John Paul O'Shea

Fine Gael · Cork North-West

Activity on Finance — 39 events (13 lobbying · 22 questions · 13 votes) full profile →

• 2026-04-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance regarding the operation of the help to build scheme, whether the current €500,000 limit applies to the overall market value of the completed residential property; whether the amount of mortgage approved by the lending institution is factored into the grant application, or if the letter of offer is purely there to show the necessary funds and finance is available to the applicant; whether he is considering increasing the threshold in light of the significant rise in construction and building costs in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27586/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the monies that have been given to support the accelerated capital allowance scheme for 2023-2025 inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27009/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the position regarding his plans to implement recommendation from the 2024 Funds Review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21602/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the current supports available for generational renewal to farmers under Ireland’s CAP Strategic Plan (CSP) 2023-2027, if he will also outline the suite of strong national taxation measures, access to finance supports, as well as advisory and education and training support available for generational renewal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22217/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on the implementation of the 31 recommendations outlined in the report of the Commission on Generational Renewal in Farming, which was published in September 2025, the recommendations include: CAP supports; pensions, taxation, access to finance, access to land, collaborative arrangements, advisory services, education and training, gender balance, and the overall attractiveness of the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18764/26]
• 2026-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance for an update on the establishment of the Future Ireland Fund; the intentions of the fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9951/26]
• 2026-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance for an update on the establishment of the Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund; the intentions of the fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9952/26]
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Car Rental Council of Ireland Finance

  • Budget Submission
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Community Platform Finance

  • Emailed all Ministers, TDs and Senators with a copy of the Community Platform’s Four Tests for Budget 2026 asking them to support these proposals in the run up to the announcement of Budget 2026.
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 4 returns Finance

  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Farm Schemes
  • Aquaculture
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Equine
  • Bord Bia Marketing Assistance Programme
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture

  • IFA Budget 2026 Briefing
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Outhouse CLG Finance

  • Budget 2026
• 2026-01-17
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 18 returns FinanceEnvironmentTaxation

  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Farm Schemes - Areas of Natural Constraints (ANCs)
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Farm Schemes - Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS)
  • Forgotten Farmer Scheme
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm - Energy From Farms
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Cross Sector Support - Walks Scheme
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Deer Management
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Knowledge Transfer Scheme
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Suckler Cow and Beef
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Sheep
  • Dog Control
  • Animal Health - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - TB
  • Measures to support Climate Action on Farm - Wildlife Control Programme Resources
  • Cross Sector Support - Farm Safety
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Cross Sector Support - Designated Area Payments
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Cross Sector Support - Farm Finance
  • Cross Sector Support - LEADER
  • VAT and Taxation on Farm Inputs
• 2026-01-16
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 27 returns Energy and Natural ResourcesFinance

  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Energy From Farms
  • Farmer Owned & Operated/ABP Type 9 Biogas Plant - Energy From Farms
  • Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - Engagement with Farmers
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission-Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme- Administration
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - Scoring
  • Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - General Actions
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - Penalties
  • Biosecurity
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Regional Veterinary Labs
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - VAT on Vaccines
  • Fallen Animals
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Animal Health Ireland
  • Herd Health Plans
  • Bluetongue/Foot & Mouth Disease Preparedness
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Measures to support Farm Enterprises - Tillage
  • Protein Crop Supports
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Horticulture (including Potatoes & Mushrooms)
  • The Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of Commercial Horticulture
  • Automation in the Mushroom Sector
  • Spent Mushroom Compost Scheme
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Baling Assistance Payment
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Seed Potato
  • Horticulture Land Rental Scheme
  • Organic Farm Scheme - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Poultry
  • Pigs- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Farm Forestry
• 2025-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will consider targeted fiscal measures to accelerate housing supply, including tax incentives for brownfield redevelopment and activation of vacant sites; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69156/25]
• 2025-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his Department will review the operation of the six year clawback rule under section 89(4) of the Capital Acquisitions Tax Consolidation Act 2003, in circumstances where an inheritor of agricultural property is unable, due to severe disability or long-term residential care needs, to farm the land or reinvest in agricultural property; if he will consider introducing a specific legislative exemption or waiver to prevent the clawback of agricultural relief in such exceptional cases; the analysis undertaken by his Department on the impact of the rule on families supporting persons with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68303/25]
• 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
• 2025-10-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Finance if she is aware that the appeals process for the primary medical certificate under the disabled drivers and disabled passengers (tax concessions) scheme is taking up to 18-months to complete; the details of the current average waiting time for appeals; the number of appeals presently awaiting hearing and determination; the reasons for the ongoing delays; and the measures being taken to expedite the appeals process and to ensure applicants are not left waiting excessive periods for a decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54813/25]
• 2025-10-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Finance the Government's position on VAT for donations of unsold products from businesses to recognised charities; if his Department has plans to review this position in line with other EU member states (Belgium, Italy, France) receiving a derogation for the donation of unsold goods under the EU VAT legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54961/25]
• 2025-10-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Finance his views on the issue in which pensioners start paying tax (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53231/25]
• 2025-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Culture

  Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the plans for research into sustainable initiatives to better finance sporting bodies into the future; the funding available for this research in budget 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52401/25]
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Friends of the Earth Finance

  • Advocacy on Budget 2026
• 2025-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Finance if there is any relief on stamp duty for the purchase of agricultural land by an individual not from an agricultural background (that is, no green certificate); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35036/25]
• 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
• 2025-06-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Finance the average turnaround time for processing tax refunds under the employment and incentive investment scheme 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34065/25]
• 2025-05-19
  LOBBY
  CPSMA Education and Training

  • School finances increase in capitation and other grants
• 2025-05-16
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA EU Affairs

  • Mercosur - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
• 2025-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Finance if there are plans to revise the criteria for applications for a for primary medical certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24424/25]
• 2025-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Finance the number of artists and artists’ works approved by the Office of the Revenue Commissioner for artists’ exemption; if he will provide the total value of these exemptions per annum, including a breakdown of the number of artists availing of exemptions valued at 0 to €10,000; €10,001 to €20,000; €20,001 to €30,000; €30,001 to €40,000 and €40,001 to €50,000, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23463/25]
• 2025-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider the introduction of a scheme similar to the artists’ exemption scheme for sporting activities such as coaching, refereeing, summer camps, high-performance training and other such activity that enriches sporting life in Ireland; if he understands the current bureaucratic difficulties being faced within the sports sector by clubs and governing bodies due to recent changes by the Office of the Revenue Commissioners regarding the treatment of minor transactions for aforementioned activities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23464/25]
• 2025-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Finance the amount of taxation revenue generated and projected per annum following recent changes by the Office of the Revenue Commissioners in relation to the treatment of minor transactions for sporting activities such as coaching, refereeing, summer camps, high-performance training and other such activity that enriches sporting life in Ireland; if the amount justifies the current bureaucratic difficulties being faced within the sports sector by clubs and governing bodies having to factor taxation into the aforementioned activities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23465/25]
• 2025-05-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Finance if there are plans to revise the criteria for applications for a for primary medical certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23183/25]
• 2025-04-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Finance the reason an area (details supplied) is now in a red zone; the reason residents are only notified when applying for home insurance, which is now 60% more expensive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15346/25]
• 2025-02-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Finance regarding inheritance tax, if the income from solar panels and-or wind turbines is part of the transfer of a family farm to a son or daughter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4029/25]
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Ibec Energy and Natural Resources

  • Measures to reduce electricity costs and boost competitiveness over the short, medium and long term
• 2025-01-18
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture

  • Retaining Ireland's Nitrates Derogation - Common Objectives
• 2025-01-14
  LOBBY
  Charity Retail Ireland Finance

  • VAT derogation on goods donated to charity