Matt Carthy

Sinn Féin · Cavan-Monaghan

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• 2026-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the amount expended by his Department and by each agency for which he is responsible on advertising, promotion, advertising companies and external communications companies or consultants in 2025 and the expected costs for 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11351/26]
• 2026-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the total amount by which he proposes to raise the price of petrol, diesel and home heating oil through increases to the carbon tax, in each year until 2030. [10074/26]
• 2026-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the amount raised through the carbon tax in the years 2019 to 2024; and the amount projected to be raised in the years 2025 to 2030, by year. [10073/26]
• 2026-02-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the agencies and bodies under the aegis of his Department; the contact information of each available to members of the Oireachtas as per the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform Circular 25/2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7765/26]
• 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 4 returns FinanceAgriculture

  • Flat Rate VAT & Broiler Farmers
  • National Ploughing Championships 2025
  • Finance Bill 2025
  • IFA Budget 2026 Briefing
• 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
• 2026-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the salary scale that applies to the Secretary General in his Department and to the head of each agency for which they are responsible; whether this scale has changed in the past two years or whether there are proposals to change this scale in the coming period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75195/25]
• 2026-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the amount expended on advertising and promotion in his Department, and within each agency for which he is responsible, for 2022 to 2024, by year and budgeted for 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75213/25]
• 2026-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of press, media or communications staff currently employed in his Department and within each agency for which he is responsible; the cost of these staff for 2025 and the expected cost for 2026; whether there are proposals to increase the number of such staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75231/25]
• 2026-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the estimated cost to his Department and to each agency for which it is responsible arising from Ireland’s Presidency of the European Council; the line items or events for which a cost is expected to arise and the estimated cost for each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75249/25]
• 2026-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the priorities of his Department and each agency for which they are responsible for, in respect of Ireland’s presidency of the European Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75267/25]
• 2025-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the amount raised through the carbon tax in each of the years 2019 to 2024; and the amount projected to be raised in each of the years 2025 to 2030. [73037/25]
• 2025-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the total amount by which he proposes to raise the price of petrol, diesel and home heating oil through increases to the carbon tax, in each year until 2030. [73038/25]
• 2025-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of times he plans to increase the cost of petrol, diesel and home heating oil until 2030; the cost to consumers of each increase; the compounded total cost of the increase, by increase and by category. [69333/25]
• 2025-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the date Ireland began to invest in a company (details supplied); the dates on which Ireland increased or decreased its holding and the values thereof; the reasons for increased investments or divestments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72269/25]
• 2025-12-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the progress he has made divesting State moneys from companies that derive profits from their activities in the occupied Palestinian territories. [64395/25]
• 2025-12-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of times he intends to increase the cost of petrol, diesel and home heating oil until 2030; the cost to consumers of each increase; and the compounded total cost of the increase, by increase and by category. [64394/25]
• 2025-11-26
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages · 7 divisions

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion passed · 76–60
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 56–75
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 57–77
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 57–78
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 57–79
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 59–82
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 61–79
• 2025-11-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has received any requests or proposals from the Department of Finance regarding pension terms for senior Garda officers from the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration; if any changes are being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60119/25]
• 2025-10-21
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2025: Referral to Select Committee

  • ✗ voted against 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 against the motion motion passed · 82–65
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if he will outline the number of times he intends to increase the cost of petrol, diesel and home heating oil until 2030; the cost to consumers of each increase; the compounded total cost of the increase, by increase and by category; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43927/25]
• 2025-07-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the reason the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman has failed to make preliminary rulings for 500 cases that have been before the Ombudsman for over five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39405/25]
• 2025-06-25
  VOTE
  Finance (Local Property Tax and Other Provisions) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages · 4 divisions

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion passed · 104–48
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 67–83
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 47–104
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 64–82
• 2025-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the total amount by which he intends to increase the carbon tax, by category, in each year until 2030. [28015/25]
• 2025-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the total amount by which he intends to increase the carbon tax, by category, over the lifetime of the Government. [28016/25]
• 2025-05-20
  LOBBY
  Retailers Against Smuggling Justice and Equality

  • Request to place smuggling and enforcement to tackle illicit trade on the committee agenda
• 2025-05-16
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA EU Affairs

  • Mercosur - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 58, 3 and 5 of 9 April 2025, if he has engaged with the Minister for Finance regarding Irelands €9.4 million investments via the ISIF in eight companies, given the outline he provided of the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the legal consequences arising from the policies and practices of Israel in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, stated that the Court identified ‘a duty not to render aid or assistance in maintaining the illegal situation created by Israel in the occupied Palestinian territory’; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20418/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 58 of 9 April 2025, if ISIF risk profile and investment parameters include any consideration as to whether a company derives profit from their economic activity in territories illegally occupied under international law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20415/25]
• 2025-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 98 of 2 April 2025, if he will list the eight companies in which Ireland indirectly invests €9.4 million, which derive profit from the activities in Israel's illegal settlements in the state of Palestine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17671/25]
• 2025-04-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the profit the State has made from its investments in companies which derive profits from their activities within illegal Israeli settlements; if he will support legislative amendment to prohibit investments in such companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16108/25]
• 2025-04-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the amount by which he intends to increase excise on motor and home heating fuel through the carbon tax in each year of Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16107/25]
• 2025-04-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance further to the remarks of the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment that the Irish Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF) had divested from Israel, if he will outline when ISIF fully divested itself from all companies which derive profit from their activities in illegal Israeli settlements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16220/25]
• 2025-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if his Department, or any agency under his Department’s remit, have, since 1 November 2024, entered any contract in respect of a hotel (details supplied) or have had any discussions, or received any offers, in respect of using this premises for any reason; the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13277/25]
• 2025-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the current total number and value of State investments in companies which derive profit from their activities in illegal Israeli settlements; the total number of such investments; his views on whether such investments help entrench and sustain Israel’s illegal occupation; his further views on whether such investments run contrary to rulings of the International Court of Justice; and the amount of profit Ireland derived from such investments since 2022, by company, by year, in tabular form. [4903/25]
• 2025-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the details of the increases to carbon tax on diesel and petrol he plans to introduce over the course of this Government; and if he will review the proposed increases in light of the cost-of-living crisis faced by many families, businesses and farmers and further to the fallout of storm Éowyn. [4904/25]
• 2025-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the number and value of investments the Irish State holds in companies who derive profit from their activities in illegal Israeli settlements; the legal obligations placed upon Ireland by recent rulings of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) regarding such economic investments which support Israel's illegal occupation; if this Government intend to progress Sinn Féin’s Illegal Israeli Settlements Divestment Bill 2023 in order to ensure compliance with the rulings of the ICJ; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4880/25]
• 2025-02-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the current rate of excise duty; the amount of revenue raised, by category, in each month since January 2024 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4170/25]
• 2025-02-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the reason his Department seeks to amend the remote-hybrid working arrangements for staff; the evidence that the proposed changes will lead to improved productivity; the source of such evidence; if he intends to revise this proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4278/25]
• 2025-02-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the salary scale that applies to the Secretary General of his Department; whether this scale has changed in the past year; whether there are proposals to change this scale in the coming period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4317/25]
• 2025-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if he will publish the Ministerial brief he received following the recent formation of the Government. [2760/25]
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Flutter Entertainment PLC Finance

  • Correspondence in relation to taxation
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  ActionAid Ireland Foreign Affairs

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

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

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

  • Stamp Duty on Agricultural Land - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
  • Commercial Rates on Farm Buildings and Agricultural Land
  • VAT & Taxation on Farm Inputs
  • Taxation Measures to Support Climate Action
• 2024-12-18
  LOBBY
  Social Justice Ireland Finance

  • Emailed a copy of our General Election Briefing to party leaders in advance of the General Election.
• 2024-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance further to the ruling of the International Court of Justice that Israel’s occupation of Palestine is illegal and that there is a duty upon states to ban trade and investment with settlements, if he will progress the Illegal Israeli Settlements Divestment Bill 2023 to ensure that Ireland does not continue to invest in companies which derive profits from their investment in illegal settlements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45851/24]
• 2024-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he is aware of leaked Israeli emails and meeting notes published by a US-registered NGO (details supplied); if he has examined the files relating to the Government; their response to such; if the information contains therein in any way contradicts Government positions communicated between his Department and the Department of Finance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45366/24]
• 2024-11-05
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion passed · 75–55
• 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 block the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 74–49
• 2024-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the tax reliefs specifically applicable to members of the Defence Forces [41049/24]
• 2024-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the international events and engagements he has attended at which members of the media were also in attendance as part of the Government delegation, since the formation of the Government; the media organisation they represented; the cost involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41601/24]
• 2024-10-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the contact he or any Minister in his Department have had with any minister or official in the government of Israel since January 2014; the nature of these contacts, the purpose of these contacts; if a record was kept; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39070/24]
• 2024-09-26
  LOBBY
  National Traveller MABS Finance

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

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has a policy, or has issued guidance to staff on the use of artificial intelligence, large language model, natural language processing, generative or otherwise, or products based thereon in the course of their duties; if this has been communicated to staff; if he will publish same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36140/24]
• 2024-09-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if his Department, or any agency under his auspices, has ever used any artificial intelligence software in the preparation of response to parliamentary questions, or in responses to any correspondence from outside the organisation; the details of same if applicable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36159/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the current rates of VRT that are applied to cars being imported into the State; if he proposes to review the application of this tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34551/24]
• 2024-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance his proposals to reduce insurance costs for motorists and business owners. [28528/24]
• 2024-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the basis upon which it was decided to divest from some but not other companies which derive profit from their activities in illegal Israeli settlements within the state of Palestine; and the amount of funds currently invested. [28527/24]
• 2024-05-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance for an update on negotiations at a European level regarding the Capital Markets Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22781/24]
• 2024-05-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the number of non-domiciled individuals taxed on a remittance basis; the number of individuals who have self-assessed with Revenue as non-domiciled in each of the years 2021, 2022 and 2023; and if his Department is considering changes to the non-domicile regime to restrict the remittance basis of taxation that applies to the regime. [22782/24]
• 2024-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the EU programmes or funds outside of the multiannual financial framework that Ireland has paid into from the year 2014 to date; any receipts from same, by programme or fund, by year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20355/24]
• 2024-04-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if he will exempt capital works at grassroots sports facilities from VAT or introduce a rebate scheme in order to ensure that clubs get the maximum benefit from sports capital grants and other funding sources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19120/24]
• 2024-04-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the basis upon which he chose to divest from some but not other companies which operate within illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16058/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the Irish contribution or projected to the EU Multiannual Financial Framework in the years 2013 through the end of this MFF in 2027, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13640/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the total or projected Irish receipts from the European Union under the EU Multiannual Financial Framework in the year 2013 through the end of this MFF in 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13641/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the amount of Irish taxpayers' money currently invested in companies which derive profit from their activities in illegal Israeli settlements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15312/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the remaining increases to fuel excise due in 2024; if he will reconsider their implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15313/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if he will reconsider his decision to introduce an increase in fuel excise on 1 April 2024 in light of the potential negative impact businesses in the Border region and on the cost-of-living for many workers and families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13166/24]
• 2024-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the ground rents payable by his Department or agencies under its remit, by named property, by name of landlord and by amount payable, in the years 2016 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10414/24]
• 2024-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 89 of 1 February 2024, if he believes it would send a signal to the international market forces, in line with Irish Government policy and priorities, were he to instruct the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund to divest from companies which they are aware derive profit from activities in the illegal Israeli settlements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6899/24]
• 2024-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if travel insurance policies are obliged to provide for the costs associated with medical care in the event that a person is in a critical condition in a medical facility in another jurisdiction covered by the policy, beyond the dates covered by the policy itself; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6972/24]
• 2024-02-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 72 of 25 January 2024, if he will report on his engagements with the Minister for Foreign Affairs in relation to the Illegal Israeli Settlements Divestment Bill 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5049/24]
• 2024-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the total sum currently invested by the State in companies that derive profit from activities in illegal Israeli settlements, as defined by the database maintained by the United Nations Human Rights Council pursuant to Resolution 31/36; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4529/24]
• 2024-01-25
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his engagements with the Minister for Finance in relation to Illegal Israeli Settlements Divestment Bill. [3220/24]
• 2024-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his engagements with the Minister for Finance in relation to Irish State investment in companies which derive income from activities in the Occupied Palestinian Territories; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3271/24]
• 2023-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the guidance provided to the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund regarding industries, sectors or otherwise, which it is prohibited from investing in. [51425/23]
• 2023-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if he will facilitate the progress of the Illegal Israeli Settlements Divestment Bill 2023 to Committee Stage as a matter of priority. [51424/23]
• 2023-11-22
  VOTE
  Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages · 5 divisions

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion passed · 80–53
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 51–78
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 50–76
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 52–81
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 52–79
• 2023-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the engagements his Department, or any agency or body under his direction, has had with the Government of Israel, any state body of the Government of Israel, or any engagement within or with Israel, in 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47806/23]
• 2023-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the engagements his Department, or any agency or body under his direction, has had with the Palestinian Authority, any organ of the Palestinian Authority, or any engagement within, or with organisations in, the occupied Palestinian territory, in the years 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47824/23]
• 2023-10-25
  VOTE
  Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023

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

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion passed · 76–56
• 2023-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has engaged with the NTMA regarding the ISIF investments in companies that are listed on the UN Human Rights Council database of business enterprises involved in certain activities related to the Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory, published by the UN Human Rights Council in February 2020, A/HRC/43/71; if so, the outcome of any such engagements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43045/23]
• 2023-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance when the disabled drivers medical board of appeal will again begin to hear appeals. [43046/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the amount allocated to climate finance in each of the years 2020 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39279/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the amount allocated to climate finance in each of the years 2020 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39278/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport whether he plans to allocate additional finance to the N2 Ardee to South of Castleblayney bypass road scheme in 2023 in order to allow the scheme to progress to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38870/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the amount allocated to climate finance in each of the years 2020 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39277/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount allocated to climate finance in the years 2020 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39276/23]
• 2023-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the guidance provided to the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund regarding industries, sectors or otherwise, which it is prohibited from investing in; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31243/23]
• 2023-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund has invested in companies which operate and derive income from the Occupied Palestinian Territories; if such is consistent with the Irish Government policy of distinguishing between the territory of the State of Israel and the territories of the State of Palestine occupied by the State of Israel since 1967; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31244/23]
• 2023-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the funds allocated for the purpose of climate finance in the years 2020 to date; the subhead they are allocated under; if it is his intention to allocate and account for climate finance separately from overseas development aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30061/23]
• 2023-06-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if any mechanisms exist to provide VAT refunds to those people in receipt of supply and installation of solar panels for private dwellings between January and April of this year; if any consideration has been given to such; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27999/23]
• 2023-04-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if he is aware that cross-Border workers who are employed in the State but reside in Northern Ireland are being advised by their credit union that their MYCU debit cards are being cancelled as the new card issuer advises that it is only permitted to offer debit cards to members resident in the European Economic Area (details supplied); if the same will apply to debit cards that are issued by Irish banks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20038/23]
• 2023-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the projected contribution of and receipts to the Exchequer from the European Multi-annual Financial Framework in each of the years 2023 to 2027. [10334/23]
• 2023-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the amount expended on advertising and promotion in his Department and all agencies under the remit of his Department in 2022 and in January 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8685/23]
• 2023-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the number of communications staff currently employed in his Department; the cost of these staff for 2022; the expected cost for 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8703/23]
• 2023-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance his views on the requirements of third parties and funds in possession of mortgage contracts with regard to the code of conduct on mortgage arrears; and his views regarding the refusal of third parties and funds to engage with borrowers, including with respect to alternative repayment arrangements under the mortgage arrears resolution process. [3095/23]
• 2023-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the engagements he has had with the Central Bank regarding residential mortgage holders who were overcharged as a result of the tracker mortgage scandal and have had their mortgage contracts sold to third parties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3096/23]
• 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 against the motion motion passed · 78–58
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 57–75
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 53–79
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 58–74
• 2022-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if the Government intends to extend stock relief for young, trained farmers beyond mid-2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57809/22]
• 2022-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the engagements that he has had with the Ministers for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform in relation to the pensions of persons who were employed by Coillte having previously been employed as civil servants, in his role as a shareholder in Coillte; his position on reports that retirees have seen the purchasing power of their pensions substantially decrease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56646/22]
• 2022-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the results of the review into the status of farm contractors regarding the carbon tax. [55400/22]
• 2022-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the taxation policies of his Department which are intended to encourage farmers to adopt rooftop solar PV. [55713/22]
• 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 block the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 78–55
• 2022-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if he has considered altering the 50% limit of agricultural land which may be leased for the purposes of generating solar energy while maintaining access to capital acquisitions tax relief; if he has considered doing so specifically with a view to increasing the limit, in line with the position of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine regarding the single farm payment, or specifically with a view to seeing the calculation of land reflective of the resulting reduction in agricultural production, rather than the amount of land which is leased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53133/22]
• 2022-10-19
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he expects the finance working group of the bovine TB stakeholder forum to report regarding the payment for any additional testing required arising from the implementation of the EU Animal Health Law Regulations 2016/429; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52125/22]
• 2022-10-19
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will report on the work of the bovine TB stakeholders’ forum and the implementation, finance and scientific working groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52131/22]
• 2022-10-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 117 of 29 September 2022, if the EU VAT directive allows a member state to apply a reduced rate of VAT regarding the supply and installation of solar panels on agricultural buildings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50574/22]
• 2022-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the projected contribution of the State to the European Multi-annual Financial Framework in each of the years 2023 to 2027; the projected receipts by specific programmes (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48309/22]
• 2022-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the date that finalised details of the new forestry programme were shared with the Department of Finance and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform; if either Department awaits further information from his Department on the programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48312/22]
• 2022-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the VAT rates that apply to solar equipment, including rooftop solar photovoltaic; the amount of revenue raised arising from such in 2017 to 2021 and to date in 2022; the allowable VAT rates under European Union directives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47771/22]
• 2022-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the amount raised through the carbon tax on glasshouse growers of food crops using CO2 enrichment in each of the years 2017 to 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46634/22]
• 2022-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the amount raised through VAT on non-oral animal medicines and vaccines in each of the years 2017 to 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46635/22]
• 2022-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the status of a review into farm contractors regarding the carbon tax; if he intends to introduce any measures arising from such in Budget 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46661/22]
• 2022-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the remaining increases in carbon tax that will apply to agricultural diesel in 2022 and 2023; if he has considered delaying or rescinding entirely such increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46662/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if he has carried out an economic assessment on the impact of a bank (details supplied) removing cash services from 70 branches; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41584/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if the Government will use its shareholding in a bank (details supplied) to influence the decision to remove cash services from 70 branches; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41585/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the funds that have been raised through the carbon tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37944/22]
• 2022-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the bodies under his aegis in which persons will receive a pay rise from 1 July 2022; the role of each, where appropriate, or the anonymised salaries bands otherwise, the current remuneration and the proposed increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35851/22]
• 2022-06-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the number of instances since 2017 in which a gift clawback has arisen as a result of farmer who has inherited or been gifted land and has placed such land jointly in the name of their spouse; the average tax intake as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34732/22]
• 2022-06-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 370 and 371 of 14 June 2022, the total value of income deferred in relation to the 90 taxpayer units that declared exempt income from the leasing of agricultural land and also claimed consanguinity relief during 2019; if he intends to repeat the 2019 analysis on the basis of any other year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34733/22]
• 2022-06-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the specific tax reliefs available to farmers which are due to expire in 2022/2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34734/22]
• 2022-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the additional measures he intends to introduce to support workers who are impacted by soaring motor fuel costs. [31308/22]
• 2022-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the status of a review into farm contractors regarding the carbon tax; and the measures that he intends to introduce arising from the review. [31309/22]
• 2022-06-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the level of tax relief available to those leasing out agricultural land; the total amount availed of; the average amount availed of; the average remaining tax liability for the years 2017 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29029/22]
• 2022-06-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the number of instances in which a person availed of consanguinity relief and tax relief in relation to the leasing out of agricultural land in the same year; the average amount of each type of relief availed of for the years 2017 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29030/22]
• 2022-06-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if there are former Secretary Generals seconded from his Department; the locations of same; the purpose of the secondments; the remuneration they are in receipt of from his Department or additional allocation to the agency or institution to which they are seconded arising from the secondment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29263/22]
• 2022-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the amount of revenue raised through the mineral oil tax on marked gas oil in each of the years 2017 to 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26253/22]
• 2022-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance when he expects a review into the status of farm contractors regarding the carbon tax to conclude; the timeframe which he may bring forward proposals arising from said review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26254/22]
• 2022-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the number of voluntary salary and pension surrenders that occurred in each of the years 2019 to 2021; the value of such; the average duration of such; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26255/22]
• 2022-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance his proposals to address the continuing high cost of insurance cover in the childcare sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26256/22]
• 2022-04-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if he has considered the creation of new, or repurposing of existing, financial instruments under the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland, with regard to the current challenges facing the self-employed and the small and medium enterprise sector. [17910/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties encountered by private companies securing insurance cover for company owned electronic vehicles; if he proposes any measures to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20368/22]
• 2022-04-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of reducing the non-carbon component on mineral oil tax on gas oil regarding motor fuel for agricultural, horticultural or piscicultural works and in forestry to 0% until the end of August 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19009/22]
• 2022-03-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 63 on 9 March 2022, if the Revenue Commissioners intend to update to section 5 of part 23-01-36 in order that the example provided brings clarity to farmers regarding their own calculations of the available rebate in the coming period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16170/22]
• 2022-03-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the amount raised through the carbon tax to date by year in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16172/22]
• 2022-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has engaged the Minister for Finance in response to rising fuel prices regarding the provision of a fuel subsidy akin to that to be received by hauliers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15753/22]
• 2022-03-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners’ relief for increase in carbon tax on farm diesel part 23-01-36 reflects the increase to the carbon tax applied to the mineral oil tax carbon component from 1 May 2021 onwards; if more up to-date guidance is available; the best source of such information for farmers seeking to calculate the available rebate in the period following the increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13175/22]
• 2022-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance when he expects to conclude a promised review into providing agricultural contractors with a similar status to farmers regarding the carbon tax on green diesel; and if it is intended to complete such a review prior to carbon tax increasing in 2022. [9371/22]
• 2022-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the sectors that will be able to avail of funding from the Irish Innovation Seed Fund Programme; and the funding allocated or ring-fenced for any of strategic opportunities. [9986/22]
• 2022-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the supports he can provide for vulnerable current account customers who may not be in a position to switch accounts prior to the closure of said accounts by a bank (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5883/22]
• 2022-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the number and value of voluntary salary and pension surrenders for 2020 and 2021, by Department in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4539/22]
• 2021-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if recommendations that arise from the proposed review into extending section 664A of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997, to include agricultural contractors for the purpose of providing them similar status as farmers regarding the carbon tax on green diesel, will be implemented prior to the relevant increase in carbon tax taking effect in May 2022. [61889/21]
• 2021-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if he will bring forward recommendations to address the high costs of insurance cover in the childcare sector. [61888/21]
• 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 against the motion motion passed · 68–42
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 46–65
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 47–64
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 46–67
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 44–66
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 45–64
  • ✓ voted to add 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 add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 46–66
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 46–65
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 45–76
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 49–75
• 2021-11-10
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2021: Financial Resolutions (Resumed)

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

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if he will ensure that recommendations that arise from the proposed review into extending section 664A of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 to include agricultural contractors for the purpose of providing them similar status as farmers regarding the carbon tax on green diesel are implemented prior to the relevant increase in carbon tax taking effect in May 2022. [54321/21]
• 2021-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if he will bring forward recommendations to address the high costs of insurance cover in the childcare sector. [54320/21]
• 2021-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance his proposals to address the high insurance costs incurred by many facilities providing tourism services. [47949/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the amount of VAT raised through the sale of bovine sexed semen in each of the years 2016 to 2020 and to date in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48054/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the number of farmers who claimed €70,000 in young farmer reliefs in each of the years 2016 to 2020 and to date in 2021, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48055/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of increasing the age young farmers can claim stamp duty relief to 40; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48057/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the amount of VAT raised in each of the years 2016 to date with regard to forage and lab analysis and faecal egg lab testing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48058/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the amount of VAT raised on farm disinfectants and hygiene products in each of the years 2016 to 2020 and to date in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48059/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of increasing the age to avail of enhanced stock relief for young, trained farmers to 40; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48060/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if he plans to extend stock relief on replacement livestock in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48061/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of exempting from VAT all non-oral animal health medicines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48062/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the current VAT rate on low emissions slurry spreading technology; the estimated cost of reducing that rate to 13% and to 0%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48063/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the amount of carbon tax raised in relation to glasshouse growers in each of the years 2016 to 2020 and to date in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48064/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the number of VAT registered farmers within the State; the amount of tax relief claimed to date on farm safety equipment by VAT registered farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48065/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of including agricultural land which is subject to compulsory purchase order in capital gains tax entrepreneurial relief; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48067/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if he has considered changing the criteria for agricultural relief in order that 90% relief would apply whereby a family farm is transferred into both spouses' names and either of the spouses meets the 80% asset test and active farming requirement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48068/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the number of granted applications for agricultural relief in each of the years 2016 to date; the number of joint applications; the number of single applications; the number of sole female applications; the amount of relief provided in bands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48069/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if he has considered resolving an anomaly whereby if a farm is transferred into joint ownership a spouse is required to own and farm the asset for the next ten years before availing of capital gains tax retirement relief. [48070/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the number of farmers that availed of the opportunity to step out of income averaging as second time within a five-year period from 2020 to date; the average financial implications arising; the net result to the Exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48071/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if he plans to retain consanguinity relief in its current form for the duration of the current Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48072/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance his proposals with regard to agricultural relief capital acquisition tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48073/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if he has considered changing favoured successor rules with regard to agricultural relief capital acquisition tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48074/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance his proposals with regard to ensuring that those availing of agricultural relief capital acquisition tax are active farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48075/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons that availed of enhanced stock relief for farm partnerships in each of the years 2016 to 2020 and to date in 2021; the amount availed of in €1,000 bands; the amount these farm partnerships paid in excess of €15,000 in €1,000 bands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48079/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of extending the succession tax credit to off-farm income on the basis of tax returns in each of the years 2016 to 2020 and to date in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48080/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons that availed of the succession tax credit in each of the years 2016 to 2020 and to date in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48081/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the percentage of farm assets that a transfer or must agree to transfer to the successor for the successor to avail of the succession tax credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48082/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if consideration has been given to increasing the State aid limit to young farmers regarding stamp duty; the engagements he has had and the actions that have been taken in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48083/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the amount raised in enhanced stock relief for young, trained farmers aged 35 to 40, 41 to 45, 46 to 50 and 50+ in each of the years 2016 to 2020 and to date in 2021, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48085/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if he plans to renew enhanced stock relief for young, trained farmers in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48086/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the amount of relief claimed via enhanced stock relief for young, trained farmers; the number of those availing of the relief in each of the years 2016 to 2020 and to date in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48087/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the amount of relief claimed via young, trained farmer stamp duty relief; the number of those availing of the relief in each of the years 2016 to 2020 and to date in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48088/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if he has considered extending enhanced stock relief for farm partnerships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48089/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the amount raised in stamp duty on agricultural land for each of the years 2016 to 2020 and to date in 2021; the applicable rate for each year in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48090/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the amount raised in stamp duty in excess of that raised on the first million euros for each of the years 2016 to 2020 and to date in 2021, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48091/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if consideration has been given to allowing young farmers to submit and have their business plans approved by Teagasc within 12 months of claiming young, trained farmer stamp relief duty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48092/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if he plans to renew young, trained farmer stamp duty relief in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48093/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the amount raised in stamp duty on agricultural land by persons aged 35 to 40, 41 to 45, 46 to 50 and 50+ for each of the years 2016 to 2020 and to date in 2021, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48094/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the number of non-VAT registered farmers within the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48095/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of allowing non-VAT registered farmers claim tax relief against farm safety equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48096/21]
• 2021-09-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the status of a proposed review into extending section 664A of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 to include agricultural contractors for the purpose of providing them similar status as farmers regarding the carbon tax on green diesel. [44744/21]
• 2021-09-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if he plans to introduce budgetary measures to address the increased costs of building materials considering the current housing shortage. [44745/21]
• 2021-09-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if he will bring forward recommendations to address the high costs of insurance cover in the childcare sector. [36212/21]
• 2021-09-21
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the Minister for Finance or a representative of their Department advocated to his Department that a cap be placed on suckler numbers for participants in a proposed agricultural scheme. [44714/21]
• 2021-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the number of freedom of information requests responded to by his Department in each of the years 2016 to 2020 and to date in 2021; the number of responses that included documents related to text messages and other phone message communications such as messages sent through an application (details supplied), in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42964/21]
• 2021-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the amount of funding raised to date through the application of the carbon tax on green diesel used by agricultural contractors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38452/21]
• 2021-07-14
  VOTE
  Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages · 2 divisions

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

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion passed · 93–48
• 2021-07-07
  VOTE
  Finance (Covid-19 and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages · 2 divisions

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion passed · 78–55
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion passed · 74–59
• 2021-06-22
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on whether the development of log cabins should form part of the overall housing stock; his plans to remove the barriers to the development of this type of housing, including the difficulties in securing mortgage finance for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33455/21]
• 2021-05-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the reason purchasers of newly completed houses at Loreto Wood, Cavan, County Cavan are unable to avail of the help-to-buy scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28047/21]
• 2021-05-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if there is a provision for purchasers to avail of the help-to-buy scheme in instances in which the development company has not registered for the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28048/21]
• 2021-05-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the engagements he has had regarding the potential to provide a carbon tax waiver for registered agricultural and forestry contractors; when he plans to implement such a waiver; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28054/21]
• 2021-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the number of civil servant posts that were filled through open and internal panels, since April 2020, in his Department and the bodies under the aegis of his Department, by county and by month in tabular form. [27598/21]
• 2021-05-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the funding allocated by his Department or agencies under his remit to An Taisce in each of the years 2015 to 2020 and to date in 2021; the expected allocations to An Taisce for 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24103/21]
• 2021-05-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the circumstances in which VAT is applied; the rate at which the tax is applied to the labour cost element of an invoice that includes the cost of actual parts, that is, car servicing and other mechanical goods maintenance and upkeep; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23106/21]
• 2021-04-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the amount and value of carbon tax raised in relation to green diesel in each of the years 2015 to 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21393/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the engagement with the Minister for Finance with regard to the issue of the definition of independent agricultural contractors regarding section 664A of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997; if he has requested the Minister for Finance to seek to resolve the situation in a manner which would allow farm contractors to avail of the same tax framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20276/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if he plans to introduce mitigation measures to address the increased costs of building materials such as a reduced VAT rate on building materials considering the housing shortage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20014/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if he has given consideration to the scheme which operates in Northern Ireland in which those with planning permission for extensions or new builds can claim VAT back; if he will examine the feasibility of a similar scheme here as a means to addressing the housing shortage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20062/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 60 of 31 March 2021, the status of work on the issue of the definition of independent agricultural contractors regarding section 664A of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20082/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the income generated from betting duties in each of the years 2015 to 2020; the estimated income that will be collected in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20740/21]
• 2021-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if he will extend the exemption of green diesel from the increase to the carbon tax introduced as part of budget 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17195/21]
• 2021-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the charges that apply to the purchase of second-hand cars sourced from the UK as a result of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17196/21]
• 2021-03-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the amount raised through vehicle registration tax in each of the years 2015 to 2020, inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11344/21]
• 2021-03-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the status of vehicle registration tax in terms of EU law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11345/21]
• 2021-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance his plans to expand the Covid restrictions support scheme funding to allow coach tour operators to avail of much needed financial supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7077/21]
• 2021-02-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the basis on which the Revenue Commissioners amended previous advice that tariffs would not apply to used imported vehicles from the UK from 1 January 2021 to the current position that tariffs would apply; if he plans to have this position reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6251/21]
• 2021-02-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the tariff rate applied on agricultural equipment imported from the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6252/21]
• 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 against the motion motion passed · 80–49
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 51–77
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 50–71
• 2020-11-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if his Department or an agency operating under his Department has encountered expenditure in respect of hand sanitisation products or other PPE products that were subsequently subject to a recall by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine in 2020; if so, the expenditure in respect of such products; if the expenditures will be recouped from the sellers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36003/20]
• 2020-11-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if his Department or bodies under the aegis of his Department rent office space from a company (details supplied) or an Irish subsidiary; the number of employees who work out of such office space; the length of time they have been working from the offices; the cost to date of renting such offices; the tender process by which it was decided to make use of the services of the company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35713/20]
• 2020-11-11
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2020: Financial Resolutions

  • ✗ voted against 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 against the motion motion passed · 85–64
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance when a revised process for the recommencement of primary medical card assessments will be in place in order to allow drivers with disabilities to secure necessary supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32499/20]
• 2020-10-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if he will exempt green diesel used by farmers and farm contractors from carbon tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30616/20]
• 2020-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance his plans to increase the dependent relative tax credit in line with the incapacitated child tax credit as requested by an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28243/20]
• 2020-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if eligibility for the home carer tax credit will be extended to include single working carers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28244/20]
• 2020-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance his plans to allow carers to claim tax relief on the cost of employing a care worker while also claiming the dependent relative incapacitated child tax credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28245/20]
• 2020-09-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the amount spent on media monitoring services by his Department; if the role is provided by private contract operators or in-house services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27558/20]
• 2020-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the State agency which has oversight of State savings accounts administered via An Post and to whom persons who have an issue with the practices of An Post with administration of savings accounts and schemes should address grievances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22423/20]
• 2020-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the regulations in place with regard to proof of identification and verification with regard to accessing and or closing financial services or accounts administered by An Post or other bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22424/20]
• 2020-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the personally identifiable information required to be held by the provider of State savings or other financial products, services in order to ensure a person accessing an account, service in person can be appropriately identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22425/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the estimated amount Ireland will contribute in total to the EU Covid-19 response recovery fund announced by the European Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20261/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the estimated amount Ireland will receive from EU Covid-19 response recovery fund announced by the European Council; the amount that will be comprised of grants and loans, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20262/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the estimated amount Ireland will contribute to the next EU multi-annual financial framework based on the agreement reached at the European Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20263/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the estimated amount Ireland will receive across all programmes from the next EU multi-annual financial framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20264/20]
• 2020-07-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the estimated amount Ireland will receive from each programme line of the next EU multi-annual financial framework as agreed by European Council in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20265/20]
• 2020-07-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance his plans to amend the help-to-buy scheme for persons who build their own home in order that the reckonable limits apply to the cost of the home rather than that LTV rate in view of the fact that the current conditions discriminate against rural dwellers who build on their own land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17027/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance his plans to amend the help-to-buy scheme for persons who build their own home in order that the reckonable limits apply to the cost of the home rather than the loan to value, LTV, rate in view of the fact that the current conditions discriminate against rural dwellers who build on their own land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15700/20]
• 2020-06-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 89 of 20 May 2020, the insurers that have not yet indicated to the Central Bank that they will not pay discretionary dividends or implement share buyback schemes for 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12414/20]
• 2020-06-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the number of staff employed by Home Building Finance Ireland; the staffing costs per annum; the number of staff vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12415/20]
• 2020-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Business

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if she will provide details of the total number of applications received to date in the Covid-19 business loan scheme administered by Microfinance Ireland; the number of applications which have been made by businesses in the agrifood sector; the number of same that have been approved and refused, respectively; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11321/20]
• 2020-06-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the period for which a quotation from an insurance company should stand prior to being withdrawn; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9192/20]
• 2020-05-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance when he expects vehicle registration tax centres to reopen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7974/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if all insurers and reinsurers based or operating here have signalled to the Central Bank that they will not pay discretionary dividends or implement share buy back schemes for 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6042/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the estimated amount that would be generated by imposing a €500 per year tax on all second homes, a €850 per year tax on all third homes and a €1,300 per year tax on all fourth and subsequent homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6247/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the estimated revenue which could be achieved by increasing the number of audit staff employed by the Revenue Commissioners by an extra 180 persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6248/20]