Niamh Smyth

Fianna Fáil · Cavan-Monaghan

Activity on Finance — 330 events (15 lobbying · 288 questions · 70 votes) full profile →

• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to review correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26483/26]
• 2026-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to review issues raised with this Deputy (details supplied); the steps his Department has taken or will take to counter same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9853/26]
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Car Rental Council of Ireland Finance

  • Budget Submission
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Ibec Finance

  • Balance for Better Business Fintech Roundtable
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Community Platform Finance

  • Emailed all Ministers, TDs and Senators with a copy of the Community Platform’s Four Tests for Budget 2026 asking them to support these proposals in the run up to the announcement of Budget 2026.
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Finance

  • Flat Rate VAT & Broiler Farmers
• 2026-01-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will review correspondence (details supplied); if he will address the concerns raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3582/26]
• 2025-12-16
  LOBBY
  Ulster Community Investment Trust Ireland Finance

  • Shared Island supports to Cross Community Development
• 2025-11-26
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages · 7 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 76–60
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 56–75
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 57–77
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 57–78
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 57–79
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 59–82
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 61–79
• 2025-11-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if matters raised in correspondence by a local business (details supplied) will be examined; the means by which his Department can facilitate businesses to develop; if he will address these issues separately; the status of same; and if his Department is willing to review the matter. [59997/25]
• 2025-10-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will review correspondence (details supplied); if the individual qualifies under the scheme in such circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57311/25]
• 2025-10-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will review correspondence (details supplied); if he will address the concerns raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54236/25]
• 2025-10-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will review and address the concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53037/25]
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Finance

  • AmCham Budget 2026 submission
• 2025-09-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance to review correspondence and concerns regarding tariffs (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48474/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will review correspondence (details supplied) to establish if anything can be done to resolve the issue raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41394/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will review correspondence (details supplied) and examine whether anything can be done to resolve the issue raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41395/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the current status of the process to review and change the entry criteria for the primary medical certificate scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41419/25]
• 2025-07-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the number of active primary medical certificate appeals in County Monaghan; the current waiting time for an appeal decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41421/25]
• 2025-06-23
  LOBBY
  FTI Consulting Finance

  • Publication of Payments Europe True Value of Cards Ireland Country Report
• 2025-06-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will review correspondence (details supplied); if there are plans to revise the rule in cases involving self-builds with limited mortgage borrowing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33228/25]
• 2025-06-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will review correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32122/25]
• 2025-05-21
  LOBBY
  Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd Finance

  • To outline Meta’s views on facial recognition platform developments to counter celeb-bait scams.
• 2025-05-17
  LOBBY
  Chambers Ireland 5 returns Economic Development and IndustryEmploymentFinanceTaxationTrade

  • "The need for the new Government to tackle the costs of doing business. This includes reforming business taxation, reviewing employment legislation, applying the SME Test and increasing access to finance. "
  • "The need for the new Government to tackle the costs of doing business. This includes reforming business taxation, reviewing employment legislation, applying the SME Test and increasing access to finance. "
  • "The need for the new Government to tackle the costs of doing business. This includes reforming business taxation, reviewing employment legislation, applying the SME Test and increasing access to finance. "
  • "The need for the new Government to tackle the costs of doing business. This includes reforming business taxation and supporting legislation, reviewing employment legislation, applying the SME Test and increasing access to finance. "
  • "The need for the new Government to tackle the costs of doing business. This includes reforming business taxation, reviewing employment legislation, applying the SME Test, expanding trade relationships and increasing access to finance. "
• 2025-05-12
  LOBBY
  FTI Consulting Finance

  • Mastercard outreach to newly appointed Ministers
• 2025-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the number of taxpayers that have applied to have their flat-rate expenses reinstated; and the numbers in each category to date in 2025. [9929/25]
• 2025-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the numbers in each staff category that were in receipt of flat-rate expenses in 2024. [9930/25]
• 2025-02-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the qualifying criteria for the primary medical certificate, particularly in relation to stroke patients, who may have significant mobility limitations but do not meet the existing narrow criteria; if consideration will be given to amending the eligibility requirements to better reflect the challenges faced by individuals who have lost the use of one hand and one leg on the same side due to stroke; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6060/25]
• 2025-02-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance to examine the case for reviewing the 0% VAT treatment of solar power ancillary equipment (details supplied), to ensure that homeowners who face financial barriers to installing a battery upfront are not unfairly penalised for adding one later; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4542/25]
• 2025-01-19
  LOBBY
  Car Rental Council of Ireland Finance

  • Insurance reform
• 2025-01-18
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 3 returns AgricultureEU Affairs

  • Retaining Ireland's Nitrates Derogation - Common Objectives
  • De Minimis State Aid Thresholds
  • Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS)
• 2025-01-17
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 2 returns Energy and Natural ResourcesBanking and Financial Institutions

  • Measures Implementing Ireland's Biomethane Strategy
  • Banking
• 2025-01-16
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 4 returns Finance

  • Stamp Duty on Agricultural Land - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
  • Commercial Rates on Farm Buildings and Agricultural Land
  • VAT & Taxation on Farm Inputs
  • Taxation Measures to Support Climate Action
• 2024-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance to review correspondence in relation to VRT (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44494/24]
• 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 Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if an issue affecting first time buyers (details supplied) will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41277/24]
• 2024-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the reason there is such a significant backlog in processing appeals under the drivers and disabled passengers scheme of 1994 (details supplied). [39880/24]
• 2024-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if correspondence (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39281/24]
• 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
• 2024-09-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of a proposal (details supplied). [36127/24]
• 2024-09-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the rules on exiting bankruptcy; the length of time this should affect a person’s credit rating when trying to obtain a mortgage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36373/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the number of people from all counties, including Cavan and Monaghan, who have to date availed of the mortgage relief scheme, as announced in Budget 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31160/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the way State pensioners can apply for the rent tax credit, as announced in budget 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32154/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the number of applications and the number of applications approved, respectively, for the help-to-buy scheme, by county, in each of the years since the introduction of the scheme, to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32155/24]
• 2024-05-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the number of eligible claims currently being made for the rent tax credit in each of counties Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo and Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22553/24]
• 2024-05-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the steps his Department is taking to assist with the increasing price of insurance premiums, despite the fact claims are going down. [22025/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will reconsider his decision to introduce an increase in fuel excise on 1 April 2024 given the fact that the UK has just announced it will not reintroduce its increase (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12061/24]
• 2024-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance to review a case (details supplied); if he will outline why this tax credit is not open to him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10211/24]
• 2024-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 1279 of 17 January 2024, if clarity will be provided in the case of a person (details supplied). [8472/24]
• 2024-02-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance his plans to prevent us becoming a cashless society when it comes to taking money in outlets; his views on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7486/24]
• 2024-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the number of eligible claims currently being made for the rent tax credit made in counties Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo and Galway, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4280/24]
• 2024-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the regional criteria he intends to put in place for ATM provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4281/24]
• 2024-01-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance to review an article (detail supplied); if he will outline what his Department is doing on this matter to help prevent closures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2846/24]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance to review a case (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54645/23]
• 2023-11-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if the criteria for primary medical certificates can be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52214/23]
• 2023-11-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if the carer of a primary medical cert holder can have their vehicle adapted to suit the needs of the person they care for where they are no longer able to drive their own vehicle as it is no longer suitable for their needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52354/23]
• 2023-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the number of taxpayers in counties Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim who will benefit from the USC reductions announced in budget 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51230/23]
• 2023-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the number of taxpayers in counties Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim, respectively claiming the rent tax credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51229/23]
• 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
• 2023-11-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance to outline the details of mortgage relief, as announced in Budget 2024; when people should apply; the details of how to apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49371/23]
• 2023-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance to review correspondence (details supplied); if he will outline if HVO falls under such rebate scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44015/23]
• 2023-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on a county basis of the number of businesses in Cavan, Monaghan, Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal that successfully applied for inclusion under the temporary business energy support scheme, in tabular form; the estimated value or worth of the support in each county; if he has plans for any other similar scheme in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42870/23]
• 2023-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on a county basis of the number of people in Cavan, Monaghan, Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal who are currently availing of the rent tax credit, in tabular form; if he has plans for any changes to the credit in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42871/23]
• 2023-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if correspondence will be reviewed in light of budget 2024 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43249/23]
• 2023-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance to review correspondence regarding cash not being taken at a State agency (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42403/23]
• 2023-09-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will review correspondence on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41466/23]
• 2023-09-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will review correspondence on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41467/23]
• 2023-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if the 0% VAT rate introduced on newspapers on 1 January 2023 was passed on to the consumer with a price reduction, given the price of nearly all newspapers has remained the same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13629/23]
• 2023-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the implementation of the recommendations of the retail banking review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11380/23]
• 2023-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance his assessment of the operation of the temporary business energy support scheme to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11379/23]
• 2023-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if it is possible for a person (details supplied) to get extra financial support for a car. [4270/23]
• 2023-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the unfair treatment when it comes to the rent tax credit not being made available to parents of students where the tenancy is of a type that is exempt from RTB registration, such as a ‘rent-a-room’ or ‘digs’-type arrangement (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2270/23]
• 2022-11-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will review correspondence (details supplied); if he will address the concerns outlined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58498/22]
• 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
• 2022-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will review correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58007/22]
• 2022-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on a primary medical certificate appeal for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56551/22]
• 2022-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the primary medical certificate appeal of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56553/22]
• 2022-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the reason that a person (details supplied) is waiting over the advised 90 days on authorisation to commence trading as an insurance intermediary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56583/22]
• 2022-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if the TBESS will open by end of this month; if payments will be made before the end of 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55802/22]
• 2022-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on resumption of the primary medical certificate appeals process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55801/22]
• 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
• 2022-10-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will review correspondence in relation to the proposed concrete block levy (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49621/22]
• 2022-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps his Department is taking in relation to the issues owners of thatched cottages are having in obtaining home insurance; if his Department has liaised with the Department of Finance on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47729/22]
• 2022-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will review correspondence (details supplied) ahead of Budget 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46699/22]
• 2022-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will review matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) ahead of Budget 2023; if he will address these concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47302/22]
• 2022-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will review matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) ahead of Budget 2023; if he will address these concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47303/22]
• 2022-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update in relation to the removal of VAT on defibrillators being examined; the status of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47306/22]
• 2022-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will review matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) ahead of Budget 2023; if he will address these concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47348/22]
• 2022-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the resumption of the primary medical certificate appeals process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45988/22]
• 2022-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he is considering a 0% VAT rate for the newspaper industry ahead of Budget 2023 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45245/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if an appeal by a person will be reviewed (details supplied); the status of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43066/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the reason that a bag of smokeless coal has doubled in price (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43932/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if the threshold for capital acquisitions tax is being reviewed ahead of budget 2023. [44159/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the concerns of an employer (details supplied); the steps that his Department is taking to consider the matter ahead of Budget 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39742/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the status of a primary medical certificate appeal for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40198/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the appeal of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40206/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he is planning to review the vehicles registration tax on bringing newer vehicles into the State (details supplied) as part of budget 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40288/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will review correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40920/22]
• 2022-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if an appeal by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; the status of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36057/22]
• 2022-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the status of the resumption of the primary medical certificate appeals process; if a new board has been appointed following the closure of the expression of interested phase in April 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29521/22]
• 2022-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the status of the resumption of the primary medical certificate appeals process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29520/22]
• 2022-06-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the number of applications and the number of applications approved, respectively, to the help-to-buy scheme by county in each of the years since the introduction of the scheme to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29716/22]
• 2022-05-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if matters raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21660/22]
• 2022-04-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance his plans to implement reforms in view of the increasing cost of insurance premiums; the latest discussions his Department has had on this issue; the bodies or organisations that the discussions have taken place with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16927/22]
• 2022-04-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if matters raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; the steps his Department is taking to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21639/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on a primary medical certificate appeal for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19327/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if a new appeal board for the primary certificate has been appointed (details supplied); if it is operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19706/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20096/22]
• 2022-03-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance his plans to implement reforms in view of the increasing cost of insurance premiums; the latest discussions his Department has had on this issue; the bodies or organisations that the discussions have taken place with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16928/22]
• 2022-03-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the number of primary medical certificate appeals that are waiting to be assessed, by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16929/22]
• 2022-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will review correspondence (details supplied); if he will address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14453/22]
• 2022-03-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if his Department plans to review the excise duty on fuel in view of the increasing price of petrol and diesel due to the war in Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13716/22]
• 2022-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the status of an appeal by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12518/22]
• 2022-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will review an appeal in the case of a person (details supplied); the status of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12668/22]
• 2022-03-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will review correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10907/22]
• 2022-03-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the progress made on the equality objectives of his Department specifically in relation to women. [11073/22]
• 2022-03-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will examine the requirement of the Revenue Commissioners for psychotherapists to charge VAT for their services (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11094/22]
• 2022-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the number of primary medical certificate appeals currently outstanding; if there is an update on a new board to hear such appeals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9686/22]
• 2022-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons who have received assistance under help-to-buy scheme since the start of 2021, by county; if he has plans to review or extend the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9687/22]
• 2022-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if there are schemes open to persons who are not a first-time buyer (detail supplied); if he will provide further details on such a scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9150/22]
• 2022-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if matters raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; if he will provide clarity on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9243/22]
• 2022-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if a matter raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) in relation to the removal of VAT on defibrillators will be examined; the status of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9729/22]
• 2022-02-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the number of primary medical certificate appeals waiting to be assessed by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6921/22]
• 2022-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the status of an appeal by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4575/22]
• 2022-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the status of a review of an appeal by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4993/22]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will review correspondence from a person (details supplied); if he will review the issue raised in paragraph two; if he will examine the matter and provide clarity on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63064/21]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if correspondence will be reviewed in relation to a primary medical certificate appeal by a person (details supplied); the status of the appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63559/21]
• 2021-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he has had further engagement with a financial institution (details supplied) regarding its planned exit from the market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62028/21]
• 2021-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons in counties Cavan, Monaghan, Louth and Meath currently being supported by the employment wage subsidy scheme; the number of businesses in each county currently availing of the business resumption support scheme; the number of businesses in each county currently availing of the Covid restrictions support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62027/21]
• 2021-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if correspondence from a person (details supplied) in relation to VAT in an area will be reviewed; the action his Department is taking to reduce VAT in relation to the matter raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61826/21]
• 2021-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will review correspondence (details supplied); if he or his Department can assist with this; if he can provide advice on this matter to the local authority or a contact in the bank to explore this matter further; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60745/21]
• 2021-12-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if VAT is charged on defibrillators; if his Department has reviewed the matter for community groups in need of this vital piece of equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60393/21]
• 2021-12-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if there is an obligation on institutions to provide a service (details supplied) in a large town once they close; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60399/21]
• 2021-12-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has met with haulage groups regarding an issue (details supplied); the steps that can be taken to assist the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60407/21]
• 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
• 2021-11-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if correspondence (details supplied) will be reviewed; if his Department has contacted the Department of Social Protection on this matter for discussion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58090/21]
• 2021-11-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide clarity as to the establishment of a review group on foot of legal advice received in relation to primary medical certificates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58045/21]
• 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 Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the way he plans to increase competition in the insurance sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54355/21]
• 2021-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the number of businesses in counties Cavan, Monaghan, Meath and Louth, respectively that have registered under the business resumption support scheme in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54354/21]
• 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
• 2021-10-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the reason a person (details supplied) cannot get insurance due to their age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50003/21]
• 2021-09-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given to extending the help-to-buy incentive until 31 December 2022. [44723/21]
• 2021-09-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider introducing a financial incentive for first-time buyers who intend purchasing a vacant property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44724/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if the help to buy scheme will continue into 2022 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40282/21]
• 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
• 2021-06-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if the rent-to-buy scheme will continue after 2021. [31752/21]
• 2021-06-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance his plans to reintroduce the restart grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31196/21]
• 2021-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the discussions his Department has had with representatives of a bank (details supplied) following its announcement for further branch closures and diminution of services in rural Ireland; the context of these discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16830/21]
• 2021-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance his plans to implement reforms in view of the increasing cost of insurance premiums; the latest discussions his Department has had on this issue; the persons or bodies with whom discussions have been held; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16829/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will review correspondence from a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14082/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will review correspondence (details supplied); if his Department can contact the bank in question to request a pause to these closures as outlined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14106/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he met with officials from banks (details supplied) to date in 2021 to discuss the move to reduce banking services in rural areas; the details of the latest negotiations by him or his Department on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14978/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will review correspondence (details supplied); if he will address the matters outlined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14997/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will review correspondence (details supplied); if he will address the matters outlined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14998/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will review correspondence (details supplied); if he will address the concerns highlighted in relation to insurance costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15000/21]
• 2021-03-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if the 20% additional tax and duty being placed on raw materials in the production of lubricants which are not the end product itself will be examined (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12670/21]
• 2021-03-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will address the issues raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12738/21]
• 2021-03-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12034/21]
• 2021-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if matters raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) will be addressed; the steps he is taking to address the issue for solicitors and their clients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9392/21]
• 2021-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9473/21]
• 2021-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the status of his plans to implement reforms in view of the increasing cost of car insurance premiums; the latest discussions his Department has had on the issue; the persons or bodies with which the discussions took place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6706/21]
• 2021-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding vehicle insurance payments for those who have been cocooning due to Covid-19; the rebate options open to them; and the details of same. [6725/21]
• 2021-02-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; if reassurance or clarity can be provided on supports in the case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6089/21]
• 2021-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will review correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45177/20]
• 2020-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if correspondence from a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; the steps he will take to engage with the mortgage provider on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44468/20]
• 2020-12-03
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2020 · 3 divisions

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

  • ✓ voted 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
• 2020-12-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will review correspondence (details supplied); his views on the campaign to retain rural services; if his Department has engaged with the bank on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39857/20]
• 2020-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance his plans to implement reforms in view of the increasing cost of car insurance premiums; the latest discussions his Department has had on this issue; the persons or bodies the issue was discussed with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37718/20]
• 2020-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the progress being made in ensuring that persons can once again access a primary medical certificate to access the disabled drivers and passengers scheme; when the amendment is likely to be passed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37717/20]
• 2020-11-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the employment wage subsidy scheme for independent local radio stations that are not eligible presently and for which advertising turnover has fallen by 20% due Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37281/20]
• 2020-11-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will review correspondence (details supplied) regarding the local property tax; if his attention has been drawn to the change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35825/20]
• 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
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will review correspondence (details supplied); if he will support this campaign to retain rural services; if his Department has engaged with a bank on this particular issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32762/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter relating to the employment wage subsidy scheme with regard to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32917/20]
• 2020-10-01
  PQ
  Asked Media

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht if she has engaged with the Minister for Finance ahead of budget 2021 on the ongoing need to ensure that the tax regime here remains supportive of and attractive to film and television production. [27377/20]
• 2020-09-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if guidance has been provided to the audio-visual sector on the correct application of section 481 tax relief in the context of increased costs associated with operating within Covid-19 health and safety guidelines. [25904/20]
• 2020-09-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance his views on the application of section 481 relief for productions which have been abandoned as a result of Covid-19. [25905/20]
• 2020-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance his plans to extend the help-to-buy scheme to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22847/20]
• 2020-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the supports available to travel agents and particularly staff working in the sector (details supplied); his plans to support the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21552/20]
• 2020-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding the LTV rate in the help-to-buy scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21615/20]
• 2020-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance his plans to decrease the loan to value scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22084/20]
• 2020-07-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); if he will provide advice on the matter; if he will address the issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18411/20]
• 2020-07-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will review a matter (details supplied); the steps he is taking to resolve these issues for local businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18414/20]
• 2020-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; if he will liaise with insurance providers to refund and or rebate to all customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17718/20]
• 2020-07-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the steps he is taking to reprimand insurers that are not supporting or honouring policies with publicans during this difficult time for businesses due to Covid-19. [17461/20]
• 2020-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will meet with banks on behalf of mortgage holders whose mortgage contracts are being delayed due to the fact that they are in receipt of the temporary wage subsidy scheme; the steps he is taking to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14221/20]
• 2020-06-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if a matter regarding insurance during Covid-19 for a business (details supplied) will be reviewed; if the matter which is being faced by many businesses will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8318/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if there is tax relief or grants or supports available to businesses that will need to incur costs to implement social distancing measures in the interest of public health to reopen their doors due to Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6415/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the status of plans to change flat rate expenses and the reclaiming of same; the way in which this will impact on teachers; if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and the concerns outlined will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2868/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the status of plans to deal with the rising cost of motor, home and business insurance; the steps being taken to prevent businesses from closing and bring down premiums; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2891/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if his Department has been in discussions with the Department of Finance on the rising cost of business rates in rural Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2890/20]
• 2019-12-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the public consultations held by his Department in 2018 and to date in 2019; the date on which such consultations were held by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50448/19]
• 2019-11-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the status of plans to change flat-rate expenses and the reclaiming of same; the way in which this will impact on teachers; if he will review the case of a person (details supplied) and address the concerns outlined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49406/19]
• 2019-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; the measures he is taking to curb insurance fraud; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48969/19]
• 2019-11-20
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2019: Fifth Stage

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

  • ~ abstained on the motion motion passed · 45–19
• 2019-11-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the status of his plans to deal with the rising cost of motor, home and business insurance; the steps being taken to prevent businesses from closing and bring down premiums; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46616/19]
• 2019-10-24
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2019: Financial Resolutions

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 88–47
• 2019-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if he will review the hours and finance being made available for a position (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42660/19]
• 2019-10-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons who have applied for the residential development stamp duty refund scheme; the number who have been successful in their application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42521/19]
• 2019-09-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the status of plans to deal with the increasing cost of motor, home and business insurance; the steps being taken to prevent businesses from closing and to bring down premiums; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38583/19]
• 2019-09-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners will grant permission to a business (details supplied) to sell diesel while awaiting approval of the fire officer. [38554/19]
• 2019-09-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioner will grant permission for the sale of diesel at a location (details supplied) while awaiting approval of the fire officer. [38719/19]
• 2019-09-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the number of successful applications under the residential development stamp duty refund scheme since its introduction to date in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35714/19]
• 2019-06-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance his plans to address the rising cost of insurance for street performers and other artists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24329/19]
• 2019-04-18
  VOTE
  Finance (Office of Tax Simplification) Bill 2018

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

  • ✓ voted to progress the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 63–48
• 2019-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the status of the measures taken to meet and engage with insurance companies here regarding excessive premiums being charged to consumers, particularly in counties Cavan and Monaghan. [17740/19]
• 2019-04-10
  PQ
  Asked Culture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will report on preparations within her Department to implement new regulations for section 481 tax relief; if officials within her Department are conducting talks with officials in the Department of Finance and the Revenue Commissioners; the timeline for the introduction of new regulations; the preparedness within her Department to receive applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16752/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if an audit by the Revenue Commissioners of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; if the process will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12949/19]
• 2019-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the status of plans to deal with the rising cost of business insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9768/19]
• 2019-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the status of measures taken to meet and engage with insurance companies here regarding excessive premiums being charged to consumers, particularly in counties Cavan and Monaghan. [9769/19]
• 2019-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the status of work to provide updated regulations for section 481 tax relief; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8873/19]
• 2019-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Culture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the actions she has taken to examine the extension of the artists’ tax exemption to artists working through other mediums; if she has met with the Minister for Finance to discuss the expansion of the exemption; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8695/19]
• 2019-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the measures that have been taken to meet and engage with insurance companies here regarding excessive premiums being charged to consumers, particularly in counties Cavan and Monaghan. [7275/19]
• 2019-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the status of his plans to deal with the rising cost of business insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7276/19]
• 2019-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if he will review a matter (details supplied) with a view to extending the hours and finance being made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4737/19]
• 2018-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the status of a review of the help- to-buy scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48423/18]
• 2018-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the status of the measures that have been taken to meet and engage with insurance companies here regarding excessive premiums being charged to consumers, particularly in counties Cavan and Monaghan. [48424/18]
• 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.

  • ~ abstained on the motion motion passed · 34–19
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 18–35
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 19–34
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 20–36
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 20–37
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 23–38
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 24–39
• 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.

  • ~ abstained on 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
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the measures he has taken to meet and engage with insurance companies here regarding excessive premiums being charged to consumers, particularly in counties Cavan and Monaghan. [43997/18]
• 2018-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the status of the tracker mortgage scandal; the measures being put in place for those in arrears after being wrongly removed from tracker mortgages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43996/18]
• 2018-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if the diminution of banking services in rural Ireland will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40596/18]
• 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.

  • ~ abstained whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 50–34
• 2018-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if he will review a matter (details supplied) with a view to extending the hours and finance being made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43720/18]
• 2018-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Employment

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will examine providing additional finance options in cases (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42790/18]
• 2018-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 154 of 25 September 2018, if he will address a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40286/18]
• 2018-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the measures taken to meet and engage with insurance companies regarding excessive premiums being charged to consumers, particularly in counties Cavan and Monaghan. [40257/18]
• 2018-09-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) can claim back VAT on security lighting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38761/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if the Central Bank has a policy on whether ATMs should dispense €50 notes to customers instead of €20 notes; the practice of retail banks here in dispensing notes; the breakdown of actual notes dispensed in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34008/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance his plans to tackle the problem of illegal moneylenders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34017/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if officials from his Department met with hauliers or an organisation (details supplied) in view of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34018/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the financial institution that has ownership of a hotel (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34019/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons in counties Cavan and Monaghan who availed of the option to have their property tax deferred until 2019; the reason stated for the deferral; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34021/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons who have applied under the first time buyers scheme as announced in budget 2017; the counties they applied from in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34022/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance his plans to increase the excise fuel duty to the freight industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34063/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the status of the measures that have been taken to meet and engage with insurance companies here regarding excessive premiums being charged to consumers, particularly in counties Cavan and Monaghan. [34064/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if dedicated funding which does not involve taking out finance is available to dairy farmers in counties Cavan and Monaghan who are struggling to pay their bills; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34020/18]
• 2018-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the measures he is taking to assist motorists with vehicles older than ten years who cannot obtain motor insurance despite having an NCT; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31634/18]
• 2018-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the measures that have been taken to meet and engage with insurance companies here regarding excessive premiums being charged to consumers particularly in counties Cavan and Monaghan. [30683/18]
• 2018-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance his plans to address the diminution of banking services in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30682/18]
• 2018-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Culture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the engagement she has had with the Department of Finance on the extension of section 481 film relief; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27284/18]
• 2018-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Culture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Culture; Heritage and the Gaeltacht the engagement her Department has had with the Department of Finance in relation to the extension of section 481 film relief; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27111/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24264/18]
• 2018-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance his plans to deal with the rising cost of motor insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21168/18]
• 2018-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the measures that have been taken to meet and engage with insurance companies here regarding excessive premiums being charged to consumers, particularly in counties Cavan and Monaghan. [21169/18]
• 2018-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Culture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the engagement her Department has had with the Department of Finance in relation to the extension of section 481 film relief; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20000/18]
• 2018-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance his views on the announcement that 27 office service centres are to be closed by a bank (details supplied); the location of each; the number of staff that work at each branch; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19270/18]
• 2018-03-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance his plans to assist persons faced with increases in the cost of motor insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11008/18]
• 2018-03-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance his plans to address the diminution of banking services in rural Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11007/18]
• 2018-03-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the status of the measures that have been taken to meet and engage with insurance companies regarding excessive premiums being charged to consumers, particularly in counties Cavan and Monaghan. [13886/18]
• 2018-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 186 of 27 February 2018, the position regarding the matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12142/18]
• 2018-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if there is a process to be followed before a vehicle can be confiscated (details supplied); the details of this process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9980/18]
• 2018-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if a vehicle can be taxed as a commercial vehicle (details supplied); if he will request the Revenue Commissioners to examine documentation regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9988/18]
• 2018-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the measures being taken to assist families such as a person (details supplied) who are stuck in properties in negative equity; the schemes available for them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7395/18]
• 2018-01-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter regarding the rate of local property tax in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54346/17]
• 2018-01-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the steps he is taking to ease the rising costs of motor insurance; when he last met officials on this matter; the persons he has met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55022/17]
• 2017-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Culture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if her Department is continuing to finance the cost of the event co-ordinator of the Creative Ireland programme project who is seconded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53306/17]
• 2017-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Culture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if her Department is continuing to finance the cost of the director of the Creative Ireland programme project who is seconded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53307/17]
• 2017-12-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51611/17]
• 2017-11-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance his plans to deal with the rising cost of motor insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50714/17]
• 2017-11-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will address the diminution of banking services in rural Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50715/17]
• 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

  • ~ abstained on the motion motion passed · 45–24
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 24–45
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 23–48
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 30–49
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 29–49
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 35–49
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–52
  • ~ abstained on 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

  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 34–51
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion passed · 51–34
  • ~ abstained on 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

  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 28–52
• 2017-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to extend the TAMS scheme to include the funding of underpasses in cases in which persons have land banks on both sides of local, national and regional roads in view of the excessive costs of same, the safety of both motorists and farmers and the return of finances under the TAMS scheme to the Exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48304/17]
• 2017-11-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the timeframe and nature of changes to section 481; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47547/17]
• 2017-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance his plans not to increase the excise fuel duty on the freight industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46577/17]
• 2017-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the downgrading a service (details supplied) in County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46584/17]
• 2017-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the downgrading of a service (details supplied) in Counties Cavan and Monaghan; the way in which service have been affected as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46585/17]
• 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

  • ~ abstained on the motion motion passed · 55–44
• 2017-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding the 6% stamp duty rate on farmland sales; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44197/17]
• 2017-10-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the details of a scheme (details supplied); the regularity with which one person can apply for this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43220/17]
• 2017-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the measures he is taking to help persons who are experiencing high motor insurance premiums; his views on whether these measures are seeing positive results; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39180/17]
• 2017-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the number of new positions made available in the Central Bank specifically to deal with Brexit; the types of new roles created; the number of vacancies left to be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37736/17]
• 2017-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the way in which his Department is improving services and increasing supports for persons with disabilities during 2017. [37737/17]
• 2017-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that persons here are getting insurance quotes three times cheaper in Northern Ireland; his plans regarding the rising cost of motor insurance; when persons will see this intervention in their pockets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37738/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will review and intervene to prevent the loss of a service (details supplied) to the towns affected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35423/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the steps he is taking to tackle the problem of illegal moneylenders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35526/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he has met hauliers or an organisation (details supplied) in view of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35782/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the options that are open to a person if he or she is of the view that he or she is being discriminated against when it comes to obtaining motor insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36417/17]
• 2017-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance his views on correspondence (details supplied); the steps he is taking to address rising motor insurance costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33180/17]
• 2017-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will respond to matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33181/17]
• 2017-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the review of the help-to-buy scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31248/17]
• 2017-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the steps he is taking to assist persons faced with increases in the cost of motor insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31249/17]
• 2017-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will review a case (details supplied) regarding a vehicle registration tax, VRT, centre in County Cavan; the reason for the errors; and the number of errors of this nature that have been made by the VRT centre to date in 2017. [25961/17]
• 2017-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons who have applied under the first-time buyers scheme as announced in budget 2017 by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24089/17]
• 2017-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding plans to meet and engage with insurance companies here regarding excessive premiums being charged to persons, particularly in counties Cavan and Monaghan. [21794/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); his plans to help persons with the rising cost of motor insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20019/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he has received an update from a bank (details supplied) regarding its recent branch closures; the number of redundancies there have been in Arva, Cootehill and Carrickmacross; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20337/17]
• 2017-04-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will contact a bank (details supplied) to retain its ATMs at its branches in Arva and Cootehill in County Cavan and if it will consider introducing an ATM in Carrickmacross, which were all announced for closure last week; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16896/17]
• 2017-04-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance his plans to enforce the introduction of permanent ATMs in circumstances in which a bank has closed its branch in a small town which has been left with no banking facility and no ATM for withdrawing money; his views on the impact the closure of a bank and ATM has on a town or village; the action he will take to support these towns by way of legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16966/17]
• 2017-04-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will address the concerns of those affected by the closures of branches of a bank (details supplied) in Arva, Cootehill and Carrickmacross; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16453/17]
• 2017-03-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the reason for the delay in an appointment in respect of a person (details supplied) with the National Rehabilitation Hospital. [15656/17]
• 2017-03-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will prevent the closures of banks (details supplied); if he has met with officials regarding the latest announcement of closures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15615/17]
• 2017-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if there is legislation or rules on the number of bookmakers that can open in any town at the one time; the legislation on this issue at present; and his plans for new proposals in this area. [13761/17]
• 2017-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the status of the plan which he announced in budget 2017 to extend mortgage interest relief; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13124/17]
• 2017-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if persons eligible for the help-to-buy scheme are paid in one lump sum by the Revenue Commissioners or on a phased basis through their tax; if so, over which period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13165/17]
• 2017-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the case of persons (details supplied); if they are eligible under the help-to-buy scheme; if not, the reasons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13678/17]
• 2017-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will review and address concerns (details supplied) in relation to the help-to-buy scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13767/17]
• 2017-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will review various scenarios (details supplied) with regard to the help-to-buy scheme; if he will address the disadvantages for those planning to build, particularly in the constituency of Cavan-Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11181/17]
• 2017-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the amount that has been provided to recipients under section 482 of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 since 2011 in tabular form. [9760/17]
• 2017-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the number of applications for the artists' tax exemption scheme that have been rejected since 2011 by year; and the reason for their rejection. [9837/17]
• 2017-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the status of mediation between persons (details supplied) and the special liquidators of a bank; if this mediation is ongoing; if his attention has been drawn to the next step in this matter; the mandate which has been conveyed to those negotiating on the State's behalf; the amount of legal and recovery costs already incurred by the special liquidator on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9742/17]
• 2017-02-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance his plans to review the threshold of the artists exemption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7952/17]
• 2017-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons that have applied under the first-time buyer scheme as announced in budget 2017; the counties they applied from, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7328/17]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the number of oil laundering plants which have been uncovered in the past five years in tabular form; the location these plants were uncovered; the estimated potential loss to the Exchequer; the size of these operations; the number of arrests which have been made following these discoveries; the stage theses cases are at; the ongoing steps by the Revenue Commissioners to monitor these illegal operations, particularly in the Border region of counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41098/16]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons in counties Cavan and Monaghan who availed of the option to have their property tax deferred until 2018; the reason stated for this deferral; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1450/17]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the Government's position in relation to an issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1462/17]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will review a matter (details supplied); his plans in relation to this matter; his further plans to ease the pressure on this type of business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1631/17]
• 2016-11-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will clarify the position of the first-time buyer's scheme when the building of a home began before 19 July 2016, but still remains a year off its completion, if it is eligible under the scheme announced in budget 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35615/16]
• 2016-11-17
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there is dedicated funding that does not involved taking out finance available to dairy farmers in counties Cavan and Monaghan who are struggling to pay their bills; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35561/16]
• 2016-11-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the measures that have been taken to meet and engage with insurance companies here regarding excessive premiums being charged to consumers, particularly in counties Cavan and Monaghan. [35315/16]
• 2016-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he is considering proposals (details supplied) by farming organisations regarding the Finance Bill 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34906/16]
• 2016-11-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will request the main banking institutions to provide a full-time ATM in the town of Kilnaleck, County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32579/16]
• 2016-11-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons deemed eligible for the help-to-buy incentive announced in budget 2017 who will be reimbursed by the Revenue Commissioners (details supplied). [32577/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if the Central Bank has a policy on whether bank ATM machines should dispense €50 notes to customers instead of the €20 note; the practice of retail banks here in relation to dispensing notes; the breakdown of actual notes dispensed in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24648/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 94 of 21 July 2016, his plans to lower the VAT rate on specifically organic products (details supplied) that have no added sugar and are free of pesticides and fertilisers; and his further plans to differentiate between this product and others which contain sugar. [24920/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance when his Department's review of income averaging for the artist's exemption will be completed; the actions arising from the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26405/16]
• 2016-07-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the plans, if any, he has to lower the VAT rate on items (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23558/16]
• 2016-07-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance his plans if any to introduce a sugar tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23560/16]
• 2016-07-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance when or if his Department will utilise section 6(1) of the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act 1939 to confirm a new title for his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23348/16]
• 2016-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance his plans to sell buildings owned by the credit union in the towns affected by closures (details supplied) following the closure of the credit union sub-offices in the Ballinagh, Killeshandra, Kilnaleck and Belturbet areas of County Cavan in April 2016,; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20650/16]
• 2016-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance the number of staff employed in his Department's archive unit in each of the years 2010 to 2016 to date, in tabular form; his plans to expand this number; if there are protocol changes arising from changes to the national archive Acts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19616/16]