Michael Ring

Fine Gael · Mayo

Activity on Finance — 120 events (3 lobbying · 84 questions · 76 votes) full profile →

• 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 4 returns AgricultureFinance

  • Retaining Ireland's Nitrates Derogation - Common Objectives
  • Budget 2025
  • Mayo IFA Budget 2025 Priorities
  • Cost of Doing Business
• 2024-11-05
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages

  • ✓ voted for 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 progress the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 74–49
• 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
• 2024-09-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the priority review of the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme; the proposed changes for the criteria to qualify for a primary medical certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38048/24]
• 2024-09-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance the banks and financial institutions which received bailouts following the financial crash of 2010; the level of intervention received by each; the repayment terms agreed by each; the compliance by each of these in the intervening years; the net loss/gain to the State for the transaction and agreement to each of these, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36529/24]
• 2024-09-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance the amount of capital given to the National Asset Management Agency (NAMA) on its establishment; the repayments/dividend given to the State in the intervening years; the amount of assets/capital held by NAMA currently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36530/24]
• 2024-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance the number of full time and part time personnel employed at locations (details supplied) who hold certain powers, for 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and up to 30 June 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30643/24]
• 2024-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance to provide details of the number of full-time and part-time officers employed at locations (details supplied), for 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and up to 30 June 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30655/24]
• 2024-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance to provide details of the number full-time and part-time officers employed at locations (details supplied), for 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and up to 30 June 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30656/24]
• 2024-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance when a full-time unit will be assigned to a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30658/24]
• 2024-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance the reason a publication (details supplied) is not included in a zero rate of VAT in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30811/24]
• 2024-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance the amount of USC tax payable, in each of the past three years by a single wage earner, a couple jointly assessed with a gross income of €100,000, and separately a gross income of €110,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29836/24]
• 2024-07-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance if a relief can be extended (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27912/24]
• 2024-07-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance if he will increase an exemption (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27913/24]
• 2024-07-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance if he will amend threshold groups (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27914/24]
• 2024-05-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance the reason the help-to-buy scheme does not apply to first-time purchasers when buying a second-hand property; if this can be reviewed; if he will consider reviewing the scheme to include second-hand properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22830/24]
• 2024-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance to outline the amount of USC tax paid in 2023 by a single PAYE worker who has a gross income of €60,000, €70,000, €80,000, €90,000, €100,000 and €110,000, in tabular form. [20501/24]
• 2024-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance the amount of USC tax paid in 2023 by a couple who are jointly assessed and have equal incomes which gross at €60,000, €70,000, €80,000, €90,000, €100,000, €110,000 and €120,000, respectively, in tabular form. [20502/24]
• 2024-04-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance if he will confirm that rent paid by the State to individual landlords for the housing of refugees is tax free; if he will compare this situation to similar payments to hotels, guesthouses, charities, and local community groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16499/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance if he will introduce an annual threshold for VAT free barter similar to other EU countries (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11608/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance to clarify the necessity for a VAT transaction (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11610/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance if the bartering of education, that is, classes, lessons, grinds and so on, is exempt of VAT; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11936/24]
• 2024-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance in relation to the VAT rate increase from 9% to 13.5% for food-led hospitality businesses, if he will reconsider and reinstate the VAT rate to 9%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6569/24]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance the amount of carbon tax accrued for 2023; to provide a full and comprehensive breakdown of what these monies will be used for, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56879/23]
• 2023-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance if he will review recent changes to the flat rate VAT scheme, which allowed unregistered farmers to reclaim VAT on certain expenditure on farm investments, in view of the impact this is having on TAMS applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56073/23]
• 2023-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance the number of VAT reclaims (details supplied) for unregistered farmers that have been refused in each of the past twelve months; to confirm the number of claims that have been allowed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56074/23]
• 2023-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance if he will introduce a statutory instrument to ensure that fixtures which are an integral part of a farming structure as eligible for a refund under the flat rate VAT scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56076/23]
• 2023-11-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance the updated position regarding the review of the disabled drivers’ and disabled passengers' scheme, in particular the criteria for the primary medical certificate; what stage the review is at; what steps have been taken since the publication of the working group report; what changes are being proposed; the timeframe for the implementation of the proposed changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52090/23]
• 2023-11-22
  VOTE
  Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages · 5 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 80–53
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 51–78
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 50–76
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 52–81
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 52–79
• 2023-11-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance if he will amend legislation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50567/23]
• 2023-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance if anything will be done to control interest rates charged by financial institutions (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50193/23]
• 2023-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance when the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeals can recommence its clinics, considering that there have been no clinics since November 2021 and that there are over 1,000 appellants on the waiting list to have their appeals dealt with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46802/23]
• 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 for the motion motion passed · 76–56
• 2023-10-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance if he has plans to match the VAT threshold for a sector (details supplied) as has been done in other EU countries that have updated their regulations in support of the circular economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46308/23]
• 2023-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance if there are any plans to update VAT regulations for a sector (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43633/23]
• 2023-09-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance if, in relation to 'brand ambassadors' who received free cars from certain motor companies, and since many of these have 'self-identified' in public, and that there was a 'benefit-in-kind' liability for each of those, he will confirm that the Revenue Commissioners will be reviewing the returns from those individuals if any have already been identified as defaulters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40889/23]
• 2023-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance to outline the legal position in relation to businesses not accepting cash; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40159/23]
• 2023-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance if he plans to introduce legislation pertaining to a cashless society; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40160/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance to detail the mechanism by which 'brand ambassadors' who receive vehicles from motor companies can pay benefit-in-kind when they are not on the payroll of these companies, have no employment status with these companies and cannot record an annual mileage in performing their duties for these same companies. [36153/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance if a 'brand ambassador' for a motor company has a benefit-in-kind liability if he/she has a vehicle on lease from the company at well below the market rate; and if he will outline the steps he is taking to ensure that there is a fair application of this benefit-in-kind to all taxpayers. [36154/23]
• 2023-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance the number of personnel in his Department at Principal Officer level or above who, on retiring from that position, were subsequently appointed to a State or semi-State board over the past ten years. [34922/23]
• 2023-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance if he will detail the number of taxpayers who have declared an income from brand ambassadors or equivalent from motor companies over the past ten years, in tabular form. [34974/23]
• 2023-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance to compare the tax treatment of the following persons: a car salesman who has the use of a car from their employer; a company representative who is supplied with a vehicle to do their work; an employee who receives a 'car allowance' with their salary; a 'brand ambassador' who has a new car supplied for their personal use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33998/23]
• 2023-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance the up-to-date position in relation to the residential zoned land tax; when it is expected that changes will be made to the tax; when the changes will be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29201/23]
• 2023-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance if he will explain what is meant by "the four-year rule", as recently quoted by a tax appeal commissioner, when overturning a tax assessment by Revenue; if he will provide the relevant legislation that contains this provision; if he will detail whether any other similar assessment has been made by Revenue but which was not appealed; the number of such assessments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23108/23]
• 2023-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance if he will confirm whether or not active farmland is excluded from RZLT; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17680/23]
• 2023-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance what support and relief is available to support a facility (details supplied) with its increased energy costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15454/23]
• 2023-03-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance if he plans to extend the local property tax exemption for properties certified as damaged by pyrite to new applicants beyond 22 July 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14390/23]
• 2023-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance the way the BIK taxation regime can be reformed to achieve the reductions set out in the Climate Action Plan 2023 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13086/23]
• 2023-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance if he will reconsider the increase in rates (details supplied) in view of the hardship being caused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7475/23]
• 2023-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance the updated position regarding the review of the Disabled Drivers’ and Disabled Passengers' Scheme, and in particular, the criteria for the primary medical certificate; the stage the review is at; if the Working Group completed its report; when the report will be available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6648/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance if he will amend the temporary business energy support scheme to include costs for bulk LPG in areas where natural gas is not an option for businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1030/23]
• 2022-11-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance the status of the review of the disabled drivers’ and disabled passengers' scheme in particular the criteria for the primary medical certificate; when the review will be complete; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58518/22]
• 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 for the motion motion passed · 78–58
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 57–75
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 53–79
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 58–74
• 2022-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance if he will reconsider the BIK rate change coming into effect in January 2023, in view of the impact that it will have on employees who have no choice but to use a company car, particularly in view of the current cost-of-living crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54934/22]
• 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 progress the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 78–55
• 2022-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance the name, function and establishment date of all the organisations and agencies that are funded by his Department; the number of employees in each; the salary of the chief executive in each organisation and agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49185/22]
• 2022-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance the reason that an Act which was never intended for small community groups is being applied rigorously to the community groups (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46797/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will introduce time extensions to existing planning permissions given the difficulties currently being encountered by persons in securing finance, and contractors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43692/22]
• 2022-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance the salary of four roles within his Department (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36822/22]
• 2022-07-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance the number of former county managers and CEOs of local authorities who are currently working within his Department and any agency or body under the remit of his Department, including details for persons employed in any format such as on a contract or advisory basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36298/22]
• 2022-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance the number of former civil servants who are currently serving on State boards under his remit; the number of former county managers and chief executive officers of local authorities who are currently on each of the State boards under his remit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33852/22]
• 2022-06-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance the State boards that are under his remit; the details of each State board; the details of all the persons who are currently on each board in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33831/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance if funding (details supplied) that has been allocated has been drawn down and spent; if there has been a follow up or appraisal on the funding given under the various programmes or headings; if any of the allocated funding has been recouped or unspent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20395/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance when the review of the criteria for the primary medical certificate will be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21103/22]
• 2022-04-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance the number of staff who are currently absent from work on full pay due to suspension or workplace disputes in his Department and in agencies and public bodies within his area of responsibility; the number who have been absent from work for up to three, three to six, six to twelve and over twelve months, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17598/22]
• 2022-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance the amount that his Department has paid for advertising, features and so on in a magazine (details supplied). [9574/22]
• 2022-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has won any award from a publication (details supplied); if so, when this award was won; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9832/22]
• 2022-01-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance if he will include the cost of antigen tests as a qualifying health expense for tax relief considering when antigen tests had to be paid for privately for employment purposes (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3652/22]
• 2021-12-02
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2021 · 7 divisions

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 68–42
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 46–65
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 47–64
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 46–67
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 44–66
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 45–64
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 46–69
• 2021-12-01
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2021 · 4 divisions

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

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 46–66
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 46–65
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 45–76
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 49–75
• 2021-11-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance the total tax take on the purchase of a standard one litre petrol driven car retailing at €20,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57765/21]
• 2021-11-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance the total tax take on the purchase of a standard one litre diesel driven car retailing at €20,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57766/21]
• 2021-11-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance the total tax take on the purchase of a standard one litre LPG driven car retailing at €20,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57767/21]
• 2021-11-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance the total tax take on the purchase of a standard 1.6 litre petrol driven car retailing at €33,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57768/21]
• 2021-11-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance the total tax take on the purchase of a standard 1.6 litre diesel driven car retailing at €33,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57769/21]
• 2021-11-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance the total tax take on the purchase of a standard 1.6 litre electric driven car retailing at €33,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57771/21]
• 2021-11-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance the total tax take on a litre of petrol retailing at €1.10, a litre of diesel, retailing at €1.10 and on a litre of LPG retailing at €1.10, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56592/21]
• 2021-11-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance the total tax take on a litre of petrol retailing at €1.50, on a litre of diesel retailing at €1.50 and on a litre of LPG retailing at €1.50; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56594/21]
• 2021-11-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance the total tax take by his Department on petrol sales for February 2021 compared to the total tax take for this product for October 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56596/21]
• 2021-11-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance the total tax take on sales of diesel for February 2021; the way this figure compares this to the total tax take for this product for October 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56599/21]
• 2021-11-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance the total tax take on sales of LPG for February 2021; the way this figure compares to the total tax take for this product for October 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56602/21]
• 2021-11-10
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2021: Financial Resolutions (Resumed)

  • ✓ voted for 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 for the motion motion passed · 71–54
• 2021-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance if there are plans to amend the help to buy incentive to increase the purchase price or valuation limit of €500,000 in view of the recent increase in property valuations and prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38223/21]
• 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 for 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 for the motion motion passed · 78–55
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 74–59
• 2021-05-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance the changes that have been brought in in relation to a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28821/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance if all vacancies (details supplied) are advertised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19814/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance if any person can apply for a position (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19869/21]
• 2021-02-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance if the criteria for the Covid restrictions support scheme can be reviewed to enable service providers (details supplied) directly affected by hospitality closures to qualify. [5131/21]
• 2021-01-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance if the interim measure on the reduction in benefit-in-kind rates on company cars will be extended into 2021. [2631/21]
• 2021-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance if an invoice (details supplied) will be accepted to determine the value of a vehicle to calculate the amount of importation VAT; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1400/21]
• 2020-12-03
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2020 · 3 divisions

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 80–49
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 51–77
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 50–71
• 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 reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 52–80
• 2020-11-11
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2020: Financial Resolutions

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

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance when the medical criteria set out in the regulations will be amended in view of the cessation of primary medical certificate assessments; when a revised basis for assessment will be established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33189/20]
• 2019-11-20
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2019: Fifth Stage

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

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 88–47
• 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 block the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 63–48
• 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 for the motion motion passed · 34–19
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 18–35
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 19–34
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 20–36
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 20–37
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 23–38
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 24–39
• 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 reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 26–49
• 2018-11-20
  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 reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 27–44
• 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 progress the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 50–34
• 2017-11-23
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2017 · 9 divisions

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 45–24
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 24–45
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 23–48
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 30–49
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 29–49
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 35–49
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–52
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 51–41
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 41–93
• 2017-11-22
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2017 · 3 divisions

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

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 34–51
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 51–34
  • ✗ voted to reject 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 reject 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 for the motion motion passed · 55–44
• 2017-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance if he will review an application under the disabled drivers and disabled passengers (tax concessions) scheme for a person (details supplied) in view of the fact that the term family member is not defined in the legislation governing the scheme. [24033/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance if changes have been made to the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Regulations 1994 (SI 353 of 1994), as amended, to confine the definition of a "family member" to that which is used for capital acquisitions tax law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19677/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance the reason an application under the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Regulations 1994 by a person (details supplied) has been refused; the basis within SI 353 of 1994 for this refusal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19678/17]
• 2016-11-23
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2016 · 4 divisions

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 58–38
  • ✗ voted to reject 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 reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 30–54
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 26–91
• 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 for the motion motion passed · 59–41
• 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 for the motion motion passed · 78–45
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 43–74
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 34–67