Seán Canney

Independent · Galway East

Activity on Finance — 155 events (11 lobbying · 112 questions · 77 votes) full profile →

• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Community Platform Finance

  • Emailed all Ministers, TDs and Senators with a copy of the Community Platform’s Four Tests for Budget 2026 asking them to support these proposals in the run up to the announcement of Budget 2026.
• 2026-01-12
  LOBBY
  COPE Galway CLG Finance

  • Budget 2026, calling for targeted, adequately resourced, and structurally transformative policies to address pressing social challenges including in the areas of housing, homelessness including youth homelessness, women and children subjected to domestic abuse, older people, poverty eradication, and supports to the Community and Voluntary Sector.
• 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
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Flutter Entertainment PLC Finance

  • Correspondence in relation to taxation
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Coach Tourism and Transport Council of Ireland Finance

  • Raise awareness of the importance of VAT71 refund for all new coaches
• 2025-01-19
  LOBBY
  Car Rental Council of Ireland Finance

  • Insurance reform
• 2025-01-18
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 4 returns AgricultureEU Affairs

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

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

  • Stamp Duty on Agricultural Land - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
  • Commercial Rates on Farm Buildings and Agricultural Land
  • VAT & Taxation on Farm Inputs
  • Taxation Measures to Support Climate Action
• 2025-01-15
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture

  • Programme for a New Government
• 2025-01-14
  LOBBY
  Charity Retail Ireland Finance

  • VAT derogation on goods donated to charity
• 2024-11-05
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages

  • ✗ voted against the motion motion passed · 75–55
• 2024-10-16
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2024

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

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

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he will apply the lower VAT rate which is planned for gas and electricity to include renewable fuels such as native produced fire wood and wood pellets used in heating appliances for people using this sources of renewable fuels to heat their homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41346/24]
• 2024-10-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he will apply a lower rate of VAT to firewood, similar to that of gas and electricity as it is a sustainable, renewable fuel which benefits the local forest owners where the material is sourced; if he is aware that this will support the Irish economy and supply heating material for vulnerable citizens who are reliant on fireplaces and stoves; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40426/24]
• 2024-10-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he will apply a lower rate of VAT to all home heating appliances using renewable fuel, such as firewood stoves, pellet stoves and pellet boilers, which will help local economies, reduce reliance on both electricity and imported gas and fossil fuels such as oil; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40427/24]
• 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
• 2024-09-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance his views on deemed disposal tax; if he considers that it imposes undue administration on smaller investors and taxes unrealised gains; if he is considering abolishing this tax to support young investors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38355/24]
• 2024-09-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he intends to increase the income threshold for personal income tax from €18,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37399/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he will change the 9% VAT refund scheme for coaches and buses to include all coach or bus operators operating a passenger transport service, as the present scheme includes tourist operators only; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34578/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if there is an exemption from stamp duty available for the Traveller ethnic group who are purchasing a home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34580/24]
• 2024-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider the introduction of individual saving accounts which will give savers the benefit of tax-free savings, flexible contributions and diverse investment options and afford proper retirement planning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30760/24]
• 2024-07-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he will amend the flat-rate farmer’s refund order section 5.3 outdoor water trough systems to include plastic troughs which are not allowable under the order; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30253/24]
• 2024-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he will reverse the proposed cap of €10 million, due to come into force on 1 January 2025, on retirement relief under the capital gains tax relief for a business being passed onto a child, as the cap will pose an existential threat to the viability of many family businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29505/24]
• 2024-06-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he will confirm that R2 residential zoned land will not be liable for the residential zoned land tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25914/24]
• 2024-06-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance the reason recycled plastic water drinking troughs are not included in the list of components that a farmer can reclaim VAT on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25508/24]
• 2024-04-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider introducing a VAT refund scheme for first time buyers of homes to help deal with the increased cost of construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18891/24]
• 2024-04-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide for a pre-registration VAT exemption status for qualified and accredited members of an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17543/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he will examine the system by which genuine claims for compensation for damage to vehicles due to pot holes on our public roads are being declined by a company (details supplied) without any recourse to appeal by the vehicle owner and the dismissive attitude of the company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13651/24]
• 2024-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide a VAT refund scheme on the purchase of a car for owners who provide respite services for people with a disability who use their car to transport the service users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11408/24]
• 2024-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if persons on invalidity pensions are exempt from DIRT tax on savings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8553/24]
• 2024-02-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance when the new primary medical certificate criteria will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7417/24]
• 2024-02-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he will facilitate appellants to the primary medical certificate decision by having the medical assessment appeals board disclose their qualifications to enable them sit on the appeals board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7418/24]
• 2024-02-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he will facilitate appellants by having the medical assessment appeals board on the primary medical certificate sit in locations around the country to allow easy access for people with a disability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7419/24]
• 2024-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he will confirm that householders who install solar panels on their home will not be liable for any tax for the green electricity fed to the grid from the solar panels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2961/24]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he will amend the rules regarding the imposition of the residential zoned land tax on land used for active farming; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56438/23]
• 2023-11-22
  VOTE
  Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages · 5 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 80–53
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 51–78
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 50–76
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 52–81
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 52–79
• 2023-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he intends to amend the tax treatment of interest-free loans from parents to their children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48624/23]
• 2023-10-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider allowing one member of a couple to get their share of the help to buy scheme if their partner previously benefited in their own right; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46231/23]
• 2023-10-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance when he expects to have the long awaited revised qualifying criteria for the primary medical certificate which will be fit for purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46406/23]
• 2023-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he is aware that small construction consultants are experiencing difficulties in obtaining professional indemnity cover, with the limit of indemnity being reduced from €6.5 million to €2 million in some cases, and a rise in premium of a multiple of four times; this is putting consultants in serious danger of not being able to carry out public works; if he will investigate the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44998/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance the rationale behind the decision not to allow tax relief for land rented to a close relative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37512/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance when the appropriate amendment will be made to the Finance Act to exempt functional farmland from the residential zoned land tax. [38162/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance when the appropriate amendment will be made to the forthcoming finance Act to exempt R2 residential zoned land from the residential zoned land tax, given that this land cannot currently be developed. [38171/23]
• 2023-07-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he is aware that insurance companies are using the issue of the differential price walking as set out by the Central Bank as a reason to increase insurance premiums for car insurance and house insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33213/23]
• 2023-07-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance his views on the impact of the introduction of the concrete levy on the cost of house building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33202/23]
• 2023-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he is aware of the additional excise duty applied to goods coming into Ireland from other EU countries but shipped through the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31281/23]
• 2023-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider requesting the retail banks and credit unions to exempt people with disabilities from bank charges as it is an added cost to those who are most vulnerable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31293/23]
• 2023-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he will defer the introduction of the concrete levy due to be introduced on 1 September 2023, given the current construction inflation and the additional burden the levy will place on the cost of construction including housing and public works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31294/23]
• 2023-06-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance when he will publish the revised criteria to qualify for the primary medical certificate which will be fit for purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30097/23]
• 2023-06-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance to reintroduce tax relief for first-time mortgage holders in light of the increasing interest rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30098/23]
• 2023-05-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he will legislate to ensure that all electric buses purchased to provide transport through Local Link are exempt from VAT; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25470/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if owners of zoned residential lands will be liable for the RZLT while the landowner is in the process of applying for planning permission and is awaiting the outcome of the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24136/23]
• 2023-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance the supports he will put in place to support mortgage holders who are in receipt of disability allowance and are on fixed income where the repayments are increasing as a result of increases in the interest rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21744/23]
• 2023-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he will include Parkinson's disease as a qualifying condition for the primary medical certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11048/23]
• 2023-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he will support an urgent matter for a person (details supplied). [10151/23]
• 2022-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the difficulty that the increase in benefit-in-kind tax is having on persons who require a car for work, who have no other option and for whom a car is a necessary tool for work; if he will reverse the decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61929/22]
• 2022-11-23
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2022 · 4 divisions

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

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

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance the steps being taken to create a community banking system within the post office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56309/22]
• 2022-10-26
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2022

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

  • ✓ voted to progress the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 78–55
• 2022-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he intends to increase the benefit-in-kind by 40% which will reduce the income for workers who need a company vehicle to carry out their duty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53189/22]
• 2022-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance the progress that is being made on introducing a new scheme for disabled drivers and passengers which will be workable and relevant to persons with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46557/22]
• 2022-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance his views on increasing the working from home relief in view of the increased heat and electricity costs faced by home workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46558/22]
• 2022-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider exempting all community groups from paying VAT on goods and services to protect such groups given the current increase in costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46559/22]
• 2022-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider a VAT rebate on domestic and commercial solar panel installation to encourage the further installation of such panels in the current energy crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46560/22]
• 2022-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he will remove the commercial stamp duty definition rate of 7.5% on agricultural land and revise it in line with the residential stamp duty charge of 1% up to €1 million and 2% thereafter. [46561/22]
• 2022-09-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider changing the rules surrounding the repayment of income tax to ensure that persons who have overpaid tax for years can receive their tax back for more than the statutory limitation period of four years and ensure that a level playing field exists for members of the public given that the Revenue Commissioners can pursue underpaid tax going back for years and impose stiff penalties on top of the amounts accrued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44488/22]
• 2022-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether Parkinson's disease should be included on the list of conditions that make a person eligible for the primary medical certificate, given that the disease is degenerative and is a lifelong condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35962/22]
• 2022-06-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he is supports restructuring the key employee engagement programme given that in its current format it remains too complicated and restrictive for use by SMEs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34473/22]
• 2022-06-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the inequity in the proposals to change the benefit-in-kind which will take account of the C02/kg impact of the vehicle for drivers of company cars given that they have no input into the type of car that their employer purchases or when their employer will change the fleet to electric vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33675/22]
• 2022-06-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he intends to reform and restructure the KEEP scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34472/22]
• 2022-05-31
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if a person who cares for and lives with their incapacitated sibling can avail of the home carer tax credit; if this credit is confined to a person’s spouse, civil partner or cohabitant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27582/22]
• 2022-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance the steps that are being taken to ensure that motorists are not paying unnecessarily high prices for petrol and diesel, and to ensure that cuts in excise imposed by the Government are passed on to consumers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14987/22]
• 2022-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he intends to introduce tax credits for owner occupiers and social landlords who have paid or are paying levies to fund the remediation of defects against their tax liabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14131/22]
• 2022-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he will waive capital gains tax on second-hand homes which could be brought to the market or willed to family members to help the housing crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14990/22]
• 2022-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance the amount expended to date on the help to buy scheme since its inception; the number of first-time buyers that benefited from the scheme in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6557/22]
• 2022-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance the cost to the Exchequer of the primary medical certificate scheme per annum since its inception; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6566/22]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance the amount his Department estimates it received in overpaid taxes in 2020 and 2021; his plans to make taxpayers aware of their overpayments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2041/22]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance his plans to put in place a tax regime which properly reflects the costs that persons working from home incur in terms of electricity, heat and broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2042/22]
• 2021-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if the employment wage subsidy eligibility criteria for Q1 2022 should compare projected turnover against quarter 1 2019 and not 2021 versus 2019; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that cognisance should be made of the different set of circumstances that pertained in 2021; if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that quarter 1 is always the most difficult time of the year even in good trading times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61656/21]
• 2021-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if the employment wage subsidy scheme is not restored to pre-December 2021 rates or eligibility criteria are not changed, his views on whether a percentage of the employment wage subsidy scheme receipts from 2021 should be set against quarter 1 2022 to finance the increased labour costs being incurred (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61658/21]
• 2021-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he will remove the Covid restrictions support scheme limit of €5,000 per week; if the basis of calculation is 12% of 2019 turnover, then that full amount should be allowed given larger properties also incur larger costs and should therefore not have a limit imposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61659/21]
• 2021-12-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance when the full review of the primary medical certification scheme will be completed on foot of the Supreme Court Judgement 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59548/21]
• 2021-12-02
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2021 · 7 divisions

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 68–42
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 46–65
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 47–64
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 46–67
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 44–66
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 45–64
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 46–69
• 2021-12-01
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2021 · 4 divisions

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

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 46–66
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 46–65
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 45–76
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 49–75
• 2021-11-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider introducing a tax relief scheme to allow early drawdown of a personal pension to fund the installation of microgeneration projects in private dwellings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58310/21]
• 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 Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider a reduction in the rate of VAT for music and live entertainment performers from 23% to 9% to realign with the hospitality sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52080/21]
• 2021-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether the adult dependant allowance on the State pension (contributory) is double-taxed given that while the income is taxed the tax credit for the person involved is removed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43370/21]
• 2021-07-14
  VOTE
  Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages · 2 divisions

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 93–48
• 2021-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance when a proper appeals process will be put in place in relation to the disabled drivers and passengers scheme; when appeals will resume; when regional appeals will take place in order that disabled persons from all over the country do not have to travel to Dún Laoghaire to have an appeal hearing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37777/21]
• 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 reject an amendment to the bill motion passed · 74–59
• 2021-07-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he plans to reduce the VAT on the music and entertainment industry in line with the hospitality sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35855/21]
• 2021-07-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he will reduce the VAT rate on construction works from 13.5% to counteract the increases in costs experienced by first-time buyers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35856/21]
• 2021-05-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance the rate of tax on housing rental income paid by investment corporations for the past seven years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27696/21]
• 2021-05-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider amending the existing terms and conditions in relation to life and health insurance in circumstances in cases in which a relationship breakdown has occurred and the policy holder that is the husband refuses to allow the insured former wife to draw a legitimate claim in her favour due to a serious diagnosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22585/21]
• 2021-04-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the difficulty that the recent announcement by a bank (details supplied) that it is to exit the Irish market is causing for the staff of the bank; if he has ascertained if another bank is willing to absorb the small number of branch staff into its operation; the future prospects for the staff of the bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21336/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he will extend the help to buy scheme to include the refurbishment of old property to upgrade; if not, if the scheme will be reinstated for habitation for first time homeowners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18451/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance when medical examinations for the disabled drivers' scheme will recommence given that many disabled persons are at a significant financial disadvantage due to the fact they are not currently able to access the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13941/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he will request as a shareholder in a bank (details supplied) that it defer branch closures until the end of the Covid-19 pandemic. [13998/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance the number or percentage of personal injury cases that do not go to the Personal Injuries Assessment Board by veto of the insurance companies. [14035/21]
• 2021-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance the basis of the decision by the Revenue Commissioners to recover all tax outstanding on foot of the pandemic unemployment payment support in one year and not four years as previously advised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9477/21]
• 2021-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the banks are now imposing charges on solicitor client accounts which is adding further costs to borrowers who are trying to purchase homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9755/21]
• 2021-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the method by which the Revenue Commissioners are treating persons who received the pandemic unemployment payment given that some taxpayers are facing large additional tax bills; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9756/21]
• 2021-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he will mediate with insurance companies that offer self-build insurance to request that they extend the policies at no extra cost to the consumer for the period of the construction lockdown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6758/21]
• 2021-02-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the Covid restrictions support scheme, as it is limited and excludes many businesses that have been directed to shut due to Covid-19 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4991/21]
• 2021-02-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he will request banks to provide a moratorium on loans without imposing penalties or affecting the credit rating of the businesses involved during the Covid-19 lockdown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5014/21]
• 2021-01-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider a review of the Covid restrictions support scheme to allow businesses that are not public facing such as catering businesses that deliver to homes and private events only; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4642/21]
• 2021-01-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if his Department will issue accurate advice to persons who purchase products online and are now being charged extremely high customs duties and fees on top of the base price that the product was advertised at; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4932/21]
• 2021-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he will request the banks to enter into a temporary postponement of loan repayments as a result of the Covid-19 lockdown; if it will be ensured that these postponements will not affect credit grading and that no penalty will apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3565/21]
• 2021-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the help-to-buy scheme discriminates against single applicants whose loan to value is difficult to achieve on one income due to the loan value of two and a half times their salary; if he will review the criteria and reduce the 70% ratio to 60% for single applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3568/21]
• 2021-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he will introduce a tax amnesty for pandemic unemployment payment recipients who are being issued with tax bills; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3644/21]
• 2021-01-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he will facilitate the applications for primary medical certificates to be processed and approved by general practitioners in order to deal with applications during the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2427/21]
• 2021-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he will include outdoor activity businesses in the Covid restrictions support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44664/20]
• 2021-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance the number of capital project contracts final accounts that have exceeded the tender value by more than 20% in each of the years 2010 to 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44810/20]
• 2020-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance the engagement he has had with a bank (details supplied) in relation to the long-term plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41156/20]
• 2020-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance his views on the competitive nature of retail banking; his further views on the impact the closure of a bank (details supplied) would have on banking in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41157/20]
• 2020-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he has considered the impact of the closure of a bank (details supplied) on small businesses, farmers and communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41158/20]
• 2020-12-03
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2020 · 3 divisions

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

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

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

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 52–80
• 2020-12-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he plans to lower the threshold on tax free sales by non-EU tourists; and if so, the proposed lowest threshold; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39668/20]
• 2020-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance his views on the impact on Irish tourism and the retail sector of the proposed changes in the retail export scheme in the Brexit omnibus Bill. [38204/20]
• 2020-11-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to a problem being faced by education and training board part-time tutors seeking to access the temporary wage subsidy scheme (details supplied); his views on whether the current situation is unfair on part-time employees of ETBs; his plans to address the inequality in the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37972/20]
• 2020-11-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if the four-year rule for claiming tax credits has been revised in view of the fact that many business persons face large fines and penalties from the Revenue Commissioners relating to multiple years and there is a large discrepancy between the Revenue Commissioners' willingness to provide repayments limited only to four years while seeking to recoup taxes, interest and penalties from taxpayers going back for much longer periods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38359/20]
• 2020-11-11
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2020

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 85–64
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance his views on the proposed introduction of a minimum spend restriction for all tourists of €175 under the retail export scheme, the highest possible level permitted; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Ireland is alone in introducing such a regressive step at a time when EU members are opening up their schemes to further attract tourist shoppers; if his further attention has been drawn to the hugely negative impact this move will have particularly on the west of Ireland which is heavily dependent on tourist spend; his views on whether this has the potential to discourage future tourists from visiting Ireland in favour of other EU markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32481/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he has received an update from a bank (details supplied) following his meeting; if the group will commit to the future of a bank in Ireland for the customers, staff and competition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33374/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider extending the date for filing returns for tax and CRO to the end of February 2021 in view of the current lockdown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33388/20]
• 2020-10-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he has suspended the applications process for primary medical certificates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29821/20]
• 2020-10-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance the recourse available for lenders that have disputes with financial institutions in circumstances in which loans have been sold off on a number of occasions and there is a dispute as to who owns the loan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29844/20]
• 2020-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance his plans to amend the existing research and development tax incentive scheme to make it more streamlined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29384/20]
• 2020-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance the status of the primary medical certificates; his plans to expand the criteria for eligibility for persons to receive this assistance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27129/20]
• 2020-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he will reform inheritance tax rules for agriculture by which the relief can be extended to favourite successor relief to reflect the changing demographics and family structure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26862/20]
• 2020-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if he will remove agriculture from the commercial definition rate of 7.5% in relation to stamp duty and revise in line with the residential stamp duty charge of 1% up to €1 million and 2% thereafter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26861/20]
• 2020-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance the status of the primary medical certificates; his plans to expand the criteria for eligibility for persons to receive this assistance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26860/20]
• 2020-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance his plans to extend the temporary help-to-buy scheme; his further plans to expand the scheme to include second-hand properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26863/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance if persons who entered into a mortgage break with a bank will have their credit rating negatively affected by this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23888/20]
• 2019-11-20
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2019: Fifth Stage

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

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

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

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

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 34–19
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 18–35
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 19–34
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 20–36
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 20–37
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 23–38
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 24–39
• 2018-11-21
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • ✓ voted to progress the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 50–34
• 2017-11-23
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2017 · 9 divisions

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 45–24
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 24–45
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 23–48
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 30–49
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 29–49
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 35–49
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–52
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 51–41
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 41–93
• 2017-11-22
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2017 · 3 divisions

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

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 34–51
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 51–34
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–49
• 2017-11-21
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2017

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

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 28–52
• 2017-10-26
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2017

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 55–44
• 2016-11-23
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2016 · 4 divisions

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 58–38
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–56
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–59
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 47–60
• 2016-11-22
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2016 · 2 divisions

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

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 30–54
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 26–91
• 2016-10-27
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2016

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 59–41
• 2016-07-21
  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