Robert Troy

Fianna Fáil · Longford-Westmeath

Activity on Finance — 449 events (60 lobbying · 359 questions · 59 votes) full profile →

• 2026-02-05
  LOBBY
  Irish SME Association Budgetary matters

  • Amendment of Section 897C of the Finance Act 2022
• 2026-01-21
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  Citi 3 returns FinanceEducation and Training

  • Q4 Joint Committee Meeting - Hosted by Department of Finance
  • Panel discussion with Commissioner Maria Luís Albuquerque
  • Industry Advisory Committee - hosted by Department of Finance, with participants from across different sectors and industries.
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Insurance Ireland 3 returns Banking and Financial Institutions

  • On behalf of members, to raise awareness of issues pertinent to the Irish insurance industry
  • On behalf of members to inform discussion of climate risk and sustainable finance issues within government
  • On behalf of members to lend support to diversity and inclusion in the financial services sector
• 2026-01-21
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  Car Rental Council of Ireland Finance

  • Budget Submission
• 2026-01-21
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  Ibec 5 returns Finance

  • Ireland's EU Presidency
  • Ireland for Finance Strategy 2026-2030
  • Ireland for Finance Strategy 2026-2030
  • FSI Pre-Budget Submission 2026
  • Finance Bill
• 2026-01-21
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  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
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  BNP PARIBAS Finance

  • British Irish Chamber of Commerce hosted Minister Troy for a Roundtable Supper with members of the organisations subcommittee on Financial Services, representing some of the most significant employers and investors in Ireland, to discuss the committee's priorities for deepening UK-Ireland Cooperation in this sector and the Government's Finance Strategy for 2030
• 2026-01-21
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  Rockwood Consulting ULC Finance

  • Sought support for Irish capital equity markets
• 2026-01-21
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  Law Society of Ireland Finance

  • Letter which provided an analysis of the different cost components of a motor insurance premium and an employers' liability and public liability premium.
• 2026-01-21
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  Matheson LLP Finance

  • Potential amendments to 1907 limited partnership act, and/or the creation of a new hybrid limited partnership vehicle that would compete with Luxembourg and other countries offerings in this sector.
• 2026-01-21
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  Irish Stock Exchange plc trading as Euronext Dublin Finance

  • Post-Budget thank you letter.
• 2026-01-20
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  Bank of Ireland Group plc Banking and Financial Institutions

  • To brief on Bank of Ireland’s view for the Ireland for Finance Strategy consultation and on policy related to funds.
• 2026-01-20
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  British Irish Chamber of Commerce Finance

  • Hosted Minister Troy for a Roundtable Supper with members of the organisations subcommittee on Financial Services, representing some of the most significant employers and investors in Ireland, to discuss the committee's priorities for deepening UK-Ireland Cooperation in this sector and the Government's Finance Strategy for 2030.
• 2026-01-19
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  Irish League of Credit Unions Banking and Financial Institutions

  • To discuss credit union issues, namely social housing investment by the credit union sector, programme for government commitments on sectoral strategy, roundtable on issues for Cork Credit unions, attend and launch greenify product by Collaborative finance
• 2026-01-19
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  Cork Chamber 2 returns Finance

  • Cork Financial Services Forum Annual Summit 2025
  • Cork Financial Services Forum Annual Summit 2025
• 2026-01-16
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  FTI Consulting Finance

  • Invitation to Mastercard Roundtable
• 2026-01-14
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  Association of Insurance & Financial Brokers trading as Brokers Ireland Finance

  • Budget 2026
• 2026-01-13
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  BlackRock Asset Management Ireland Limited Finance

  • Meetings on capital markets developments and the European Commission’s Savings and Investments Union Strategy
• 2026-01-12
  LOBBY
  Invesco Investment Management Limited Finance

  • EU Savings and Investment Union, Retail Investment Strategy, Supervision, Pension Reforms, Competitive Financial Services Mandate
• 2025-11-26
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages · 7 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 76–60
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 56–75
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 57–77
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 57–78
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 57–79
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 59–82
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 61–79
• 2025-11-06
  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 · 8–2
• 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
• 2025-09-21
  LOBBY
  Insurance Ireland 3 returns Banking and Financial Institutions

  • On behalf of members, to raise awareness of issues pertinent to the Irish insurance industry
  • On behalf of members to inform discussion of climate risk and sustainable finance issues within government
  • On behalf of members to lend support to diversity and inclusion in the financial services sector
• 2025-09-20
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  Rockwood Consulting ULC Finance

  • Euronext Dublin Pre-budget submission
• 2025-09-19
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  Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland Public Expenditure and Reform

  • Meeting on 27 May 2025 with Minister Troy, Department of Finance to discuss how our sector can accelerate the delivery of housing, infrastructure, and climate change mitigation over the coming decade. Minimal policy changes could enhance our sector’s capacity and as a result accelerate Ireland’s ability to deliver housing and infrastructure in a sustainable manner.
• 2025-09-19
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  Ibec 3 returns Finance

  • Financial Services Ireland CEO Roundtable
  • Launch of third annual report of Ireland's Women in Finance Charter
  • Generative Artificial Intelligence in financial services.
• 2025-09-19
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  Teneo Strategy Ireland Limited Finance

  • Payments Policy
• 2025-09-19
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  Irish Stock Exchange plc trading as Euronext Dublin Finance

  • Email to Robert Troy
• 2025-09-19
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  American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Finance

  • AmCham Budget 2026 submission
• 2025-09-18
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  British Irish Chamber of Commerce Trade

  • Invited to Speak at our Annual Trade Conference in Dublin
• 2025-09-18
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  Revolut Ltd Finance

  • Introduce Revolut to Minister Troy at Revolut's Dublin office. Meeting to highlight the work of the Irish Branch and discuss policy areas relevant including the IFS consultation and Access to Cash legislation
• 2025-09-16
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  The Society of Actuaries in Ireland Finance

  • Society members (Julie McCarthy, Gavin Maguire, and Michael Sharpe) met with Minister for State, Robert Troy to discuss their recently issued papaper on RTBF and answer questions from the minister on aspects of the code which is being enshrined in legislatiion currently.
• 2025-09-15
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  Cork Chamber Finance

  • A meeting of the Cork Financial Services Forum and the Minister of State at the Department of Finance
• 2025-09-15
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  Euroclear SA Banking and Financial Institutions

  • Stamp duties
• 2025-09-11
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  FTI Consulting Finance

  • Introductory meeting with Mastercard
• 2025-09-03
  LOBBY
  Association of Insurance & Financial Brokers trading as Brokers Ireland 3 returns Finance

  • Letter from Brokers Ireland and Bipar sent to Robert Troy in relation to the Retail Investment Strategy and the Commissions non-papers
  • Regulation Overload of Micro SMEs in the Financial Sector
  • Brokers Ireland top priorities for Budget 2026
• 2025-08-29
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  Virtu Financial Finance

  • Met Robert Troy (junior minister) with BPFI to talk about the Irish Financial services Strategy on 10th June
• 2025-08-28
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  Athlone Chamber of Commerce and Industry Finance

  • Insurance Costs and Reform
• 2025-08-27
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  National Traveller MABS Finance

  • Minister Robert Troy launched the National Traveller MABS Pensions 2025 research report on 11 June 2025.
• 2025-08-26
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  Allianz plc Finance

  • Follow-up correspondence to Minister Robert Troy, elaborating on topics from a February 2025 meeting regarding insurance reform, including climate resilience, and innovation in the Irish insurance market.
• 2025-08-19
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  PayPal Banking and Financial Institutions

  • Meeting to discuss PayPal’s business in Ireland. Discussion Paper sent to Department of Finance to discuss Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) and the regulation of electronic payments by the EU (PSD3 / PSR).
• 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
• 2025-06-23
  LOBBY
  FTI Consulting Finance

  • Publication of Payments Europe True Value of Cards Ireland Country Report
• 2025-05-21
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  Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd Finance

  • To outline Meta’s views on facial recognition platform developments to counter celeb-bait scams.
• 2025-05-21
  LOBBY
  Insurance Ireland 3 returns Banking and Financial Institutions

  • On behalf of members, providing input into pensions and life assurance policy
  • On behalf of members to inform discussion of climate risk and sustainable finance issues within government
  • On behalf of members to lend support to diversity and inclusion in the financial services sector
• 2025-05-21
  LOBBY
  Dublin Chamber of Commerce Finance

  • Letter to Minister Robert Troy
• 2025-05-21
  LOBBY
  Ibec 2 returns Finance

  • Financial Services Ireland introduction
  • Ministerial appointments
• 2025-05-20
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  Retailers Against Smuggling Finance

  • Requested to meet with RAS to discuss smuggling, illicit tobacco trade and enforcement measures.
• 2025-05-20
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  Irish Association of Investment Managers Finance

  • General Discussion on Annual Financial Services Bill, Delegation ,Savings and Investment Union, Irish Investment Savings Account , Exit Tax , Ad hoc advisory to Ireland for finance Strategy.
• 2025-05-19
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  Vintners' Federation of Ireland Finance

  • Proposed increase in personal injury awards.
• 2025-05-17
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  Chambers Ireland 5 returns Economic Development and IndustryEmploymentFinanceTaxationTrade

  • "The need for the new Government to tackle the costs of doing business. This includes reforming business taxation, reviewing employment legislation, applying the SME Test and increasing access to finance. "
  • "The need for the new Government to tackle the costs of doing business. This includes reforming business taxation, reviewing employment legislation, applying the SME Test and increasing access to finance. "
  • "The need for the new Government to tackle the costs of doing business. This includes reforming business taxation, reviewing employment legislation, applying the SME Test and increasing access to finance. "
  • "The need for the new Government to tackle the costs of doing business. This includes reforming business taxation and supporting legislation, reviewing employment legislation, applying the SME Test and increasing access to finance. "
  • "The need for the new Government to tackle the costs of doing business. This includes reforming business taxation, reviewing employment legislation, applying the SME Test, expanding trade relationships and increasing access to finance. "
• 2025-05-16
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  North Leinster Money Advice & Budgeting Service Finance

  • To discuss funding for the fit out of a new office to be leased for the North Leinster MABS and North Leinster CIS services in Mullingar, as the landlords of the current office has served notice and the services needed to vacate by 30th June 2025. The request for funding submitted to the Department of Social Protection by Citizens Information Board was refused.
• 2025-05-16
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  Association of Insurance & Financial Brokers trading as Brokers Ireland Finance

  • Savings and Investments proposal
• 2025-05-13
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  Cork Chamber Finance

  • Email to new minister to discuss importance of Cork as financial services hub
• 2025-05-12
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  FTI Consulting Finance

  • Mastercard outreach to newly appointed Ministers
• 2025-04-27
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  National Traveller MABS Finance

  • Given the Government’s commitment in the Programme for Government 2025, Securing Ireland’s Future, to take steps to advance financial literacy and financial services inclusion for Irish Traveller and Roma communities National Traveller MABS sought a meeting with the minister for Finance to see how we might work together to achieve these goals.
• 2025-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will outline any plans to increase the thresholds for favourite nephew and niece rules in terms of inheritance. [46257/24]
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Rockwood Consulting ULC Finance

  • Budget briefing on association proposals
• 2025-01-20
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  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture

  • Longford IFA - Budget 2025 Priorities
• 2025-01-20
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  Midlands Simon Community Finance

  • Met with TD to seek assistance with public funding towards the refurbishment existing housing stock and associated running costs for providing services to the homeless
• 2025-01-19
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  Car Rental Council of Ireland Finance

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

  • De Minimis State Aid Thresholds
  • Westmeath IFA Budget 2025 Priorities
  • Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS)
• 2025-01-17
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 2 returns Energy and Natural ResourcesBanking and Financial Institutions

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

  • Stamp Duty on Agricultural Land - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
  • Commercial Rates on Farm Buildings and Agricultural Land
  • VAT & Taxation on Farm Inputs
  • Taxation Measures to Support Climate Action
• 2024-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if an existing property, which is derelict can qualify for the help-to-buy scheme. [45607/24]
• 2024-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if there are plans to increase the help-to-buy scheme and assist first-time buyers further with the cost of deposits. [45608/24]
• 2024-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the number of companies who availed of KEEP each year since its introduction, in tabular form. [44358/24]
• 2024-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the cost of the section 23 allowance in each of the years 2007 and 2008, in tabular form [44359/24]
• 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 Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will engage with the Central Bank to ensure that community groups are not inadvertently prevented from holding an account with credit unions (details supplied). [42696/24]
• 2024-10-16
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2024

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

  • ✓ voted to progress the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 74–49
• 2024-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he is aware that Revenue is currently seeking tax returns, covering a number of years from retired PAYE workers (details supplied). [41513/24]
• 2024-10-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the threat of vulture funds given their resistance to dealing with the original borrowers in a fair manner; if he will consider eliminating their ability to write off expenditure against any tax; if he will ensure that profits are taxed in Ireland rather than Luxembourg; and if he will introduce an independent intermediary, who will be aware of what the vulture fund paid for the loan, in order to adjudicate what is a fair and reasonable offer. [38764/24]
• 2024-09-26
  LOBBY
  National Traveller MABS Finance

  • An copy of NTMABS research report into financial literacy in the Traveller community was sent via email to all T.D.'s and Senators
• 2024-09-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance his views on possible changes to the primary medical certificate, referring especially to the inclusion of parents with children diagnosed with profound autism. [36854/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the qualifying criteria for a primary medical certificate. [32452/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the reason the credit union will allow a client to hold up to €30,000 on deposit when the ceiling with regard to probate is €27,000; his views on whether these figures should be brought in line; and if he will ensure that deposit holders in financial institutions are made aware, through the relevant institution, of the rules regarding levels of deposit before probate is applied. [31070/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he plans to scrap USC as part of Budget 2025, and in particular, if he will examine the case of retired teachers, who only receive a Department of Education pension but still have to pay USC. [31541/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if consideration can be given to free car tax for people with a permanent disability and in receipt of a qualifying payment such as disability allowance or invalidity pension. [31654/24]
• 2024-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will address the situation whereby if a person has over paid tax or failed to claim a credit, they can only claim back up to a maximum of four years, but there is no time limit for how far back the Revenue Commissioners can seek reimbursement if tax is owed to it; if he will ensure parity of treatment in relation to this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28638/24]
• 2024-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider introducing a 9% VAT rate for hospitality businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28637/24]
• 2024-07-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the reason a spouse can only access €27,000 of a deceased spouse’s credit union savings and any remainder must go to probate; his views on whether this rule is fair when the spouse is clearly the next of kin and automatic beneficiary; and if he plans to review such rules in the short term. [28634/24]
• 2024-07-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will urgently re-examine an application for the help-to-buy scheme on behalf of a person (details supplied). [28061/24]
• 2024-05-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance to review the bands for inheritance tax in Budget 2025 (details supplied). [23205/24]
• 2024-05-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if any changes have been made in relation to the VAT refund order for farmers in place since 1972; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22685/24]
• 2024-05-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance for an update on the help-to-buy scheme; if he has any plans to change the loan-to-value ratio under the scheme; if the upper price limit will be revised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22686/24]
• 2024-04-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if a favourable response will be given to extending the VAT exemption to counsellors and psychotherapists. [18160/24]
• 2024-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the reason a spouse can only access €27,000 of a deceased spouse’s credit union savings and any remainder must go to probate; his views on whether this rule is fair when the spouse is clearly the next-of-kin and automatic beneficiary; and if he plans to review such rules in the short term. [17177/24]
• 2024-04-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if the eligibility for help to buy in the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed. [16519/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will publish a list of the NGOs funded by his Department; and the level the funding each NGO received in the past three years, in tabular form. [12719/24]
• 2024-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will confirm if the internal review process within the office of the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman relates to decisions made by the Ombudsman or to the service levels provided by the Ombudsman; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9585/24]
• 2024-02-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will urgently review the thresholds for capital gains tax; if he agrees that it is unfair to have a different threshold for non-relatives, particularly in the case where it affects the child of a partner or ex-partner; and given the recent High Court case involving a widow's pension payment, if he agrees that this issue needs to be re-examined. [7707/24]
• 2024-02-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the issue of capital gains tax in a case (details supplied). [7710/24]
• 2024-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if the contact details for customers to contact Revenue by phone can be corrected (details supplied). [6707/24]
• 2024-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will ensure flexibility and support for businesses with regard to tax debt warehousing. [4605/24]
• 2024-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the powers of the Financial Services Ombudsman with regard to protecting customers against unfair practices by financial institutions. [4606/24]
• 2024-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications for an update on the Government backed finance for retrofitting houses which was to be rolled in 2024. [4119/24]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine what negotiations were had with the Minister for Finance regarding the recent VAT changes on excluding farm equipment on the VAT rebate scheme; and if he plans to discuss this matter further with the Minister for Finance. [57333/23]
• 2023-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the strategic review of general practice and if the issues, identified in the Finance Bill 2024 which have adversely affected general practice, have been rectified, specifically regarding GP partnerships. [55712/23]
• 2023-11-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will review an issue in the Finance Bill that will detrimentally affect medical card holders and GPs regarding GMS contracts and agree to include text to rectify the situation (details supplied). [50373/23]
• 2023-11-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will work with the Minister for Finance to rectify an issue in the Finance Bill which will detrimentally affect medical card holders and GPs regarding GMS contracts (details supplied). [50371/23]
• 2023-11-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance to outline the plans for implementing the recommendations of the Committee on Budgetary Oversight outlined in its report on the 481 tax credit, particularly recommendation 7, which states "The Committee recommends that under the industry development test, assurance must be given that Irish performers will not be subject to lesser terms and conditions regarding their intellectual property rights than international performers in similar roles when employed on the same project receiving Section 481 funding". [49998/23]
• 2023-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance to provide a breakdown of the advertising spend of his Department and agencies under the remit of his Department, by national media outlet and local newspaper outlet, for each of the years 2020 to 2022, in tabular form. [47731/23]
• 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
• 2023-10-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance when the new national infrastructure firm will be established; the amount to be transferred into the fund each year; if there is a ceiling on the fund; how he will ensure the fund will be used efficiently; how projects will be prioritised from this fund; and how he will ensure these projects are rolled out and completed efficiently and in a timely manner. [46258/23]
• 2023-10-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will address an anomaly in vehicle registration system (details supplied). [45877/23]
• 2023-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will be bringing forward any new tax measures to support indigenous businesses looking to develop export markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43165/23]
• 2023-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he has any plans to amend the VAT treatment of the hiring of means of transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43164/23]
• 2023-09-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will clarify who in the State is responsible for assessing the performance of the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman with respect to Directive 2013/11/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 May 2013 on alternative dispute resolution (ADR) for consumer disputes (the ADR Directive). [41298/23]
• 2023-09-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he can clarify which Oireachtas Committee is responsible with respect to the workings of the FSPO and the protection of consumers who have purchased financial products in the State (details supplied). [41299/23]
• 2023-09-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will clarify who is responsible for ensuring that the changes introduced by section 51(2) of the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman Act 2017, extending the statute of limitations beyond six years, are implemented in the manner anticipated by the Houses of the Oireachtas when making those changes; and who is charged with ensuring that the EU Community Principle of Effectiveness is being met by Ireland and that consumers are not precluded from rights granted to them under European law. [41300/23]
• 2023-09-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will confirm that the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman, FSPO, rejected or refused to investigate 2,296 consumer complaints in 2022, which represents 49% of complaints, i.e., complaints that did not go to investigation in any form; and if he is surprised at the level of rejections and refusals given, that it is also the responsibility of the FSPO to educate the consumer as to what complaints can be processed. [41301/23]
• 2023-09-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance of the 2,296 complaints rejected/refused by the FSPO, how many of these complainants were actually advised/directed to the FSPO in 2022, by the financial institution processing the complaint in question. [41302/23]
• 2023-09-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the reason that the FSPO, when reporting under S.I. No. 343/2015, does not report the required, under EU law, statistic "(e) the average time taken to resolve disputes", and instead uses a fabricated statistic, "closed", which is a term not recognised or defined (details supplied). [41303/23]
• 2023-09-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if, given that the ADR Directive recommends that "A properly functioning ADR entity should conclude online and offline dispute resolution proceedings expeditiously within a timeframe of 90 calendar days…", and that the FSPO has the option to refuse complex cases or redirect them to the Courts, he is not surprised by this statistic of 934 days versus the EU-recommended 90 days. [41304/23]
• 2023-09-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will explain the term "closed", which is most commonly utilised by the FSPO when assessing its complaint handling performance, as it is not a term used or defined by the European Commission when assessing the performance of Alternative Dispute Resolution entities in Member States. [41305/23]
• 2023-09-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will explain how, when reporting to the EU for the year 2021, the FSPO reported that 4,279 complaints were "accepted for handling" with only 130 identified as "refused" or "rejected" against its own published "Overview of Complaints 2021", which showed that only 2,676 complaints were handled through investigation or mediation. [41306/23]
• 2023-09-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the reason that the FSPO, when rejecting/refusing consumer complaints, makes no reference to relevant European Law, such as the Unfair Terms in consumer contracts Directive (UCTD) when raising opinions on its jurisdiction to investigate. [41307/23]
• 2023-09-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will adjust the cap on pension contributions in Budget 2024 (details supplied). [41438/23]
• 2023-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will outline any measures which will be included in budget 2024 to assist mortgage holders whose accounts are currently with vulture funds and who are paying extremely high interest rates; and to outline what plans his Department has to assist these mortgage holders in being allowed to move their mortgage accounts to other lenders and to avail of fixed-rate mortgages. [40192/23]
• 2023-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if his Department can consider changes to the capital gains tax credit system to attach the credit to the landlords rather than the property (details supplied). [40293/23]
• 2023-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if consideration can be given to the introduction of a Government savings scheme similar to the special savings investment scheme which ran previously. [32563/23]
• 2023-06-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the key messages of his Department’s recent publication: Future-proofing the Public Finances – the Next Steps. [30039/23]
• 2023-06-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance his assessment of the vulnerabilities the public finances face from a revenue perspective. [30040/23]
• 2023-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider 100% mortgages based on a person’s proven track record of rental payments and the usual earning multiplier conditions, similar to the new offering approved in other countries (details supplied). [25929/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will abolish the deposit interest retention tax on children's saving accounts. [24066/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if, in light of a recent decision by Tullamore Circuit Court to instruct a vulture fund to offer fixed interest rates, he will engage with vulture funds operating in Ireland to ensure this option with be offered to all customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24127/23]
• 2023-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the measures he will introduce to simplify switching mortgages. [23289/23]
• 2023-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the engagement he has held with Central Bank on interest rates being charged by non-bank lenders in the mortgage market; the measures that can be introduced to enable mortgage holders to switch provider; if he will ensure that all lenders offer a fixed-rate option and prevent excessive rates crippling mortgage holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23290/23]
• 2023-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he is considering schemes to refund homeowners who have recently installed PV systems the VAT that they have paid, given they were unaware that the PV scheme would be amended and would not have known they could have waited to avail themselves of the 0% VAT rate. [17307/23]
• 2023-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on a primary medical certificate appeal by a person (details supplied). [18107/23]
• 2023-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will urgently investigate the circumstances in which a financial institution (details supplied) is continuing to sell mortgages on to third-party mortgage brokers, particularly in cases where a mortgage has never been in arrears and is fully serviced. [14707/23]
• 2023-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will address the delay that solicitors are having acquiring capital acquisitions certificates from the Office of the Revenue Commissioners, Capital Acquisitions Tax Unit, Government Buildings, Millennium Centre, Dundalk, County Louth. [14805/23]
• 2023-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the number of businesses in County Westmeath that have applied for assistance under the temporary business energy support scheme to date; the number that have been successful; the estimated value or worth of the support to date for businesses in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11154/23]
• 2023-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if any action can be taken for borrowers who previously experienced difficulties in making mortgage repayments to banks and had their loans sold to non-bank lenders companies and are now stuck paying very high variable mortgage repayments, with most credit servicing firms not offering new fixed rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11153/23]
• 2023-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the steps being taken to ensure that a union (details supplied) is able to obtain an appropriate insurance quote that would allow for the running of any road, off-road and circuit racing on the island of Ireland in 2023, seeing as the union has, as of yet, been unable to obtain any such quote. [9762/23]
• 2023-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the measures that are in place to ensure that materials from United Kingdom passing through Northern Ireland to the Republic of Ireland are captured for customs and excise to ensure a level playing field; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4027/23]
• 2023-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the way he is supporting credit unions to grow and develop; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2858/23]
• 2023-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if any action can be taken regarding non-bank lenders not offering an option of fixed mortgage rates to mortgage borrowers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2857/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will address the delay that solicitors are having acquiring capital acquisitions certificates from the Office of the Revenue Commissioners, Capital Acquisitions Tax Unit, Government Buildings, Millennium Centre, Dundalk, County Louth (details supplied). [1322/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the reason that dentists and dental surgeries have not been able to avail of a VAT exemption on PPE which was purchased during the pandemic period (details supplied); and if he will make an amendment to introduce a VAT exemption with regard to PPE. [1898/23]
• 2022-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if his Department carried out an impact assessment on the change to benefit-in-kind (details supplied). [62445/22]
• 2022-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will clarify any current plans to adjust benefit-in-kind taxation; and if his Department currently has plans to substantially increase the taxation levels of benefit-in-kind. [58182/22]
• 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
• 2022-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the position of GP and dental surgeries with regard to the temporary business energy support scheme. [55639/22]
• 2022-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the date in 2014 that section 126 (2b) of the Tax Consolidation Act 1977 was amended; if there was a regulatory impact assessment carried out in advance of the amendment; and the rationale for the amendment. [54456/22]
• 2022-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance when the medical criteria for the primary medical certificate is expected to be updated. [55137/22]
• 2022-10-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will outline in full the qualifying criteria for a primary medical certificate. [54082/22]
• 2022-10-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will clarify whether a recipient of the State pension can qualify for the €500 renters' allowance which was announced in Budget 2023. [53642/22]
• 2022-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the inclusion of farmland in active use in the residential zoned land tax; if he has engaged with the Minister for Finance on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53176/22]
• 2022-10-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will outline any supports or tax reliefs available to assist patients who have to avail of hearing aids. [52088/22]
• 2022-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on a Medical Board of Appeal case by a person (details supplied). [49081/22]
• 2022-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an urgent update regarding the replacement of the Medical Board of Appeal (details supplied); and the way in which appeals are currently being progressed in the absence of the Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49024/22]
• 2022-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance his views on the taxation commission report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46048/22]
• 2022-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the way in which the terms of reference were set for the Commission on Taxation; and the way in which the recommendations will support entrepreneurs in Ireland. [46047/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance this views on banking policies for dealing with vulnerable customers as in the case of a person (details supplied). [39627/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if consideration is being given to reducing the current rate of VAT for the live entertainment industry in preparation of budget 2023 (details supplied). [40247/22]
• 2022-05-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) can claim tax back on two cataract procedures carried out in a private hospital. [22382/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if the delay that solicitors are having acquiring capital acquisitions certificates (details supplied) from the Office of the Revenue Commissioners, Capital Acquisitions Tax Unit, Dundalk, County Louth will be addressed. [20446/22]
• 2022-03-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will approve a primary medical certificate for a person (details supplied). [11317/22]
• 2021-11-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he has given consideration to implementing changes to the local property tax penalty system for self-employed taxpayers; and his views on whether it may be more appropriate to apply such penalties to the self-assessed taxpayers tax records rather than applied in the current form. [58497/21]
• 2021-11-10
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2021: Financial Resolutions (Resumed)

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 73–54
• 2021-11-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if the Finance Bill 2021 contains measures to assist businesses that have ceased trading as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic with the cost of redundancy payments. [53335/21]
• 2021-10-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if a review of the qualification criteria for the disabled drivers tax concessions scheme is currently being carried out in view of a recent Supreme Court ruling. [49579/21]
• 2021-09-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider extending the help-to-buy scheme for first-time buyers to 2022. [47334/21]
• 2021-09-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider fully extending tax relief to counselling and psychotherapy as a qualifying health expense in Budget 2022; and if he will reconsider the application of VAT exemption now rated at 13.5% on earnings over €37,500 for counsellors psychotherapists from 2022. [46005/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the issue regarding touring Irish music artists in which they will be restricted from touring as a result of Brexit (details supplied). [40983/21]
• 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
• 2021-06-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if the help-to-buy scheme will be extended (details supplied). [30222/21]
• 2021-06-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider extending the help-to-buy scheme for all first-time buyers to include existing properties rather than exclusively for new builds. [29812/21]
• 2021-03-10
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education the status of projects in schools (details supplied) approved under the National Development Finance Agency, NDFA, Devolved Programme. [12901/21]
• 2021-03-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that mortgage providers are currently unwilling to extend mortgage approval for customers whose approval lapses during level 5 restrictions and, as a result, many potential homeowners will have to go through the entire mortgage approval process for a second time as building works cannot commence during current restrictions; and if he will intervene, alongside the Central Bank, to ensure mortgage approval can be extended in such cases. [11016/21]
• 2021-01-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance when his Department expects a reply from the Office of the Attorney General with regard to primary medical certificates currently on hold pending same. [2534/21]
• 2021-01-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance when he expects a reply from the Office of the Attorney General with regard to primary medical certificates currently on hold pending same (details supplied). [2549/21]
• 2021-01-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the actions being taken by his Department in conjunction with the Central Bank to ensure that those who are currently in receipt of an employment wage subsidy scheme payment can get mortgage approval or draw down a mortgage which has previously been approved. [2056/21]
• 2020-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance when the legislative effect to the existing medical card criteria will come into effect (details supplied). [43189/20]
• 2020-12-03
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2020 · 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; 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
• 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
• 2020-11-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if bus and coach services will be included in the Covid restrictions support scheme to keep workers employed and allow their business to resume when it is safe to do so (details supplied). [38944/20]
• 2020-11-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will make changes to the TWSS and EWSS to allow persons over 70 years of age and still working to be in receipt of same (details supplied). [37005/20]
• 2020-11-11
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2020: Financial Resolutions

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 84–64
• 2020-11-11
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2020

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 85–64
• 2020-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the reason suppliers to premises that are forced to close due to public health guidelines are not eligible for the Covid restrictions support scheme (details supplied). [34599/20]
• 2020-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if the technical details of the Covid restrictions support scheme will be clarified. [35292/20]
• 2020-11-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if it is still a requirement of the employment wage subsidy scheme that income must reduce by 30% in the 2nd half of 2020 compared to the 2nd half 2019 or if it will be paid to impacted businesses generally. [33974/20]
• 2020-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide details of the tax status of those employed in recent months and availing of the temporary wage subsidy scheme (details supplied). [28695/20]
• 2020-07-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if a person can retrospectively apply for the help to buy initiative if they satisfy all of the conditions in cases in which they were not aware of the scheme's existence and where the home was constructed in 2018. [18284/20]
• 2020-06-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will address the case of a person (details supplied). [12758/20]
• 2020-06-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) will be taxed on the emergency Covid-19 payment they received for a number of weeks whilst unable to work due to Covid-19 restrictions. [12769/20]
• 2020-06-30
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cost of the N4 upgrade; the justification for this spend; his views on whether it would be a better use of public finances to widen the current N4 and reroute the at grade access points; the stage to which the scheme is funded and contracted, respectively; and if there is a cost-benefit analysis report showing the need for the N4 upgrade. [13072/20]
• 2020-06-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if persons that work in the hospitality sector during busy periods, that is, seasonal workers, are eligible for the temporary wage subsidy scheme. [11765/20]
• 2020-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether it was a fair process to tax the back pay of nurses (details supplied). [10976/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he has met with the CEOs of insurance companies to deal with their reluctance to pay business interruption cover; and if so, the progress made on same. [6134/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if zero interest loan schemes for SMEs are being considered to bridge liquidity difficulties for businesses following the confirmation that banks can now borrow from the ECB at a negative rate of 0.75%. [5675/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the details of each legislative change that will be needed for all items announced on 2 May 2020 (details supplied). [5676/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he has engaged with the banking sector to temporarily remove the current fees charged to businesses for the use of contactless payment (details supplied). [6311/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Business

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of businesses that have availed of the Microfinance Ireland loan scheme since the 19 March 2020 Covid-19 announcement; the number of applications accepted and rejected, respectively; and the value of approved applications. [5671/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he has considered temporarily exempting homes of persons along the river Shannon that have been adversely affected by recent flooding from the local property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3677/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if the pension levy for the occupational pension will be reimbursed. [3774/20]
• 2019-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the amount spent on advertising in 2018 and to date in 2019 on Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53744/19]
• 2019-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance when the national claims information database will be established. [53777/19]
• 2019-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if the personal injuries pay outs will be published for properties under the ownership of his Department in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form. [53792/19]
• 2019-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the data in each of the years 2014 to 2018 and to date in 2019 for rejected bank finance applications by SMEs that were appealed to the Credit Review Office; the number and percentage of applications successfully appealed and for which finance was sanctioned; and the number and percentage of applications that were not successfully appealed, in tabular form. [53284/19]
• 2019-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the number and proportion of SMEs that requested finance from non-bank providers in each of the years 2014 to 2018 and to date in 2019; and if the same information will be provided for SMEs that requested finance from bank providers in tabular form. [53285/19]
• 2019-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the data in each of the years 2014 to 2018 and to date in 2019 for SME bank finance applications which required some form of collateral; the proportion of such applications which required a personal guarantee from the business owner; and the proportion of applications which required collateral in the form of a property of the business or other forms of collateral, in tabular form. [53287/19]
• 2019-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the details of the SBCI business support investment platform and funding for the SME sector obtained via the European Investment Bank. [53288/19]
• 2019-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the details of each bank and non-bank on lender of SBCI funds in 2018 and to date in 2019; and the amount loaned to SMEs, in tabular form. [53310/19]
• 2019-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the lending targets the SBCI has set for lending to SMEs in 2019 and 2020; and the progress to date on same. [53311/19]
• 2019-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Business

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the value of drawdowns issued under the microfinance scheme on 1 December 2018 and 1 December 2019; the value of approvals on the same dates; the drawdown and approval by county, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53309/19]
• 2019-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the expenses incurred by his Department to date in 2019 for the implementation of ongoing communications strategy initiatives that highlight schemes and programmes operated under the auspices of his Department including advertising and promotion on television, radio, newspapers and online in tabular form; and the level of expenditure for each such initiative. [52118/19]
• 2019-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the expenses incurred by his Department to date in 2019 for the commissioning, development, production, promotion and online sharing of a video that highlighted schemes and programmes operated by his Department in tabular form; if such videos have been commissioned for 2020; and if so, the estimated costs of each such video. [52135/19]
• 2019-12-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the progress to date in tabular form regarding each of the action points made in the report Measures to Enhance Ireland’s Corporate, Economic and Regulatory Framework, published in November 2017; if each such action point has been completed, not completed or is ongoing, respectively; and the revised deadlines for action points not delivered by original timelines committed. [51396/19]
• 2019-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance his views on concerns raised with regard to proposed changes to the retail export scheme as per correspondence (details supplied); and if he is considering establishing a consultative forum involving representatives from the various bodies suggested. [50385/19]
• 2019-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the remit his Department has with the newly established Register of Beneficial Ownership and the requirements of S.I. No.110 of 2019. [48932/19]
• 2019-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Business

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if her Department has lead responsibility for overseeing the operation of the new Register of Beneficial Ownership; and the meetings she has had to date in 2019 with the Minister for Finance on appointing the new registrar and meeting the requirements of S. I. No.110 of 2019. [48931/19]
• 2019-11-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance his views on the consultation process between Central Bank of Ireland and the credit unions. [47248/19]
• 2019-11-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance when credit unions will be able to invest into the social housing fund. [47249/19]
• 2019-11-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the reason credit unions are unable to invest in bonds (details supplied). [47250/19]
• 2019-11-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance his views on the fact that the Central Bank of Ireland set policy for credit unions while regulating same. [47251/19]
• 2019-11-19
  PQ
  Asked Business

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the progress to date by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, CCPC, regarding insurance inquiries such as price-signalling concerns and personal contract plans used to finance motor purchases. [47156/19]
• 2019-11-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the estimated first and full-year costs of proposals by the OECD (details supplied) based on latest data. [46990/19]
• 2019-11-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the projects which he has identified for drawing down funding from the European Fund for Strategic Investments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47061/19]
• 2019-11-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the number of project applications entered under the European Fund for Strategic Investments from 2014 to 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form; the number of successful agreements to date; the estimated amount of expected drawdown of funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47062/19]
• 2019-11-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the number of project applications entered under the European Investment Bank for investment and infrastructure projects from 2014 to 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form; the number of successful agreements to date; the estimated amount of expected drawdown of funds annually; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47063/19]
• 2019-11-14
  PQ
  Asked Public

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of project applications entered by the State under the European Structural and Investment Funds from 2014 to 2021, in tabular form; the number of successful agreements to date; the estimated amount of expected drawdown of funds; and the number of projects that support business growth and employability, skills development, investment and access to finance, develop green infrastructure and support social enterprise. [47064/19]
• 2019-11-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if the quarter of the percentage point reduction in USC as agreed in budget 2018 applies to a person (details supplied). [46246/19]
• 2019-11-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) will be awarded favourite nephew or niece tax relief on appeal. [46247/19]
• 2019-11-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the number of employers that have provided the small benefit exemption scheme to their employees in each of the years 2016 to 2018; the number of employees that have benefitted from the scheme in each year; the cost of providing this benefit in income tax, USC and PRSI forgone in each year; and the estimated cost of increasing the limit of the benefit over a calendar year up to amounts (details supplied) in tabular form. [46388/19]
• 2019-11-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of extending the coverage of the special assignee relief programme for new SME hires. [46395/19]
• 2019-11-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider extending the city living initiative to Waterford city. [46412/19]
• 2019-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Business

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if she will consider carrying out an analysis of the impact of patent expiry and other risks for biological medicines on medicines production, that is, manufacturing here and related employment and foreign direct investment impacts; and if she discussed this matter with the Minister for Finance. [46005/19]
• 2019-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if long-term partners who are not married can claim a tax credit for the other partner; and if not, his plans to introduce legislation in this regard. [45669/19]
• 2019-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons eligible for the e-working and home workers tax relief on expenses incurred while working from home; the number of eligible persons that made a claim under the relief in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019; the value of all valid claims made under this relief annually over the period by county and nationwide; the estimated value for eligible persons that did not make a claim under the relief in each year by county and nationwide, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45290/19]
• 2019-10-24
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2019: Financial Resolutions

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 88–47
• 2019-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the status of legislation to tackle the cost of insurance, particularly public liability insurance for businesses; and the sanctions that will be introduced as part of legislation for a person found to have brought forward a false or exaggerated claim. [43712/19]
• 2019-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost in a full year based on latest data of a proposal to extend the foreign earnings deduction to non-EEA countries. [43762/19]
• 2019-10-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the first year and full year costs of changes announced in budget 2020 to schemes (details supplied). [42369/19]
• 2019-10-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the details of an updated cost of adapting the employment and investment incentive scheme following the changes announced in budget 2020 (details supplied) according to the new income tax relief rate and investment limit introduced in tabular form. [42370/19]
• 2019-10-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the first year and full year costs following the changes announced in budget 2020 of equalising the earned income credit with PAYE credit. [42371/19]
• 2019-10-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the first year and full year cost to the Exchequer following the changes announced in budget 2020 of the change to the research and development tax credit (details supplied) in tabular form. [42372/19]
• 2019-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the reason a person (details supplied) did not qualify for the USC charge reduction in 2019. [41839/19]
• 2019-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if the living city initiative will be extended beyond current designated areas; and the costs associated with this scheme by year since it was introduced in tabular form. [42126/19]
• 2019-10-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether it is appropriate that the Revenue Commissioners send repeated letters threatening legal action within a short space of time in cases where a person has voluntarily completed a self-assessment and found to have a tax liability. [41257/19]
• 2019-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the number of applications made by agrifood businesses to register for an economic operators registration and identification number which the Revenue Commissioners have identified traded with the UK in 2018; and the number of letters written by the Revenue Commissioners to agrifood businesses urging them to register for such a customs number which will be required to continue trading with the UK post Brexit by county in tabular form. [40671/19]
• 2019-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the number of applications made by SME businesses to register for an economic operators registration and identification number which the Revenue Commissioners have identified traded with the UK in 2018; and the number of letters written by the Revenue Commissioners to SME businesses urging them to register for such a customs number which will be required to continue trading with the UK post Brexit by county in tabular form. [40672/19]
• 2019-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the number of applications made by businesses to register for an economic operators registration and identification which the Revenue Commissioners have identified traded with the UK in 2018; the number of businesses that have obtained a number and not obtained a number, respectively, by sector; and the number of letters written by the Revenue Commissioners to businesses urging them to register for such a customs number which will be required to continue trading with the UK post Brexit by county in tabular form. [40670/19]
• 2019-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the estimated first year and full-year cost of a proposal by an organisation (details supplied). [40101/19]
• 2019-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the estimated first year and full-year cost of a proposal by an organisation (details supplied). [40104/19]
• 2019-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the estimated first and full-year cost of a proposal by an organisation (details supplied); and the estimated number of persons that are liable to the levy in question. [40105/19]
• 2019-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance his views on a proposal by an organisation (details supplied); and if costs would arise. [40106/19]
• 2019-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance his views on a proposal by an organisation (details supplied); and if costs would arise. [40107/19]
• 2019-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance his views on proposals by an organisation (details supplied) for the key employee engagement programme, KEEP, to support job creation and talent retention; and if costs would arise. [40108/19]
• 2019-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 164 of 4 December 2018, the updated cost of adapting the employment and investment incentive scheme (details supplied) in tabular form. [40109/19]
• 2019-10-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the reason only 1% of SMEs avail of research and development tax credit; his views on whether this signals the scheme is cumbersome and not user friendly; and his plans to amend the scheme in order to assist SMEs avail of same. [39563/19]
• 2019-10-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the estimated first and full-year cost of a proposal by an organisation (details supplied). [39653/19]
• 2019-10-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the estimated first and full-year cost of a proposal by an organisation (details supplied). [39654/19]
• 2019-10-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the estimated first and full-year cost of a proposal by an organisation (details supplied). [39655/19]
• 2019-10-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance his views on a proposal by an organisation (details supplied); and the estimated costs which would arise. [39656/19]
• 2019-10-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 55 of 19 September 2019, if he will address issues (details supplied). [39833/19]
• 2019-10-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the revenue generated in each year since the introduction of the local property tax under the penalty charge to self-employed for non-payment in tabular form. [39835/19]
• 2019-09-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the number of firms by size (details supplied) that have applied for the knowledge development box scheme for SMEs since being established in tabular form. [36845/19]
• 2019-09-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the number of firms by size (details supplied) that have applied for the research and development tax credit in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form. [36846/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the progress of the cost of insurance working group to date; and the proposals forthcoming from the group which will have an immediate impact on the cost of motor insurance and insurance for operators in the leisure industry. [33189/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the consultation he has had with the Minister for Finance regarding the urgent need to review the diesel rebate scheme for heavy goods vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33948/19]
• 2019-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance his views on a recommendation in a report (details supplied). [31126/19]
• 2019-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance his plans to impose a tax of 23% on certain food supplements; if the introduction of VAT on such products will be delayed pending a planned review by the Tax Strategy Group. [31245/19]
• 2019-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if the issue of returning emigrants being charged high car insurance due to the fact they have lost their no claims bonus will be addressed (details supplied); and his views on whether the matter should be addressed urgently. [31365/19]
• 2019-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he has had meetings with the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council to discuss the National Competitiveness Council report Cost of Doing Business in Ireland 2019 since it was published; the actions or issues that were identified to implement urgently; the actions that will be taken to tackle the competitiveness deficiencies and increased cost of doing business across several sectors and metrics in the report; the immediate actions he will be taking in areas for which he has a policy remit; the meetings he has had with Ministerial colleagues and State agencies under his remit since the report was published regarding actions to be taken; and if further studies will be commissioned by him on competitiveness weaknesses in the economy and the cost of doing business. [28998/19]
• 2019-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Business

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if she met the Minister for Finance and his officials to discuss the National Competitiveness Council report Cost of Doing Business in Ireland 2019 since it was published; if so, the actions agreed arising from the meeting that will be taken to tackle the competitiveness deficiencies and increased cost of doing business across several sectors and metrics in the report; if she had meetings with the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council in this regard in relation to issues identified in the report. [28997/19]
• 2019-07-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if the help to buy scheme will be extended beyond the end of 2019 or terminated at this point; if the scheme is to be terminated; if a replacement scheme will be brought into force; and the assistance which will be available to assist first-time buyers. [27835/19]
• 2019-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance his plans to review the qualification criteria for the primary medical certificate; and his views on whether the current criteria are too restrictive and that qualification needs to be relaxed in view of the fact that there is no motorised transport grant for persons. [26806/19]
• 2019-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the details of recent changes to the tax system for employers, which see payments to staff recorded on a real-time basis; and the supports that will be put in place to assist small business owners in ensuring their payroll systems are conducive to these changes. [26805/19]
• 2019-06-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there is a hold up with the Revenue Commissioners assigning the VRT code to a car model (details supplied) and this delay has resulted in the delay of its launch here; the reason this has been allowed to happen; and his plans to ensure that any administrative hold up will be removed. [23499/19]
• 2019-05-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will address the ongoing issue of returning immigrants being charged high car insurance due to their no claims bonus expiring, even though no claims have been made against the policy. [21598/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider increasing the rate at which pension recipients must pay tax on a pension; and his views on the fact that this rate has not been increased in line with inflation. [18916/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the expected increase in local property tax for each of the rate bands following reviews; and when the changes will take effect. [18456/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons here that have been fined for not having VRT in each of the past five years. [19170/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the work completed to ensure that all companies involved in the leisure and tourism industry can obtain a reasonable insurance premium; and the actions taken by him to assist companies that have experienced difficulty in securing an insurance quotation. [19245/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance his views on the difficulties faced by a company (details supplied) in securing an insurance policy. [19246/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if tax rebates are available for completion of a house that never finished construction and was never occupied. [18853/19]
• 2019-04-18
  VOTE
  Finance (Office of Tax Simplification) Bill 2018

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

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

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance when measures will be introduced to ensure insurance companies cannot refuse insurance in locations in which flood defence measures have been introduced. [10612/19]
• 2019-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the status of the review his Department is undertaking on the 100% increase in betting duty. [17641/19]
• 2019-04-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance his views on deferring the additional 1% betting duty tax until such time as he has completed a review of this tax proposal. [17320/19]
• 2019-04-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the State contracts awarded to a company (details supplied) over the past seven years; and the contracts delivered according to the original contract. [17114/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the details of the recruitment process for new customs officials. [14164/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners and his officials will discuss with the relevant stakeholders and consult with the best international research in the fields of cardiology and oncology regarding the positive impact vitamin supplements, such as magnesium and vitamin K2, have on mortality and morbidity rates; and if so, if such research will feed into deliberations in relation to the application of VAT to such products. [13324/19]
• 2019-02-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the efforts he has made to ascertain the number of persons in receipt of the qualified adult dependant increase on the State pension (contributory) affected by a ruling of the High Court of 29 June 2018 who are the beneficial owners of the income and therefore entitled to PAYE tax credit and increased rate band; if all recipients are being contacted in relation to same; and if his Department has issued refunds. [9150/19]
• 2019-02-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons who had pension statements amended and refunds issued for qualifying years (details supplied). [9148/19]
• 2019-02-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the rationale for amending section 126(2)(b) of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 with effect from 1 January 2014 in view of the fact the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection regarded a qualified adult dependant as income of the beneficiary of the State pension and therefore neither the PAYE credit nor increased rate band were due to the dependant in respect of the income from this date. [9149/19]
• 2019-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if the report on the impact of the increase in betting tax to date will be accelerated in view of the reported impact this measure is having on the sector. [7339/19]
• 2019-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the measures he is taking to address the perceived spiralling cost of insurance for the leisure industry. [7340/19]
• 2019-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance his views on the possibility that the United Kingdom will lose its membership of the common transit convention; and if he has raised these issues with his European and UK counterparts. [52201/18]
• 2019-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied with the performance of the diesel rebate scheme; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many hauliers are dissatisfied with the design of the scheme; and if he will consider reforming same. [52197/18]
• 2019-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the steps he is taking to help alleviate the cost of insurance on the leisure industry; and his views on whether insurance price rises within the sector have become highly inflated. [7457/19]
• 2019-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will address the issue of returning emigrants being charged high car insurance due to the fact they have lost their no claims bonuses (details supplied). [6244/19]
• 2019-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the revenue protection measures in place to ensure that all compressed natural gas complies with the relevant statutory requirements - blending and excise and carbon tax rates - in the same way that customs officials test for marked fuel oil; and the way in which he plans to ensure that gas intended for the heating market is not used for road transport purposes. [7002/19]
• 2019-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if his officials have met with or made representations to the relevant EU and UK officials to ensure that the United Kingdom recognises the legal requirements such as the Authorised Economic Operator, AEO, qualification for Irish hauliers transiting through the UK following its decision to leave the EU. [2753/19]
• 2018-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance his plans to amend the deed of family arrangement (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51705/18]
• 2018-12-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the number of applications received for the disabled drivers and disabled passengers tax concessions scheme in each of the past seven years; and the number of successful and unsuccessful applications, respectively, in each of these years, in tabular form. [50330/18]
• 2018-12-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance his views on the eligibility criteria for the disabled drivers and disabled passengers tax concession scheme; and his further views on whether the qualification criteria for the scheme are outdated. [50331/18]
• 2018-11-22
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2018 · 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.

  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 23–38
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 24–39
• 2018-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that when asked to act as a third party authority on behalf of constituents regarding banking issues, some banks requested a copy of this Deputy's driver licence or passport (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48389/18]
• 2018-11-20
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2018

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

  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 27–44
• 2018-11-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if the threshold for remission of vehicle registration tax to take account of the 1% surcharge that will be levied on all new diesel cars as announced in budget 2019 (details supplied) will be increased. [47020/18]
• 2018-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if there were changes made to the tax system in budget 2019 that would provide additional tax credits for stay-at-home parents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44748/18]
• 2018-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance his views on the possibility of reintroducing tax-free shopping following Brexit. [45690/18]
• 2018-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance his plans to make changes to the single parent tax credit; if he will consider putting in place an amendment to the rules by which both parents deemed to be providing substantial care to a child can be in receipt of this tax credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45764/18]
• 2018-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance his views on spiralling costs in the motor vehicle insurance industry and the negative impacts this is having on commercial and personal users of motor vehicles; and the steps he will take to address this. [38003/18]
• 2018-10-25
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2018

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

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

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the reason an electricity upgrade in relation to a new line and meter box is not covered by the HRI in view of the fact that it is part of home renovations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43376/18]
• 2018-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the recourse an applicant for the home renovation initiative has if one of the contractors they have used refuses to register online even though they charged 13.5% VAT. [43436/18]
• 2018-10-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the reason a person (details supplied) is unable to obtain tax clearance from the Revenue Commissioners. [42002/18]
• 2018-10-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will introduce a reduced VAT rate on food supplements as part of budget 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41642/18]
• 2018-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the amount of funding allocated to the benefit-in-kind reduction on electric vehicles; and the actual expenditure on same. [40447/18]
• 2018-09-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if a scheme will be introduced as part of budget 2019 to assist mortgage holders that find themselves in mortgage difficulty on a short-term basis, for example, if a person becomes temporarily unemployed; his views on whether a scheme similar to mortgage interest relief is essential in such cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38754/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if the lengthy waiting times for appeals to be heard by the disabled drivers medical board of appeal will be investigated (details supplied). [35878/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance his plans to consult with the head of the Central Bank to confirm the way in which the mortgage accounts of customers who have renegotiated terms and are repaying the mortgage under those terms can be classed as non-performing; the efforts being made to ensure that customers who continue to meet their commitments are protected from the possibility of their account being sold on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36831/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance his plans to reform the pension system to ensure that a greater number of pension plans are exempted from the pension levy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32730/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if the cost of the vehicle registration tax rebate for electric vehicle purchases will be included in the base for 2022 despite it being scheduled to end in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33313/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will consult with the head of the Central Bank to confirm the way in which the mortgage accounts of customers who have renegotiated terms and are repaying the mortgage under these terms can be classed as non-performing; the efforts being made to ensure that customers who continue to meet their commitments are protected from the possibility of their accounts being sold on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33352/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if during a recent appearance before the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach a bank (details supplied) confirmed that family homes would not be included in the proposed mortgage portfolio sale; if so, the actions he or the committee has taken to confirm that this will be the case; if the committee has powers to demand an explanation or confirmation from the bank regarding this statement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33353/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the involvement he or his officials had in preparing to employ additional customs and agricultural officers for all ports; the number of additional personnel that will be appointed to each port and each airport; the way in which the number was reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34549/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance when preparations for additional staff began in view of an interview given by the CEO of Dublin Port the morning after the announcement that there would be 1,000 additional officials hired to prepare for a hard Brexit (details supplied); when the jobs will be advertised; the timeframe to complete the recruitment process; the timeframe for training; and when employment will be commenced. [34553/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will address the inequity between the rate of VAT applicable to locations (details supplied) and VAT on hotels providing convention facilities to remove the imbalance. [34565/18]
• 2018-07-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the number of customs officers that are employed by each port here in tabular form. [28699/18]
• 2018-07-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the customs facilities that are in place at ports; and the breakdown of each port's capacity of temporary storage facilities for customs clearance. [28700/18]
• 2018-07-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if the tax relief incentive for union subscriptions will be restored for primary school teaching staff. [29215/18]
• 2018-07-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the supports in place for first-time buyers who purchase a second-hand property specifically; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28875/18]
• 2018-05-31
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the progress being made to ensure persons in areas in which flood defences have been installed can avail of house insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24076/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons that availed of the special assignee relief programme, SARP, per annum. [23430/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance his plans to review the special assignee relief programme, SARP,; and his further plans to allow the partner of those that qualify for SARP to work. [23431/18]
• 2018-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the way in which the special assignee relief programme, SARP, compares internationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23432/18]
• 2018-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance his plans to reintroduce a tax relief scheme as part of budget 2019 for trade union subscriptions; if USC and PRSI will be included in this exemption in view of the fact this was not the case during its previous existence from 2001 to 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22947/18]
• 2018-05-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if consideration has been given to enabling commercial vehicles used for special occasions to have personalised registration plates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22604/18]
• 2018-05-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding the cycle to work scheme. [22512/18]
• 2018-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there is apparently no time limit on the term of a CEO as a director of a port company here even though their employment contracts according to the Department of Finance must not exceed seven years (details supplied); the reason this inconsistency exists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19882/18]
• 2018-04-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the number of registered hauliers that meet criteria as AEOs; and the measures and supports that have been put in place to increase the number in preparation for Brexit. [17509/18]
• 2018-04-24
  PQ
  Asked Communications

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when all areas will receive high quality broadband in view of the decision by the EIB to refinance the NBP. [17514/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance his plans to consider rewording the incapacitated child tax credit form (details supplied). [15740/18]
• 2018-03-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of extending the VRT rebate for electric vehicles from 2021 to 2026. [14878/18]
• 2018-03-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of extending the VRT rebate for hybrid vehicles from 2021 to 2026. [14879/18]
• 2018-03-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance his plans to block sales by financial institutions in which the State has a majority share holding to unregulated vulture funds. [11006/18]
• 2018-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if a case in which persons (details supplied) have been refused the help-to-buy scheme by the Revenue Commissioners will be examined. [12255/18]
• 2018-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if the circumstances in a primary medical certificate application by a person (details supplied) will be investigated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10887/18]
• 2018-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the steps he or the Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach have taken to confirm that family homes would not be included in the proposed mortgage portfolio sale by a bank (details supplied); if the committee has powers to request an explanation or confirmation from the bank regarding the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11115/18]
• 2018-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the actions being considered by his Department to reduce the cost of motor insurance for drivers; and when he expects to bring forward further proposals which will have an immediate impact on prices. [11141/18]
• 2018-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will consult with the head of the Central Bank to confirm the way in which the mortgage accounts of customers who have renegotiated terms and are repaying the mortgage under these terms can be classed as non-performing; the efforts being made to ensure that customers that continue to meet their commitments are protected from the possibility of their account being sold on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11167/18]
• 2018-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether an adequate service is being provided at the Revenue Commissioners' office in Athlone (details supplied) in view of the difficulties experienced by persons who have limited or no online experience; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6874/18]
• 2018-01-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if the circumstances involved in a primary medical certificate application by a person (details supplied) will be investigated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3851/18]
• 2018-01-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if a person goes through the bankruptcy process in the UK, the way in which this affects their credit rating and future chances of being approved for a mortgage here. [2928/18]
• 2018-01-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance his plans to rectify an anomaly in the State pension system whereby married persons who switch from a single payment with an adult dependant to individual pension claims do not receive a net increase in their income (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1754/18]
• 2018-01-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if an anomaly in the State pension system whereby a married couple that switches from a single payment with an adult dependant to individual pension claims do not receive a net increase in income will be rectified (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2076/18]
• 2017-11-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the rationale for redesignation of vehicles for VRT purposes from category B (commercial) to category A (passenger) in the Finance Act 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50723/17]
• 2017-11-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance his plans to extend the benefit-in-kind exemption for three years for electric cars to ensure confidence for persons deciding to purchase cars. [50722/17]
• 2017-11-23
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2017 · 7 divisions

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

  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 23–48
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 30–49
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 29–49
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 35–49
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–52
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion passed · 51–41
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 41–93
• 2017-11-22
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2017 · 3 divisions

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

  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 34–51
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion passed · 51–34
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–49
• 2017-11-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has given consideration to the establishment of a subsidiary company under Irish Rail to operate Rosslare Europort to ensure autonomy of finance and retention of profits (details supplied). [48922/17]
• 2017-11-21
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2017

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

  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 28–52
• 2017-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if financial institutions are legally obliged to comply with the Office of the Financial Ombudsman when a request is made of them. [47209/17]
• 2017-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether the Office of the Financial Ombudsman is adequately staffed; and the staffing levels and budget allocation of the office for the past five years, in tabular form. [47210/17]
• 2017-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if a couple earning under €36,000 as a pension will not be subject to USC following new guidelines issued in budget 2018; and if this change will come into affect in January 2018. [46677/17]
• 2017-10-26
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2017

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

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

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if the guaranteed income of €12,700 associated with drawing down a private pension early is remaining at the current rate or if it will be reverting to over €18,000; and if there will be changes to this as a result of the recent budget or as part of the Finance Bill. [44234/17]
• 2017-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance his plans to retain the 1% rate of stamp duty on family transfers. [43673/17]
• 2017-10-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance his plans to allow a local property tax exemption for persons who provide their own water supply and sewerage system. [43208/17]
• 2017-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the regulatory impact assessment he has carried out prior to tax changes he plans announcing in Budget 2018. [42724/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will ensure equality of treatment for self-employed persons by removing the 3% USC surcharge. [34137/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider the pre-budget submission by a group (details supplied) with a view to introducing measures in the 2018 budget which will support the retail sector that is facing many challenges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34138/17]
• 2017-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the discussions that he had with the Minister for Finance with a view to ring-fencing part of revenues generated through betting tax for sport. [34130/17]
• 2017-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the reason vehicles which are over ten years of age and pass the national car test can be refused insurance quotes from a large percentage of providers. [33214/17]
• 2017-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if claimants of an insurance company similar to a company (details supplied) would receive 100% compensation from both the liquidation process and the insurance compensation fund if that company were to go into liquidation; if claimants of the company will be treated in the same way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31481/17]
• 2017-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the working group's actions on the issue of motor insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31482/17]
• 2017-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding an appeal against VRT charges for a person (details supplied) in view of the fact that the vehicle in question was purchased just inside the six month deadline for exemption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30102/17]
• 2017-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has undertaken estimates of the increase in annual EU contributions that the State may have to make if a decision is made at EU level to ensure there is no net reduction in the EU budget following Brexit and to equally distribute the burden of making up the lost contribution arising from the departure of the UK. [30201/17]
• 2017-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will uphold an appeal against VRT charges for a person (details supplied) in view of the fact that the vehicle was purchased narrowly inside the six month deadline for exemption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29186/17]
• 2017-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the amount his Department or a body under its aegis has paid to a company (details supplied) for advice, the use of intellectual property and other services. [27709/17]
• 2017-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance his plans to ensure that insurance companies will quote private policy holders for commercial vehicles (details supplied). [28221/17]
• 2017-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Transport Infrastructure Ireland, TII, is considering using a design, build, finance and maintain PPP or a concessions, build, operate and transfer PPP agreement to progress the metro north project. [27379/17]
• 2017-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he has engaged with the Minister for Finance on requiring licensed premises to have an alcohol serving policy as part of the licence renewal process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23294/17]
• 2017-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Jobs

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she has had discussions with the Minister for Finance about the special assignee relief programme, SARP, and specifically about the time limits and the possibility of enabling persons to avail of a work permit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23295/17]
• 2017-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the high costs of public liability insurance; and if so, his plans to work with the industry to try to reduce this. [22070/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance when the recommendations in the insurance report will have an effect on insurance premiums in 2017. [19952/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an exemption from VRT charges for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20491/17]
• 2017-04-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will maintain the hospitality industry's 9% VAT rate further to comments by the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport at the tourism awards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14235/17]
• 2017-02-23
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of the financing structure of the New Ross bypass PPP project, including the level of Exchequer funding; the level of private finance involved and the role of the European Investment Bank guarantee; if the assets will be in full public control; and the expected unitary payment charges to the Exchequer or associated with this PPP once completed. [9164/17]
• 2017-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the advice he has received from his Department on the ability to increase the scope of capital expenditure on critical transport infrastructure by contributing towards the financing of specific projects via co-finance or financial guarantees under the European Fund for Strategic Investment. [6738/17]
• 2017-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the final costs to the Exchequer of each commission of investigation that has been completed to date in his Department in addition to the estimated costs to date of ongoing commissions of investigations. [5306/17]
• 2017-01-26
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of funding that has been received to date for the DART interconnector project from the Connecting Europe Facility; the purpose for which the funding has been used; if his Department has reviewed this facility as a potential funding source for progressing the project; and the proportion of capital finance and matching funding that would be available under the programme. [3572/17]
• 2017-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the potential investment projects his Department put forward to the Department of Finance task force report for the European Fund for Strategic Investment. [2675/17]
• 2016-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if his Department, or a body under its aegis, has considered any proposals for improving pricing transparency for motor insurance; and his views on whether the opacity of pricing in the sector has a negative impact on the cost of motor insurance for households. [36476/16]
• 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.

  • ~ abstained on the motion motion passed · 58–38
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–56
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–59
  • ~ abstained on 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.

  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 30–54
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 26–91
• 2016-11-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the reason a person (details supplied) does not qualify for inheritance tax. [35289/16]
• 2016-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide the VAT return figures on a monthly basis since the start of 2016; and his views on whether end of year targets will be met. [33987/16]
• 2016-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the measures he will introduce to address the spiralling cost of insurance; the timeframe for implementing same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33986/16]
• 2016-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider introducing VAT reclamation on petrol hybrid company vehicles in the interest of moving towards sustainable mobility and in a bid to help reach emission targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34391/16]
• 2016-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider supporting an amendment to the Finance Act to introduce a capital exemption to persons who lease their properties to councils or approved housing bodies on a long-term lease as a method of incentivising landlords to rent to persons on the housing list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34392/16]
• 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.

  • ~ abstained on the motion motion passed · 59–41
• 2016-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance to set out the proceeds to the Exchequer from the sale of Aer Lingus; and the areas where these proceeds have been invested. [31990/16]
• 2016-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance his plans to introduce measures that would incentivise property owners to renovate unused residential units over retail premises to help with the housing shortage and encourage more persons to live in village and town centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32038/16]
• 2016-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the consequences of the amendment made to the AMRF where persons are only entitled to 4% per annum with the remainder held in the pension fund until the person reaches 70 years of age with the exception for persons with a guaranteed income of €12,700 per annum; if this limit was introduced to ensure that persons who do not have sufficient contributions paid to receive a State pension and then cash in a pension policy are left dependent on the State non-contributory pension; if he will examine introducing an exemption for persons who have sufficient contributions for State pension and need to cash in the policy for reasons such as health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29019/16]
• 2016-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on actions taken by his Department to reduce insurance costs for customers in the Irish market and the efforts being taken to increase competition across the market by his Department. [27627/16]
• 2016-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the level of engagement he and his officials have had with the Irish League of Credit Unions regarding proposals to utilise its existing reserves on deposit for investment in public infrastructure improvements. [27628/16]
• 2016-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the actions taken by his Department to reduce insurance costs for customers in the Irish market; and the efforts that have been made to increase competition across the market by his Department. [27798/16]
• 2016-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the level of engagement he and his officials have had with the Irish League of Credit Unions regarding proposals to utilise their existing reserves on deposit for investment in public infrastructure improvements. [27799/16]
• 2016-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has held any engagement with the Minister for Finance concerning the possible introduction of tax relief for persons who contribute to sporting bodies. [27916/16]
• 2016-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will re-examine the application for a primary medical certificate by a person (details supplied) with a view to granting same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27045/16]
• 2016-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the total travel expenses and reimbursement costs incurred by his Department per annum from 2011 to 2016 in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26860/16]
• 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
• 2016-07-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if his Department or a body under its aegis has undertaken any analysis of the return on investment to the Exchequer of the introduction of the special 9% VAT rate; if so, the analysis undertaken and its findings; and if his Department has estimates for the direct loss in revenues as a result of the reduced VAT rate on these services. [23264/16]
• 2016-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he is aware of the current situation surrounding the tax status of tutors, whereby many of them may now be faced with large tax bills; and his plans to deal with this. [20772/16]
• 2016-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance to provide, per annum, all external consultant reports commissioned by his Department since March 2011, in tabular form; the costs per report; the company involved; the title of the report and the publication date. [20346/16]
• 2016-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the total photography costs per annum for his Department since coming to office, inclusive of costs incurred from the use of the ministerial allowance, in tabular form; the list of occasions for which photographers were booked; the photographers used; the breakdown of costs associated with each occasion that a photographer was used; if there is a policy regarding the booking of photographers within his Department. [20376/16]
• 2016-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance to provide a list, broken down per annum, on the use of external public relations firms employed by his Department since coming into office, in tabular form; the external public relations firms used; to outline the internal departmental policy with regard to employing external groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20391/16]
• 2016-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners' office in Athlone is due to close on a permanent basis from 5 July 2016; if so, the contingency plans in place to deal with the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19631/16]
• 2016-06-28
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of public service vehicle, PSV, licences active from 2009 to 2016 to date; the percentage of persons who passed the recently introduced PSV licence exam; if he has considered modifying the exam to help persons with a disability pass while not diminishing standards; his views that areas will be left without a taxi service as fewer people qualify for the job and people are prohibited from working in excess of eight hours consecutively; and the action he will take in conjunction with the Minister for Finance to tackle the high cost of insurance for the sector. [18527/16]
• 2016-06-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance why an organisation (details supplied) must pay a tax liability despite the fact that it was his Department that was at fault for the delay in awarding it charitable status. [17396/16]
• 2016-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance why the car insurance industry will not honour driving experience overseas for emigrants who are returning home (details supplied). [17312/16]
• 2016-06-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the changes to legislation surrounding approved minimum retirement fund investments in each of the years 2013 and 2014; his plans to alter the legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15892/16]
• 2016-06-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance to consider extending the exemption of social housing from VAT to third level institutions which possess landbanks to facilitate them in constructing student accommodation. [14252/16]
• 2016-06-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance why he has not included mobility caused by cancer within the medical criteria under the disabled drivers and disabled passengers tax concession scheme, as in the case of a person (details supplied). [14327/16]
• 2016-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consult with Minister for Finance and the wider Government with a view to establishing Exchequer funded interest-free short-term loans to be used for facilitating a repayment suspension for the super levy and to provide farmers with merchant credit debt, an opportunity to transform it into interest free short term debt, in light of exceptional poor farm incomes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11314/16]
• 2016-05-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance why psychotherapy fees for persons suffering from mental health issues are not subject to tax relief in the same way as other medical expenses. [9246/16]
• 2016-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if it is fair that a person with serious medical conditions is only entitled to a full pension at 75 years of age under the conditions of the approved minimum retirement funds legislation introduced in January 2015 (details supplied). [8306/16]
• 2016-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will extend the living in town initiative to all provincial towns to incentivise persons to move back into town centres to help revitalise our towns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5156/16]
• 2016-01-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance to ensure that a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath is given the single parent tax credit. [2615/16]
• 2016-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if the guaranteed income of €12,700 associated with drawing down a private pension early is remaining at the current rate or if it will be increasing back to over €18,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2037/16]
• 2015-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the number of appointments to State boards under the aegis of his Department and the number of appointments that have been advertised on his Department’s website since March 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46254/15]
• 2015-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the number of chairpersons appointed to State boards under the aegis of his Department who have appeared before the relevant Oireachtas joint committee since March 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46269/15]
• 2015-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the number of meetings requested by private external lobby groups and the number of meetings held, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43599/15]
• 2015-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance his Department's photography costs since he came into office, inclusive of costs incurred from use of the ministerial allowance, by year, in tabular form; the occasions for which photographers were booked; the photographers used; the costs associated with each occasion; the policy in place regarding the booking of photographers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43631/15]
• 2015-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance his Department's use of external public relations firms since he came into office by year in tabular form; the uses of these firms and the policy regarding employing them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43647/15]
• 2015-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the reports he commissioned from external consultants since March 2011, by year, title, cost, date published and company in tabular form. [43663/15]
• 2015-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the number of special advisers on his staff and their yearly salary, from 2011 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43679/15]
• 2015-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the person responsible for an apartment block (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43258/15]
• 2015-11-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he considers the application of the universal social charge on public service pensions to be discriminatory; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41922/15]
• 2015-11-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance his plans to enable credit unions to offer point-of-sale cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41957/15]
• 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 against the motion motion passed · 78–45
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 43–74
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 34–67
• 2015-11-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he is actively pursuing plans to force banks to reduce variable interest rates for mortgage customers; if he is concerned by the high rates charged by banks that are no longer active in the new mortgage market, and are therefore not subject to competition pressure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40357/15]
• 2015-11-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance how he will tackle the high number of residential mortgages in arrears for more than two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40358/15]
• 2015-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance his plans to cut the universal social charge for retired pensioners. [39605/15]
• 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 against the motion motion passed · 69–41
• 2015-10-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the way the Cerberus Group is regulated. [35380/15]
• 2015-10-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the mechanism the public has for bringing complaints against the Cerberus Group, other than through the courts. [35381/15]
• 2015-10-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will ensure the sheriff operating under the Revenue Commissioners does not contact or make claim to any possession of persons (details supplied) in County Longford. [35627/15]
• 2015-09-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the amount of bonus remuneration paid to staff in his Department and to agencies under his aegis in 2015 to date; the number of persons to whom these payments were made and their purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32536/15]
• 2015-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance his plans to reduce PRSI contributions in budget 2016. [31148/15]