 2025. [41503/24]
• 2024-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost to introduce a €1,000 tax credit for legal, surveying and valuation fees for first time buyers post the enactment of measures announced in Budget 2025. [41504/24]
• 2024-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost to increase the renters tax credit by €250, €500, €1,000 post the enactment of measures announced in Budget 2025. [41505/24]
• 2024-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of the introduction of an additional green rebate scheme where the licensed haulier can apply for a rebate of all the excise paid on the non-fossil fuel component of the diesel they have consumed, returned through a new green rebate scheme. [41506/24]
• 2024-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost to apply the 9% VAT rate to e-bike rentals. [41507/24]
• 2024-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of a therapy tax credit allowing parents of children with disabilities to reclaim therapy-related expenses. [41508/24]
• 2024-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the estimated yield of increasing the betting tax levy from 2% to 3%. [41509/24]
• 2024-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the total expenditure on help-to-buy grants in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41622/24]
• 2024-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance whether he will give consideration to the impact that the Revenue Commissioners’ implementation of a case (details supplied) is having on those businesses involved in the making of TV commercials that are now required to employ persons who provide services to them for no more than one day; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41643/24]
• 2024-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance whether he will recommend to the Revenue Commissioners that the solution adopted in the UK in respect of the making of TV commercials and the use of self-employed people could be implemented in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41644/24]
• 2024-10-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider reducing the VAT on e-bikes to 9%; and the first- and full-year costs of such a measure. [40478/24]
• 2024-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the estimated first and full-year cost of increasing the help to buy maximum grant by increments of €5,000 up to €50,000, in tabular form. [40255/24]
• 2024-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the estimated first and full-year cost of increasing the help to buy home cap from €500,000 to €600,000 in conjunction with a maximum grant amount increase to €50,000. [40256/24]
• 2024-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the estimated first- and full-year cost of expanding the eligible criteria for the assessment of the help to buy grant to include rent paid in the previous three years. [40257/24]
• 2024-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the estimated first- and full-year revenue raised by an increase of the vacant property tax rate by increments of one additional multiple of the Local Property Tax, in tabular form. [40258/24]
• 2024-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the estimated first- and full-year cost of eliminating capital gains tax on landlord selling units to their tenants.. [40259/24]
• 2024-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance to provide the first- and full-year cost of increasing the rent tax credit by €100 increments, in tabular form. [40260/24]
• 2024-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the estimated first- and full-year cost of abolishing stamp duty for first time buyers. [40261/24]
• 2024-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of extending the residential premises rental income relief to 2030. [40262/24]
• 2024-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of extending the eligible period for expenses incurred under the tax deduction for expenditure on retrofitting for landlords measure to 2030. [40263/24]
• 2024-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of extending pre-letting expenses tax deductions to 2030. [40264/24]
• 2024-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the estimated first- and full-year cost of applying a 5% to 15% VAT rate at 1% increments under the supply and construction of new social and affordable housing, as part of a social policy as per the EU VAT directive, in tabular form. [40265/24]
• 2024-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the estimated revenue from the residential zoned land tax per annum. [40266/24]
• 2024-09-26
  LOBBY
  National Traveller MABS Finance

  • An copy of NTMABS research report into financial literacy in the Traveller community was sent via email to all T.D.'s and Senators
• 2024-09-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if he will give consideration to an organisation’s recommendation (details supplied) to reduce VAT to 5% in the reuse, repair, and recycling sectors and to enhance VAT rebate schemes to promote sustainability and support social enterprises involved in these activities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36527/24]
• 2024-09-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the cumulative value of the tax reliefs and supports his Department has provided for business to tackle increased energy costs since 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36960/24]
• 2024-09-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the estimated full-year cost of increasing the lifetime limit for capital gains tax entrepreneur relief to €5 million; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36961/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if he will report on the implementation of the programme for Government commitments under the remit of his Department. [34008/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the number of help-to-buy claims approved since 1 July 2020, by county, along with the number of applicants associated with these claims; and the ‘number of claims by ‘home buyers’ (excluding self-builds)’, by county, which is the number of these claims relating to purchases. [35515/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the total number of rent tax credit claims made in each of the years 2022, 2023 and 2024, by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35516/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance his intended response to cross-Border smuggling, and in particular to the increase in seizures of tobacco products, which constitute a serious loss to the Exchequer. [35647/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if the 23% VAT rate on panic alarm bills can be reduced and or removed in view of the fact that this is an essential service for elderly people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35755/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if he will amend the finance Acts by reviewing the standard fund threshold in order that senior Gardaí can apply for more senior roles within An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35758/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide a copy of the review of the standard fund threshold by a person (details supplied); if the recommendations of the report can be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35759/24]
• 2024-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the action taken to ensure sustainable public finances since July 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29315/24]
• 2024-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the measures taken to ensure a strong retail banking sector since July 2020; his assessment of the impact of these measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29316/24]
• 2024-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance how changes in income tax bands and the universal social charge since July 2020 have benefitted those paying; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28933/24]
• 2024-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the action taken to sustain and boost Ireland’s economic competitiveness since July 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28934/24]
• 2024-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the number of homebuyers in each county who have availed of the help-to-buy scheme since July 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27301/24]
• 2024-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the total number of rent tax credit claims made in each of the years 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024, by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27303/24]
• 2024-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance his response to the recommendations relevant to his Department of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Budgetary Oversight’s ‘Examination of the Commission on Taxation and Welfare Report’; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27409/24]
• 2024-06-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if he intends to introduce a new national anti-smoking strategy to tackle illicit trade in tobacco and alcohol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26348/24]
• 2024-06-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the amount of legally imported tobacco seized by customs officials in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26347/24]
• 2024-06-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the cost of a mobile scanner used by Revenue for the detection of illegal goods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26385/24]
• 2024-06-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the number of customs checks that have been carried out at Dublin Airport and Shannon Airport in the past 12 months for the excess purchase of duty-free tobacco products (200 cigarettes); the number of fines issued; the number of these that were paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26387/24]
• 2024-06-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the cost of both training a Revenue detection dog and employing supporting staff used to identify illegally smuggled goods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26388/24]
• 2024-05-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 244 of 14 May 2024, under the Value-Added Tax (Refund of Tax) (No. 15) Order 1981 (people with disabilities can claim a VAT refund on aids and appliances that help them carry out daily activities at home or at work), if the Government has any plans to review the process by which this tax refund is claimed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23920/24]
• 2024-05-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider increasing fines for tobacco smuggling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22750/24]
• 2024-05-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance when the review of the standard fund threshold will be concluded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22749/24]
• 2024-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if the Government has plans to review the regulations overseeing the process for VAT exemption for technology and specific sports equipment, which have been in place since 1983; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21728/24]
• 2024-04-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance whether there are plans to incentivise young people to invest in their own retirement outside of employment pension schemes and whether the 41% tax on the unrealised gains of exchange traded funds after eight years is acting as a disincentive to people investing in their own retirement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18799/24]
• 2024-04-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the total number of rent tax credit claims made in each of the years 2022, 2023 and 2024, by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19338/24]
• 2024-04-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if he will set out in tabular form, on a county-by-county basis, the number of help-to-buy claims approved since 1 July 2020, along with the number of applicants associated with these claims; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17671/24]
• 2024-04-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance how many homebuyers in each county have availed of the help-to-buy scheme since July 2020, by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17672/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the steps his Department is taking to ensure that community centres and halls have access to insurance for public liability. [11697/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance whether services such as yoga, pilates, boxercise and spinning are being afforded a financial advantage over activities such as martial arts and gymnastics, which are required to charge VAT. [12701/24]
• 2024-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the reason karate, judo and other martial arts are vatable at 23% whilst fitness classes have a reduced rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6197/24]
• 2024-02-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if his Department intends to take steps to ensure that the public will have access to the Central Register of Beneficial Ownership which was recently restricted as a result of a judgment by the Court of Justice of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5432/24]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter relating to help-to-buy and the Revenue Commissioners (details supplied). [54870/23]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance whether registered charities can be permitted to rent residential units without being subject to vacant home tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55405/23]
• 2023-11-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the number of returns with respect to the vacant homes tax that have been received to date; the total number of properties recorded as occupied, those recorded as vacant; the total number of exemptions from the tax that have been claimed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52376/23]
• 2023-11-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider affording property owners who are registering for the vacant property tax more than two options with respect to choosing the status of the property, given that at present the only available options are principal private residence or rented; if he has considered providing an option as licensee or caretaker or other; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52445/23]
• 2023-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance how many taxpayers in Dublin are clariming the ent tax credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51219/23]
• 2023-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance how many earners in Dublin will benefit from the USC reductions announced in budget 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51220/23]
• 2023-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance for an update on the implementation of the recommendations of the banking review. [51371/23]
• 2023-11-22
  VOTE
  Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages · 5 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 80–53
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 51–78
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 50–76
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 52–81
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 52–79
• 2023-11-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance when the review into the standard financial threshold affecting retiring members of An Garda Síochána will commence and be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50559/23]
• 2023-11-08
  VOTE
  Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023 · 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; and to provide for related matters.

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 6–2
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 3–5
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 3–5
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 3–5
• 2023-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the tax yield from the gambling levy for the years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47480/23]
• 2023-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the total tax yield from the gambling sector for the years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47481/23]
• 2023-11-07
  VOTE
  Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023 · 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; and to provide for related matters.

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 6–2
  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 6–3
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion passed · 2–6
• 2023-10-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the number of businesses in each county that successfully applied for inclusion under the temporary business energy support scheme; the estimated value or worth of the support in each county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47099/23]
• 2023-10-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance how many homebuyers have availed of the help-to-buy scheme since July 2020, by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47102/23]
• 2023-10-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance how many taxpayers are currently claiming the rent tax credit, by county, in tabular form. [47129/23]
• 2023-10-25
  VOTE
  Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023

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

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

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance whether there is any legislative basis to the change proposed by the Revenue Commissioners on the way it treats the income GPs receive as payment for GMS/medical card services on 1 January 2024; if he can identify the basis and reason for such change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44044/23]
• 2023-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance what action he will be taking on the regulation of the provision of cash services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43172/23]
• 2023-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance for an update on the OECD BEPS process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43171/23]
• 2023-09-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if he will detail the tax reliefs or incentives that are currently in place with regard to the purchase, rental or renovation of property for residential use; the date of which each relief or incentive commenced; if any cost-benefit analysis or review of each relief or incentive has been conducted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41997/23]
• 2023-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance whether consideration can be given to altering the rent-a-room scheme so that if a person earns more than €14,000, they are not taxed on the entire amount of €14,000 but instead only on the excess; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41735/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update, in tabular form, on the number of businesses in each county that have successfully applied for inclusion under the temporary business energy support scheme; the estimated value or worth of the support in each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39148/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update as to when a new Medical Appeal Board will be appointed to assess appeals regarding primary medical certificates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35801/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the total number of residential dwellings purchased since July 2020; and the total number of first-time buyers who have purchased residential dwellings, by county, in tabular form. [37045/23]
• 2023-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if he will detail in tabular form on a county basis how many homebuyers in each county have availed of the enhanced help-to-buy scheme since 23 July 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34457/23]
• 2023-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if he will detail in tabular by county how many taxpayers are currently claiming the rent tax credit [34458/23]
• 2023-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the number of businesses in each county that have successfully applied for inclusion under the temporary business energy support scheme; the estimated value or worth of the support in each county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34276/23]
• 2023-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance whether consideration is being given to improving investments in Exchange Traded Funds and whether consideration is being given to changing the deemed disposal rules that exist for ETF investments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32398/23]
• 2023-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the number of renters who have claimed the rent tax credit this year, by county, in tabular form. [25912/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update in tabular form on a county basis the number of businesses in each county that have successfully applied for inclusion under the temporary business energy support scheme as of 16 May 2023; the estimated value or worth of the support in each county to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24411/23]
• 2023-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance his views on the failure of banks to increase interest rates for deposit holders. [21229/23]
• 2023-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance whether cryptocurrency constitutes a social and economic threat to Irish citizens. [21228/23]
• 2023-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance whether students who attend university in the UK can write off the cost of their student accommodation against tax; whether any consideration is being given to providing such relief; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21696/23]
• 2023-03-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update in tabular form on a county basis of the number of businesses in each county that have successfully applied for inclusion under the temporary business energy support scheme; the estimated value or worth of the support in each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15701/23]
• 2023-03-29
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2023 · 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; to amend the Finance Act 2022 with regard to the Temporary Business Support Scheme 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 · 3–6
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 3–6
• 2023-03-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if he proposes to introduce any legislation to regulate and or prohibit the use of crypto currency in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14469/23]
• 2023-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance whether the terms of the settlement entered into by the special liquidators of IBRC with a company (details supplied) can be disclosed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11144/23]
• 2023-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the details of the supports his Department has provided for Ukraine and for Ukrainian people since February 2022, whether in Ukraine or within the State; the number of people supported, where relevant; the estimated cost and value of the support, where available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8866/23]
• 2023-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the number of businesses in each county that have successfully applied for inclusion under the temporary business energy support scheme; the estimated value or worth of the support in each county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2819/23]
• 2023-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if measures can be introduced to reduce the red tape associated with importing goods for personal use from non-EU countries into Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2559/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if addiction services funded under section 39 can avail of the trade and business energy support scheme in order to receive financial support to assist with escalating fuel costs. [63531/22]
• 2022-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the main policy achievements of his Department since 27 June 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61649/22]
• 2022-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider extending tax relief for relevant donations for the purchase of land for community and-or recreation facilities for community groups involved in activities other than sports, for example, allotments, community gardens and men's and women's sheds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62151/22]
• 2022-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if there are incentives for landowners to lease their land for allotments, community gardens and men's and women's sheds; if not, if he has plans to introduce such measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62152/22]
• 2022-11-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance when the new temporary business energy support scheme will be operational and open for applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58617/22]
• 2022-11-23
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2022 · 4 divisions

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 78–58
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 57–75
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 53–79
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 58–74
• 2022-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if biofuels are regarded as fossil fuels for the purpose of carbon tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56612/22]
• 2022-11-15
  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 for the motion motion passed · 6–2
• 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
• 2022-10-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if he will revisit his decision not to extend financial support to general practitioners' place of work, in view of the financial support provided to data centres in regard to the business energy support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52316/22]
• 2022-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the amount of tax that was raised in 2020 and 2021 by the 3% levy on self-employed income above €100,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51100/22]
• 2022-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the reason that the 3% levy on income above €100,000 is limited to those who are self-employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51101/22]
• 2022-10-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the rationale behind limiting the business energy support scheme to those businesses that fall under Case I income category given that Case II Income businesses pay tax as well and have incurred a rise in energy costs too. [50705/22]
• 2022-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Defence

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence the projects to be financed by the increased defence capital allocation announced in budget 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48994/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if dog grooming can qualify for the reduced VAT rate permitted under Annexe III of the VAT directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43346/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given to providing refundable tax credits to owner-occupiers whose buildings have been affected by defective workmanship, in response to the report on defective homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43387/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider introducing tax relief for those who have full-time jobs but who also wish to work part-time in hospitality in order to alleviate the problem in attracting staff into the hospitality sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43579/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if tax credits will be introduced for persons who are required to spend money remediating defects in apartments constructed prior to 1990; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43970/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the reason that the VAT rate of 23% has been charged for dog grooming; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40380/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if the roll over of tax relief under a compulsory purchase order which was removed in 2002 will be reinstated for those whose apartments are to be demolished as a result of the Metrolink and who consequently will be forced into the capital gains tax net; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40586/22]
• 2022-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the impact that the recent increase in interest rates will have on the projected rise in Ireland’s debt servicing costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31824/22]
• 2022-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if a hedging strategy has been introduced to reduce any projected rise in Ireland’s debt servicing costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31825/22]
• 2022-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the impact that the increase in interest rates will have on Government spending over the next two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31826/22]
• 2022-06-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if his Department is in full compliance with the Commission Recommendation (EU) 2022/554 of 5 April 2022 on the recognition of qualifications for people fleeing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; if he will set out a list of the professional qualifications or professions recognised under the aegis of his Department; if Ukrainian qualifications are now recognised in each case; if electronic applications can be made for such recognition; the web address or email address to which such applications should be sent, or if physical application is necessary; and the exact procedures and address for such applications. [29978/22]
• 2022-05-31
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if he will reduce VAT on bicycles to 0% as was permitted by the European Union in December 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27362/22]
• 2022-05-31
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the amount received in VAT on fuel by the State in each of the past six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27963/22]
• 2022-05-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the available data for excise duty, VAT and corporation tax for the past five years; the tax take for each of the taxes in each electoral division; the national totals for each tax for each of those years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26762/22]
• 2022-05-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the amount of income tax that is collected from persons under 30 years of age and from persons under 35 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22030/22]
• 2022-04-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if the principal private residence relief on capital gains tax allows persons to maintain principal private residence relief in circumstances in which they allow their home to be used by refugees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18497/22]
• 2022-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if the Irish director of the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development will be seeking the imposition by the bank of sanctions against Russia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12585/22]
• 2022-03-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given to amending section 865(4) of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 that permits the Revenue Commissioners to not make refunds due to taxpayers if the refund relates to a tax year more than four years previously; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11305/22]
• 2022-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the situation with regard to the regulation of virtual or cryptocurrencies in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9447/22]
• 2022-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the action he can take to increase competition in the banking sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9448/22]
• 2022-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if the taxation of exchange traded funds is being reviewed; if such funds will continue to be taxed differently than individual stocks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7471/22]
• 2022-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given to making childcare costs tax deductible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8330/22]
• 2021-12-02
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2021 · 5 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 · 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
• 2021-11-17
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2021 · 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 to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 3–6
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 2–6
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 3–5
• 2021-11-16
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2021 · 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 · 5–3
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 3–6
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 2–6
• 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
• 2021-11-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if consideration is being given by his Department to restricting or prohibiting the use of cryptocurrencies in Ireland as a means of payment or trading commodity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53189/21]
• 2021-10-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 176 of 9 September 2021, the criteria under which psychologists who are awaiting regulation by CORU under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 are given VAT exemption rated at 13.5% on earnings over €37,500; the reason that counsellors and psychotherapists who are awaiting regulation under the same Act do not meet this criteria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49134/21]
• 2021-09-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if applicants and or employers who were initially approved to avail of the temporary wage subsidy scheme for domestic employees and or childminders and who were subsequently refused eligibility can appeal the decision to pay the liability issued to them by the Revenue Commissioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46182/21]
• 2021-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if he has had discussions with the Minister for Health in relation to tax relief being extended to counselling and psychotherapy as a qualifying health expense and the application of VAT exemption now rated at 13.5% on earnings over €37,500 for counsellors and psychotherapists. [43172/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the number of businesses that have availed of the Covid restrictions support scheme to date by county; the value of the financial support by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40885/21]
• 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
• 2021-07-07
  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 Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the measures he will be taking to boost banking competition nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31706/21]
• 2021-06-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if he will report on his attendance at the recent G7 finance ministers meeting in London; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31705/21]
• 2021-06-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the position in relation to reports that the Irish affiliate of a company (details supplied) paid no tax in 2020 on profits of €260 billion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31575/21]
• 2021-05-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance his views on the communication by the European Commission on business taxations published on 18 May 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28238/21]
• 2021-05-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance his views on a payment system (details supplied) being proposed by Ireland's main financial institutions; his views on whether it may affect competition within the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24821/21]
• 2021-04-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the status of the operation of the debt warehousing scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22196/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons currently being supported by the employment wage subsidy scheme; the total expenditure on the scheme and its predecessor since March 2021; his plans to extend the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20682/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the number of companies currently being supported by the Covid restrictions support scheme; the total expenditure on this scheme since its introduction; his plans to extend the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20683/21]
• 2021-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the status of the programme for Government commitment on a senior executive accountability regime to deliver heightened accountability with the banking system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17143/21]
• 2021-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the measures he is taking to address high insurance costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17144/21]
• 2021-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the status of the public finances; if the forecasts made at the time of the October 2020 budget have been revised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1856/21]
• 2021-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if his Department will carry out a review of policy regarding the temporary wage subsidy scheme with regard to childminders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10177/21]
• 2021-02-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if the Consumer Protection (Regulation of Credit Servicing Firms) Act 2018 is achieving the objective intended by the legislation to provide greater protection to consumers whose loans were transferred on to credit-servicing firms. [7845/21]
• 2021-02-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if the definition of "owner of credit" in the Consumer Protection (Regulation of Credit Servicing Firms) Act 2018 needs to be amended in order to ensure that it covers entities that retain the beneficial ownership of the credit but who have transferred legal ownership to another entity. [7846/21]
• 2021-02-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether the Consumer Protection (Regulation of Credit Servicing Firms) Act 2018 requires further amendment to ensure that the beneficial owners of credit are regulated. [7847/21]
• 2020-12-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the number of businesses that have applied for the Covid restrictions support scheme to date; the number of applications that have been successful; the value of the financial support by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42786/20]
• 2020-12-03
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2020 · 3 divisions

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

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

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

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

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance when NAMA will start construction on the Irish Glass Bottle site, Ringsend, Dublin 4, in order to provide much needed social and affordable housing. [39949/20]
• 2020-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the likely impact of the move to level 5 restrictions on tax receipts for the rest of 2020. [39186/20]
• 2020-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance his Department’s current projection of the extent to which the economy will contract in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39187/20]
• 2020-11-17
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2020 · 6 divisions

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

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 3–6
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 3–6
  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 6–4
  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 6–4
  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 6–4
  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 6–4
• 2020-11-16
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2020 · 5 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 · 4–6
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 4–6
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 4–6
  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 6–3
  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 5–4
• 2020-11-11
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2020: Financial Resolutions

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

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

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

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if the proposed changes to the retail export scheme can be postponed in view of the difficulties caused by the ongoing restrictions to small businesses that avail of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34594/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if he plans to bring back mortgage moratoriums for commercial and residential loans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32554/20]
• 2020-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if the Covid restrictions support scheme can be extended to enable companies involved in the business-to-business event industry to avail of its provisions. [32133/20]
• 2020-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if companies that have availed of the temporary wage subsidy scheme and or the employment wage subsidy scheme are precluded from paying dividends to shareholders in 2020. [31067/20]
• 2020-09-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if persons can avail of the cycle to work scheme if they are availing of the wage subsidy scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27443/20]
• 2020-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance his Department’s current projection of the extent to which the economy will contract in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26712/20]
• 2020-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if a person can avail of the bike-to-work scheme if he or she works from home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27146/20]
• 2020-07-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the level of excise duty raised by the Exchequer via on-trade alcohol sales from pubs per month during 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17508/20]
• 2019-12-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the number of occasions on which section 19 of the Criminal Justice Act 2011 has been invoked by IBRC; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51627/19]
• 2019-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the number of staff in his Department by gender and pay grade in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47947/19]
• 2019-10-24
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2019: Financial Resolutions

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 88–47
• 2019-06-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which the State subsidises diesel cars and fuel; his views on the health impact of diesel fumes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24987/19]
• 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 Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the number of suspicious transaction reports the Revenue Commissioners received in the Dublin region from financial institutions between 2014 and 2018 that originated from outside the State in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14800/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the volume and value of seizures of smuggled solid fuel to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13752/19]
• 2019-01-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if a site (details supplied) in Dublin 8 can be used by NAMA to construct a significant amount of social and affordable housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54234/18]
• 2018-11-22
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2018 · 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.

  • ~ abstained on the motion motion passed · 34–19
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 18–35
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 19–34
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 20–36
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 20–37
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 23–38
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 24–39
• 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
• 2018-10-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the number of staff in his Department and in bodies under his aegis appointed to the principal officer grade arising from internal competitions since 7 July 2015, by year. [41865/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the reason injectable medicines here are subjected to a VAT rate of 23% in view of the fact there is no VAT on oral medicines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33885/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the details of the EU directives that fall under his remit not yet transposed into law; the deadline imposed by the EU for the transposition of same; and the estimated date for the transposition of those directives into law. [34710/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance when the relevant legislation protecting the persons who are owed money by a company (details supplied) will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23099/18]
• 2018-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the average time taken by the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman to assess and determine complaints made regarding financial institutions; the number of staff working on these complaints; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12096/18]
• 2018-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the number of complaints made to the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman in cases in which financial institutions have refused to co-operate or engage with those complaints; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12097/18]
• 2017-11-23
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2017 · 3 divisions

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

  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 29–49
  • ~ 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

  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 · 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
• 2017-10-26
  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
• 2017-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the steps he will take to ensure proper and effective regulation of insurance companies on the issue of refusing flood cover; if it will be ensured that cover cannot be refused after adequate flood defence measures have been put in place (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42612/17]
• 2017-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the amount of tax in dispute by band; and the number of cases in each band, in tabular form. [39468/17]
• 2017-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the length of time that persons have been waiting for a hearing since they lodged their appeal, by year, in tabular form. [39469/17]
• 2017-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the number of months that persons have been waiting to receive a determination after their appeal has been heard, in tabular form. [39470/17]
• 2017-06-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the amount of tax debt outstanding to the Revenue Commissioners, by county; the amount of tax debt collected by revenue sheriffs by county in each month to date in 2017, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30617/17]
• 2017-02-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance his views on CCCTB; if the matter has been raised recently with the European Commission and-or the Council of Ministers and, if so, their response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5911/17]
• 2016-11-23
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2016 · 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.

  • ~ 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
• 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.

  • ~ abstained on 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.

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

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance to outline the reason there are different criteria for benefits and taxation, whereby a cohabiting couple have to be jointly assessed for social protection entitlements and cannot be jointly assessed for tax purposes as cohabitants who are not married; and if this rule can be changed to allow cohabiting couples to apply to be jointly assessed for tax purposes. [31507/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if, in addition to increasing the inheritance tax threshold for children in budget 2017, he will increase the threshold for siblings, which is currently at the low sum of €30,000, in circumstances where this penalises, in particular, siblings who have no children who wish to leave monetary assets to other siblings who also have no children and no source of income in order that the surviving sibling may be provided for in their old age. [26040/16]
• 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
• 2016-07-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if the dramatic increase in Ireland's growth levels of 26% in 2015 will have any consequential impact upon our contribution to the EU budget, which is based heavily on our gross national income and gross domestic product; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22831/16]
• 2016-07-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance his proposals to consider introducing incentive schemes under the home renovation scheme which would provide tax relief for making homes safe such as by ensuring that gas pipes inside a house are a different colour to water pipes and to ensure that no accidental connections to the wrong pipe occur which would cause a serious accident. [19937/16]
• 2016-07-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider introducing incentives in addition to the home renovation scheme which would permit persons to purchase a gas boiler directly from the supplier when replacing an old gas boiler to ensure that they get the boiler for the cheapest price, given that this would incentivise them to change their old gas boilers, thus promoting safety. [19938/16]
• 2016-07-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider introducing additions to the home improvement scheme for the installation of triple glazed windows which would radically improve energy efficiency in homes. [19939/16]
• 2016-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider introducing inheritance tax relief for persons who are not married and who are without children but who wish to bequeath their properties to nieces or nephews to bring them in line with the provisions in respect of bequests to children. [19120/16]