Peter Fitzpatrick — Watch Them Work

2026-01-21

LOBBY

Community Platform Finance

Emailed all Ministers, TDs and Senators with a copy of the Community Platform’s Four Tests for Budget 2026 asking them to support these proposals in the run up to the announcement of Budget 2026.

2024-11-05

VOTE

Finance Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages

✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 75–55

2024-10-16

VOTE

Finance Bill 2024

A bill to provide for the imposition, repeal, remission, alteration and regulation of taxation, of stamp duties and of duties relating to excise and otherwise to make further provision in connection with finance; to make provision for supports to employers and certain businesses and for that purpose to amend the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997, the Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005, the Value-Added Tax Consolidation Act 2010 and Part 7 of the Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Act 2020; and to provide for related matters.

✗ voted to block the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 74–49

2024-09-26

LOBBY

National Traveller MABS Finance

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

2024-03-20

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick 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. [12249/24]

2024-03-06

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance the updated position regarding the review of the disabled drivers’ and disabled passengers' scheme; the criteria for the primary medical certificate; what stage the review is at; what steps have been taken since the publication of the working group report; what changes are being proposed; the timeframe for the implementation of the proposed changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10844/24]

2024-02-07

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance for assistance with a Revenue Commissioners issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5564/24]

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

2023-10-25

VOTE

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023

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

✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 76–56

2023-10-05

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance if and when he plans to reinstate the disabled drivers medical board of appeal; if he plans to amend the criteria of the primary medical certificate process; if he plans on implementing a comprehensive needs-led transport support scheme to replace the mobility allowance and motorised transport grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43235/23]

2023-03-07

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance if he will clarify the criteria in relation to the first-time buyers grant (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10921/23]

2023-01-24

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance if he will extend the 9% VAT reduction for the tourism and hospitality industry further than the current expiry date in March 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2931/23]

2023-01-24

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cumulative cost of the measures taken since and including budget 2023 to help address cost-of-living issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2933/23]

2023-01-24

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons that claimed the help-to-buy scheme since its inception to purchase a home; the value of these claims, broken down by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2935/23]

2023-01-24

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance if he plans to extend the cost-of-living measures introduced in budget 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2932/23]

2022-11-29

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance if there are plans to introduce an exemption, a reduction or deferral of the rate of local property tax for those who are on long-term illness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59082/22]

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 add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 57–75
✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 53–79
✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 58–74

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 Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance if he will reconsider the current approach to one member pension arrangements and changes to personal retirement savings accounts in the Finance Bill 2022 in October 2022; if he plans to enforce this PRSA benefit-in-kind, which leaves a benefit taxable liability in the hands of the staff member; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49821/22]

2022-06-21

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance his views on the reintroduction of the 9% vat rate to the tourism industry; the affect it would have on inbound and domestic tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32761/22]

2022-06-15

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance if the Government has plans to reduce the taxation on petrol and diesel in order to ease the financial burden on both personal and commercial road users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31353/22]

2021-11-03

VOTE

Finance Bill 2021

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

✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 71–54

2021-07-14

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

2021-03-31

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance the additional financial assistance available to businesses to keep their employees working from home; if he has plans to change or amend such incentives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15406/21]

2021-03-31

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance the cost to date of all Covid-19-related payments in his Department to individuals and corporate entities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15409/21]

2021-03-31

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance his plans to help bridge the gender pay gap across the banking sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15407/21]

2021-03-31

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance his legislative plans to prevent the potential repeat of the type of unethical behaviour uncovered recently at a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15410/21]

2021-03-31

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance the measures being taken to ensure that insurance premiums in Ireland are more aligned to other countries in the EU, given that despite a fall in insurance payouts, insurance premiums in Ireland continue to be amongst the highest in Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15411/21]

2021-03-31

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance his plans to help young home purchasers gain mortgage approval in view of the fact that there has been a massive drop in approvals since the start of 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15408/21]

2020-12-03

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 · 50–71

2020-12-02

VOTE

Finance Bill 2020

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

✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 52–80

2020-11-11

VOTE

Finance Bill 2020: Financial Resolutions

✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 84–64

2020-11-11

VOTE

Finance Bill 2020

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

✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 85–64

2020-09-29

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance the tax liability on the pandemic unemployment payment and the planned means of recovering tax owed by claimants in view of the fact the payment is not taxed at source. [19027/20]

2020-07-16

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider measures such as a VAT reduction for the hospitality sector to 5% and the inclusion of seasonal workers in the temporary wage subsidy scheme until at least April 2021. [15750/20]

2020-06-23

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance if he has the power to amend the Value-Added Tax (Refund of Tax) (Touring Coaches) Order 2012, SI No. 266 of 2012, to the extent that such an amendment would allow for input VAT recovery associated with the purchase of fuel, spare parts, repairs and tolls by bus and coach operators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11856/20]

2019-10-24

VOTE

Finance Bill 2019: Financial Resolutions

✗ voted against the motion motion passed · 88–47

2019-07-10

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance if the help to buy scheme will be extended to March 2020. [30122/19]

2019-05-08

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter regarding legal fees being added to mortgage arrears accounts (details supplied). [18943/19]

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

2018-11-22

VOTE

Finance Bill 2018

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

✓ voted to add 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.

✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 27–44

2018-11-07

VOTE

Home Building Finance Ireland Bill 2018 · 3 divisions

A bill to provide for the formation of a company to be known as Home Building Finance Ireland; to provide for the making available of financing by the company for residential development in the State; and to provide for related matters.

✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 105–8
✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 35–82
✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 34–81

2018-10-25

VOTE

Finance Bill 2018

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

✓ voted to progress the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 50–34

2018-06-12

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance the protection in place for persons who want to restructure their mortgage in order that they can keep their family home (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24683/18]

2018-06-12

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding bank accounts closures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24765/18]

2018-05-16

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance the tax reliefs or incentives available for persons who decide to leave full-time employment to pursue setting up their own business (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21542/18]

2018-05-01

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance the reason a family (details supplied) who have been discharged from bankruptcy are unable to get mortgage approval two years later; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18588/18]

2018-03-20

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance the way in which a bond owned by a person (details supplied) can be cashed. [12448/18]

2018-02-21

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance if a matter (details supplied) will be addressed regarding claiming back VAT; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8931/18]

2018-02-14

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance the steps being taken by his Department and the Revenue Commissioners, including consultations with the EU Commission and UK government, to ensure that there is no disruption to cross-Border movements of excisable goods under duty suspension between here and Northern Ireland post-Brexit once the UK leaves the excise movement control system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7720/18]

2017-11-23

VOTE

Finance Bill 2017 · 9 divisions

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

✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 45–24
✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 24–45
✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 23–48
✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 30–49
✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 29–49
✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 35–49
✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–52
✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 51–41
✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 41–93

2017-11-22

VOTE

Finance Bill 2017 · 3 divisions

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

✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 34–51
✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 51–34
✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–49

2017-11-21

VOTE

Finance Bill 2017

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

✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 28–52

2017-11-08

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding VAT and excise. [47168/17]

2017-11-08

VOTE

Finance Bill 2017

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

✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 4–3

2017-10-26

VOTE

Finance Bill 2017

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

✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 55–44

2017-09-21

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the local property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40011/17]

2017-09-11

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance if business owners will be able to claim VAT back on car petrol usage in budget 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37056/17]

2017-07-26

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance if there will be changes implemented to the primary medical certificate decision process and criteria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35190/17]

2017-07-26

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance if he will report on the appointment-only service being brought into the Revenue Commissioners office in Dundalk, County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35206/17]

2016-12-13

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider delaying the proposed new treatment of dwelling house relief from capital acquisitions tax, CAT, to 1 November 2019 to allow those persons that have already put arrangements in place under the old system not be penalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39545/16]

2016-11-23

VOTE

Finance Bill 2016 · 4 divisions

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

✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 58–38
✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–56
✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–59
✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 47–60

2016-11-22

VOTE

Finance Bill 2016 · 2 divisions

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

✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 30–54
✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 26–91

2016-10-27

VOTE

Finance Bill 2016

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

✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 59–41

2016-10-25

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance to explain the reason a pension fund (details supplied) continues to deduct the pension levy in respect of pensions paid to members; if the said levy deductions are being paid to the Revenue Commissioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31694/16]

2016-10-20

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance if he will reconsider his decision not to include Dundalk in the city living initiative in budget 2017, in view of Brexit and that the Border areas, including Dundalk, require assistance to negate the effects of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31236/16]

2016-10-20

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance the reason the exit tax has not been reduced in line with the reduction of 2% on DIRT as announced in budget 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31267/16]

2016-09-16

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance if the circumstances of a person (details supplied) in respect of possible changes in budget 2017 for first-time buyers will be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24980/16]

2016-07-20

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance if he is considering new applications from towns for entry to the living city initiative scheme; if he will consider Dundalk, County Louth, as a suitable applicant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22997/16]

2016-07-19

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance further to the commitment in the summer economic statement to increase taxation on measures that promote healthier lifestyles, the measures that are under consideration in this regard; the timeline for their introduction; the data that is being used to support these new taxation measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22688/16]

2016-07-19

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance further to the commitment in the summer economic statement and previous statements from Government regarding the proposed introduction of a sugar tax or levy, his plans to organise this, in parallel with the proposed introduction of same in the UK; if there will be a formal consultation process with the appropriate industry representatives as in the UK; the timeline for its introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22689/16]

2016-05-24

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance the number of homes that the National Asset Management Agency owns in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11660/16]

2016-05-19

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance if he will confirm an increase from €500 to €650 for the small business exemption in respect of the shop local gift voucher scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11060/16]

2016-04-28

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance if he is monitoring the potential economic fallout from the possible exit of the United Kingdom from the European Union, in particular the consequences for the Border counties, including County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8780/16]

2016-04-28

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance the number of vacant houses in the possession of banks that receive State assistance; if he will provide this list to local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8783/16]

2015-12-11

VOTE

Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages · 2 divisions

✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 45–17
✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 17–44

2015-11-25

VOTE

Finance Bill 2015 · 3 divisions

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

✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 78–45
✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 43–74
✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 34–67

2015-11-05

VOTE

Finance Bill 2015

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

✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 69–41