Noel McCarthy

Fine Gael · Cork East

Activity on Finance — 49 events (12 lobbying · 33 questions · 13 votes) full profile →

• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to provide an update on Revenue's preparation for the disposal of the MV Matthew; to provide a breakdown of the full costs to date for the management, maintenance and berthing of the vessel; when he expects the disposal of the vessel to be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26883/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 312 of 5 March 2026, the number of inspections carried out; the number of passengers screened; the number of seizures made; the number of scans conducted at Rosslare Europort and other ports since the introduction of the new regulations on duty free enforcements;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22254/26]
• 2026-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the value of tobacco products tax collected in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22256/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the impact to date of the December 2025 regulations strengthening non-duty-paid tobacco limits; the data available on the prevalence of non-Irish duty-paid cigarettes before and after the introduction of the new regulations; the way in which the Revenue Commissioners are monitoring compliance; the monthly number of passengers found in breach of the revised limits; the quantities seized and the fixed penalties issued since commencement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18036/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of roll-on roll-off (RORO) and lift-on /lift-off (LOLO) freight containers and foot passengers processed through Dublin Port in 2025; the number of searches conducted and tobacco seizures recorded at Dublin Port since December 2025; whether additional inspection capacity, detection technology or risk-profiling resources were deployed at Dublin Port following the introduction of new non-duty-paid tobacco enforcement measures in December 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18037/26]
• 2026-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the criteria used by the Revenue Commissioners to risk-assess and select passengers for inspection in relation to non-duty-paid tobacco allowances; whether this criteria was amended following the December 2025 regulatory changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18038/26]
• 2026-02-12
  LOBBY
  Retailers Against Smuggling Finance

  • Tackling illicit trade
• 2026-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the measures being considered by his Department to ensure that flood insurance cover is made more accessible to households at risk of flooding, or those that have previously been flooded; the further engagement his Department has had with insurance providers in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10351/26]
• 2026-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the measures being considered by his Department to ensure that flood insurance cover is made more accessible to households at risk of flooding or those that have previously been flooded; the further engagement his Department has had with insurance providers in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10077/26]
• 2026-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the further measures being considered by his Department to combat the illicit tobacco trade, considering the year-on-year decrease in the volume and value of illicit tobacco products seized in 2025, as per the Revenue Commissioners headline results for 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10060/26]
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Car Rental Council of Ireland Finance

  • Budget Submission
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Community Platform Finance

  • Emailed all Ministers, TDs and Senators with a copy of the Community Platform’s Four Tests for Budget 2026 asking them to support these proposals in the run up to the announcement of Budget 2026.
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 4 returns Finance

  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Farm Schemes
  • Aquaculture
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Equine
  • Bord Bia Marketing Assistance Programme
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture

  • IFA Budget 2026 Briefing
• 2026-01-17
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 18 returns FinanceEnvironmentTaxation

  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Farm Schemes - Areas of Natural Constraints (ANCs)
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Farm Schemes - Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS)
  • Forgotten Farmer Scheme
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm - Energy From Farms
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Cross Sector Support - Walks Scheme
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Deer Management
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Knowledge Transfer Scheme
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Suckler Cow and Beef
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Sheep
  • Dog Control
  • Animal Health - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - TB
  • Measures to support Climate Action on Farm - Wildlife Control Programme Resources
  • Cross Sector Support - Farm Safety
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Cross Sector Support - Designated Area Payments
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Cross Sector Support - Farm Finance
  • Cross Sector Support - LEADER
  • VAT and Taxation on Farm Inputs
• 2026-01-16
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 27 returns Energy and Natural ResourcesFinance

  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Energy From Farms
  • Farmer Owned & Operated/ABP Type 9 Biogas Plant - Energy From Farms
  • Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - Engagement with Farmers
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission-Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme- Administration
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - Scoring
  • Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - General Actions
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - Penalties
  • Biosecurity
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Regional Veterinary Labs
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - VAT on Vaccines
  • Fallen Animals
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Animal Health Ireland
  • Herd Health Plans
  • Bluetongue/Foot & Mouth Disease Preparedness
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Measures to support Farm Enterprises - Tillage
  • Protein Crop Supports
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Horticulture (including Potatoes & Mushrooms)
  • The Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of Commercial Horticulture
  • Automation in the Mushroom Sector
  • Spent Mushroom Compost Scheme
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Baling Assistance Payment
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Seed Potato
  • Horticulture Land Rental Scheme
  • Organic Farm Scheme - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Poultry
  • Pigs- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Farm Forestry
• 2026-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to outline the current practice with respect to the creation of an import declaration and the payment of VAT and import duties by a courier company; if it is a legal requirement that such companies or their appointed debt collection agencies must provide documentary proof of the amounts paid when pursuing collection of such fees from the affected third party consumer; if not, if his Department is considering the introduction of such a requirement or the prohibiting of debt collection activity while a charge remains unverified or disputed; the further measures being considered by his Department to ensure that such charges can be independently verified by the consumer before payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1961/26]
• 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
• 2025-10-21
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2025: Referral to Select Committee

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 83–65
• 2025-10-21
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2025

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 82–65
• 2025-10-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance the current situation with respect to the eight-year deemed disposal rule; if any consideration was given to the abolition of this rule in the context of Budget 2026; his plans for the reform of this rule as recommended in the Funds Review Report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55115/25]
• 2025-09-21
  LOBBY
  Concern Worldwide Foreign Affairs

  • Concern 2026 Pre-Budget Submission - ODA Helps Build a Better World
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Retailers Against Smuggling Finance

  • RAS Budget submission
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS Foreign Affairs

  • Global Aid cuts and Irish ODA Spending
• 2025-07-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance if a review of entrepreneur relief under the capital gains tax code is being considered, particularly in regard to the €1 million lifetime limit and its competitiveness relative to international norms (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39409/25]
• 2025-06-25
  VOTE
  Finance (Local Property Tax and Other Provisions) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages · 4 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 104–48
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 67–83
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 47–104
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 64–82
• 2025-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 270 of 18 February 2025, to provide an update on his Department’s consideration of the Funds Sector 2030 report recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28158/25]
• 2025-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 442 of 19 March 2025, to provide an update on any further engagement his Department has had with insurance providers regarding the difficulty faced in obtaining insurance cover by households previously affected by flooding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28157/25]
• 2025-05-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 483 of 13 May 2025, his Department's plans to review the help-to-buy scheme to allow for the admission of potential applicants in such circumstances given the potential number of first-time purchasers who may similarly affected over the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27079/25]
• 2025-05-20
  LOBBY
  Retailers Against Smuggling 2 returns Finance

  • Requested meeting to discuss smuggling and illicit tobacco trade
  • Requested to meet with RAS to discuss smuggling, illicit tobacco trade and enforcement measures.
• 2025-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance if a couple looking to purchase a property are eligible for admission to the help-to-buy scheme if those selling have previously availed of the scheme for the original purchase of the same property but are now set to repay the grant as they did not spend the required number of years living there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24226/25]
• 2025-04-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance the total number of individual custom inspections conducted on incoming air and sea passengers at each individual port and airport in the State in each respective year from 2020 to 2024 inclusive, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16737/25]
• 2025-04-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance the number of x-ray scanners currently in place to detect illicit trade and smuggling at ports and airports around the country; the number of scans conducted in 2024; if it is planned to increase the number of scanners and the volume of scans at ports and airports this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16738/25]
• 2025-04-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance the total revenue collected in 2024 from tobacco products tax; the total volume and retail value of the tobacco products sold to generate this revenue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16739/25]
• 2025-04-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance his Department’s plans to increase the relief rate payment under the help-to-buy scheme beyond €30,000; if so, when he envisages such a change will take effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16342/25]
• 2025-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 247 of 5 February 2025, the number of prosecutions that were taken at both district and circuit court level in each year from 2020 to 2024, inclusive; the number of these prosecutions that resulted in a summary conviction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13295/25]
• 2025-03-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance the measures his Department is considering to assist property owners whose premises may have previously been damaged by flooding and who now have difficulty in getting insured; the engagement his Department has had with insurance providers on the matter in the wake of severe weather events; if his Department has considered the establishment of re-insurance schemes for affected households similar to those in other jurisdictions, such as the flood relief scheme that exists in the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12569/25]
• 2025-03-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance the current turnaround period for ROS VAT unregistered refunds to farmers; the efforts his Department is making to improve these turnaround times to prevent cashflow issues for farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12571/25]
• 2025-03-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance the eligibility of those who were previously declared bankrupt to apply for the help-to-buy scheme; if they are not eligible, if his Department is considering any changes in this regard; the current house purchase funding supports available to people in such circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12651/25]
• 2025-02-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance the status of the community insurance initiative for tidy towns announced in January 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7260/25]
• 2025-02-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance the actions being taken by his Department to prevent the advertisement and sale of illicit tobacco products online; his Department’s engagement to date with social media companies to detect and prevent such activity; if measures such as the removal of social media profiles engaged in such activity are being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6111/25]
• 2025-02-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance to provide an update on the work of the Joint Agency Task Force in tackling excise fraud; the key enforcement actions undertaken by the task force in the past 12 months; the number of investigations into organised crime groups involved in excise fraud initiated through the task force in each respective year from 2020 to 2024, inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6112/25]
• 2025-02-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance if he has considered the Funds Sector 2030 report recommendations on the taxation of investment funds and life assurance policies; if so, if he is considering any suggested taxation changes in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6144/25]
• 2025-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance to outline the measures his Department is taking to tackle the importation and sale of illegal tobacco products in the State; the number of fines issued by the courts for offences related to tobacco smuggling and its illicit sale in 2023 and 2024 respectively; the number of fines that were paid and remain unpaid from the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3231/25]
• 2025-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance his plans, if any, to increase the inheritance tax threshold for those who are single and without children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2904/25]
• 2025-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider the establishment of a VAT refund on the purchase of bottled water for domestic households who continue to be affected by prolonged boil water notices, possibly by notifying the Revenue Commissioners directly of the affected Eircode; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3089/25]
• 2025-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance the measures his Department is taking to counteract the cross-border smuggling and illegal trade of tobacco products within the State, such as cigarettes and vapes; if he is considering additional measures to combat such activity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3232/25]
• 2025-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance the number of customs checks that were carried out in relation to illegal tobacco products; the number of fines issued for tobacco related offences; the number of fines paid; the number of seizures conducted by customs officials on duty free tobacco products which exceeded the personal limits in all airports and ports; the number of reported illegal factories producing counterfeit tobacco products in the State in each of the years from 2020 to 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3233/25]
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Ibec Energy and Natural Resources

  • Measures to reduce electricity costs and boost competitiveness over the short, medium and long term