Maureen O'Sullivan — Watch Them Work

2026-01-21

LOBBY

Matheson LLP Finance

Sections 203-207 of the Companies Act 2014 as amended by Sections 16-20 of the Companies (Corporate Governance, Enforcement and Regulatory Provisions) Act 2024

2026-01-20

LOBBY

Walkers Economic Development and Industry

Requesting that, in exercising powers to prescribe forms of declaration under Sections 203-207 of the Companies Act 2014, consideration be given to (i) discussing that prescribed forms should only be required in respect of declarations made after the date of the prescribing regulations (ii) engaging with the Finance Professional Support Lawyers Forum and the Corporate Professional Support Lawyers Forum to finalise the online filing process prior to effect.

2019-11-13

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied with the ability of the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman to act in the interest of aggrieved parties that are facing issues with their financial service provider; his views on whether the service offered to consumers could be improved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46528/19]

2019-11-13

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 50 of 26 September 2019, the way in which he can address the unfairness for persons cohabiting, in many cases in long-term relationships, and those without children through other possible measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46527/19]

2019-11-13

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the reason large polluters such as the airline sector were not considered for increased carbon related taxation as a means to make carbon taxes more equitable in view of the increase in carbon taxes and related climate change mitigation expenses being levied on many persons and households in budget 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42280/19]

2019-11-12

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the detail of his most recent meeting with insurance industry representatives regarding issues faced by potential home buyers in East Wall, Dublin 3, being refused home cover due to industry perceived flood risks; the measures he can take to ensure potential homeowners are treated fairly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46531/19]

2019-11-12

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance his views on the loss of earnings of retailers through the illegal importation and selling of tobacco products, which becomes more prevalent with duty increases on such products as was the case in budget 2020; and the way in which he can ensure that legitimate retailers are not undercut. [46532/19]

2019-10-24

VOTE

Finance Bill 2019: Financial Resolutions

✗ voted against the motion motion passed · 88–47

2019-10-15

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the impact assessments his Department has carried out regarding increased carbon taxes; and his views on the various NGO reports that estimate that those least well off in society are the most impacted by carbon taxes such as the one introduced in budget 2020. [42290/19]

2019-10-15

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether it is necessary to introduce legislation to ensure that revenues raised from carbon duty measures to combat climate change will be ring-fenced for just transition and climate mitigation as he indicated. [42292/19]

2019-10-08

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the estimated amount that would be raised if discretionary tax reliefs were available only at the standard rate; the discretionary tax reliefs, the cost of each and the estimated saving in tabular form; his views on whether there would be advantages in pursuing this model in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40692/19]

2019-09-26

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the way in which the perceived unfairness of the inheritance tax system as outlined in correspondence from a person (details supplied) can be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38959/19]

2019-09-26

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance his views on illicit flows of capital from development partner countries of Ireland in the global south; if his attention has been drawn to the issue of tax avoidance being linked to poverty in developing countries; if he will raise the matter with his EU counterparts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37369/19]

2019-09-24

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the amount and value of property tax collected in each local authority in each of the years 2011 to 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form. [38597/19]

2019-06-19

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance his views on the treatment of persons affected by a controversy relating to a bank (details supplied); the level of compensation offered; if he has a role in ensuring that customers receive fair treatment from financial institutions operating here in view of the fact he is a shareholder within the bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25437/19]

2019-06-19

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if he will report on efforts to broaden the tax base; and his views on whether reliance on corporation tax is unsustainable. [25438/19]

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

~ abstained whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 63–48

2019-04-17

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the measures being taken to address the difficulties faced by persons and businesses regarding the high cost of insurance cover; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17784/19]

2019-04-11

PQ

Asked Defence

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the remit of the European peace facility, EPF; the way in which it will be financed; and the way in which it will contribute to conflict prevention and peace building. [16964/19]

2019-04-09

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the number of goods import transactions and goods export transactions, respectively, in 2018 in Irish-UK trade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16744/19]

2019-04-09

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the number of goods import transactions for companies, individuals and firms in 2018 in Irish-UK trade; the number of goods export transactions for companies, individuals and firms for the same year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16745/19]

2019-03-26

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the amount of corporation tax paid in each of the years 2014 to 2018, from international companies registered in the Dublin docklands area; and his views on whether a proportion of these taxes should be ring-fenced to support initiatives in the nearby local communities. [12896/19]

2019-02-28

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if he has concerns regarding a company (details supplied) based in Dublin and the adverse publicity being attracted by the company; and if he is satisfied that its tax arrangements and payments are in line with the progressive policies of his Department and the EU. [9853/19]

2019-02-14

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the way in which he plans to resolve the issues raised by unmarried persons regarding the perceived unfairness of the inheritance tax system by which there is an overarching emphasis placed on marriage and persons who are not married placed at a disadvantage. [7357/19]

2019-02-14

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether there is a fairer way to class various products for VAT rather than standardised rates, which can be subject to changes that make significant differences to certain industries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7356/19]

2019-01-31

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the rationale for the 23% VAT rate for health supplements; if his attention has been drawn to the effect it will have on regular purchasers of supplements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4882/19]

2018-12-04

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the status of the review of the local property tax; and when homeowners can expect changes in their liability. [50301/18]

2018-11-22

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the results of a report issued by a company (details supplied) illustrating the effects on employment in the retail bookmaking industry as a result of the blanket increase in betting duty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48579/18]

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 to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 20–37
~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 23–38
~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 24–39

2018-11-15

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 25 of 25 October 2018, if alternative tax raising measures have been considered that would protect employment in the retail bookmaking sector; and if these alternatives are being considered. [47462/18]

2018-11-07

VOTE

Home Building Finance Ireland Bill 2018 · 3 divisions

A bill to provide for the formation of a company to be known as Home Building Finance Ireland; to provide for the making available of financing by the company for residential development in the State; and to provide for related matters.

~ abstained on the motion motion passed · 105–8
✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 35–82
✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 34–81

2018-10-25

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the uncertainty the increased betting duty has caused for small betting shops; and if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that further taxation of online betting as opposed to retailers could have been more justified. [44236/18]

2018-10-25

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of small and local retailers regarding the threat of illegal selling of cigarettes'by continual increases in budget 2019; if the Revenue Commissioners have adequate resources to tackle smuggling and illegal sales; and if his attention has been further drawn to retailers' concerns for their business. [44235/18]

2018-10-25

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the dates on which funds from budget 2018 were drawn down by Irish Aid through Vote 27; the amount of each drawdown; if the total of over €500 million has been drawn down to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44256/18]

2018-10-23

PQ

Asked Health

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if he has engaged with the Minister for Finance regarding the VAT liable on counselling and psychotherapy services; and his views on whether there should be an exemption for these services in view of the increasing number of persons presenting with mental health issues. [43533/18]

2018-10-17

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the date on which overseas development aid funds approved in October 2017 were transferred to Irish Aid for onward distribution to civil society and other approved organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42659/18]

2018-10-16

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if there is some leeway under the living city initiative for a pre-1915 property just outside the catchment area at the gate of the house whose owners are anxious to refurbish it. [42004/18]

2018-10-02

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance when section 46 of the Finance Act 2015 will come into effect. [40079/18]

2018-10-02

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to meet the president of the World Bank. [40080/18]

2018-07-11

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the audits carried out by the Revenue Commissioners on dog breeding establishments; his views on tax compliance in the industry; and if the Revenue Commissioners will be contacted regarding possible issues with tax compliance by some establishments (details supplied). [30964/18]

2018-07-11

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners are concerned about opportune weddings taking place for the purpose of inheritance tax avoidance; and his views on whether the format of inheritance tax is not applicable to modern society and places too much emphasis on marriage. [30963/18]

2018-07-10

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to address Ireland's poor international reputation regarding profit shifting by corporate tax incentives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30984/18]

2018-07-10

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether the working group on car insurance has been a fruitful exercise; his plans to address the difficulties being faced by many motorists that are still being offered extortionate premiums; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30985/18]

2018-05-16

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 110 of 27 March 2018, the premises the Revenue Commissioners inspected; the findings and outcome regarding breeders that fall outside the scope of the Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2011; and the relevant tax paid. [21438/18]

2018-05-08

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the expected net effect of carryover measures carried over for 2019 as a result of budget 2017 measures; the way in which it is accounted for in the fiscal space projections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19650/18]

2018-05-08

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the adjustment made for indexation of income tax bands and income tax rates when calculating the fiscal space for budget 2018. [19651/18]

2018-05-08

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the expected revenue yield from an increase in excise on diesel of five cents per litre; the expected cost of using the diesel rebate scheme to offset such an increase for commercial transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19652/18]

2018-05-08

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the expected revenue that would be generated from the restoration of the VAT rate for the hospitality sector from 9% to 13.5%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19653/18]

2018-05-08

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the expected revenue that would be generated from the restoration of the VAT rate from 9% to 13.5% to the hotel industry, that is, the price of rooms only, excluding the restaurant and pub trade. [19654/18]

2018-03-27

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 90 of 30 January 2018, if he will consider adopting a system similar to the Australian model on inheritance tax whereby there is no capital acquisition tax and instead adopt a system in which capital gains tax applies in certain circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13642/18]

2018-03-27

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance his views on the revenue compliance of dog breeding establishments; if he will authorise an audit by the Revenue Commissioners for licences of dog breeding premises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13641/18]

2018-03-08

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance his role in requiring commercial bodies such as the insurance industry to make sure that home owners are not discriminated against in terms of home insurance due to where they live, particularly in relation to areas deemed flood prone. [11520/18]

2018-02-27

PQ

Asked Housing

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he has spoken to the Minister for Finance regarding the negative effects a company's (details supplied) rentals are having on the private rental market; and his plans to adopt measures imposed in other EU cities that have tackled a similar problem. [9711/18]

2018-02-27

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the rationale for imposing a rate of 23% VAT on dog grooming services when veterinary services are taxed under the 13.5% rate; his plans to amend the rate (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9328/18]

2018-01-30

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the reason Ireland will not support an international tax body under the auspices of the United Nations which has been identified as the better procedure in the interests of tax justice. [4140/18]

2018-01-30

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 131 of 12 December 2017, his views on the recent cases of persons openly and publicly utilising marriage equality legislation for the expressed purpose of benefitting from the same threshold as enjoyed by those in group A and B before paying capital acquisitions tax; his further views on whether a wider review of the heavy emphasis on marriage is needed (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4139/18]

2018-01-30

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the growing frustration of motorists who, despite the working group on motor insurance, have seen premiums continue to rise, particularly for older persons. [4149/18]

2018-01-30

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if he has had discussions recently with a group (details supplied) regarding continued difficulties faced by persons in Dublin 3 obtaining home insurance due to the fact they live in areas of flooding but parts of which were never flooded; and the locations in which extensive flood prevention works have been carried out. [4150/18]

2017-12-12

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to make amendments to inheritance tax rules to allow single persons with no children to nominate a beneficiary that would receive the same favourable tax incentives as immediate family members under present rules; his views on whether the inheritance tax rules are discriminating against childless persons that are not married, cohabiting, LGBTs in same-sex unions and have no blood relatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53105/17]

2017-11-30

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the status of negotiations with an organisation (details supplied) regarding flood cover particularly in Dublin 1 and 3 in which flood cover is extremely difficult to obtain. [50804/17]

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 against the motion motion passed · 45–24
✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 24–45
~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 23–48
✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 30–49
✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 29–49
✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 35–49
✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–52
✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion passed · 51–41
✓ voted to add 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 add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 34–51
✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion passed · 51–34
✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–49

2017-10-24

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the way in which the recent budgetary measures will reduce levels of poverty. [44700/17]

2017-10-24

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the consultations he has had with a group (details supplied) regarding difficulties faced by persons in Dublin 3 in relation to home insurance due to flood risks. [44701/17]

2017-10-24

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the tax expenditures that exist to support credit unions, including those which the tax strategy group referenced in its 2009 recommendation that tax exemption for the income of credit unions should be continued (details supplied); if the tax expenditures recommended for continuance in that report are still in place; and the reason they are not enumerated in the Revenue Commissioners' published data on the cost of tax expenditures. [44731/17]

2017-10-03

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if he will reduce the eligibility time for the cycle to work scheme from five years to three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41496/17]

2017-10-03

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to address the difference between the price of diesel and petrol for private motor cars in view of the implications for air pollution and carbon emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41497/17]

2017-07-11

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance his views on tax relief for unmarried fathers based on maintenance support payments made to their children's mother; and his further views on whether it is fair that tax relief is given for payments to former partners and not in respect of children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32417/17]

2017-07-05

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance his views on the worsening situation regarding car insurance costs; and his further views on the fact that many persons are seeing little difference in premium quotes since the recommendations of the working group have been published or partly implemented. [31349/17]

2017-07-04

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether the increase in poor condition and short-term contracts and general insecurities in modern employment are contributing factors in the increase in employment figures and the stagnation of the tax base; and his plans to tackle this situation. [31357/17]

2017-06-20

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the adjustment which is made for indexation of income tax bands and income tax rates when calculating the fiscal space for budget 2018. [27418/17]

2017-06-20

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the expected revenue that would be generated from the restoration of the VAT rate for the hospitality sector from 9% to 13.5%. [27419/17]

2017-06-20

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the expected revenue that would be generated from the restoration of the VAT rate from 9% to 13.5% to the hotel industry (details supplied). [27420/17]

2017-05-23

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to allegations of aggressive behaviour by a company (details supplied) and its refusal to comply with disability discrimination legislation as it seeks to deny a person the benefit of house insurance; the action he will take to counter the allegedly aggressive policies; whether such companies should facilitate the needs of the disabled; and if he will consider measures to discourage aggressive behaviour by loss adjusters and insurers. [24238/17]

2017-04-11

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the requirements for operating an insurance company here; if there is a need to conform with a set of regulations laid down by the relevant Department; the penalties for not complying; if he has powers to invoke such and force a company to offer a certain type of insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18055/17]

2017-04-04

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the policy objectives that are achieved by rendering the carer's allowance, which is already subject to a means test by the Department of Social Protection, subject to taxation; if other social assistance payments are treated similarly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16406/17]

2017-04-04

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that the Revenue Commissioners are providing a suitable service for those persons who are not overly Internet efficient; and his views on whether more consideration should be given to older persons in particular in relation to the Revenue Commissioners online emphasis when dealing with front-line tax services. [16405/17]

2017-04-04

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to current problems faced by potential home buyers in traditionally flood prone areas that have had substantial remedial works to tackle flooding, in receiving quotes for home insurance; the outcomes that have come from talks between his Department, the OPW and the Irish Insurance Federation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16444/17]

2017-03-30

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which the motor insurance market in particular and the insurance market in general has been influenced by statistics produced by An Garda Síochána which have now been confirmed as being unreliable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15945/17]

2017-02-21

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance to set down the savings and yield to the Exchequer from standardising at 20% the rate at which all persons receive tax relief on contributions to occupational pension schemes, RACs and PRSAs. [8090/17]

2017-02-21

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance to set down the savings and yield to the Exchequer from reducing the earnings cap for pension tax relief on contributions to occupational pension schemes, RACs and PRSAs from €115,000 per annum to €75,000. [8091/17]

2017-02-07

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to problems faced by businesses in coastal areas obtaining insurance in view of the fact certain companies are basing their refusal on their own climate change presumptions; if his Department commissioned any study to examine specific coastal areas that will be adversely affected by rising sea levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5580/17]

2017-01-24

PQ

Asked Foreign

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has engaged with the Minister for Finance regarding Ireland's development aid budget commitment of reaching 0.7% GNI; and the timeframe for doing so. [3088/17]

2017-01-17

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the advances that have been made between his Department and Insurance Ireland regarding the problems faced by potential home buyers in areas that have been flooded and in which substantial prevention and remedial works have taken place but who are still denied insurance cover for flooding. [1729/17]

2017-01-17

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to tackle black market smuggling here that a recent report stated cost the State €2.35 billion in 2015 in lost revenue; if his attention has been drawn to hardships faced, in particular, by small retailers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1755/17]

2017-01-17

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the status of the report of the working group examining spiralling motor insurance costs; when he envisages the findings being acted upon in the interests of motorists who have seen huge hikes in premiums; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1758/17]

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 against the motion motion passed · 58–38
✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–56
✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–59
✓ voted to add 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 add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 30–54
✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 26–91

2016-11-08

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance to set out the overall tax burden after budget 2017 and the expected overall tax burden for each year to 2021; the way in which this compares with the out-turn levels reported by his Department during the past decade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33397/16]

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 against the motion motion passed · 59–41

2016-10-26

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the nominal GNP numbers for 2015-2021 that underpin budget 2017; the reason he excluded these figures from the budget documentation published on budget day; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32287/16]

2016-10-11

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance given that under Statutory Instrument No. 271 of 2016 roll-your-own tobacco must come in minimum 30g sized packs, previously 12.5g or 25g, if the Revenue Commissioners have the necessary measures to deal with the likely increase of illicit pouches on the market due to 22% of 25g consumers and 29% of 12.5g consumers stating that they would seek an alternative source of supply for their product. [29397/16]

2016-09-29

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to reform the corporate tax structure; and if he will consider introducing a financial transaction tax following the recent agreement on a commitment to the highest international standards in transparency in taxation of the corporate sector. [27556/16]

2016-09-29

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether the tax system would be fairer if self-employed persons were allowed to earn a modest income before registering for VAT, as the current threshold of €37,500 turnover does not equate to that sum in income, and that this threshold could be interpreted as problematic. [27555/16]

2016-09-16

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the status of the engagement he has had with the Insurance Ireland regarding the situation in East Wall, Dublin 3, and the failure of insurance companies to grant home insurance specifically covering flooding to houses that have never been flooded and houses that are prone to flooding but in areas where substantial flood prevention work has been carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24618/16]

2016-07-21

VOTE

Finance (Certain European Union and Intergovernmental Obligations) Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages

✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 29–77

2016-06-22

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the specific actions taken by the Central Bank to articulate, express or give effect to its supportive attitude towards the implementation of section 44 of the Credit Union Act 1997 by credit unions; the number of instances known to the Central Bank where a section 44 fund has been established; if he envisages a role for his own office in encouraging the take-up of the enabling legislative provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17572/16]

2016-06-22

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 240 of 17 May 2016, if he will request the Central Bank to carry out an analysis of the benefits or possible disadvantages to the credit union movement, and to the community generally, of adding dormant credit union accounts to the dormant accounts fund, as has been recommended by the Dormant Accounts Board. [17573/16]

2016-05-24

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the nature and extent of the tax expenditures in favour of credit unions which his Department's tax strategy group recommended be continued in March 2011 (details supplied); if his Department has reviewed the matter since then; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11192/16]

2016-05-17

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance to direct the Central Bank to develop a framework with the credit union movement to realise the potential of section 44 of the Credit Union Act 1997 for social housing initiatives at local level and for social, cultural and charitable purposes at community level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10662/16]

2016-05-17

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance to outline his views on expanding the reach of the Dormant Accounts Acts to include the credit union movement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10663/16]

2016-01-26

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance further to the announcement contained in his budget day speech on 14 October 2014, the date that Permanent TSB Bank will come within the remit of the Credit Review Office; if decisions made by Permanent TSB dating back to 14 October 2014 will be accepted and pursued by the office in respect of Permanent TSB; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3131/16]

2015-12-11

VOTE

Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages · 2 divisions

✗ voted against the motion motion passed · 45–17
✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 17–44

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 against the motion motion passed · 78–45
✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 43–74
✓ voted to add 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 against the motion motion passed · 69–41

2015-10-07

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 236 of 29 September 2015, if he will confirm that the non-implementation of section 44, the local investment provision, of the 1997 Credit Union Act is not primarily due to any reluctance or unwillingness on the part of the boards of credit unions to establish special funds for social, cultural or charitable purposes, but rather, is due to the active discouragement of such initiatives on the part of the Central Bank of Ireland in its role as Credit Union Regulator; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34795/15]

2015-10-07

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 236 of 29 September 2015, if he has been apprised of the disposition of the Central Bank of Ireland, in its role as Credit Union Regulator, on the desirability of including credit unions in the dormant accounts regime, something that was seen as desirable by the Minister for Finance who introduced the dormant accounts regime (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34796/15]

2015-09-29

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if he will intervene in the public interest to ensure that 1916 buildings of national historic importance, including 14-17 Moore Street, Dublin 1, which are currently under the financial control of the National Asset Management Agency, will not be included in the Project Jewel auction of Chartered Land's loan portfolio; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32862/15]

2015-09-29

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if he considers that the implementation by restructured credit unions, in particular of section 44 of the Credit Union Act 1997, together with the inclusion of the credit unions in the dormant accounts regime would enhance the capacity of credit unions to contribute much more socially and economically to communities; whether, in the absence of its implementation, section 44, which is now almost 20 years on the Statute Book, will be best repealed, since to put legislation on the Statute Book that has little hope of being enforced degrades the rule of law and the legislators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32958/15]

2015-09-22

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the extent of seizures of illegal cigarettes in the past 12 months; the amount of revenue lost to the State; and his plans to combat the very serious matter of illegal cigarettes being brought into and sold in this country. [27070/15]