Michael Fitzmaurice

Independent Ireland · Roscommon-Galway

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• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance which European Union law provides the statutory basis for the carbon taxes; it's interaction with domestic Irish law; to detail the obligation Ireland has to implement carbon tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24494/26]
• 2026-02-12
  LOBBY
  Retailers Against Smuggling Finance

  • Tackling illicit trade
• 2026-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the changes in VAT for farmers that sell livestock in marts; and if the funding from same is going to the Exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5450/26]
• 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 AgricultureFinance

  • National Ploughing Championships 2025
  • Finance Bill 2025
  • Energy From Farms
  • 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
• 2025-11-26
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages · 3 divisions

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion passed · 76–60
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 59–82
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 61–79
• 2025-10-21
  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
• 2025-06-25
  VOTE
  Finance (Local Property Tax and Other Provisions) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages · 3 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
• 2025-05-16
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA EU Affairs

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

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance when a review of the inheritance tax threshold will be initiated to include those persons deceased who do not have children and wish to leave their estate to a person to ensure there is no discrimination; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18629/25]
• 2025-02-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance if he can confirm if the Flood Insurance Bill 2021 has been enacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7091/25]
• 2025-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance the number of civil servants in his Department, and in agencies under the aegis of his Department, who were on career break in 2023 or 2024, by month and grade, and by length of career break; the number of civil servants in his Department and in agencies under the aegis of his Department who were on career break for longer than five years or longer than six years in 2023 or 2024, by month, grade, and length of career break, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46190/24]
• 2025-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance the number of vacancies, by month and by grade, in his Department, and in agencies under the aegis of his Department, in 2023 and 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46208/24]
• 2025-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance to provide an assurance that no civil servant has had their career break extended beyond five years where there is a suitable vacancy in their home Department or agency; that, where a civil servant has had their career break extended beyond five years on account of there being no suitable vacancy in their home Department or agency, that they have been placed on a redeployment panel; that, where a civil servant has had their career break extended beyond six years, consideration has been given to facilitating them on a supernumerary basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46226/24]
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Retailers Against Smuggling Finance

  • Seek greater Government action on smuggling
• 2025-01-18
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 3 returns AgricultureFinance

  • Retaining Ireland's Nitrates Derogation - Common Objectives
  • Budget 2025
  • Cost of Doing Business
• 2025-01-14
  LOBBY
  Irish Petrol Retailers Association Finance

  • Duty Differential
• 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
• 2024-10-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance to consider reducing the VAT rate for natively produced renewable fuel, such as firewood, in line with the decision to apply a lower rate of VAT on gas and electricity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40430/24]
• 2024-10-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance to consider extending the reduction in VAT to apply to all appliances using renewable fuel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40431/24]
• 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
• 2024-09-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance if the 3% USC surcharge on income in excess of €100,000 for the self-employed will be reviewed to bring it in line with that of the employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37812/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance for an update on the implementation of the 2022 International Monetary Fund Financial Sector Assessment Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30912/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance his views on setting both the credit union stabilisation fund levy and credit institution resolution fund levy at 0% for 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30913/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance the amount and average value of mortgages outstanding by credit unions at end March 2023 and end March 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30914/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance the amount and average value of business lending outstanding by credit unions at end March 2023 and end March 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30915/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance his views on the appropriateness of the requirement for credit unions to require a business plan to be developed before business loans above €25,000 can be issued as per regulation 16(3) of Central Bank Statutory Instrument 1 of 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30916/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance the number of volunteer directors working on credit union boards of directors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30917/24]
• 2024-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance when the current issues being experienced when submitting form 11 will be resolved, that has been ongoing from 16 June 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29830/24]
• 2024-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance if he will conduct research or an annual survey on illicit vapes similar to the Revenue Commissioners’ ‘illegal tobacco products research’ surveys; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27291/24]
• 2024-03-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance if a person is a resident in the USA and was Irish born with a PPS number, if that person enters a five-year lease to lease owned lands, if this is tax free; if not, what is the terms and criteria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11046/24]
• 2023-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance to provide, in tabular form, a sectoral breakdown of the estimated annual costs to the Exchequer of reverting to the previous temporary 9% VAT rate for tourism-related industries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43336/23]
• 2023-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance to provide the estimated annual cost to the Exchequer of creating a specific 9% VAT, as opposed to the current 13.5% VAT rate, which would apply only to food sales, be it restaurant, takeaway, hotel food sales and so on, assuming that bed and breakfast deals would simply attract the current rate of 13.5%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43337/23]
• 2023-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has conducted a balancing exercise to determine the impact of the reversion of temporary VAT rate of 9% to the current VAT rate of 13.5% for tourism-related activities, in the context of reduced employment, closures, and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43338/23]
• 2023-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has not conducted a balancing exercise to determine the impact of the reversion of temporary VAT rate of 9% to the current VAT rate of 13.5% for tourism-related activities, in the context of reduced employment, closures and so on, if it will do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43339/23]
• 2023-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance if he or his Department has considered splitting VAT rates on accommodation between rural accommodation providers and urban accommodation providers, given the vast differences in rates and price gouging being engaged in by some urban accommodation providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43340/23]
• 2023-05-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance the plans, if any, in place to abolish the universal social charge, which was brought in as a temporary measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20396/23]
• 2023-05-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has considered abolishing the universal social charge for occupational pensions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20397/23]
• 2022-11-23
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2022 · 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 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
• 2022-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance the different tax exemptions available for young farmers and for all farmers; if he has secured European Union approval to continue the exemptions, following his budget 2023 speech in which he outlined that he was seeking same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55844/22]
• 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
• 2022-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance the percentage of each of the different costs which make up the price the consumer pays for petrol, diesel and agricultural diesel at the pumps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51506/22]
• 2022-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance if the duty that was removed from petrol and diesel will apply for another year; and if he will freeze the carbon tax in light of the current energy crisis. [46192/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider changing the stamp duty rate for those who purchase a commercial property and that undertake to turn it into a residential property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39754/22]
• 2022-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance the measures put in place by his Department to guarantee that the monies lent by the Irish Strategic Investment Fund will be used only for aviation development within the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36184/22]
• 2022-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance the details of the measures in place to monitor the way in which, and the location, of the moneys lent by the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund are spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36185/22]
• 2022-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance if the directors of an airline (details supplied) have given his Department an undertaking to use Ireland Strategic Investment Fund moneys only in the development of routes within and from the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36186/22]
• 2022-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance if the loan given to an airline (details supplied) from the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund is to be rescinded if the airline fails on commitments made when receiving the loan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36188/22]
• 2022-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance the Department that is in control of the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund; if this fund is for regional development in the Republic of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36156/22]
• 2022-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance if he will raise the capital acquisitions thresholds between aunt and uncles to nieces and nephew; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31930/22]
• 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 Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance if he will reduce the taxes on fuel and home heating oil similar to other EU countries (details supplied) to ease the pressure on vulnerable persons and hauliers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53709/21]
• 2021-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance the reason for the refusal of insurance companies to insure hunt and harrier packs resulting in closure for these businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54126/21]
• 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
• 2021-07-08
  VOTE
  Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2021

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

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

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion passed · 78–55
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion passed · 74–59
• 2021-05-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance the way in which the national resolution fund will be financed in accordance with EU Regulation 713/2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28923/21]
• 2021-04-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance if persons who are almost or wholly without the use of a single arm and hand are eligible to apply for the disabled drivers and passengers scheme under subsections 92(1)(i) and (ii) of the Finance Act 1989; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21227/21]
• 2021-04-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance the number of successful applicants to the disabled drivers and passengers scheme who were almost or wholly without the use of a single arm and hand in each of the past five years; the number of those who were almost or wholly without the use of a single foot and leg; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21228/21]
• 2021-04-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance the amendments that will be made to the Finance Act 1989 in relation to the disabled drivers and passengers scheme given the Supreme Court ruling in a case (details supplied); the way the potential for discrimination in the qualifying conditions of the scheme will be addressed in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21229/21]
• 2021-04-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance the supports available for those with a single amputated arm and hand who do not qualify under the disabled drivers and passengers scheme despite having to purchase automatic cars to cater to their disability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21230/21]
• 2021-04-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance if Ireland will be applying for loans under the EU recovery and resilience facility; if so, the amount that will be applied for; the potential interest rate and terms in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17795/21]
• 2021-04-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance the gross liability for Ireland in relation to the EU recovery and resilience facility; the amount it varies from €18.7 billion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17796/21]
• 2021-04-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance the amount in grants Ireland will receive from the EU recovery and resilience facility; if the figure of 0.989 or 186 billion on Annex IV is accurate at time of passing the regulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17797/21]
• 2021-03-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider lifting the four-year rule for recoupment of overpayment or refunds for a short period during the Covid-19 pandemic to allow struggling businesses claim back refunds beyond this period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13329/21]
• 2021-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance if fishing boats or commercial freight and passenger vessels are exempt from carbon tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10130/21]
• 2021-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 228 of 27 January 2021, the reason County Roscommon is not carrying out assessments; when the county will carry out assessments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8429/21]
• 2021-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance when assessments will recommence for new applications for primary medical certificates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4337/21]
• 2020-12-02
  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 to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 52–80
• 2020-11-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 790 of 10 November 2020, when the Revenue Commissioners were informed by OLAF to check hand sanitisers to determine if they were safe to use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37497/20]
• 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
• 2020-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance the number of full-time equivalent and part-time equivalent roles filled by his Department of posts at principal officer, assistant principal officer, higher executive officer, executive officer and clerical officer grades for the past five years; the cost to the Exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34568/20]
• 2020-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance if a company (details supplied) qualifies for the employment wage subsidy scheme based on the information provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34632/20]
• 2020-11-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance when assessments will recommence for applications for primary medical certificates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34007/20]
• 2020-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance if an explanation will be provided of the working document circulated by the EU Commission to the European Parliament of 27 May 2020 SWD(2020) 98 (details supplied) which identified the recovery needs of Europe; the final debt liabilities that Ireland will be accountable for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19255/20]
• 2020-07-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance if the net contribution made by Ireland to the EU recovery fund is €15.7 billion in accordance with a document in circulation at the European Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18372/20]
• 2020-07-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance the net contribution of Ireland to the EU budget in 2019 and 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18373/20]
• 2020-07-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether entering deeper into the EU debt is good for the financial health and sovereignty of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18374/20]
• 2020-07-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance the funds that can be borrowed from Europe from the Covid-19 fund to bridge the deficit due to the Covid-19 crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16467/20]
• 2020-05-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance if changes will be made to the wage subsidy scheme in order to grant the payment to mothers on maternity leave and due to return to work in view of the fact those who were not on payroll in March 2020 are not entitled to the payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7352/20]
• 2020-05-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance if changes have been or will be made to the wage subsidy scheme in order to grant the payment to mothers on maternity leave and due to return to work in view of the fact those who were not on payroll in March 2020 are not entitled. [7353/20]
• 2020-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to alleged breaches of procurement law by a Department, body or agency in respect of public contracts in 2019; and if so, the details of same. [4307/20]
• 2020-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance if his Department carried out investigations in 2019 in respect of alleged breaches of European procurement law which was highlighted to his Department in reference to a Department, body or agency; and if so, the investigations carried out and the outcome of such investigations. [4308/20]
• 2020-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance if the Office for Government Procurement or another Department, agency or body using public procurement have processed payments for valid supplier invoices after 30 days of receipt; and if so, the scale of such payments in terms of value and number of invoices involved. [4309/20]
• 2020-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance if the Office for Government Procurement or another Department, agency or body using public procurement have processed payments for valid supplier invoices after 90 days of receipt; and if so, the scale of such payments in terms of value and number of invoices involved. [4310/20]
• 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
• 2019-11-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance if he has been lobbied in relation to flat rate VAT on feedlots; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46944/19]
• 2019-10-24
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2019: Financial Resolutions

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion passed · 88–47
• 2019-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance if the increase in the carbon tax immediately applies to white diesel, green diesel and kerosene; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42021/19]
• 2019-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance if an exemption exists within the tax system regarding the increase in the carbon tax for an agricultural contractor who is carrying out agricultural work for a farmer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42022/19]
• 2019-02-26
  PQ
  Asked Communications

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a tender process exists for finance companies being promoted through advertising at Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland conferences, whereby the authority is promoting private finance companies to assist in retrofitting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9433/19]
• 2019-02-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to situations by which persons who may need to go into a nursing home are seeing insurance companies in some instances increasing their house insurance premiums by nearly four times the original amount in addition to requesting that the electricity and water be turned off; if legislation can be brought forward which would allow a person who had to go into a nursing home to get public liability cover for his or her home in case of intruders on their property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8638/19]
• 2018-11-22
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2018 · 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.

  • ✗ 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 reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 20–37
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 23–38
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 24–39
• 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
• 2018-06-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance his plans to change the age at which a person is deemed to qualify under the Revenue Commissioners terms as a young farmer; if the upper age of a young farmer for same will be brought in line with the upper age for grants, that is, 40 years of age; if so, when the change will come into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27387/18]
• 2018-04-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance his plans to address issues (details supplied) relating to the sale of land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17176/18]
• 2018-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance if the split mortgage agreements and restructure agreements in relation to the proposed sale of loans by a bank (details supplied) some of which stretch 15 to 20 years will be honoured by the purchaser or equity fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10338/18]
• 2018-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance the revenue generated from the sale of petrol and white diesel in each of the years 2014 to 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2195/18]
• 2018-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance the excise generated, either actual or estimated, from non-commercial vehicles for petrol and diesel for 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2209/18]
• 2017-12-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance the stamp duty that applies to a site of less than one acre which is intended for one off housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52382/17]
• 2017-12-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance if a site of less than one acre that is used for the development of one dwelling within 30 months can qualify for the refund scheme under the Finance Act 2017; the conditions that must be satisfied prior to the refund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52383/17]
• 2017-11-23
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2017 · 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 · 45–24
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 24–45
  • ✓ voted to add 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
• 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
• 2017-10-26
  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
• 2017-04-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance the reason banks providing merchant services to retailers have not passed on the reduction of the bank interchange rate to their customers following budget 2016 and in the Finance Act 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18939/17]
• 2017-04-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance his plans to ensure banks providing merchant services to retailers pass on the reduction of the bank interchange rate to their customers given by the Minister in budget 2016 and in the Finance Act 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18940/17]
• 2016-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that binary options trading has been banned in some countries; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that the other jurisdictions consider binary options to be gambling in disguise, as distinct from trading in regulated assets such as shares and bonds; the steps he has taken to ensure that any such trading is regulated and supervised in the correct way; if all companies engaged in binary options are registered with the Central Bank of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36496/16]
• 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 add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–59
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 47–60
• 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.

  • ~ abstained on the motion motion passed · 59–41
• 2016-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance the number of retired public sector employees in his Department, including bodies under its aegis, that are in receipt of a public sector pension and have been re-employed either part-time or full-time, temporary or otherwise by the public sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28979/16]
• 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
• 2016-06-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance the number of residential units which have been the subject of applications for capital gains tax relief, which was introduced in budget 2012 and applied to property for the first seven years of ownership for properties bought between 7 December 2011 and the end of 2014, where the property is held for more than seven years. [14521/16]
• 2016-06-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance if he supports the roll-out of debit cards by credit unions as per the programme for Government; if he will ensure that the Central Bank supports this initiative by the credit union movement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15048/16]
• 2016-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance for the purpose of promoting rural public transport, to introduce tax incentives and legislate for the provision of a 100% capital tax allowance for the purchase of new buses; to remove road tax and vehicle registration tax on buses and value added tax on tyres for buses; and to introduce income tax incentives for the purchase of commuter bus passes. [11521/16]
• 2016-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Finance to change the value added tax status on bus transport operators to a zero rate rather than an exempt status to enable them to reclaim value added tax payments, as part of a programme to incentivise the use of public transport. [11524/16]
• 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
• 2015-09-24
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if it is the intention of her Department to allocate finance and resources to the eradication of the problem of Asian clams on the River Shannon at Lanesborough and the surrounding area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32060/15]