John McGuinness

Fianna Fáil · Carlow-Kilkenny

Activity on Finance — 156 events (11 lobbying · 112 questions · 72 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
• 2025-09-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the number of cases prosecuted by the State relating to the smuggling of coal and other fuels across the Border with Northern Ireland; the value of the fines issued relative to this activity; if total tonnage in respect of coal smuggling has been estimated; if so, the figures for the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51967/25]
• 2025-09-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if all Government Departments and agencies that make payments to individuals and businesses that are account holders with banks or credit unions do so using the BIC and IBAN numbers only; if there is any exception to this normal practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51968/25]
• 2025-09-20
  LOBBY
  Rockwood Consulting ULC Finance

  • MPI Pre-budget submission
• 2025-09-02
  LOBBY
  Aiseiri Cahir DAC Finance

  • Probation Funding
• 2025-06-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance whether the recommendations contained in the report on the review of the fund sector, published last year, have been considered by him or the Government; if the several recommendations around changing the tax regime will be implemented; the cost to the exchequer of abolition of the 1% stamp duty, the reduction of the LAET from 41% to 33% and the abolition of the eight-year deemed disposal rule; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33715/25]
• 2025-06-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has purchased a property (details supplied); and if the purchase is complete. [30625/25]
• 2025-05-16
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA EU Affairs

  • Mercosur - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
• 2025-05-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if he will outline the number of agencies or quangos established by his Department in each of the past ten years and the cost to the State of funding each one. [24933/25]
• 2025-04-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider allowing the diesel rebate to be paid directly to the Revenue accounts of qualified businesses that may be having short term tax issues, thereby reducing their tax liability, and thus allowing them to conduct business in a competitive manner. [15053/25]
• 2025-03-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the number of complaints submitted to the Financial Services Ombudsman in each of the past five years; if there is a backlog of cases to be dealt with; if so, the number of cases in this backlog; the length of time each has been waiting for a decision; if he will provide details of the delay in processing a complaint submitted by a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11798/25]
• 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

  • Finance Bill 2024
• 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.
• 2025-01-19
  LOBBY
  Car Rental Council of Ireland Finance

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

  • Finance Bill 2024
• 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
• 2024-04-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider amending S.I. No. 266/2012 relative to the refund of VAT for touring coaches, that is, the VAT 71 refund scheme, to include bus types that are electric and low-carbon vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19068/24]
• 2024-04-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if he will expedite approval for the importing of a 2018 car by a family returning to work in Ireland (details supplied) having lived in England for the past 12 years and who are now experiencing bureaucratic challenges. [19093/24]
• 2024-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if an application for a refund of VAT relative to the purchase of a milk tank under TAMS 2, which was rejected by the Revenue Commissioners, will be examined again and paid in full to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8832/24]
• 2024-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if he will explain why the Revenue Commissioners have issued tax rebates directly to taxrebate.ie in the names of individuals who clearly had not asked the company to act on their behalf; if the claims aired publicly will be investigated; the number of individuals affected, and value of the rebates issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8435/24]
• 2023-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance how many earners in counties Kilkenny and Wexford, respectively, will benefit from the USC reductions announced in budget 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51539/23]
• 2023-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance how many taxpayers in counties Kilkenny and Wexford, respectively, are claiming the rent tax credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51538/23]
• 2023-11-22
  VOTE
  Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages · 2 divisions

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 52–81
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 52–79
• 2023-11-08
  VOTE
  Finance (No. 2) 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; and to provide for related matters.

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 2–6
  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 6–2
• 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
• 2023-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide a list of all banks licensed to operate in Ireland; the date each one was issued; and the particular focus of each. [42925/23]
• 2023-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if, in view of the underlying deficit of approximately €4 billion being recorded on a 12-month rolling sum basis to the end of April this year, and given that this is coinciding with almost full employment in the economy, the public finances are in structural deficit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25987/23]
• 2023-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an estimate of the level of tax foregone should the age exemption tax relief be increased to €45,000.00 or €50,000.00, respectively; and if he will consider such a change in the context of Budget 2024. [17931/23]
• 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
• 2023-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the number of prosecutions taken by Revenue Commissioners against individuals and companies engaged in selling coal door to door or through the internet that is banned from use in this jurisdiction; the number of prosecutions taken against those illegally importing coal from Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8112/23]
• 2023-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if the full amount of Exchequer funding allocated to bail out the banks arising from the financial crash will be recouped by the State; if he will confirm the amount that was allocated to each financial institution; the amount that each financial institution has paid back to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8183/23]
• 2023-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if support under the cost to business energy scheme will be approved for a person (details supplied). [8217/23]
• 2023-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the findings of a report by a person (details supplied). [5054/23]
• 2023-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the number of Kilkenny businesses that have applied for assistance under the temporary business energy support scheme to date; the number of Wexford businesses that have applied; the number of Kilkenny applications that have been successful; the number of Wexford applications that have been successful; the estimated value or worth of the support to date for each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3067/23]
• 2023-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the retail banking review; the action he will be taking on foot of it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3068/23]
• 2022-11-23
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2022 · 4 divisions

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 78–58
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 57–75
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 53–79
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 58–74
• 2022-11-15
  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
• 2022-06-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if registered companies in Ireland availing of section 110 tax arrangements with connections to Russia and whose administrative functions are being undertaken by corporate service providers are compliant with all aspects of the law and Central Bank regulations; if the Revenue Commissioners have audited these firms; if so, the period of time and the numbers audited; if he will provide details of the tax benefits that accrue to Russian companies registered in this way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30014/22]
• 2022-06-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the total value of assets held by special purpose entities in each of the past five years; the total number of these entities; the number that are connected to Russia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30017/22]
• 2022-06-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the value of the funds raised by section 110 firms connected to Russia in each of the past five years; if there is a similar figure for the same period relative to funds raised on the Dublin Euronext; if funds raised in this way or through banks was for the purpose of investment in Russian Railways or the Russian military; if he intends to freeze or confiscate any assets held by these firms that are connected to Russia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30025/22]
• 2022-06-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the reason that the Central Bank has not been empowered to regulate section 110 firms; if it is his intention to regulate the firms in question; if the data collected from the firms by the Central Bank will be published on a regular basis; if he or the Central Bank is concerned in any way by any of the information that has been collected to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30045/22]
• 2021-12-01
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2021 · 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; 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 · 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 · 3–6
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 2–6
• 2021-11-16
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2021

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

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 2–6
• 2021-11-10
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2021: Financial Resolutions (Resumed)

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

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if he will report on recent engagement he or his Department have had with a trade union (details supplied) in relation to the future of banking in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54338/21]
• 2021-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the number of businesses in counties Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford and Waterford that have now registered under the business resumption support scheme in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54337/21]
• 2021-09-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the status of any recent engagement with the banks in Ireland. [44875/21]
• 2021-09-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if he has recently met with a union (details supplied). [44876/21]
• 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 John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons in counties Kilkenny and Waterford receiving support under the employment wage subsidy scheme; the number of persons in each county who were receiving support under the scheme in May 2021; the number of persons in each county who have received support under the scheme and its predecessor since March 2020; the expenditure on the schemes in each county over that time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31701/21]
• 2021-06-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if he supports the establishment of a forum on banking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31702/21]
• 2021-05-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if a bank (details supplied) held a banking licence prior to 2008; and if so, the date on which a licence was granted to the bank by the Central Bank. [27576/21]
• 2021-05-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the concession put in place by the Revenue Commissioners relative to the payment of tax due by employees arising from the temporary wage subsidy scheme allowing the employer to pay the tax without any benefit-in-kind implications for the employee; if so, if categories of employees (details supplied) will be included; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23798/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if any of the bond sales on behalf of the State or the NTMA and brokered by a company (details supplied) were sold to parties connected to the company, nominees, associates or subsidiaries of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19617/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if a company (details supplied) has declared any potential conflicts of interest to the State in the bond dealings of same on behalf of the State or NTMA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19618/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the process by which a company (details supplied) was appointed to sell bonds on behalf of the State and NTMA; if he is satisfied that the procurement of the company was in compliance with Irish procurement law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19619/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the efforts his Department is making to achieve gender balance on all State boards and agencies under the remit of his Department; if he will set out the changes achieved to date on each; if 50% of the membership of all boards, policy groups or agencies that provide advice to Government on matters of policy will be reserved for appropriately qualified individuals from the private sector in order to achieve a balance between the public and private sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20725/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if the tax liability of a person (details supplied) will be re-examined immediately in view of the fact that the reduction in their income due to tax is causing hardship. [15759/21]
• 2021-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance when a Covid restrictions support scheme application by a person (details supplied) will be paid. [9566/21]
• 2021-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if the employment wage subsidy scheme payments due to a person (details supplied) will be paid shortly. [9570/21]
• 2021-02-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if he will raise with banks (details supplied) and the Central Bank the issue of the negative consequences of the decision to charge negative interest rates on solicitor client accounts largely affecting those buying or selling houses and land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9236/21]
• 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 Health

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the status of applications for financial assistance under section 39 funding for an organisation (details supplied); if the HSE will engage directly with the care home to assist with the shortfall in its finances of €50,000 due to the inability of the organisation to fundraise due to Covid-19; and if he will expedite the assistance from the HSE that is urgently required. [40024/20]
• 2020-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the number of businesses in County Kilkenny that have qualified for support under the Covid restrictions support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39209/20]
• 2020-11-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the number of tribunals, inquiries or investigations being undertaken currently by his Department; the number that are in the process of being set up; the number in which the terms of reference are not complete or not agreed; the cost of all to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38040/20]
• 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
• 2020-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if the issues relative to the land title in the name of a person (detail supplied) have been resolved; if the documents submitted in June 2020 to the stamps office will be processed without delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30797/20]
• 2020-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21522/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he will provide a report on the status of houses affected by pyrite; if further funding or supports will be provided for house owners who wish to carry out ongoing monitoring of their property or remedial works; if a scheme can be agreed with mortgage providers to accommodate the sale of such properties in circumstances in which the levels of pyrite has been consistently low over a number of years and in which major defects have not materialised; if he and the Minister for Finance will consult with the Central Bank on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15030/20]
• 2020-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners have agreed the amounts of refunds due to a person (details supplied); if refunds are due, when payments will be made; and if a tax clearance certificate has been issued. [14153/20]
• 2020-06-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider reducing the VAT rate on hire clothing to 13.5% in the October 2020 budget; and the reason for the decision to increase the rate from 13.5% to a higher rate some years ago. [11929/20]
• 2020-06-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the amount of VRT and other tax liabilities collected on behalf of the Revenue Commissioners by NCT centres since a company (details supplied) was appointed to do so; when the tax collected by the company is transferred to the Revenue Commissioners; the amount outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9068/20]
• 2019-11-05
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2019 · 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 for the motion motion passed · 5–3
  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 5–2
• 2019-10-24
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2019: Financial Resolutions

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 88–47
• 2019-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the details of the scheme and tax breaks under the back to work enterprise allowance relative to the qualifications or requirements for an exemption from income tax for two years to a maximum of €40,000; the number of applicants that applied for the tax exemption; the number approved for the maximum exemption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27320/19]
• 2019-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if he will exempt the drug Pembro from VAT in cases in which persons are raising public donations to purchase the drug until such time as the HSE gives approval to patients that require the drug. [20411/19]
• 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
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the campaign for the approval of pembro for persons in cases in which the consultant has confirmed that the drug would make a marked difference to their treatment and health; if the request from campaigners (details supplied) will be supported; if he will request the Minister for Finance to exempt pembro from 23% VAT in such cases; if a submission will be made to the Minister for Finance requesting that the matter be investigated and granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13764/19]
• 2019-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the amount spent on the attempted recovery of assets in eastern Europe, Russia and Ukraine formerly belonging to a group (details supplied); the value of the assets recovered to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11400/19]
• 2019-01-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if he will address matters relating to section 114 of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1373/19]
• 2019-01-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if the issues raised by a person (details supplied) have been resolved; the incidents involved and the way in which each one was dealt with by the Revenue Commissioners; and if the circumstances relate to the lack of outcomes to complaints made by them in the past or to a breach of agreements by the Revenue Commissioners. [1381/19]
• 2018-11-22
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2018 · 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.

  • ~ 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 · 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
• 2018-11-07
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2018 · 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 · 2–3
  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 5–2
• 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 John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if the tax affairs of a person (details supplied) will be determined in view of the fact that the ability of the business to tender effectively is being affected; the rationale behind the decision to set the rate of RCT at 35%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41983/18]
• 2018-10-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that there is sufficient staff at Irish ports and airports to monitor single parcel consignments entering the country, particularly from non-EU countries; if he has quantified the effect of illegal imports on the market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41593/18]
• 2018-10-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) is on the correct rate of tax with regard to their pension. [40618/18]
• 2018-09-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if an appeal in relation to the tax affairs of a person (details supplied) will be determined without delay in view of the fact that the ability of the business to tender effectively is being affected; the rationale behind the decision to set the rate of RCT at 35%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37406/18]
• 2018-07-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if an exemption to the household charge will be examined to help support family carers. [30068/18]
• 2018-07-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if the policy or regulation that prevents credit unions from introducing a debit card facility unless they have an asset base of €75 million will be reviewed; his views on whether the €75 million threshold is too high; his plans to encourage the reduction of the figure to €50 million; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29077/18]
• 2018-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance his plans to increase the pension exemption limit for tax purposes from €36,000 in view of the fact that it has not been adjusted for the past four to five years; the estimated cost of an increase for each €1,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27834/18]
• 2018-06-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance his views on the report on community banking; the reason for the delay in publishing the report; if the delay is being caused by a disagreement between his Department and the Department of Rural and Community Development on the content of the report; if so, the points of disagreement; if the publication of the report will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26067/18]
• 2018-06-14
  PQ
  Asked Rural

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development his views on the report on community banking; the reason for the delay in publishing the report; if the delay is being caused by a disagreement between his Department and the Department of Finance on the content of the report; if so, the points of disagreement; if the publication of the report will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26068/18]
• 2018-06-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance his plans regarding the continuation of the income tax relief on the back to work enterprise allowance; the number who have benefited from the scheme in the past three years; the number who are on the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25780/18]
• 2018-06-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the value to date of Government bonds bought by the ECB. [25793/18]
• 2018-06-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the process in place to ensure that all of a company's (details supplied) claims are settled in full; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25827/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance his views on reinstating tax relief on union subscriptions. [23631/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance his views on the report on the community banking; the reason for the delay in publishing the report; if the delay is being caused by a disagreement between his Department and the Department of Rural and Community Development on the content of the report; if so, the points of disagreement; if the publication of the report will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15926/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Rural

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development his views on the report on the community banking; the reason for the delay in publishing the report; if the delay is being caused by a disagreement between his Department and the Department of Finance on the content of the report; if so, the points of disagreement; if the publication of the report will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15927/18]
• 2018-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the number of mortgage arrears resolved by each bank using the debt for equity solution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6559/18]
• 2017-12-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the number of freedom of information requests received by his Department to date in 2017; the number that were fully or partially granted; and the number of such requests that were refused. [51852/17]
• 2017-12-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the number of freedom of information requests received by his Department to date in 2017; the number for which consideration was completed within four weeks of the receipt of the request; and the number for which the period of consideration was extended by up to four weeks in view of the fact the necessary resources to complete the request within the original timeframe were not available, in tabular form. [51869/17]
• 2017-11-23
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2017 · 8 divisions

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

  • ~ abstained on the motion motion passed · 45–24
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 24–45
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 23–48
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 30–49
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 35–49
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–52
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion passed · 51–41
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 41–93
• 2017-11-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if the pension being paid to a person (details supplied) is the correct amount; if the tax deductions are correct; and if an examination of the matter will be expedited. [48990/17]
• 2017-11-21
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2017

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

  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 28–52
• 2017-11-09
  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 · 7–1
• 2017-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach with a draft copy of the report being completed by his Department relative to public banking; if he will arrange for the committee to have an input into this report in view of the public hearings it has held on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47180/17]
• 2017-10-26
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2017

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

  • ~ abstained on the motion motion passed · 55–44
• 2017-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if the rebate due to a person (details supplied) under the home renovation scheme will be paid in full; and the reason for the delay in this payment. [39905/17]
• 2017-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider the future costs of the exchange rates on UK pensions being paid to Irish citizens living here and the taxation of Irish State pensions with a view to providing pension protection relative to the exchange rate; his plans to exempt those on lower pensions from paying tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37348/17]
• 2017-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the primary medical certificate scheme in budget 2018 to include autism as a basis for qualification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36905/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if a full VAT return has been paid to a person (details supplied); and the reason for the delay in payment. [19204/17]
• 2017-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the process within his Department for dealing with protected disclosures under the 2014 Act; if the examinations of such disclosures are carried out by an independent authority or persons other than those within the organisation to which the disclosure refers; the number of disclosures received by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15075/17]
• 2017-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if extra public car parking spaces will be provided at public offices, Hebron Road, Kilkenny; if appropriate plans for car parking will be put in place to accommodate the public and the employees that use the location for services and work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13840/17]
• 2017-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if he will establish a benevolent friendly fund supported by Government bonds or funding to allow the banks to transfer all distressed loans to the fund, in order that individual work outs can be achieved over a longer period of time based on affordability or whereby tenancy agreements can be put in place with the goal being that families would not be evicted or lose their houses; if the same discounts provided to vulture funds will be provided to this friendly vulture fund by the State owned banks; if he will ensure that family homes will not be part of the sale of debt to vulture funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9839/17]
• 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 an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–56
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–59
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 47–60
• 2016-11-22
  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 an amendment to the bill motion failed · 30–54
• 2016-11-15
  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 · 5–1
• 2016-11-10
  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 · 5–2
• 2016-11-09
  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 · 6–2
• 2016-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the reason the lower rate of VAT is not being applied to the hire of suits, dresses, costumes and so on, as the hire is classified as a service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30811/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the tax obligations relative to vulture fund companies buying investments and property here; if there are approved tax schemes in place which benefit such companies and funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25975/16]
• 2016-06-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners have investigated the reason a P45 was not issued to a person (details supplied). [17905/16]
• 2016-05-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance to expedite a review of an application by a person (details supplied) under the disabled drivers regulations 1994. [11160/16]
• 2016-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance why a person (details supplied) is not exempt from vehicle registration tax on a car and if the proof submitted to the local office of the Revenue Commissioners will be reviewed; and if he will expedite a positive response. [9430/16]
• 2016-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the employment status of persons working for a company (details supplied); if their employment is deemed to be contract or self-employment; and if Department of Social Protection benefits apply to these persons. [9747/16]
• 2016-04-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if a hard copy of a tax clearance certificate will be issued to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [7311/16]
• 2016-04-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance to review an application from a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny for a refund of VAT and vehicle registration tax under the disabled driver and disabled passenger scheme. [6663/16]
• 2016-04-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if he will resolve the issues in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny relative to a claim for a refund of value-added tax and vehicle registration tax under the disabled drivers scheme. [6005/16]
• 2015-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if the Irish Banking Resolution Corporation was fully tax compliant, with all taxes due paid and up to date, at the time of the appointment of the special liquidator; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45183/15]
• 2015-12-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the amount of cash transfers made by Allied Irish Banks to the Exchequer in redemption of preference shares, bail-out funds and other Exchequer funding that has been advanced by the State to the bank since 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42533/15]
• 2015-11-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance his plans to introduce certification or a qualification for public display in each petrol station that has been vetted by Customs and Excise for fuel quality, and has met the legal requirements, in order to inform the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40538/15]
• 2015-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if the refund of excise on petrol and diesel due to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny has been made in full; the consultation that took place with stakeholders regarding the change in payment times; if such payments will be made to a post office or to a credit union account; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39566/15]
• 2015-11-05
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2015

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

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion passed · 69–41
• 2015-11-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the funding allocated by his Department to organisations not audited directly by the Comptroller and Auditor General; the names of these organisations; the funding allocated to each over the past five years; the process in place to ensure that value for money is achieved and that the funding allocated is audited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38670/15]
• 2015-10-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the current position with regard to moneys which were included in the vote for health and the Health Service Executive prior to 2015 but ceased to be so included after 1 January 2015; the value of such moneys in 2014; their estimated value in 2015; how they are now accounted for within the HSE; the person who is the Accounting Officer; the reason for their removal from the health vote, in view of the legislation which returned responsibility for the executive's finances to his Department; if the use of these moneys is subject to the overview of the Comptroller and Auditor General; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36725/15]
• 2015-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that the National Asset Management Agency's proposal to build and develop residential and commercial property is compliant with competition law. [35975/15]
• 2015-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the amount of money the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland has loaned to Irish businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35998/15]
• 2015-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the amount of money that Activate Capital has loaned to Irish businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35999/15]
• 2015-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the reason the National Asset Management Agency has chosen to become a developer of commercial property and not a developer of residential or social housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36000/15]
• 2015-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the number of planning permissions that have been sought on land controlled by the National Asset Management Agency in the period 2009 to 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36001/15]
• 2015-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the skills and requisite experience that are within the National Asset Management Agency to allow it to engage in property development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36002/15]
• 2015-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if the National Asset Management Agency has been instructed, or if is it allowed, to seek to make itself a preferential creditor in its dealings with borrowers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36003/15]
• 2015-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if he is aware of any cases where the National Asset Management Agency has sought to have itself placed ahead of the Revenue Commissioners in its dealings with borrowers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36004/15]
• 2015-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if he is aware of any cases where the National Asset Management Agency has declined the highest offer on a property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36005/15]
• 2015-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that the National Asset Management Agency has at all times complied with Irish procurement law in its appointment of advisers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36006/15]
• 2015-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Jobs

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation further to Parliamentary Question No. 99 of 1 October 2015, if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding Microfinance Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35974/15]
• 2015-10-01
  PQ
  Asked Jobs

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the funding allocated to Irish business from Microfinance Ireland; the number of firms that have secured loans from this source; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33800/15]
• 2015-09-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if an application for a primary medical certificate will be granted on appeal to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [33501/15]