Michael McNamara — Watch Them Work

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.

2025-01-18

LOBBY

The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture

County Clare IFA Briefing - Budget 2025 Priorities

2024-09-26

LOBBY

National Traveller MABS Finance

An copy of NTMABS research report into financial literacy in the Traveller community was sent via email to all T.D.'s and Senators

2023-11-28

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Finance if his Department will give consideration to introducing primary medical certificates to all individuals with physical disabilities (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52452/23]

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

2023-09-20

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider an increase in the pension threshold from €2 million to €2.4 million to ensure that individuals who have reached the 2014 pension cap will now have the same purchasing power as an individual in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40654/23]

2023-07-25

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Finance how many prize bonds were won in each of the past 20 years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36126/23]

2023-07-25

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Finance how many requests for the receipt of prize bonds winnings were made in each of the past 20 years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36127/23]

2023-07-25

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Finance how many requests for the receipt of prize bonds winnings returned no prize bonds winnings in each of the past 20 years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36128/23]

2023-07-25

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Finance how many requests for the receipt of prize bonds winnings had proof of prize bonds purchases furnished to support a claim in each of the past 20 years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36129/23]

2023-07-25

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Finance how many representations by solicitors for a client were made in relation to prize bonds in each of the past 20 years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36130/23]

2023-07-25

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Finance the mechanism the NTMA uses to ensure that prize bonds winnings are available during the disposal of a deceased person's estate by the estate's executor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36131/23]

2023-07-25

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Finance if the NTMA attempts to contact the owners of prize bond accounts whom the NTMA may have reason to believe are deceased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36132/23]

2023-07-25

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Finance if there is a cut-off point past which prize bond winnings cannot be claimed; if so, if he will provide the occurrences of such in each of the past 20 years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36133/23]

2023-06-22

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Finance when the medical criteria to obtain a primary medical certificate in order to benefit from the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme are expected to be updated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30017/23]

2023-04-18

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Finance how many applications have been made to the living city initiative; how many successful claimants there have been under the initiative since the scheme was commenced on 5 May 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17068/23]

2023-04-18

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Finance if he will outline the range of moneys paid to successful claimants under the living city initiative to date; the average amount paid; the median sum paid under the initiative since its commencement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17069/23]

2023-01-24

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Finance if he has any plans to abolish the Government pension levy introduced in tandem with the jobs initiative in 2011, as the jobs initiative has now concluded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2890/23]

2022-11-24

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Finance if the new Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal has been appointed following the resignation of the previous board; if his commitment that a comprehensive review of this scheme has taken place; if so, the outcome of that review; if he has expanded the criteria for qualification for this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58484/22]

2022-11-23

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 against the motion motion passed · 78–58

2022-11-08

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Finance the reason that students who are staying in "digs" type accommodation as opposed to students who are staying in Residential Tenancies Board-registered accommodation are not entitled to the recently announced tax credit for student accommodation given that the parents of these students and some of the students are taxpayers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55635/22]

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

2022-10-05

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Finance the number of and dates of meetings that have taken place between him and or the Secretary General of his Department and the Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland since June 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48702/22]

2022-10-05

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons within his Department who are working remotely on a part-time or full-time basis in County Clare in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48734/22]

2022-01-19

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Finance the number of public sector workers under his remit in each of the local electoral areas in County Clare in each of the years 2016 to 2021, in tabular form under headings (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2385/22]

2021-12-07

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Finance if the employment wage subsidy scheme will be restored to the November levels for the hotel and hospitality sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60392/21]

2021-12-02

VOTE

Finance Bill 2021 · 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; 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 · 47–64
✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 46–69

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

2021-09-21

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Finance if a credit union (details supplied) in County Clare which does not have a CRO number can register a vehicle in its ownership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44522/21]

2021-07-14

VOTE

Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages · 2 divisions

✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 92–48
✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 50–88

2021-07-14

VOTE

Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Financial Resolution

✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 93–48

2021-07-13

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Finance the reason shipments which have been routed orange at customs which means they have been stopped for document inspection are taking up to three weeks to be cleared which is causing hardship to small businesses which have already paid the very high costs of excise on the sale of goods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37241/21]

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

2021-07-06

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Finance if clerical officers who transferred from the Department of Agriculture in 2007 to the Revenue Commissioners will be considered for the allowance personal to holder which came into effect on 1 January 2003 given that all the clerical officers in the Revenue Commissioners are doing the very same job but anyone who transferred to the Revenue Commissioners after 2003 are on a reduced rate of pay of €100 weekly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36327/21]

2021-07-01

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Finance if a vehicle purchased by an organisation (details supplied) to transport persons to medical appointments and hospitals and so on will be included in the exemptions from VRT and VAT available to ambulances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35449/21]

2021-06-15

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 95 of 2 June 2021, if he will address an issue in which a person (details supplied) in County Clare cannot get access to a copy of their own data from a bank for the relevant period from 1 March 2020 to 3 August 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31084/21]

2021-06-02

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Finance if he will take steps on behalf of a person (details supplied) in County Clare who is seeking to get access to their full file with a bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29950/21]

2021-05-11

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Finance if the Government will re-evaluate its position regarding event caters and expand access parameters to the Covid restrictions support scheme to allow these member companies gain access to the necessary financial supports to ensure their survival; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24623/21]

2021-03-24

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Finance if he will intervene as a matter of urgency regarding the increasing insurance costs on small businesses and reduce damages for minor injuries by 80% given that the Law Reform Commission has made it clear that direct intervention by the legislature to cap damages will be entirely constitutional subject to certain safeguards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15193/21]

2021-02-24

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Finance if he will call on banks (details supplied) not to impose a penalty charge on solicitors' practices who are holding monies for clients in their client account on trust; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9954/21]

2021-02-03

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Finance if the Covid restrictions support scheme can be amended to support a seasonal business (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5465/21]

2020-12-16

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether it is discriminatory for a bank (details supplied) to require a higher deposit level of 25% when purchasing a property in a rural location as opposed to a 10% deposit in non-rural locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43987/20]

2020-12-08

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Finance if he plans to implement section 92 of the Finance Act 1989, as amended; when he will replace the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Regulations, 1994, determined to be ultra vires of the Minister by the Supreme Court on 18 June 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41338/20]

2020-12-03

VOTE

Finance Bill 2020 · 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; to amend Part 7 of the Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Act 2020 and otherwise make provision for supports to certain sectors of the economy; and to provide for related matters.

✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 80–49
✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 51–77

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 McNamara asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the Covid restrictions support scheme for sole traders and on-course bookmakers in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34913/20]

2020-10-21

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Finance if travel agents qualify for the Covid restrictions support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31847/20]

2020-10-14

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Finance if the employment wage subsidy scheme will be increased to the same level as the temporary wage subsidy scheme that was in effect up to 1 September 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30383/20]

2020-09-30

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Finance when a person (details supplied) will receive a reply to a pensions and taxes query submitted in August 2020 and again on 3 September 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27404/20]

2016-01-19

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Finance if he will outline the status of the PDFORRA claim to the Revenue Commissioners for a flat rate expenses allowance under section 114 of the Tax Consolidation Act 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1930/16]

2015-12-08

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Finance if he will expand the living city initiative to special regeneration areas in county towns such as Ennis in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43712/15]

2015-11-25

VOTE

Finance Bill 2015

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

✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 78–45

2015-11-05

VOTE

Finance Bill 2015

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

✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 69–41