Seán Haughey

Fianna Fáil · Dublin Bay North

Activity on Finance — 160 events (2 lobbying · 127 questions · 67 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.
• 2024-11-05
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages

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

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

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

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if he will introduce individual savings accounts, similar to those in the United Kingdom, as a new savings vehicle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40760/24]
• 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
• 2024-07-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if he will permit the fresh start principle to be applied to the help-to-buy scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30112/24]
• 2024-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance the action he is taking that the future evolution of cash infrastructure in the State will be managed in a fair, orderly, transparent, and equitable manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28426/24]
• 2024-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance the number of eligible claims currently being made for the rent tax credit in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28425/24]
• 2024-05-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance his plans for a substantial income tax package in budget 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22682/24]
• 2024-05-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if he will report on the stability programme update 2024 he published in April; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22681/24]
• 2024-04-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if he will allow householders to withdraw money from their personal pension funds in order to carry out retrofitting and insulation works to their homes without having to incur a tax obligation; if he will consult with the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications on this proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19408/24]
• 2024-04-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance his plans to extend the powers of the Central Bank in relation to the regulation of ATMs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14267/24]
• 2024-04-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if he will report on his Department's latest assessment of public indebtedness in Ireland. [14266/24]
• 2024-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance the number of eligible claims currently being made for the rent tax credit in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4251/24]
• 2024-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance the action he is taking to ensure that future banking changes are managed in a controlled, fair and transparent manner for consumers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4252/24]
• 2024-01-25
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department is in contact with a homeless charity (details supplied) regarding its finances with a view to it continuing to provide services to the homeless; if financial assistance will be made available to it to ensure that all bills from creditors will be settled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3454/24]
• 2023-11-22
  VOTE
  Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages · 5 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 80–53
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 51–78
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 50–76
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 52–81
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 52–79
• 2023-10-25
  VOTE
  Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 76–56
• 2023-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if he will make psychotherapy and counselling services VAT exempt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45229/23]
• 2023-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if he will request that the Revenue Commissioners change their plans to make all GPs in partnerships, individually responsible for the income they receive from the general medical scheme and to pay tax accordingly given the problems this will cause in respect of the provision of GP services generally; the reason this change was considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43756/23]
• 2023-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update of the number of people in Dublin who are currently availing of the rent tax credit, in tabular form; if he has plans for any changes to the credit in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42863/23]
• 2023-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update of the number of businesses in Dublin that successfully applied for inclusion under the temporary business energy support scheme, in tabular form; the estimated value or worth of the support in Dublin; if he has plans for any other similar scheme in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42862/23]
• 2023-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider abolishing any capital gains tax arising from the sale of a residential property to tenants in situ; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32726/23]
• 2023-06-29
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance his views regarding the sale of mortgages by a bank (details supplied) to a so-called vulture fund; if he can intervene to prevent such sales by credit institutions in Ireland; if he will introduce measures to allow borrowers switch their loans to State-backed initiatives such as a local authority or the rebuilding Ireland home loan scheme; if he will make it easier for borrowers to switch back to the pillar banks; if he will encourage these pillar banks to buy performing mortgages that have been sold to lenders by vulture funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31825/23]
• 2023-06-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if he will report on VAT receipts to date in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30026/23]
• 2023-06-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if he will report on income tax receipts to date in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30025/23]
• 2023-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance his Department's forecast for headline inflation in 2023 and for 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21478/23]
• 2023-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance the steps he is taking to address the risks around windfall corporate taxes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21477/23]
• 2023-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance his views on the rise in interest rates in recent months; if he is aware of the concerns of savers who are disappointed that the interest rate given on deposit accounts is not increasing in line with interest rates rises on mortgage accounts; if he will raise this issue with the Central Bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18199/23]
• 2023-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if taxpayers who paid stamp duty when purchasing their second-hand houses can be given a credit against the local property tax; if this issue was considered previously; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4961/23]
• 2023-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance the number of Dublin businesses 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 Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3071/23]
• 2023-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance the action he is taking to ensure that the public finances do not become too reliant on corporate tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3072/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if he will exempt antigen tests from VAT; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64000/22]
• 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
• 2022-10-26
  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
• 2022-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance the rationale for the position whereby all Department of Social Protection payments are exempt from the universal social charge, while occupational pensions are indeed subject to this charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48201/22]
• 2022-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance the action that he is taking to address the risks associated with the recent upward shift in corporation tax receipts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46305/22]
• 2022-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance the way that he will ensure that the benefits of the insurance reform agenda are passed on to customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46304/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if he will introduce a tax relief for the purchase of spectacles and glasses, separate to the existing PRSI scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43729/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if he will waive the €30 stamp duty that has been imposed on customers of banks (details supplied) who must close their accounts and move to another provider particularly in circumstances in which the stamp duty is not due to be paid for several months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44231/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Social

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will request the Pensions Authority to extend the deadline for compliance with EU Directive IOPR II in respect of one-member pension arrangements to 1 January 2023 in order to allow for proposed changes to be made to personal retirement savings accounts; if she will consult with the Minister for Finance on this issue in the context for preparations for the Finance Act 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43736/22]
• 2022-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if he will report on his engagement with credit unions and representative bodies to date in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29754/22]
• 2022-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the work that he has undertaken to bring down the cost of insurance for motorists, homeowners and businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29753/22]
• 2022-05-31
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if he will request the Revenue Commissioners to consider the case of a taxpayer (details supplied) who has been informed that they have a considerable underpayment; if the reason that there is an underpayment in this case can be clearly explained given that they are a PAYE public-transport employee with no other sources of income; if a more suitable arrangement will be put in place for them to pay back any tax owed given their personal circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27275/22]
• 2022-04-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance his assessment of the impact on inflation of the reduction in VAT on gas and electricity to 9%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20564/22]
• 2022-04-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide a report on his engagement with the insurance industry to address the difficulties of access to affordable insurance faced by some businesses. [20563/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health if appropriate staffing and finance will be put in place for the provision of 24-hour blood pressure monitoring for patients attending public hospitals who have been deemed to require this monitoring, particularly patients with diabetes; if the cardiology services in some hospitals have outsourced this service to the private sector thus requiring these patients to pay for it; the reasons for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19687/22]
• 2022-04-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if he will allow fresh start applicants including those who have judicial separations and divorces to avail of the help-to-buy incentive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17574/22]
• 2022-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if he will amend the help-to-buy scheme in order that potential homeowners can avail of it to purchase second-hand homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14972/22]
• 2022-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if Ireland will propose to the United Nations Security Council a resolution calling for the immediate establishment of a reconstruction, reparation, and redevelopment fund for Ukraine which would be financed initially by the immediate confiscation worldwide of the assets of those oligarchs who have accumulated wealth by their ties to the Russian regime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12866/22]
• 2022-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if he will request the Central Credit Register which is operated by the Central Bank to expedite an application for a credit check by a person (details supplied) given that it is required for the completion of a property transaction in the coming days; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8263/22]
• 2022-01-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) who is having difficulties uploading documents online when endeavouring to make a claim for an allowance in respect of medical expenses can make an application in hard copy using conventional post; if a helpline is available to persons having difficulties making such claims during the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3806/22]
• 2021-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons in Dublin city and county currently being supported by the employment wage subsidy scheme; the number of businesses in the city and county currently availing of the business resumption support scheme; the number of businesses in the city and county currently availing of the Covid restrictions support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62245/21]
• 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 reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 46–65
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 47–64
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 46–67
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 44–66
  • ✗ voted to reject 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
• 2021-11-10
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2021: Financial Resolutions (Resumed)

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

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 71–54
• 2021-10-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if a local property tax return can be made through the post using a hard copy form; if his attention has been drawn to difficulties faced by taxpayers who are not online in obtaining hard copy forms for local property tax; if a form can be sent to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49172/21]
• 2021-10-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance when local tax offices will be open to the public to facilitate taxpayers getting advice and assistance regarding their wish to make income tax returns in hard copy format; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49173/21]
• 2021-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance his views on the practice of a bank (details supplied) of charging negative interest rates on deposit accounts above a certain threshold; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that these charges are being imposed on small pension funds held by fund management companies regardless of the threshold; if he will intervene to prevent this practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43351/21]
• 2021-07-14
  VOTE
  Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages · 2 divisions

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

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

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

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

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 78–55
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 74–59
• 2021-06-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if he will assist a company (details supplied) under the Covid restrictions support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29955/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if income taxpayers can make a paper tax return manually through the post; the procedures in place to facilitate such a return; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that some income tax payers have experienced difficulties in obtaining the necessary income tax forms to make a return for 2020 in this way and also in trying to speak to someone over the phone in the Revenue Commissioners to discuss these procedures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20055/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if he will mandate employers to pay the income tax owed by employees in respect of the temporary wage subsidy scheme and employment wage subsidy scheme given that employees are obliged to pay this income tax out of their net pay or have their credits reduced meaning that their net pay will be reduced in future years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15469/21]
• 2021-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that mortgage applicants are being refused mortgage protection insurance if they have had Covid-19 within the past six months even in cases in which they have fully recovered from the virus; if he will intervene with the industry to prevent this practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9460/21]
• 2021-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance the reason employees are taxed on the temporary wage subsidy scheme and-or the employee wage subsidy scheme element of their wages and salaries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8527/21]
• 2021-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if local property tax will be reduced for apartment owners who pay large service charges to their management companies but receive no direct services from their local authority; if the tax will also be reduced in cases in which the property has been for sale for a lengthy period of time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8530/21]
• 2021-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if he will give consideration to extending the help-to-buy scheme beyond 2021; if the claimable period for this allowance is the four years prior to an application; if these four years must be full or partial tax years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6983/21]
• 2021-02-04
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners online website can be made more user friendly; if it can be simplified for users; if less jargon and terminology could be used on the website; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6086/21]
• 2021-02-03
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance the reason an employee (details supplied) who was on the temporary wage subsidy scheme recently received a tax bill for 2020; if it is open to them to query this bill given their circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5666/21]
• 2021-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider changes to the help-to-buy initiative; if the five year clawback provision can be abolished or reduced so as to allow expanding families purchase other newly-built larger accommodation without having to pay back money to the Revenue Commissioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3888/21]
• 2021-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if he will intervene with a federation (details supplied) and the five main retail banks to request that flexible arrangements are put in place for borrowers in difficulty with mortgage and loan repayments due to the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic; if new payment breaks can be put in place; the role of the Central Bank regarding this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1386/21]
• 2020-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if he will allow outdoor activity businesses avail of the covid restrictions support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44171/20]
• 2020-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance his plans for reform for the motor insurance industry; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that some motor insurance companies are loading premiums in cases in which motorists move to an area of disadvantage and high density population; if actuarial data is made available to his Department which could be used to validate such loading; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43223/20]
• 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 reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 51–77
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 50–71
• 2020-12-02
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2020

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

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 52–80
• 2020-11-19
  PQ
  Asked Social

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Social Protection if self-employed taxi drivers who were claimants of the pandemic unemployment payment and who ceased claiming and returned to work before the introduction of the new level 5 restrictions which resulted in them reclaiming the pandemic unemployment payment can apply for the enterprise support grant to recuperate finances spent adapting their cars to return to work before the new level 5 restrictions were actually implemented; if she will examine the case of a person (details supplied) in this context; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37452/20]
• 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 Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if he will request that the financial institutions give mortgage approval to applicants who are on the employment wage subsidy scheme and that they allow these applicants draw down the approved funds given that the scheme has now been extended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35255/20]
• 2020-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health if legislation will be introduced to ensure the new income eligibility guidelines to qualify for the medical card as announced in budget 2020 are given legal effect; if funding is in place to finance the measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21837/20]
• 2020-07-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if he will enquire with the Revenue Commissioners if it is in a position to issue tax clearance certificates to four related companies (details supplied) in order that they are eligible for reopening grants administered by Dublin City Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18903/20]
• 2020-06-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if he will amend the temporary wage subsidy scheme in order that companies that were allowed by the Revenue Commissioners to make quarterly payroll returns are eligible having regard to a company (details supplied) that did not make a payroll return on 29 February 2020 but did make a payroll return as scheduled on 31 March 2020 and will do so again on 30 June 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12995/20]
• 2020-06-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given to allowing the unlocking of private pension funds for the duration of the Covid-19 pandemic in the case of unemployed PAYE taxpayers; if tax would have to be paid on such funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13384/20]
• 2020-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if the rate of VAT on services provided in yoga studios will be reduced similar to the reductions implemented for other hospitality services in view of the difficulties such businesses are experiencing due to the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11141/20]
• 2020-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that some financial institutions are refusing mortgage applications in cases in which applicants are on the temporary wage subsidy scheme; the steps he will take to prevent this practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11236/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance the number of companies without an EORI number; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6275/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if the impact of a hard or no-deal Brexit on the economy here has been revised and updated by his Department taking into account the impact the Covid-19 pandemic has already had on the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6276/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if the tax credit given to the carers of incapacitated persons will be increased in view of the fact that carers are providing full-time care and attention and will have no entitlement to a contributory State pension in due course; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6434/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance his views on the ongoing closures of commercial bank branches nationwide; his further views on whether many persons, including the elderly, will be left without convenient commercial bank services; the steps he will take with the Central Bank to prevent further closures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2687/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance the steps he will take with the Central Bank to ensure that commercial bank services continue to be made readily available to customers who are not online; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2688/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance his plans with regard to the local property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3301/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the tax treatment of cohabitating couples in order that they are treated the same way as married couples as is the case in the social welfare code; if he will allow tax credits to be allocated between cohabiting couples; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3329/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the imposition of a levy on private pensions during the financial emergency; if he will take appropriate measures including intervention with the relevant private pension companies to ensure that the value of these pensions are restored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3335/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if he will exempt the living alone allowance paid to some social welfare recipients from income tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3338/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Health if legislation will be brought forward to ensure that the new income eligibility guidelines to qualify for the medical card as announced in budget 2020 are given legal effect; if the funding is in place to finance this measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2713/20]
• 2019-12-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether it is appropriate for the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman to acknowledge and respond to routine representations from Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas; if the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman is obliged to have a dedicated email address for Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas to make representations on behalf of persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51973/19]
• 2019-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance the reason for imposing a levy on private pensions; if this levy can now be reviewed having regard to the changed economic circumstances; if he will consider abolishing it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45692/19]
• 2019-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if employees who have reached the pensionable age of 66 years of age but who continue working are still liable for the universal social charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45697/19]
• 2019-10-24
  VOTE
  Finance Bill 2019: Financial Resolutions

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 88–47
• 2019-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider introducing a long paying tax credit for PAYE taxpayers who have been consistently paying tax for over 30 years or more as a gesture of gratitude for their contribution to the State; if such tax payers are recognised in the tax code at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43214/19]
• 2019-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if he will increase the threshold for inheritance tax in respect of a sibling leaving a house to another sibling; the factors to be taken into account when determining this threshold; when it was last increased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43215/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance the estimated full-year cost of purchasing eight extra dogs for the Revenue Commissioners dog unit; if there will there be an increase in the number of dogs in the unit having regard to Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33308/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether commercial banks and building societies engaged in reckless lending practices between 2000 and 2008; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that in some cases depositors were contacted by the financial institutions and encouraged to invest their savings in buy-to-let properties using additional loans and that these properties ended up in negative equity; if the imparting of unsolicited and perceived irresponsible advice by the financial institutions has been investigated; the steps that can be taken to assist such depositors and borrowers at this stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29413/19]
• 2019-06-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if the Central Bank informs his Department about the sale of loans by the commercial banks; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that performing loans in which there is no negative equity are being sold against the wishes of mortgage-holders who then have to take out new mortgage protection and household insurance policies; his views on these practices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24145/19]
• 2019-05-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance If he had bilateral meetings with his counterparts at the most recent meeting of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22865/19]
• 2019-05-21
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance the reason childminders working in domestic houses are treated as employees; the reason their employers must pay PRSI in respect of this employment; if tax relief for such expenses will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21495/19]
• 2019-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the final report by the high level expert group on sustainable finance published by the European Commission in 2018; his views on the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20342/19]
• 2019-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if he will introduce a tax credit in respect of childcare expenses incurred by taxpayers; the consideration given to this proposal previously; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20772/19]
• 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
• 2019-04-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance the number of customs officers recruited to date in 2019 with regard to Brexit; his plans to recruit additional customs officers in 2019; the procedure to be adopted to recruit suitable personnel for these positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16830/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that married State pensioners with additional occupational pensions do not benefit greatly from the usual €5 annual increase in the State pension due to the income tax provisions for this cohort of taxpayers; if the issue will be addressed in future budgets; the assistance provided generally to State pensioners in the income tax system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13284/19]
• 2019-01-15
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if there has been an increase in the number of used diesel vehicles imported from Britain and Northern Ireland in the past three years; the statistics for such imports; if an analysis has been undertaken as to the reason for the increase and its implications of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54355/18]
• 2018-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance the number of new customs officers who have been recruited in recent months to deal with Brexit; if these positions were advertised; the procedures used for the recruitment process; the way in which the successful candidates were selected; if the new customs officers will require training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52970/18]
• 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
• 2018-11-07
  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
• 2018-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance the reason national lottery games are exempt from betting tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44939/18]
• 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
• 2018-10-16
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if he will equalise the life assurance exit tax and the DIRT tax in the interest of long-term savers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42261/18]
• 2018-09-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if an analysis has been undertaken on the effectiveness of the home renovation incentive; if this scheme will be extended beyond 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37229/18]
• 2018-09-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of doubling the number of dogs in the Revenue Commissioners' dog unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37831/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if the issue of the 200 employees of a bank (details supplied) who have been excluded from its tracker mortgage examination will be raised at his meetings with the banks and financial institutions; if these borrowers can avail of staff tracker rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36048/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance his views on the recent sale by banks (details supplied) and other financial institutions of performing and non-performing loans to vulture funds; if these sales will be prevented; the advice offered to affected mortgage holders who are concerned about same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36049/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance the estimated additional revenue that would be generated if the local property tax rate of 0.25% was increased to 0.40% for houses valued at over €1 million; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25665/18]
• 2018-05-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance the estimated additional revenue that would be generated if the bookmakers' excise licence increased from €500 to €635; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20541/18]
• 2018-05-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance the estimated additional revenue that would be generated if the licence for an amusement licence for a period not exceeding three months increased from €38 to €55; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20542/18]
• 2018-05-10
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance the estimated additional revenue that would be generated if the licence for an amusement machine for 12 months increased from €125 to €170; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20543/18]
• 2018-04-25
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance the status of an application by a person (details supplied) under the help-to-buy incentive; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this person could lose a house the person plans to buy if there is an unnecessary delay in determining the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18215/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if he will intervene with the Central Bank to ensure that the bank's print works in Sandyford, County Dublin, are retained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15906/18]
• 2018-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the problems faced by returned emigrants from non-EU countries in obtaining motor insurance; if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that these persons pay high motor insurance premiums; if this matter can be addressed in the context of the implementation of the cost of insurance working group report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6873/18]
• 2018-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance his plans to reform the local property tax; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the system is unfair to persons living in the greater Dublin area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6989/18]
• 2017-11-30
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if he will report on the future of Ireland's corporation tax rate; if it has been discussed at recent EU Council meetings. [50539/17]
• 2017-11-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance his plans to amend the capital acquisitions tax provisions whereby siblings not living in the family home but who inherit this home from a deceased sibling are obliged to pay this tax straight away even though the house cannot be sold as another sibling who is not inheriting the house has a right of residence to remain there; his views on whether these provisions are unfair; if the Revenue Commissioners will examine such cases sympathetically particularly when those inheriting the house only have the State pension as income; if the tax can be paid in instalments; if interest is charged in circumstances in which the payment is deferred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50024/17]
• 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

  • ~ abstained on the motion motion passed · 45–24
  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 24–45
  • ~ 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 · 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 passed · 51–34
  • ~ abstained on 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

  • ~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 28–52
• 2017-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if at his meetings with the banks and financial institutions he will raise the position of pre-2006 borrowers from a bank (details supplied) that are deemed to be not impacted in respect of tracker mortgages; if he will request the Central Bank and the bank to provide redress for these persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45823/17]
• 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
• 2017-10-19
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if individual taxpayers foregoing tax cuts and cuts to the USC in order that this money can be ring-fenced for specific purposes such as homelessness will be facilitated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44346/17]
• 2017-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance the detail of the dwelling house exemption in respect of capital acquisitions tax; if he will review the provisions of this relief in order that family members inheriting two houses as opposed to one house are not disadvantaged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44106/17]
• 2017-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has recruited experts in custom affairs to prepare for Brexit. [27559/17]
• 2017-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance the reason a pension levy is imposed on certain pensions; the way in which the proceeds from this levy are spent; his plans to abolish this levy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24055/17]
• 2017-05-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance the way the Government and, in particular, his Department are promoting the IFSC as an ideal location in which to do business; and if the IFSC Clearing House Group is still meeting regularly. [20413/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance his plans to introduce measures to assist older persons take out insurance policies to cover the cost of funeral expenses which are not too expensive; if this matter was considered by the cost of insurance working group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20502/17]
• 2017-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance the amount of local property tax collected in the Fingal County Council area in 2016; the amount of proceeds from the local property tax allocated to Fingal County Council in 2016; the way this money was spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9850/17]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance his views on recent disclosures to the effect that banks denied mortgage customers their contractual right to a tracker interest rate; the role of the Central Bank in this regard; the action he will take in relation to this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41878/16]
• 2016-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if consideration was given to home owners who already paid stamp duty on purchasing their houses when the current local property tax, LPT, provisions were being established; if he will consider introducing a tax credit for home owners in these circumstances who are paying LPT in the interests of equality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38786/16]
• 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
• 2016-10-27
  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
• 2016-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if he will amend existing legislation in order to allow pensioners draw down the full amount of an approved minimum retirement fund prior to 75 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26459/16]
• 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
• 2016-06-08
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance the measures he is taking to assist first-time buyers; if he is aware that some banks are insisting on a 20% deposit in the case of first-time buyers purchasing a one-bedroom apartment in the north Dublin area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14524/16]
• 2016-05-26
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance the tax relief and allowances in place for persons employing au pairs given that the contracts are deemed to be normal contracts of employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12486/16]
• 2016-05-18
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance to ensure that persons on existing variable interest rate mortgages can receive reductions in their interest rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10789/16]
• 2016-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance the cost of the rent-a-room relief scheme after the income limit was increased from €12,000 to €13,750; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10440/16]
• 2016-04-06
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Finance if he will comply with European Union Communication OJEC C 332/0 and launch a dedicated website detailing the beneficiaries of section 481 tax relief relating to the film industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5529/16]