Michael Collins

Independent Ireland · Cork South-West

Activity on Finance — 91 events (14 lobbying · 43 questions · 63 votes) full profile →

• 2026-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will assess the clear regional disparity created by the use of open-market valuations in determining eligibility for the help-to-buy scheme (details supplied). [14349/26]
• 2026-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the rationale for using a theoretical sale price as the determining valuation for a self-build in areas such as the Mizen Peninsula (details supplied); and if alternative valuation methodologies have been considered. [14350/26]
• 2026-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will consider adopting the same build-cost assessment model already used by lending institutions when evaluating self-build mortgages, in order that applicants in high-valuation areas such as Schull are assessed on actual construction costs rather than inflated market values for help-to-buy eligibility. [14351/26]
• 2026-02-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he is aware that many pensioners who recently received their 2026 tax-free certificates have noted that the Revenue Commissioners have calculated their State pension payments on the basis of 54-weeks’ income (53-weeks plus a bonus week in December 2026), despite the 2026 calendar year containing only 52 weekly payment dates, or 53 including the announced bonus week; if he will clarify the basis on which the Revenue Commissioners have applied a 54-week pension payment calculation for 2026; and if he will instruct the Revenue Commissioners to amend these certificates to avoid over-deduction of tax from pensioners in 2026. [8406/26]
• 2026-02-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will examine the situation that occurred in 2025, when the Revenue Commissioners applied a 54-week basis, resulting in amended tax certificates being issued in October 2025 at additional administrative cost to the Exchequer and leaving pensioners overcharged on tax throughout the year; if he will ensure that, where taxpayers were overcharged as a result of the Revenue Commissioners calculation method, any refunds issued include interest, in line with the Revenue Commissioners own policy of charging interest on outstanding monies owed to Revenue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8407/26]
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Paul Allen & Associates Public Relations Finance

  • Request for a meeting with members of the Oireachtas to discuss VAT rate to the hairdressing sector, on behalf of the Irish Hairdressers Federation.
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Community Platform Finance

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

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

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

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

  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Energy From Farms
  • Farmer Owned & Operated/ABP Type 9 Biogas Plant - Energy From Farms
  • Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - Engagement with Farmers
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission-Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme- Administration
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - Scoring
  • Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - General Actions
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - Penalties
  • Biosecurity
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Regional Veterinary Labs
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - VAT on Vaccines
  • Fallen Animals
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Animal Health Ireland
  • Herd Health Plans
  • Bluetongue/Foot & Mouth Disease Preparedness
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Measures to support Farm Enterprises - Tillage
  • Protein Crop Supports
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Horticulture (including Potatoes & Mushrooms)
  • The Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of Commercial Horticulture
  • Automation in the Mushroom Sector
  • Spent Mushroom Compost Scheme
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Baling Assistance Payment
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Seed Potato
  • Horticulture Land Rental Scheme
  • Organic Farm Scheme - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Poultry
  • Pigs- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Farm Forestry
• 2025-12-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to clarify whether Revenue classifies tax refunds, tax credits (including the rent tax credit), and medical-expense relief refunds strictly as adjustments to tax liability rather than earnings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69301/25]
• 2025-11-26
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion passed · 76–60
• 2025-11-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Finance to provide a breakdown of the maintenance costs of the MV Matthew, which was seized in September 2023 for drug trafficking, and has been docked in Cork for the past two years; and the reason for the delay in the sale of this cargo ship. [63167/25]
• 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
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Paul Allen & Associates Public Relations Finance

  • Department of Finance email from the Irish Hair Federation requesting a meeting
• 2025-07-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Finance to outline, given the difficulties with getting school bus drivers, the reason those willing to drive the school bus and who may have a small pension face a Revenue bill during the summer months when they have to draw down jobseeker’s allowance for seven weeks (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37687/25]
• 2025-07-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Finance the number of companies (details supplied) in Ireland have failed to file their annual return by two years or more, as of 3 July 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37818/25]
• 2025-07-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Finance the number of companies (details supplied) in Ireland have failed to file their annual return by three years or more, as of 3 July 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37819/25]
• 2025-07-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Finance the number of companies (details supplied) in Ireland have failed to file their annual return by four years or more, as of 3 July 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37820/25]
• 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
• 2025-05-21
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture

  • Priorities for Farming and Rural Ireland in New Government Programme
• 2025-05-16
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA EU Affairs

  • Mercosur - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
• 2025-01-18
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 4 returns AgricultureFinance

  • Retaining Ireland's Nitrates Derogation - Common Objectives
  • Budget 2025
  • Cost of Doing Business
  • Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS)
• 2025-01-14
  LOBBY
  Irish Petrol Retailers Association Finance

  • Duty Differential
• 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.
• 2024-11-05
  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
• 2024-10-02
  LOBBY
  IRISH MUSIC RIGHTS ORGANISATION CLG Arts

  • Circulation of IMRO's pre budget submission to the Minister for Finance and the Finance Spokesperson of the various parties
• 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
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Finance if it is possible to fund initiatives that encourage skilled Irish professionals, such as builders, teachers, doctors, and nurses, to return to Ireland from abroad by offering a five-year tax relief through the Special Assignee Relief Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35057/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Finance if the category of other fermented beverages that is, up to 15% ABV and includes mead will be added to the recent small cider producer excise relief scheme and the small brewery scheme, that have had this for 18 years (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35185/24]
• 2024-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider a reversal of his decision to end the motor fuel subsidy shortly in view of cost of living increases and the potential for fuel tourism (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10332/24]
• 2023-11-22
  VOTE
  Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages · 3 divisions

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion passed · 80–53
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 52–81
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 52–79
• 2023-11-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Finance the reason a person's insurance premium has increased so much (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49341/23]
• 2023-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Finance if, considering that the average cost of a house in Ireland is currently estimated at €305,000, and recognising that prices vary significantly in cities like Cork and Dublin, he will provide a breakdown of the approximate income levels that individuals or families would need to afford a home in these high-cost areas; to provide similar insights for other regions with varying housing costs across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47485/23]
• 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 Michael Collins asked the Minister for Finance if, in budget 2024, all insulation products, for example, solar panels, attic insulation, wall insulation and foam insulation, will be VAT-free, thus enabling those on low incomes the opportunity to insulate their homes. [42056/23]
• 2023-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Finance if he will sanction a derogation regarding a registration requirement (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25608/23]
• 2023-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Finance if he will examine a series of matters (details supplied) in relation to the 9% VAT rate for hotels and restaurants. [10990/23]
• 2023-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update in relation to the claim by a person (details supplied) for the rent tax credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7139/23]
• 2023-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider keeping the VAT rate at 9%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3879/23]
• 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
• 2022-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Finance if it is envisaged that farmers who own their own land on the edge of a town, within the town boundary, will be liable for the proposed 3% land tax (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54492/22]
• 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
• 2022-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Finance if there is a plan to increase the VAT limit for businesses (details supplied) given the rising costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36048/22]
• 2022-04-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Finance if there is an enhanced and more ambitious policy framework being planned or in discussion in relation to an issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18343/22]
• 2022-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding the application of VAT; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7732/22]
• 2022-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding the collection of small amounts of VAT by An Post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7733/22]
• 2021-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter regarding the funding available to a business in circumstances (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62216/21]
• 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
• 2021-11-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Finance if tax incentives are available for persons who are purchasing a residential and commercial property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58998/21]
• 2021-11-10
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2021: Financial Resolutions (Resumed)

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion passed · 73–54
• 2021-11-03
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2021

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

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion passed · 71–54
• 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
• 2021-02-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Finance if the Covid restrictions support scheme will be made available to caravan and camping parks in order that they can remain in business when the recovery occurs (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5059/21]
• 2021-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Finance if the definitions of art relating to the artists exemption scheme will be reviewed (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45015/20]
• 2020-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Finance the reason persons (details supplied) do not qualify for the first-time buyers help to buy scheme; if other grants are available to them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41870/20]
• 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
• 2020-12-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter in relation to the help-to-buy scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40267/20]
• 2020-11-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Finance if he will address a case (details supplied) regarding the help-to-buy scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38241/20]
• 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
• 2020-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter regarding the case of first-time buyers (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34359/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that families still have not received the primary medical certificate in view of the judgment on 18 June 2020 and his statement on 6 October 2020 that the families would be granted the certificate; his views on the fact that further costs could be incurred (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33708/20]
• 2019-11-20
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2019: Fifth Stage

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion passed · 45–19
• 2019-11-20
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2019: Order for Fifth Stage

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion passed · 45–19
• 2019-10-24
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2019: Financial Resolutions

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion passed · 88–47
• 2019-09-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Finance if budget 2020 will be based on the assumption of a no-deal Brexit; his plans to make provision for timely and targeted measures for the sectors most exposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39218/19]
• 2019-09-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Finance the provision made for persons using private pleasure craft such as, boats, sea crafts and so on to access their island homes on a regular basis when the impending changes to the law regarding the use of marked gas or oil or MGO in private pleasure craft is implemented from 1 January 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36483/19]
• 2019-04-18
  VOTE
  Finance (Office of Tax Simplification) Bill 2018

  A bill to create an Office of Tax Simplification for a time limited period of five years to advise the Minister for Finance on such matters

  • ✓ voted to progress the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 63–48
• 2018-11-22
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2018 · 6 divisions

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

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion passed · 34–19
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 18–35
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 19–34
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 20–36
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 20–37
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 23–38
• 2018-11-21
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2018

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

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 26–49
• 2018-11-07
  VOTE
  Home Building Finance Ireland Bill 2018 · 3 divisions

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 105–8
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 35–82
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 34–81
• 2018-10-25
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2018

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

  • ✗ voted to block the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 50–34
• 2017-11-23
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2017 · 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

  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–52
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion passed · 51–41
• 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
• 2017-11-21
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2017

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

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 28–52
• 2017-10-26
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2017

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

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion passed · 55–44
• 2017-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 263 of 2 May 2017, if the Revenue Commissioners publish figures for uncollected income tax each year; if so, where this information can be found; if it is subject to audit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22778/17]
• 2017-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Finance if compensation has been sought by the Government from Malta arising from the unpaid claims of a company (details supplied); if compensation has been sought from Gibraltar arising from the unpaid claims of a company (details supplied); if a strategy is in place to prevent the same from happening again; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21928/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners publish the figures for uncollected income tax for each previous year and the total amount written off to date by each year; if so, the location this information can be found; if it is subject to audit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19909/17]
• 2016-11-24
  PQ
  Asked Public

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a person with an ongoing complaint with the ODCE who wishes to view their documents can request authorisation to be provided with them from the Minister for Finance under section 792 of the Companies Act 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36705/16]
• 2016-11-23
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2016 · 4 divisions

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

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

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

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 30–54
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 26–91
• 2016-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Finance if he will investigate the cancellation of an insurance company's critical illness policy (details supplied); and if he will put supports in place for those who have lost their cover. [33650/16]
• 2016-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Finance if he will extend the incentives for first-time buyers announced in budget 2017 to apply to both the purchase of new and second-hand houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33598/16]
• 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