Martin Heydon

Fine Gael · Kildare South

Activity on Finance — 131 events (25 lobbying · 71 questions · 82 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.
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 5 returns FinanceAgriculture

  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Farm Schemes
  • Aquaculture
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Equine
  • Bord Bia Marketing Assistance Programme
  • Disease Support Fund for Poultry Farmers
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Law Society of Ireland Agriculture

  • The Law Society sent a letter to both the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine in relation to the Report of the Commission on Generational Renewal in Farming
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 3 returns AgricultureFinance

  • National Ploughing Championships 2025
  • Finance Bill 2025
  • IFA Budget 2026 Briefing
• 2026-01-19
  LOBBY
  Irish League of Credit Unions Budgetary matters

  • To raise ILCU pre-budget submission, credit union issues and arrange meetings including ploughing championship
• 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 26 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)
  • 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
• 2025-11-26
  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
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 27 returns TaxationFinanceEnergy and Natural Resources

  • VAT & Taxation on Farm Inputs
  • Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - Scoring
  • Farmer Owned & Operated/ABP Type 9 Biogas Plant - Energy from Farms
  • Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - General Actions
  • Energy From Farms
  • Mountain Access Projects
  • Designated Area Payments
  • Bord Bia Marketing Assistance Programme
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Farm Forestry
  • Uplands Recreation Scheme
  • Greater Targeted Support for Hill Farmers
  • Horticulture Land Rental Scheme
  • Cross Sector Support - Farm Safety
  • Organic Farm Scheme - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
  • Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - Engagement with Farmers
  • Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme- Administration
  • Cross Sector Support - Walks Scheme
  • Forgotten Farmer Scheme
  • Bluetongue/Foot & Mouth Disease Preparedness
  • Protein Crop Supports
  • Biosecurity
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Seed Potato
  • Spent Mushroom Compost Scheme
  • Automation in the Mushroom Sector
  • Animal Health - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Horticulture (including Potatoes & Mushrooms)
  • The Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of Commercial Horticulture
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Finance

  • AmCham Budget 2026 submission
• 2025-09-18
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 7 returns FinanceEnvironment

  • Aquaculture
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Measures to support Farm Enterprises - Tillage
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Poultry
  • Cross Sector Support - LEADER
  • Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm - Energy From Farms
  • Equine- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - TB
• 2025-09-17
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 11 returns Finance

  • Herd Health Plans
  • Measures to support Climate Action on Farm - Wildlife Control Programme Resources
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - Penalties
  • Dog Control
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Knowledge Transfer Scheme
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Suckler Cow & Beef
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Sheep
  • Farm Schemes - Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS)
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Farm Schemes
  • Farm Schemes - Areas of Natural Constraints (ANCs)
  • Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - Non-Productive Investments/Landscape Actions
• 2025-09-15
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 10 returns EU AffairsFinanceAgriculture

  • EU Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF)
  • Pigs - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Baling Assistance Payment
  • Flat Rate Addition (FRA) - Non VAT Registered Farmers - Council Directive 2006/112/EC - Poultry Growers
  • Fallen Animals
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Animal Health Ireland
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - VAT on Vaccines
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Regional Veterinary Labs
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Cross Sector Support - Farm Finance
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Deer Management
• 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
• 2025-05-19
  LOBBY
  CPSMA Education and Training

  • School finances increase in capitation and other grants
• 2025-05-18
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 2 returns AgricultureEU Affairs

  • TAMS 3 (Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme 3)
  • Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) & Agricultural Simplification Measures
• 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. "
• 2025-05-16
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA EU Affairs

  • Mercosur - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
• 2025-05-15
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Finance

  • Poultry Farmers and the Flat Rate Vat Scheme
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Hotels Federation Tourism

  • Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  County Kildare Chamber Finance

  • Chambers Ireland Lobbying Day
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Rockwood Consulting ULC Finance

  • Budget briefing on association proposals
• 2025-01-18
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 6 returns AgricultureEU AffairsBudgetary mattersTaxation

  • Retaining Ireland's Nitrates Derogation - Common Objectives
  • De Minimis State Aid Thresholds
  • Finance Bill 2024
  • Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT)
  • Roundtable on Agriculture with the Taoiseach
  • 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
• 2025-01-14
  LOBBY
  Charity Retail Ireland Finance

  • VAT derogation on goods donated to charity
• 2024-10-16
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2024

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

  • ✓ voted to progress the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 74–49
• 2024-09-26
  LOBBY
  National Traveller MABS Finance

  • An copy of NTMABS research report into financial literacy in the Traveller community was sent via email to all T.D.'s and Senators
• 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
• 2023-10-25
  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
• 2022-11-23
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2022 · 4 divisions

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 78–58
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 57–75
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 53–79
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 58–74
• 2022-10-26
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2022

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

  • ✓ voted to progress the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 78–55
• 2021-12-02
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2021 · 7 divisions

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 68–42
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 46–65
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 47–64
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 46–67
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 44–66
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 45–64
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 46–69
• 2021-12-01
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2021 · 4 divisions

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

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 46–66
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 46–65
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 45–76
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 49–75
• 2021-11-10
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2021: Financial Resolutions (Resumed)

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 73–54
• 2021-07-14
  VOTE
  Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 92–48
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 50–88
• 2021-07-14
  VOTE
  Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Financial Resolution

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 93–48
• 2021-07-08
  VOTE
  Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2021

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 66–43
• 2021-07-07
  VOTE
  Finance (Covid-19 and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 78–55
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 74–59
• 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
• 2020-11-11
  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
• 2020-06-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the assessment of expected losses incurred by banks across microbusinesses, small businesses and medium businesses, respectively, once the period of forbearance is lifted at the end of September 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12324/20]
• 2020-06-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide statistical information (details supplied) in respect of tax receipts collected in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12328/20]
• 2020-06-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the proportion of wages that has already been covered and is forecast to be covered by the temporary wage subsidy scheme in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12330/20]
• 2020-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance if research has been undertaken on the level of indebtedness among small and medium-sized businesses at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11513/20]
• 2020-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the interaction his Department has had with the banks to determine the level of agreements being reached with small and medium-sized enterprises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11515/20]
• 2020-05-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance if adjustments will be considered to the wage subsidy scheme to allow those returning from maternity leave to be included; if not, if alternative financial supports can be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8148/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance if he has considered an extension of the wage subsidy scheme to include self-employed persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6859/20]
• 2019-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the status of the financial incentives for the provision of electric vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53874/19]
• 2019-12-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of reducing the disregard for third-level tuition fees by €1,000 for full-time courses and €500 for part-time courses and to fully remove the disregard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51061/19]
• 2019-12-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of increasing the maximum benefit from €7,000 to €10,000, €15,000 and €20,000, respectively under the third-level tuition fees scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51062/19]
• 2019-12-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of allowing the third-level tuition fees relief to be claimed at the higher rate of tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51063/19]
• 2019-12-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the status of his communication with the Revenue Commissioners on proposed changes to the flat-rate expenses system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50531/19]
• 2019-12-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the potential additional costs that would be incurred by the Revenue Commissioners in implementing a manual system for claiming flat-rate expenses; if the Revenue Commissioners have the resources to deal with such additional manual claims in the event of changes to the system of claiming flat-rate expenses system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50532/19]
• 2019-11-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance if exceptions open to banks in applying the mortgage lending rules of the Central Bank can be targeted at first-time buyers and those who fall just above the income limits for the Rebuilding Ireland home loan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46641/19]
• 2019-11-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance if he has reviewed or plans to review the use by banks of exceptions that are possible within the lending criteria set by the Central Bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46640/19]
• 2019-10-24
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2019: Financial Resolutions

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 88–47
• 2019-10-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance if an analysis has been carried out regarding the impact of the differential between entrepreneurial relief here and the UK; the estimated cost to bring Ireland in line with the UK level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39958/19]
• 2019-09-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the status of work to assist businesses that are struggling to obtain insurance at all or at reasonable rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39088/19]
• 2019-09-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the take-up of the help-to-buy incentive in County Kildare and nationally; the factors being taken into account in deciding whether to extend it; when a decision will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37663/19]
• 2019-09-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance his views on a change to VRT bands to take into account the differences between old and new CO2 testing regimes due to be implemented in 2020 and the subsequent price differential with newer imports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37649/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the primary legislation enacted since May 2016; and if the legislation in each case placed additional regulatory burdens on small and medium-sized enterprises. [31482/19]
• 2019-07-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the contracts his Department and agencies under his remit are engaged in for the provision of security services; the name of each contractor; the procurement process involved; the duration of each contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30242/19]
• 2019-06-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance his plans to address the difficulties being faced by businesses nationally experiencing rising insurance costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25611/19]
• 2019-06-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the actions he is taking to assist small businesses nationally which are struggling to renew their insurance policies and facing rising insurance costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25610/19]
• 2019-06-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the fiscal monitor for excise duty receipts for April 2019, by category in tabular form; the increase or decrease of each category from April 2018 to April 2019, inclusive, in respect of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23255/19]
• 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 block the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 63–48
• 2019-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance his views on the competitiveness of the insurance section at present; the work he is carrying out in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17832/19]
• 2019-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the actions he is taking to alleviate difficulties being experienced by business owners, particularly those in the play sector in securing insurance for their business at rates that are sustainable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17831/19]
• 2019-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the reason the level of tax of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare has increased from December 2018 to January 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5614/19]
• 2019-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding VAT on food supplements, vitamins and minerals; his plans to impose a 23% VAT rate on such products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4521/19]
• 2018-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the options he is considering regarding a potential future savings scheme similar to the special savings incentive account, SSIA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53473/18]
• 2018-11-22
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2018 · 3 divisions

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 34–19
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 18–35
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 24–39
• 2018-11-21
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2018

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

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

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

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

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

  • ✓ voted to progress the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 50–34
• 2018-07-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the status of the recommendations from the working group on insurance; the measures implemented to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30879/18]
• 2018-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the amount of revenue raised in inheritance tax in each of the years 2015 to 2017. [27988/18]
• 2018-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the status of the Central Bank review into tracker mortgages; and if all institutions are being monitored in terms of their compliance with the timelines promised to the consumers. [27261/18]
• 2018-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to put the minor works grant on an annual footing with greater certainty on timing to provide clarity for schools that rely on it as an important source of finance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27289/18]
• 2018-03-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the status of the implementation of recommendations of the cost of insurance working group examining motor insurance; the recommendations which have already been implemented; when the work is expected to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13636/18]
• 2018-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the supports or reliefs available when families transfer small businesses in terms of the increased rate of 6% stamp duty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9170/18]
• 2018-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the work ongoing in his Department on the corporation tax model following the Coffey report of indicating the sustainability of receipts until 2020 [4297/18]
• 2018-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the status of the progress of implementation of the recommendations from the report on the cost of motor insurance [4298/18]
• 2017-11-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the status of the review of tracker mortgage complaints particularly for mortgage holders that have been waiting months for an update and a review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50887/17]
• 2017-11-23
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2017 · 9 divisions

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 45–24
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 24–45
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 23–48
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 30–49
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 29–49
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 35–49
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–52
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 51–41
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 41–93
• 2017-11-22
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2017 · 3 divisions

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

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

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

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 28–52
• 2017-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the tax relief scheme for long-term leases of agricultural land as it relates to inter-family leases in order to consider if the allowance can be extended to inter family leases that were in place prior to the introduction of the tax relief scheme such as in a case (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47533/17]
• 2017-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance if the case of persons (details supplied) in County Kildare who have applied for the help-to-buy scheme can be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47322/17]
• 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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 55–44
• 2017-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance if the VRT grant for fully hybrid vehicles of €1,500 will be extended to 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43026/17]
• 2017-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the status of the implementation of the recommendations in the report on motor insurance published in January 2017 from the cost of insurance working group set up by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31453/17]
• 2017-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the work of the tax strategy group in 2017 with particular reference to a review of the system of betting tax; when it is expected this work will be finalised and published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31447/17]
• 2017-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance if banks are required to pay stamp duty on houses or loans sold by them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23272/17]
• 2017-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance if a 1998 registered car can be insured here; the options open to a person who has been refused insurance for a car registered in 1998; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22164/17]
• 2017-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance his plans to review the criteria required for a primary medical certificate to include those with degenerative illnesses, such as in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15041/17]
• 2017-03-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the options that are open to charitable organisations that are suffering significant VAT charges and are not in a position to recover this VAT due to their charitable status (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14755/17]
• 2017-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the reason tax on a pension for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare has increased in the past couple of months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12424/17]
• 2017-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the status of the work of the tax strategy group in 2017, with particular reference to a review of the current system of betting tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10041/17]
• 2017-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the status of applications received and the processing of same for the help-to-buy scheme for first-time buyers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9030/17]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the status of the working of the Tax Strategy Group in 2017, with particular reference to a review of the current system of betting tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1656/17]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the next steps to tackle rising motor insurance costs following the recent publication of the report of the working group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1655/17]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the reason NCT car tests are charged VAT at 23% when the test is required by law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1878/17]
• 2016-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance his Department's plans to review betting duty in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40751/16]
• 2016-11-23
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2016 · 4 divisions

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

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

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

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 30–54
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 26–91
• 2016-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide a breakdown of the number of first-time buyers per annum who have availed of the deposit interest retention tax refund scheme for first-time buyers since its introduction; the average amount of refund payable for each of those years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33947/16]
• 2016-10-27
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2016

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 59–41
• 2016-10-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the amount it would cost to backdate the help to buy scheme announced as part of budget 2017 to 1 January 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32239/16]
• 2016-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the number of licences which have been issued since the commencement of the Betting (Amendment) Act on foot of that Act; if a list of those licences issued can be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28954/16]
• 2016-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide a breakdown of receipts from traditional betting tax from 2000 to date on an annual basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28960/16]
• 2016-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide details of receipts for betting duty in the areas of traditional, remote and commissions from the commencement of remote betting duty in August 2015 to August 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28961/16]
• 2016-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the reason for an increase in tax from February 2016 for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28513/16]
• 2016-07-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance if he is aware of cases such as one in County Kildare (details supplied) where the trustees of private pension funds reduced pensions in payment on a permanent basis as a result of the introduction of the pension levy so that these reductions will continue even when the levy ceases, if this is allowed or if anything can be done by the pensioners to reverse this position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24188/16]
• 2016-07-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance his plans to introduce financial incentives or tax reliefs for those who are considering buying a new home for the first time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24228/16]
• 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
• 2016-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider increases to thresholds of inheritance tax to take account of different types of family units, including those who wish to pass on family property to nieces, nephews and other family members, outside of threshold A; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17158/16]
• 2016-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance the reason a person (details supplied) on low income is paying a higher proportion of tax; if he will review this case to ascertain additional credits are or will be available in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17228/16]
• 2016-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance his plans to assist borrowers whose loans are sold to third parties such as vulture funds; his further plans to protect the rights of borrowers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16417/16]
• 2016-06-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance if he will advise on correspondence (details supplied) in relation to the application of value added tax on the fees of personal insolvency practitioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14235/16]
• 2016-05-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance his plans to introduce incentives for first-time buyers who are trying to purchase their first home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12296/16]
• 2016-05-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance to provide details of receipts for betting duty from traditional, remote and commissions, for 2016, to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9312/16]
• 2016-04-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance for a breakdown of receipts from 1% betting duty and from 15% commission tax in the past year following the enactment of the Betting Amendment Act 2015, which extended betting duty to online and mobile bookmakers; how these receipts compare to betting duty receipts for the previous three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8639/16]
• 2016-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance his contact with AIB and EBS in 2014 on their plans to introduce a tracker mortgage retention product for tracker mortgage customers of the banks who wished to trade up; when he became aware of AIB's plans for this product; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4950/16]
• 2016-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider a reduction in the capital gains tax rate for the sale of small assets of less than €10,000 in value; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4996/16]
• 2015-11-25
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2015 · 3 divisions

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 78–45
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 43–74
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 34–67
• 2015-11-05
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2015

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 69–41