Richard Bruton

Fine Gael · Dublin Bay North

Activity on Finance — 185 events (5 lobbying · 150 questions · 48 votes) full profile →

• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Community Platform Finance

  • Emailed all Ministers, TDs and Senators with a copy of the Community Platform’s Four Tests for Budget 2026 asking them to support these proposals in the run up to the announcement of Budget 2026.
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  Trócaire Foreign Affairs

  • Climate Justice
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  ActionAid Ireland Foreign Affairs

  • Sharing new ActionAid research with a number of DPOs which shows that Climate finance grants from the Global North for climate-hit countries are grossly insufficient to support climate action and the necessary transitions. Climate finance grants amount to just 1/20th of the Global South public finance going to fossil fuels and industrial agriculture.
• 2025-01-14
  LOBBY
  Charity Retail Ireland Finance

  • VAT derogation on goods donated to charity
• 2024-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if he is aware the new Revenue Commissioners rulings following a Supreme Court ruling on the boundary between self-employment and employee status appears to have required that media companies making advertisements which might be extremely short contracts are being obliged to treat people as employees, whereas in the UK, the Revenue system recognises the special conditions which apply in that subsector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45527/24]
• 2024-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if an analysis of VAT returns reveals a pattern of a difficult time for small high-street businesses in the form of trends in yields, business closures or payment difficulties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45435/24]
• 2024-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if he has studied the recent report from his Department on the difficulty of securing funding for multi-unit developments, and if there are implications for public policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45439/24]
• 2024-11-05
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 75–55
• 2024-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance to provide an update on the review of Ireland’s ETF investor taxation regime announced by his predecessor and due to be completed by Summer 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42429/24]
• 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
• 2024-09-26
  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
• 2024-09-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if availing of a shared equity scheme either through first homes or through a local authority scheme can hamper the extent to which help-to-buy entitlements can be claimed; if he has considered extending the concession made to those using the local authority scheme to also cover those availing of first homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38376/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if there has been any evaluation of the tax incentives for the purchase of bikes and electric bikes; and if he will consider an extension beyond those with participating employers. [35859/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance his plans for the low-income exemption threshold for persons aged 65 years and over, now that the combined value of the personal credit and the credit for a PAYE or self-employed income exceeds the value of the exemption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35860/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the take-up of the microgeneration tax credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35861/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the basis of calculation of the differential in the standard rate cut-off point between single persons, single parents and couples with one earner; when these differentials were last changed; and the levels that they would now be at if indexed to average earnings, or if indexed to the rise in the value of the single person’s SCP over the intervening years. [35862/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the take-up of the mortgage relief scheme in Budget 2024; the average value of the relief paid; and if any provision has been made for renewing it for a further year. [35864/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the take-up of the landlord relief announced in Budget 2024; the cost of the relief; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35865/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the rate of VAT on energy products; if an increase in this rate before the end of 2024 is scheduled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35866/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the present ceiling on the price of a home eligible under the help-to-buy scheme; if he is considering a revision in the ceiling, bearing in mind the trend in house prices; if considers that a regional differential should apply bearing in mind the substantial difference in the cost of a standard home in different parts of the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35870/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the thresholds and rates for capital acquisition tax; if the tax advisory group has evaluated how these thresholds relate to current property values; his views on the appropriate relationship for different categories of recipient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35871/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the maximum contribution by the State towards the cost of affordable purchase, under the council-developed sites, under sites developed by approved housing bodies, under the croí cónaithe cities fund, under protect Tosaigh partnerships operated by the Land Development Agency (LDA) and under projects fully financed and managed by the LDA; and the projected pipeline and three-year output under each. [35874/24]
• 2024-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if he has considered any innovative policy measures to mobilise the sustained higher levels of saving among Irish consumers post-Covid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28639/24]
• 2024-07-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if he is aware of schemes in the UK and Canada to allow individuals to accumulate small sums each year into personal funds which grow tax-free; if the tax strategy group has assessed changes in certain rules on such funds in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27924/24]
• 2024-06-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if he has set a deadline for when the final proposals on the review of the primary medical certificate for motor and fuel tax concessions will be brought to Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25272/24]
• 2024-06-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if he will outline the number of payments made under the Help to Buy Scheme and their average value to date for each county, in tabular form. [25420/24]
• 2024-05-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if he has received a submission to extend a VAT exemption to counsellors and psychotherapists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23935/24]
• 2024-05-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if he will indicate the plans for Ireland to adopt the European taxonomy in investment. [22784/24]
• 2024-05-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance to review the recovery of funds invested in the rescue of the pillar banks during the financial crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22783/24]
• 2024-04-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the apparent obligation on a care centre to become a registered charity in order to get tax relief for the use of a wheelchair bus, used to transport persons who themselves have primary certificates establishing their severe disability; and if he will devise a simpler route of access to this tax relief. [19040/24]
• 2024-04-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the number of claimants of a tax exemption on renting a room up to €14,000. [17479/24]
• 2024-04-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if he has considered relaxing the rules on pension drawdown to permit drawdown for certain purposes which might contribute to positive ageing, such as home adaptations, installation of technology, or caring support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15929/24]
• 2024-04-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if he has considered how the tax system might make a better contribution towards adjustment to a longer and more fruitful retirement through supporting rightsizing, early release of pension savings in certain circumstances, more flexibility in continued working from employers, better recognition of family carers and in other ways; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15262/24]
• 2024-04-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if he has considered the extent of unclaimed tax allowances and other benefits; if he would consider establishing a cross-Government initiative to promote better take-up of such benefits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15263/24]
• 2024-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if he is aware that “community gain” allocations under the process for developing renewal energy projects, is subject to income tax; and if he would consider altering its tax status or allowing a tax free amount, in order that it could become of greater value to the communities affected by these essential infrastructures for a net-zero world. [13548/24]
• 2024-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the process through which the Revenue Commissioners estimate tax that may have been overpaid by PAYE workers (details supplied); and, in particular, whether this is based on an assumption about tax allowable expenses claimed by these individuals, or by applying some inference about these taxpayers from the claims made by others. [9280/24]
• 2024-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if he has completed the review of the financial supports for mobility for those with a disability and, in particular, the criteria for a primary medical certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8237/24]
• 2024-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the estimated amount of unclaimed tax reliefs in each of the years 2019 to 2023; and a breakdown of the estimated amount by individual relief, that is, medical relief, rent relief, disabled child relief and so on, in tabular form. [5816/24]
• 2024-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the procedure through which the temporary mortgage relief on the increase in interest payments in 2023 can be applied for, and if Revenue have issued guidelines on the matter. [3866/24]
• 2024-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the number of taxpayer units who earn under €40,000 in the most recent year for which statistics are available; and if he will distinguish the number of them who have children; the number who claim as caring for a child alone; and the number who are assessed as married and jointly assessed. [4064/24]
• 2024-01-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if he will indicate how many people have claimed tax relief on their rental payment, and how this number compares to the estimate which his Department made of the likely numbers that would become eligible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2689/24]
• 2024-01-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if he will indicate the total value of claims for the refund of income tax on out-of-pocket medical expenses and if he has made any estimate of the likely underclaiming of such eligible expenses. [2690/24]
• 2024-01-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if he will indicate the number of persons who claim incapacitated child tax credit and if the Revenue Commissioners have undertaken any assessment as to whether a significant number of people may be missing out on this entitlement. [2691/24]
• 2023-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if he will indicate the plans for Ireland to adopt the European taxonomy in investment. [51512/23]
• 2023-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance to review the recovery of funds invested in the rescue of the pillar banks during the financial crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51511/23]
• 2023-11-22
  VOTE
  Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages · 4 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 · 52–79
• 2023-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance whether the implications of a new approach to taxing medical partnerships for the wider policy arrangements in health have been assessed by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48967/23]
• 2023-10-25
  VOTE
  Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 76–56
• 2023-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether tax policy can play a more active role in incentivising climate action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43048/23]
• 2023-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance how the international economic outlook will bear on Ireland’s economic performance and budgetary strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43047/23]
• 2023-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance what the structure of motor tax and of VRT will be from the start of 2024; and whether it will embody any new measures to promote more sustainable purchases. [42423/23]
• 2023-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if he is aware of the request that the tax relief for filmmaking should include requirements of more generous copyright for creative workers on these films, so that the same rights would be available in Ireland as in other countries. [42428/23]
• 2023-10-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the number of people who avail of the exemption from income taxes of room rental generating less than €14,000, and of childcare in the home of under €15,000; and if he will estimate the cost of each of these reliefs. [42432/23]
• 2023-09-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if the full value of help to buy support combined with equity support, through either first homes or a local authority's affordable purchase, continues to be constrained by ceilings on permitted ratios to valuation; if he has considered easing this constraint; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41976/23]
• 2023-09-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if he has considered extending the help to buy tax relief for affordable purchase beyond new homes; if he has plans to extend the availability of this scheme beyond 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41984/23]
• 2023-09-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if he has reviewed the value of the thresholds set out for tax relief on pensions; and if he will consider adjusting them, in view of the substantial inflation since they were set almost ten years ago. [41437/23]
• 2023-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the value of each tax credit which can be claimed; and his latest estimate of the numbers claiming them. [40359/23]
• 2023-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the value of each tax exemption which can be claimed; and his latest estimate of the numbers claiming them (for example, the rent-a-room scheme, and so on). [40360/23]
• 2023-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons who have claimed the new tax credit on unsupported private rents to date in 2023; the numbers that Revenue estimates are eligible; if he has considered whether obstacles exist to its full take-up, or whether information has not reached all eligible persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40736/23]
• 2023-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the number of taxpayers who make claims for unreimbursed medical expenses each year; whether the Revenue Commissioners have made any estimates of the amount of under-claiming in respect of medical expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40737/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if he has assessed the gap that has emerged between deposit rates given by banks and the lending rates charged; and if he has plans to ensure that depositors and lenders are fairly treated. [38584/23]
• 2023-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the latest statistics for the number of persons claiming each category of credit or allowance in the income tax code; and the cost in each case. [35377/23]
• 2023-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance whether the Tax Strategy Group is looking at any particular issues in respect of the structure of USC and of income tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33867/23]
• 2023-07-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the number of earners that pay income tax at the top 40% rate, before tax credits are taken into account. [33342/23]
• 2023-07-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the percentage of full-time workers that pay income tax at the top 40% rate, before tax credits are taken into account. [33343/23]
• 2023-07-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the number of people who have benefitted from the increase in the home carers tax credit in Budget 2023. [33344/23]
• 2023-07-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the number of people who have benefitted from the earned income tax credit since its introduction, in tabular form. [33345/23]
• 2023-07-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance when the age tax credit of €245 was last increased; the percentage increase in average earnings since that last increase; and if he will list the age credit as an element of the tax code which should be reviewed as preparation for the Budget 2024 commencement. [33425/23]
• 2023-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if he is aware that the CSO is showing that the cost of home insurance has gone up by 23% in the past six months; if he has assessed the forces behind this rise; if further investigation or new policy initiatives are warranted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30755/23]
• 2023-06-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance for an update on credit union mortgage lending in the State; the plans he has to assist credit unions in reaching an increased number of first-time home buyers with their lending for retrofitting offering; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30114/23]
• 2023-06-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the extent of the domestic financial services and the international financial services sectors in Ireland, in terms of the number of people employed and the value to the Exchequer by way of corporation taxation; his views on the future growth of both these sectors in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30113/23]
• 2023-06-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if the new system whereby tenants deduct a withholding tax from their rental payments where the landlord is living overseas will be applied after the deduction of allowable interest and other chargeable costs; if not, how these legitimate reliefs will be recovered; and if the system has been trialled to ensure that landlords and tenants do not face administrative difficulties in operating the new system. [27037/23]
• 2023-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that the debts under tax warehousing can be successfully wound down by businesses; and if he has evolved methods for Revenue of working with companies who may have difficulties. [21510/23]
• 2023-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance how the projected surplus can be harnessed to strengthen Ireland's economic and social foundations. [21511/23]
• 2023-05-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if he is aware that the Finance Act 1995 prevents retailers from setting a margin on the sale of tobacco, as they can on every other product, instead, they are obliged to sell product at the price set by the tobacco companies; and whether he has considered allowing a higher price be set even if he is unwilling to allow any discounting from the RRP. [20977/23]
• 2023-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if he will outline the obligations on the banking sector to demonstrate its compliance with climate targets and other elements of the EU Green Deal; if it is expected to have a direct impact on lending decisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14801/23]
• 2023-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if he has evaluated the financial status of small businesses in the post-Covid period; the extent to which data from the Revenue Commissioners indicate a difficulty in meeting payments; if he can shed light on the reasons for the low take-up of the business energy cost supports offered by the Revenue Commissioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11390/23]
• 2023-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if he has received complaints that the BIK regime now in place is resulting in people undertaking greater mileage to reduce their tax exposure; if he has evaluated the features which cause this behaviour; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11529/23]
• 2023-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if he is concerned by the rapid exit of very small landlords from the housing market, who typically have rent added to personal income to be taxed at the top rate; if restrictions still remain on the allowability of interest payments, or other legitimate expenses: and if his Department is considering the scope to build on the concessions outlined in Budget 2023 in order to consolidate supply in the market. [3929/23]
• 2023-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if he has undertaken an assessment of the impact the phasing out of tax warehousing will have on the rate of business failure; and if he is satisfied existing policy options are appropriate to manage this situation. [2756/23]
• 2023-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the criteria his Department intends to use in deciding whether temporary tax concessions should be extended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2755/23]
• 2022-12-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if he has had discussions with the insurance industry regarding the withdrawal of flood cover in locations in which mapping has revealed a long-term vulnerability to flooding from rising sea levels; and if a protocol is in place to ensure that householders can benefit in insurance costs when substantial flood alleviation investments are made by the Office of Public Works. [61104/22]
• 2022-11-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if a list will be provided of all schemes and programmes under the remit of his Department for which a means test applies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59655/22]
• 2022-11-23
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2022 · 4 divisions

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 78–58
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 57–75
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 53–79
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 58–74
• 2022-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the value of the moneys raised from private pension funds in each of the years during which the emergency pension levy applied; the estimated number of fund members who were affected by the levy; the way that the pension payments to members were affected; if these funds have recovered any of the sums contributed with the recovery of the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56147/22]
• 2022-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if he has requested the Revenue Commissioners to review the present tax reliefs for remote working with a view to making the relief less cumbersome to operate; the estimated number of persons who have made a claim under this provision in the most recent year for which data is available; the way in which the tax code might better promote such practices into the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56169/22]
• 2022-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if the EU taxonomy has yet started to influence the pattern of investment in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55848/22]
• 2022-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the way in which the funding model for housing has evolved since the financial crash; and if finance remains a constraint on reaching the Government’s housing targets. [55847/22]
• 2022-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if there is a record kept of properties which have come into the possession of mortgage holding institutions, which have not been sold or rented, or of properties which are held by an official assignee in a bankruptcy case, which have not been sold or rented; and if such properties have been made the target of any public policy initiative to bring them back into use. [54621/22]
• 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
• 2022-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if he will indicate the relaxed European Union rules that are now available to member states' taxation and public finance ministers in order to assist in confronting the present crisis and if he will indicate the possibilities they open up. [46332/22]
• 2022-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the scale of the impact that rising energy prices will have on the balance of international payments in European Union Member States; the implication that this will have on public policy; the strategies that are being debated by the Euro-Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46331/22]
• 2022-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the present tax reliefs that are available to employees and to employers to support remote working; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46498/22]
• 2022-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if there are plans to alter the rate at which money is lent by the Housing Finance Agency to the local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46493/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the amount that a worker can put into a pension savings plan with relief from income tax; the amount which their employer can put in on their behalf with relief from tax on business income; and if this varies with different types of pension plan. [44203/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the current status of the age exemption limit in the income tax code; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44204/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the way that unoccupied homes were categorised under the recent data analysis of local property tax, distinguishing the different reasons for being empty and the owners' liability to pay the tax under existing local property tax rules; the way that the cohort for which a vacancy tax might be applied has been distinguished; and if he will elaborate on his recent statement regarding his plans to introduce such a vacancy tax. [40986/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the total number of returns for the local property tax that have been made; and their distribution across the house value thresholds. [40987/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the supports that now apply to encourage the purchase of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. [40988/22]
• 2022-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the latest appraisal of the reliability of corporation tax receipts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31244/22]
• 2022-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the way in which the prospects for the forthcoming Budget will be impacted by the international turmoil currently being experienced and higher energy and interest costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31243/22]
• 2022-04-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if he has assessed the support to consumers in rearranging their affairs as banks exit the Irish market; and if he has discussed the matter with the Central Bank. [21003/22]
• 2022-04-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if a recent move has been made to apply VAT to candles; if any relief can be made for candles used in religious rites; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18576/22]
• 2022-04-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if the help-to-buy scheme is being extended to persons whose marriages have broken down as well as to first-time buyers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17881/22]
• 2022-03-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if he has considered extending the help-to-buy scheme to the purchase of existing homes in certain circumstances. [15831/22]
• 2022-03-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if he receives regular reports on the speed of processing tax claims by the Revenue Commissioners and on the number of phone calls to their network which fail to be answered; if his attention has been drawn to problems in these respects in recent times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16004/22]
• 2022-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if he has decided on the BIK rules which will be applied to electric vehicles after the current exemption expires; if he will ensure that the lower environmental impact continues to be reflected in the BIK burden; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14638/22]
• 2022-02-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if he has considered the case that the benefit-in-kind regime for cars encourages increased mileage to obtain tax relief which is counterproductive to Ireland’s climate ambitions. [10313/22]
• 2022-02-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider easier methods for remote workers to claim tax allowance in circumstances in which the employer does not make provision such as by using standard allowances rather than requiring a bill to be uploaded. [10322/22]
• 2022-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the insights that have been gleaned from the new data reporting on insurance claims; and if he has identified scope for adding new actions to the insurance plan based on this information. [9459/22]
• 2022-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if he has received preliminary returns from the local property tax which might shed light on the case for a tax on properties left vacant for a long period; and the issues to be considered in framing such a tax. [9458/22]
• 2022-02-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the nature of activities which benefit from section 110 benefits; if the benefits of this regime was recently reviewed from a national perspective; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7092/22]
• 2021-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if returns have been collected in the course of the recent registration for local property tax, which will provide the basis for evaluating the role of a vacant home tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62249/21]
• 2021-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that the level of consumer switching in financial services indicates that consumers are taking advantage of opportunities to get better value; and if he plans changes in the standards of consumer advice, consumer information and consumer protection in the area in order to achieve better outcomes for consumers. [62248/21]
• 2021-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners have discontinued all face-to-face interaction with citizens; and, if so, if such a service will be restored. [62282/21]
• 2021-12-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the areas which have been included within the living cities designation; the volume of works undertaken; and the value of tax refunds granted in each case. [59577/21]
• 2021-11-10
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2021: Financial Resolutions (Resumed)

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 73–54
• 2021-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if changes in the benefit-in-kind tax treatment of electric vehicles now make it attractive for those availing of that relief to switch back to diesel cars; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53543/21]
• 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
• 2021-10-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the total revenue collected by the pension levy on pensions funds; the way in which the money was used; if private pension funds have recovered in value since the levy was collected; and if there are plans to restore any of the moneys collected. [50430/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the current payment rates for the employment wage subsidy which are in payment at different pay levels; the conditions which must be met by an employer to remain in payment; and if further phased withdrawal is planned as the economy reopens. [47523/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the terms on which warehoused taxes are being held by the Revenue Commissioners; the obligations that enterprises carry in respect of these sums of money; and if any phasing of obligations is planned to assist enterprises struggling to reopen. [47524/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if the Covid restrictions support scheme, which provides for an advanced tax credit, will continue to operate during the remaining phases of reopening; the obligations enterprises carry in respect of these advances as their business gradually recover; and if any additional phasing is envisaged during the remaining stages of reopening and recovery. [47525/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the level of relief that has been granted to date under the stay-and-spend tax credit; and if the applicable dates for this concession will be extended. [47526/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the rate of take-up of the bike-to-work scheme in the most recent 12 months for which data are available; and the average value of claims made. [47527/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the local property tax yield estimated by the Revenue Commissioners as a consequence of the revised property valuations, and the revised rates of payment.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47528/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the rates of local property tax that will apply in 2022; and the conditions under which any exemptions or reliefs can be claimed in 2022. [47529/21]
• 2021-09-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the value to date of requests for tax changes in the 2022 Budget in pre-budget submissions; the main areas for which allocations have been sought; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44805/21]
• 2021-09-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the latest assessment of the financial robustness of the Irish banking sector in a European context; if Ireland can expect lower risk loadings on interest rates to follow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44806/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if affordable homes built with the help of the grant from his Department or an acquisition by the LDA of sites at values consistent with affordable pricing will all be sold at a uniform price to all successful applicants; if successful applicants with a lower capacity to finance a mortgage can in addition avail of the shared equity scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41112/21]
• 2021-07-14
  VOTE
  Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 92–48
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 50–88
• 2021-07-14
  VOTE
  Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Financial Resolution

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 93–48
• 2021-07-08
  VOTE
  Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2021

  A bill to amend the Finance (Local Property Tax) Act 2012; to amend the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997; to amend the Standards in Public Office Act 2001; to amend the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act 2011; to amend the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014; and to provide for related matters.

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 66–43
• 2021-07-07
  VOTE
  Finance (Covid-19 and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 78–55
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 74–59
• 2021-07-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if the rules governing restricted access to pension funds until age 75 years even in the face of serious illness will be reviewed as part of the proposed Commission on Taxation and Welfare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36237/21]
• 2021-06-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider relief on local property tax in cases in which 22.5% of the family home has been assigned to the HSE under the fair deal nursing homes support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33038/21]
• 2021-06-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance his assessment of access to capital in the site acquisition and housing construction market; the places in which bottlenecks exist; if he is satisfied with the financial instruments now in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31585/21]
• 2021-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the expected size of the tax base upon which the new non-recycled plastic tax being introduced to provide additional own resources to the European Commission is based; the rate at which it will be applied in 2021 and 2022; the expected payments to be made each year; the way in which it is planned to pay for same; and the way in which it is planned to apply this tax in the sectors in which the waste arises. [22422/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Public

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his Department has made an assessment of the trend in carbon price which is consistent with the new enhanced EU target for the reduction in greenhouse gases; and the way in which this will be built into policy on the public finances. [1503/21]
• 2021-04-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that insurers have refused to provide flood risk cover even in situations in which no flooding has ever occurred; if his Department or the regulator has protocols in relation to transparency and proportionality in such situations; and if such cases fall within the remit of the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman. [17789/21]
• 2021-04-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the way in which the new EU environment taxonomy will impact on future regulation of the financial sector and projects put forward for funding under green bond funding. [17868/21]
• 2021-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the level of activity by the European Central Bank in the Irish bond market over the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1504/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the five most recent significant capital projects in the major functional responsibilities of his Department which have required his sanction; the time which elapsed between the initial submission of the proposal for consideration until the construction commenced; the significant elements making up this period; the time spent in assessment prior to approval in the planning process; the time spent in assessment prior to approval in the procurement process of contractors; and the way this duration compared with the targeted time to delivery set out at the outset of the process. [14777/21]
• 2021-03-11
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the role the new climate unit in his Department will play in addressing the global climate crisis and devising a strategy to scale up Ireland’s climate finance contributions as outlined in the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13672/21]
• 2021-03-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to defects in sections of the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman Act 2017 whereby banks can initiate proceedings to avoid adjudication in defects in their treatment of a customer; and if there are plans to consult the Ombudsman regarding the need to amend the Act to make it more fit for purpose in this respect or in other respects. [13186/21]
• 2021-03-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Covid-19 restrictions support scheme is being denied to dog training, grooming and day care businesses on the grounds that they could have remained open, which would be entirely out of step with the provisions of level 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11954/21]
• 2021-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that persons who have recovered from Covid-19 are being denied mortgage protection for a period of six months resulting in persons who have paid a deposit on their home being put in a position in which they cannot complete the purchase (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10097/21]
• 2021-02-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if a mechanism exists within the scope of the Covid restrictions support scheme, CRSS, to suspend, pause or cease receipt of payment of the direct support in order to make an application without penalty for support under the tourism business continuity scheme administered by Fáilte Ireland in the case of a business affiliated with an organisation (details supplied) that was not eligible for a full Covid restrictions support scheme payment but is in receipt of a partial payment towards sustaining their business costs during Covid restrictions; if no such mechanism exists, if he will request that officials in his Department contact the Office of the Revenue Commissioners and Fáilte Ireland to facilitate this mechanism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9046/21]
• 2021-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if the banks can extend a mortgage break to borrowers during the present severe restrictions on economic activity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8739/21]
• 2021-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider relaxing the terms on the clawback under the help-to-buy scheme in which a family’s need for space has outgrown the original home. [3868/21]
• 2021-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that childcare providers that have charitable status cannot avail of the Covid restrictions support scheme; and if he has considered any alternative support for such providers. [4161/21]
• 2021-01-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Transport if support for longer term finance packages have been considered as an alternative to grants to encourage the take up of electric vehicles since the profile of savings from electric driving can make such schemes more attractive than upfront purchase. [3116/21]
• 2020-12-03
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2020 · 3 divisions

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 80–49
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 51–77
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 50–71
• 2020-12-02
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2020

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

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 52–80
• 2020-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the innovations he plans for the upcoming statement of strategy of his Department. [36171/20]
• 2020-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance his plans to refresh the roadmap for tax policy in relation to the taxation of companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36170/20]
• 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
• 2020-10-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if legal issues have arisen following a court case in respect of primary medical certificates; his plans to rectify the issue in a timely way in order that eligible persons are not adversely affected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31797/20]
• 2020-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if he has received a submission from a body (details supplied) seeking relaxation on deadlines and compliance rules due to the exceptional pressures created by Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31114/20]
• 2020-10-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the tax liability that may arise under income tax, USC and PRSI as a result of persons having received support from the temporary wage subsidy scheme; the way in which the Revenue Commissioners will inform persons of their liability; and if the Revenue Commissioners phase the recovery of taxes due. [29126/20]
• 2020-10-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the reliefs made available to enterprises in respect of tax liabilities arising during the Covid-19 crisis; the periods covered; and the way in which it is planned to recover the warehoused liabilities in the situation in which many enterprises will remain vulnerable for some considerable time. [29129/20]
• 2020-10-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the tax reliefs available to persons who are working from home; and the conditions under which the reliefs can be claimed. [29156/20]
• 2020-10-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if he has considered the possibility that the abrupt reversion of help-to-buy terms to those which applied before the July stimulus package might create a distortion in the housing market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29183/20]
• 2020-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if he has assessed the advice of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council on the shape of the future budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26405/20]
• 2020-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if he has assessed the advice of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council on the shape of the future budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26522/20]
• 2020-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if the extension of employment wage subsidy scheme to proprietors and executive directors of small businesses will be considered. [24901/20]
• 2020-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if additional Covid-19 supports are being considered for sectors whose revenue throughout the period of the new Covid-19 Roadmap are likely to be impacted to a far greater extent than 30% which has featured to date in the design of supports of general application. [25269/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that some insurers are unfairly seeking to take advantage of the benefit-in-kind concession granted to encourage company car fleets to go electric and that some insurers are refusing to recognise no-claim bonuses accumulated by drivers on their private policies, thereby overcharging for the risk of cover. [23894/20]
• 2020-07-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the estimate for the level of private sector investment in 2021 compared with projections made in the pre-Covid-19 period; and the scope for filling the shortfall by accelerated public activity in direct investment or by the development of sectoral strategies. [16577/20]
• 2020-07-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the data his Department is tracking in respect of landlord and bank dealings with enterprises impacted by Covid-19; and the policy initiatives under consideration to ensure that the appraisal of such bodies does not hamper the successful reopening of enterprises which can be made viable in the medium term. [16798/20]
• 2019-11-20
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2019: Fifth Stage

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

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 88–47
• 2019-04-18
  VOTE
  Finance (Office of Tax Simplification) Bill 2018

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

  • ✗ voted to block the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 63–48
• 2018-11-22
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2018 · 6 divisions

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 34–19
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 18–35
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 19–34
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 20–36
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 20–37
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 23–38
• 2018-11-21
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2018

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

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 26–49
• 2018-11-20
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2018

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

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 27–44
• 2018-11-07
  VOTE
  Home Building Finance Ireland Bill 2018 · 3 divisions

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 105–8
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 35–82
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 34–81
• 2018-10-25
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2018

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

  • ✓ voted to progress the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 50–34
• 2017-10-26
  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
• 2016-11-23
  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 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
• 2016-07-21
  VOTE
  Finance (Certain European Union and Intergovernmental Obligations) Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 29–77