Neasa Hourigan

Green Party · Dublin Central

Activity on Finance — 146 events (5 lobbying · 126 questions · 31 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.
• 2025-01-16
  LOBBY
  GP Care For All Health

  • Request amendment to Legislation
• 2025-01-15
  LOBBY
  Daughters of Charity Community Services Finance

  • Letters to politicians to advance pay parity for State funded Charities and a strategic approach to the sustainability of service provision in the Not-for-Profit Sector
• 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
• 2024-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance whether he has considered using the tax system to incentivise the repair and restoration of buildings over their demolition by adjusting the VAT rate applied to demolition projects to 23% while keeping repair and renovation activities at the reduced rate of 13.5%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41372/24]
• 2024-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to adjust the VAT rate applied to demolition projects, which is currently set at a rate of 13.5%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41371/24]
• 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
• 2024-10-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance the number of investigations and prosecutions undertaken by the Revenue Commissioners in relation to diesel fuel standards from 2022 to 2024 inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38713/24]
• 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 Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance if he will ensure that changes to tax requirements under Section 1008A of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 for general medical practitioners under general medical services scheme contracts (limiting partnerships to other GPs only) will not adversely damage existing non-profit practices, where the partner is a charitable organisation, forcing them to close in deprived urban areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37437/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance the reason there was not a single gaming licence issued for the city of Dublin, as of Revenue's register of gaming licences dated 3 July 2024, in spite of the prevalence of gaming premises in the city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34162/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance the status of the review of Ireland’s funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34854/24]
• 2024-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance the awards made both with and without a tender process to management consultancy firms (details supplied) by his Department and bodies under the aegis of his Department for each of the years 2019 to 2024, in tabular form and classed by firm; the purpose and a brief description of the awards; the value of the awards and the total amounts paid; the timeline or timeframe of the contracts; and the desired or completed output. [21172/24]
• 2024-04-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the working group established to consider the taxation of funds, life assurance policies and other investment products; in particular if he will provide an update on their considerations on the taxation of exchange –traded funds (EFTs); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17469/24]
• 2024-04-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to extend the VAT exemption to counsellors and psychotherapists accredited by the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16618/24]
• 2024-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to ensure the Irish Strategic Investment Fund divests itself of holdings in companies currently listed on the UN database of businesses operating within the illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13358/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance the number of gaming machines seized by the Revenue Commissioners under section 43 of the Finance Act 1975 in each of the years 2020 to 2023, in tabular form. [12375/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance the cost of storing gaming machines seized by the Revenue Commissioners under section 43 of the Finance Act 1975 in 2023. [12376/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance the number of licences issued for amusement machines issued in 2023; the number of licences for gaming machines issues in 2023; and the revenue collected for each. [12377/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance if he has estimated the revenue forgone as a result of not collecting gaming machine licence revenue in Dublin in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12378/24]
• 2024-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance the engagement his Department has had with Government colleagues regarding the Climate Action and Biodiversity (Mandates of Certain Organisations) Bill 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8730/24]
• 2024-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to reassess the VAT rate for new electric vehicles, including new electric vehicles imported from the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6187/24]
• 2024-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the work underway to implement the recommendation of the Report of the Commission on Taxation and Welfare that the remittance basis of taxation should be subject to a lifetime limit of three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4852/24]
• 2024-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance if he will outline the Government's position during recent negotiations at EU level relating to fiscal rules around national debt and public spending; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3817/24]
• 2024-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance the percentage of social media videos posted on his Departmental social media accounts or the social media accounts of public bodies and agencies that operate under his remit, that included closed captioning/subtitling and Irish sign language translations between 1 January 2023 and 31 December 2023, inclusive. [3363/24]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance the number and monetary value of investments held by the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund in companies which produce, export or sell weapons or dual-use items for a military purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1303/24]
• 2023-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance whether his Department has issued any guidelines to the National Treasury Management Agency with regard to ethical investment, particularly the need to not invest in the arms industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53947/23]
• 2023-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance for the Revenue Commissioners' plans to reassess their planned revised tax treatment of general medical services income of general practitioners which is to be effective from 1 January 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44857/23]
• 2023-10-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance if he will outline any approaches or negotiations engaged in by Ireland with other EU Member States to waive the exemption on aviation fuel tax for intra-community flights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44476/23]
• 2023-09-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to undertake a review of the VAT classification of hairdressers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41143/23]
• 2023-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has any plans to review or revise the current deferred tax assets regime as it relates to large financial institutions with significant previous losses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40468/23]
• 2023-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance if his Department, as part of budget 2024, will present proposals to bring Ireland in line with the commitment to set a minimum effective corporate tax rate of 15%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40469/23]
• 2023-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance if his Department, as part of developing budgetary proposals, has examined the potential of introducing a one-off corporate windfall tax or a wealth tax, as recommended by a report (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40470/23]
• 2023-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance if his Department, as part of developing budgetary proposals, has examined the potential introduction of a tax credit for trade union fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40471/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance if he will extend the bike-to-work scheme to those who are self-employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37920/23]
• 2023-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance when legislation will be brought forward to remove the anomaly whereby a registered charity employing general practitioners such as one (details supplied) is not exempt from professional services withholding tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30585/23]
• 2023-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance if he will outline the items of which the reduced VAT rate of 5% have been applied in the Irish context to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29300/23]
• 2023-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance whether the reduced VAT rate of 5% has been applied to all 24 points of goods and services, as per the VAT Directive, to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29301/23]
• 2023-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance if he will outline the items of which the reduced VAT rate of less than 5% have been applied in the Irish context to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29302/23]
• 2023-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance whether the reduced rate of 0% VAT has been applied to a maximum of seven items as per the VAT Directive to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29303/23]
• 2023-06-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to expand the living city initiative, in particular to include the Ballybough area of Dublin city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27071/23]
• 2023-05-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance whether VAT refunds are available specifically on the purchase of through-floor lift used by people with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25471/23]
• 2023-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance if he will outline the current position of his Department on the transfer of money between Ireland and Cuba. [21314/23]
• 2023-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance if he will outline plans to address regulation of independent operators of ATMs, given that 75% of ATMs in Ireland are now owned by organisations that are not banks, are not regulated as regards service standards or fees and charges and for whom the Central Bank's conduct of business rules do not apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21313/23]
• 2023-04-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost to the Exchequer of increasing the single-person child carer credit in Budget 2024, in line with the €150 increase to the married person or civil partner credit in Budget 2023; if consideration is being given to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19106/23]
• 2023-04-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost to the Exchequer of increasing the single-person child carer credit by €75, €100 or €150 respectively. [19107/23]
• 2023-04-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider equivalising the tax rate for recipients of the single-person child carer credit with the two-adult single-earner household rate; the estimated cost to the Exchequer of equivalising these two rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19108/23]
• 2023-04-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance the number of people in receipt of the single-person child carer credit. [19109/23]
• 2023-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance his views on the decline in both the total number of individuals subject to the high-income individuals’ restriction and the estimated additional income tax due to the restriction in each of the each years since 2010; if he believes that the total number of individuals subject to the restriction should have been increasing in a growing economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12753/23]
• 2023-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance the awards made both with and without a tender process to management consultancy firms (details supplied) by his Department and aegis bodies for each of the years 2018 to 2022 inclusive, in tabular form and classed by firm; the purpose and a brief description of the awards; the value of the awards and the total amounts paid; the timeline or timeframe of the contracts; and the desired or completed output. [10112/23]
• 2023-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance the awards made both with and without a tender process to an organisation (details supplied) by his Department and aegis bodies for each of the years 2018 to 2022 inclusive, in tabular form; the purpose and a brief description of the awards; the value of the awards and the total amounts paid; the timeline or timeframe of the contracts; and the desired or completed output. [10130/23]
• 2023-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has reviewed the possible introduction of an accommodation tax for tourists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8791/23]
• 2023-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance the percentage of social media videos posted on his Department's social media accounts or the social media accounts of public bodies and agencies that operate under the remit of his Department, that included closed captioning or subtitling and Irish sign language translations between 1 January 2022 and 31 December 2022, inclusive. [5569/23]
• 2023-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance if he will outline the international tax guidelines for large-scale private investment funds that seek to invest in Ireland’s natural resources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2982/23]
• 2023-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to bring forward legislation to address tax avoidance where it may not be possible to address arrangements within the existing code; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2981/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance if commercial companies that purchase gas at commercial rates in order to then supply district heating schemes will be able to avail of the temporary business energy support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1930/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners will allow renters to claim the rent tax credit in circumstances in which a landlord refuses to supply a RTB registration number given that the Revenue Commissioners online system currently does not allow an application to be submitted without this information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1939/23]
• 2022-12-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance the definition of "market failure" for the purposes of the retail banking review report; the criteria in his view that would constitute market failure in the retail banking sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61119/22]
• 2022-12-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance where responsibility lies in the Retail Banking Review Report for recommendations referring to ‘the retail banking sector’; the way that these actions will be assessed; if there will be any consequences for failure to achieve these actions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61120/22]
• 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
• 2022-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance the reason that the reduction on VAT on newspapers from 9% to zero was not extended to periodicals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56114/22]
• 2022-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the work of his Department to bring VAT rules into line with common EU priorities such as fighting climate change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55913/22]
• 2022-10-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider reducing the VAT rate on clothing rentals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50490/22]
• 2022-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners have adequate internal risk management and audit controls in place to detect and prevent abuse of their seize and release vehicle registration tax enforcement procedure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47822/22]
• 2022-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied the Revenue Commissioners' seize and release vehicle registration tax enforcement procedure has not been disproportionately targeting women; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47823/22]
• 2022-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners is satisfied the use of the seize and release vehicle registration tax enforcement procedure, which sees on-the-spot roadside cash payment of compromise penalties, is lawful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47824/22]
• 2022-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners set annual seizure vehicle registration tax enforcement performance targets across the regions for vehicle registration tax enforcement officers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47825/22]
• 2022-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance when the Revenue Commissioners' vehicle registration tax manual section 5 enforcement will be updated and available on their website once again; the procedure that has been in place while the manual has been unavailable online in respect of the use of seize and release; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47826/22]
• 2022-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners have commenced any investigations into evidence or concerns of potential abuse of their vehicle registration tax enforcement powers; if any report on such an investigation will be made public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47827/22]
• 2022-09-28
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on his engagements with Dublin City Council in relation to the pressure on its finances as a result of general inflation and higher energy costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46884/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on his engagement with other member states and with the banking industry in relation to the European Council recommendation on the conversion of hryvnia banknotes into euro for the benefit of persons fleeing the war in Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42279/22]
• 2022-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the practice of payees discouraging such as refusing to accept online direct debits using European Union non-Irish IBANs; the compliance of this practice with Article 9(2) of the relevant SEPA Regulation; the level of enforcement of this regulation by the Central Bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30782/22]
• 2022-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance if he plans to reduce the VAT rate on new sanitary products such as menstrual cups and period proof underwear given the publication of European Union Council Directive 2022/542 on 5 April 2022 allowing greater flexibility on VAT rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31297/22]
• 2022-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance if the Central Bank has plans to track and regulate ATMs given the exit of a number of banks from the retail banking sector and the sale of a large number of ATMs to non-bank operators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31425/22]
• 2022-05-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the recent purchase of a large number of ATMs by a company (details supplied) from pillar banks; if the companies that operate ATMs but are not operating as a licensed bank are regulated by the Central Bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23847/22]
• 2022-05-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance the number of ATMs in the State, by county. [23848/22]
• 2022-05-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on his engagement with the banking sector following the European Council recommendation on the conversion of hryvnia banknotes into euros for the benefit of persons fleeing the war in Ukraine; his plans to ensure those fleeing the war in Ukraine are able to exchange their hryvnia banknotes for euros; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22391/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons availing of the single person child carer credit. [19357/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of decoupling the single person child carer credit from the child benefit payment and making it equitably available to both parents where custody of a child or children is shared; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19358/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of equivalising the tax rate for recipients of the single person child carer credit with the single earner two-adult household tax rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19359/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance the circumstances in which NAMA agreed to write of £100 million debt owed by a company (details supplied); the reason NAMA was unable to recoup any funds from the sale by the company of the 146 apartments it was set up to develop; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20233/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has examined alternative insurance systems, particularly in relation to licensed premises, such as the no-fault system that exists in New Zealand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20320/22]
• 2022-03-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance the number of civil servants in his Department currently on secondment to the private sector; if he will list the entities that they are working for in each instance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17152/22]
• 2022-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to review the current tax arrangements for real estate investment trusts and Irish real estate funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9533/22]
• 2022-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance if an update will be provided on his Department's work to review options now available in setting VAT rates on new sanitary products, such as menstrual cups and period proof underwear in view of the agreement reached on 7 December 2021 by the Council of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9534/22]
• 2022-02-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to address the cost of breastfeeding equipment and supplies; if consideration has been given to removing VAT; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8591/22]
• 2022-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance the status of the retail banking review public consultation process; the start date of the public consultation process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7512/22]
• 2022-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 358 of 19 January 2022, the stakeholders that have been contacted by the retail banking review team; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7513/22]
• 2021-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance if his Department intends to apply reduced or zero-rated VAT rates on new sanitary products, such as menstrual cups and period proof underwear in line with point 3 of Annexe 1, in view of the agreement reached on 7 December 2021 by the Council of the EU (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62381/21]
• 2021-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance the gender diversity and make-up of the panel undertaking the recently announced retail banking review within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61198/21]
• 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
• 2021-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance the progress that has been made in relation to implementing the recommendations of the Financial Inclusion Strategy; if he will provide a list of other reports issued by the Financial Inclusion Working Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56891/21]
• 2021-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to ensure that employers availing of the new tax credit for the digital gaming sector announced in Budget 2022 are asked to provide at a minimum the living wage to their employees and to accept the Workplace Relations Commission codes of practice as a condition for the tax relief; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57442/21]
• 2021-11-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance when the planned examination of green budgeting practices from a tax perspective as per action 69 of the Climate Action Plan 2021 is due to take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56021/21]
• 2021-11-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to issue new Irish sovereign green bonds as per action 74 of the Climate Action Plan 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56023/21]
• 2021-11-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to develop a roadmap for review and transition away from fossil fuel tax subsidies in the transport sector as per action 259 of the Climate Action Plan 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56025/21]
• 2021-11-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to prepare a climate finance roadmap as per action 430 of the Climate Action Plan 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56026/21]
• 2021-11-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to explore the potential for new tax measures to support retrofit as per action 214 of the Climate Action Plan 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56027/21]
• 2021-11-10
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2021: Financial Resolutions (Resumed)

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 73–54
• 2021-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance the controls he can put in place in relation to the marketing of crypto assets ahead of any EU directives coming into force, for example, the Markets in Crypto-assets and amending directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54117/21]
• 2021-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance the plans his Department has to address the apparent tax avoidance identified in research by an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54116/21]
• 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
• 2021-11-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to amend the National Asset Management Agency Act 2009 to allow NAMA to build affordable housing on its land holdings instead of the need to maximise commercial returns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52055/21]
• 2021-11-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to amend the National Asset Management Agency Act 2009 to restrict the sale of existing and new build property at an affordable price to individual home buyers and social housing providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52056/21]
• 2021-11-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to amend the National Asset Management Agency Act 2009 to direct receivers to leave tenants in situ during sale of properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52057/21]
• 2021-11-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance if NAMA can provide a map and details of lands it holds by location, size, planning permission and commercial viability analysis, respectively. [52058/21]
• 2021-09-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to reports (details supplied) of continued use of the single malt tax avoidance structure despite that structure being closed in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44997/21]
• 2021-09-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance if his Department or the Revenue Commissioners gave a company (details supplied) or its subsidiaries or agents any assurances regarding tax treatment of the reorganisation in 2019 of its company structure, particularly related to companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44998/21]
• 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 reject 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
• 2021-07-08
  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
• 2021-04-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance the public consultation process through which members of the public can engage with the newly established Commission on Taxation and Welfare and table issues for its consideration. [22175/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to improve access to low-cost, long-term finance for homeowners of defective properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19557/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance if the transfer of loans from a bank (details supplied) to a domestic or non-domestic financial institution will require his approval; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14140/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance the nature of the process of due diligence for his Department in taking a position on the transfer of loans from a bank (details supplied) to a domestic or non-domestic financial institution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14141/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance if the transfer of loans from a bank (details supplied) to a domestic or non-domestic financial institution will require approval from the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14142/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance the nature of the process of due diligence for the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland in taking a position on the transfer of loans from a bank (details supplied) to domestic or non-domestic financial institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14143/21]
• 2021-03-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance if the NTMA has reviewed the position of a company (details supplied) as a primary dealer of Government bonds against the NTMA's own criteria for primary dealers most notably the organisational resources criterion. [13686/21]
• 2021-03-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance if he has considered placing Irish animals on the Irish euro coins; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12736/21]
• 2021-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance if he plans to impose conditions on the transfer of residential mortgages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10538/21]
• 2021-02-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to extend the employment wage subsidy scheme beyond 31 March 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5820/21]
• 2021-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to remove VAT from beekeeping equipment and supplies. [3892/21]
• 2021-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to introduce a VRT exemption for mountain rescue vehicles and other vehicles used solely in such rescue activities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4174/21]
• 2021-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance the recent engagements he has had with an organisation (details supplied) concerning mortgage payment breaks for borrowers affected by Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4349/21]
• 2021-01-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide a list of all tax expenditures related to housing construction and development supports in 2019. [2885/21]
• 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
• 2020-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance the status of the legal issues that have arisen following a court case in respect of primary medical certificates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37826/20]
• 2020-11-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance the cost of renting office space, including for public bodies, from a company (details supplied) in 2019 and to date in 2020, in tabular form. [35610/20]
• 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
• 2020-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance if all recommendations of the Moriarty tribunal have been implemented; the recommendations that are outstanding; when they will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34514/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to roll out the bike to work scheme to those in receipt of the old age pension in view of the recent tightening of Covid-19 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32565/20]
• 2020-10-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance if employees of public bodies qualify as e-workers for payments of up to €3.20 per day; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32033/20]
• 2020-10-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to review the 10% threshold for heating, electricity and broadband bills on which employees can claim tax relief when working from home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32034/20]
• 2020-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to address the matter of back pay for employees of an airline (details supplied) for the period March 2020 to August 2020 during which they had been prevented from claiming the temporary wage subsidy scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31187/20]
• 2020-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance if dry cleaning, laundry and tailoring services are included in the recently announced reduction in VAT rates from 13.5% to 9%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31606/20]
• 2020-09-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider applying for an exemption under EU legislation to levy a 0% VAT rate on cups, period underwear and reusable pads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24685/20]
• 2020-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance his views on the deemed disposal rule which was introduced in the Finance Act 2006; his plans to revise same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22141/20]
• 2020-07-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to expand the living city initiative to include all inner-city areas of Dublin city rather than just those designated special regeneration areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18327/20]
• 2020-07-16
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the timeline for the roll-out of a national retrofitting programme; the quarter in which the roll-out will commence; his plans to finance local authority retrofit programmes and grants for owners of private properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16462/20]
• 2020-06-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to roll out the bike to work scheme to the self-employed in view of Covid-19 related increase in cycling; the estimated cost of extending the bike to work scheme to the self-employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9993/20]
• 2020-06-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Finance if temporary wage subsidy scheme supports will be extended to businesses reopening following restrictions which are forced to hire an equivalent number of new staff as their previous employees are unable to return to work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8590/20]