Stephen Donnelly — Watch Them Work

2026-01-21

LOBBY

Community Platform Finance

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

2025-01-21

LOBBY

Irish Hotels Federation Tourism

Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry

2025-01-21

LOBBY

Irish Council for Psychotherapy Health

A Pre-Budget Submission to Government was sent to Ministers for Finance, Health/Mental Health & Education on 31/07/2024. The submission focused on key ICP issues in health/mental health, education & finance (VAT). A General Election Manifesto Submission was sent to 6 political party leaders & copied to the health, education & finance spokespersons on 31/07/2024. The parties concerned were Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil, Green Party, Labour Party, Sinn Féin & Social Democrats https://tinyurl.com/mr42u8xn

2025-01-20

LOBBY

Alcohol Action Ireland Finance

Alcohol taxation

2025-01-16

LOBBY

GP Care For All Health

Request amendment to Legislation

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

2024-10-03

LOBBY

Polio Survivors Ireland Finance

Pre-Budget Submission to Department of Health

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

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

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

2021-12-02

VOTE

Finance Bill 2021 · 5 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

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

2021-11-03

VOTE

Finance Bill 2021

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

✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 71–54

2021-07-14

VOTE

Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages · 2 divisions

✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 92–48
✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 50–88

2021-07-14

VOTE

Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Financial Resolution

✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 93–48

2021-07-08

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

2020-12-03

VOTE

Finance Bill 2020

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

✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 50–71

2020-11-11

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

2020-06-03

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance if the banks are allowed to withdraw mortgage offers due to applicants being put on the temporary wage subsidy scheme (details supplied). [8654/20]

2019-12-18

PQ

Asked Health

Deputy Stephen Donnelly asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 275 of 12 December 2019, the funding the National Treatment Purchase Fund is providing for the opening of additional beds; if the beds are being exclusively financed by the fund; if other funding is being provided; and if so, the details of same. [53687/19]

2019-12-12

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance the examination undertaken of the use of tax instruments to support investment by general practitioners, dentists and other professionals in primary care centres, technology and service developments. [52255/19]

2019-10-24

VOTE

Finance Bill 2019: Financial Resolutions

✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 88–47

2019-07-23

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance the examination undertaken of the use of tax instruments to support investment by general practitioners, dentists and other professionals in primary care centres, technology and service developments. [34074/19]

2019-05-08

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance if CBD with THC levels lower than 0.2%, the European legal limit, is being stopped at the customs border from Europe. [19634/19]

2019-04-18

VOTE

Finance (Office of Tax Simplification) Bill 2018

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

✓ voted to progress the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 63–48

2018-11-07

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.

~ abstained whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion passed · 50–34

2018-10-24

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to section 110 companies using the 2020 tax residency exemption to avoid paying taxes following the closing of the loophole in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44115/18]

2018-07-24

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance the number of CervicalCheck cases now being managed by the State Claims Agency; and the details of each of the laboratories involved. [34829/18]

2018-03-29

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance if he will report on the additional tax take by the State gained through changes to the taxation of section 110 companies introduced in 2016 and 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14775/18]

2018-03-29

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance if his Department is investigating whether additional changes are required for the taxation of section 110 companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14776/18]

2018-03-27

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance if he has discussed the impact on Ireland and other EU member states of planned changes to taxation in the USA. [5421/18]

2018-03-20

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to examples in which a region of a third country was part of the EU customs territory; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12264/18]

2018-02-27

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance the number of freedom of information requests his Department has received in the past eight years; the number of which were accepted without further escalation and not accepted respectively; the number requested which were not accepted that were escalated to the Information Commissioner; the number of which the Information Commissioner ruled in favour of the person requesting the freedom of information; the number of which the Information Commissioner ruled against his Department; the number his Department appealed to the High Court; the number the High Court ruled against his Department in favour of the applicant; the number which were then brought to the Court of Appeal by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9291/18]

2018-02-06

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance the estimated impact on Ireland of the reduction of economic growth in the United Kingdom by 5% for the next 15 years (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5425/18]

2018-02-06

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance the estimated impact on Ireland of the reduction of economic growth in the United Kingdom by 8% for the next 15 years (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5426/18]

2018-02-06

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance the estimated impact on Ireland of the reduction of economic growth in the United Kingdom by 2% for the next 15 years (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5427/18]

2018-01-16

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance his plans to commission a report on the net aggregate position of each bank involved in the recent tracker mortgage scandal, including the benefits to the banks of moving persons to higher interest rates; the cost of the redress schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54905/17]

2017-11-29

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance the average cost of recruiting one additional customs revenue official. [50912/17]

2017-11-29

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide a costing for the implementation of border checks on the Border with Northern Ireland in the event of a hard Brexit. [50913/17]

2017-11-29

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance the estimated impact on GDP and GNP if parity with the pound is maintained for one week; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50919/17]

2017-11-29

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance the number of Revenue Commissioner officials addressing Brexit-related tasks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50922/17]

2017-11-29

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of doubling the footprint of Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland, Bord Bia, Irish embassies and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in the EU 26, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50926/17]

2017-11-28

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance if an analysis has been conducted by his Department of the net financial position of each bank involved in the tracker mortgage scandal, including the benefits to the banks of moving persons to higher interest rates and the costs of the redress schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50039/17]

2017-11-28

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to any analysis conducted of the net financial position of each bank involved in the recent tracker mortgage scandal, including the benefits to the banks of moving persons to higher interest rates and the costs of the redress schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50040/17]

2017-11-28

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance if he has requested analysis to be conducted regarding the net financial position of each bank involved the recent tracker mortgage scandal, including the benefits to the banks of moving persons to higher interest rates and the costs of the redress schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50041/17]

2017-11-28

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance if he has requested, or will request, of the Central Bank of Ireland, an analysis of the net financial position of each bank involved the recent tracker mortgage scandal, including the benefits to the banks of moving persons to higher interest rates and the costs of the redress schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50042/17]

2017-11-28

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance if he has used a private email account to send or receive official documents or positions on Brexit; and if so, the details of this correspondence. [50059/17]

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 · 3 divisions

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

~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 34–51
~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion passed · 51–34
~ abstained on an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–49

2017-11-21

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance the preparations made in his Department in the event of no agreement being reached between the United Kingdom and the European Union on the terms of the UK's exit from the EU; if such preparations involve the drawing up of detailed and specific contingency plans in the event of a hard Brexit and a trade regime based on WTO tariffs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48777/17]

2017-11-07

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance the details of all planning and research work under way on the impact of the result of Brexit negotiations in his Department or related State agencies; if this analysis is intended for publication; the expected completion and publication date respectively of this research, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46120/17]

2017-10-24

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding Ireland’s bid to host the European Banking Authority. [44897/17]

2017-10-17

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance the quantum of tax in 2018 estimated to be paid due to changes to section 110; the quantum inclusive of the asset base and the estimated tax from that base; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43640/17]

2017-10-17

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance his plans to conduct a review of the impact of changes made in budget 2017 inclusive of the estimated tax take from the asset base of funds companies which purchased loan books since 2010; and his plans to issue a report on this matter. [43641/17]

2017-09-20

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 214 of 11 September 2017, if the Revenue Commissioners have assessed the additional resources which would be required if the UK left the customs union; the reason this is not possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39867/17]

2017-09-20

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance if customs officials are targeting an increase in the percentage of physical examinations of consignments in the context of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39868/17]

2017-09-20

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance the proposals put forward as part of the State's bid to host the European Banking Authority to ensure the retention of specialised staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39869/17]

2017-09-11

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has conducted an analysis of the additional costs for businesses here, including the cost of the tariffs, administration costs and commercial costs in terms of freight delays and so on, in the event of the UK leaving the customs union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38656/17]

2017-09-11

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has conducted an assessment of the additional number of customs officials that may be required in the event of the UK leaving the customs union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38657/17]

2017-09-11

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance if he will report on the State's bid to host the European Banking Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38661/17]

2017-09-11

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance his plans to support businesses and sectors which are particularly exposed to the decline in the value of sterling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38664/17]

2017-09-11

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance the status of the development of sectoral response plans for Brexit; the publication date of these plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38694/17]

2017-09-11

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance the issues identified for consideration in the context of Brexit, including opportunities and their prioritisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38710/17]

2017-09-11

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance the details of issues identified for consideration in the context of Brexit, including threats and their prioritisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38726/17]

2017-09-11

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance the scenario planning that has been conducted by his Department for Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38742/17]

2017-09-11

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance the methodology employed in the prioritisation of responses to Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38758/17]

2017-09-11

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance the funds that have been requested in response to threats resulting from Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38774/17]

2017-09-11

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance the funds have been allocated in response to threats resulting from Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38806/17]

2017-09-11

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance the number of vacancies in his Department for Brexit related roles; the expected date for these roles to be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38822/17]

2017-09-11

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance his Department’s priorities for risk mitigation in response to Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38838/17]

2017-09-11

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance the membership and role of all Brexit-related stakeholder engagement groups working with his Department on Brexit issues; the number of times each stakeholder group has met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38854/17]

2017-09-11

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance the Brexit-related research currently being undertaken by his Department; the topics under consideration; the date this research commenced; the expected date for completion and publication in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38886/17]

2017-07-12

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance the number of economic operators' registration and identification, EORI, numbers issued by the Revenue Commissioners in 2015, 2016 and to date in 2017, if his Department has estimated the expected demand for additional EORI numbers in response to the challenges of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33290/17]

2017-07-12

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance the number of companies with authorised economic operator, AEO, status; if his Department expects demand for AEO status to increase as a result of Brexit; the actions taken by the Revenue Commissioners to anticipate this increased demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33291/17]

2017-07-12

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance the additional supports that will be required in the event of smuggling increasing as a result of tariff arbitrage in the event of hard Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33296/17]

2017-07-12

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance the expected increased burden on IT systems for customs entries as a result of the impact of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33297/17]

2017-07-12

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance his plans to increase support for IT support for customs entries as a result of the impact of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33298/17]

2017-07-12

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners have undertaken a review of ports here in the context of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33300/17]

2017-07-12

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the development of sectorial response plans to Brexit; the publication date of these plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33339/17]

2017-07-05

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance the level of support the Government is offering to relocate the European Banking Authority to Ireland; and if he will provide the associated cost suggested. [25705/17]

2017-06-20

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance the number of meetings customs officials have had with the European Border and Coast Guard Agency in the context of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26551/17]

2017-06-20

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance the number of potential crossing points that have been identified on the Border with Northern Ireland; if customs officials have conducted a survey of potential crossing points on the Border; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26552/17]

2017-06-20

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance the estimated changes to capital gains tax receipts due to Brexit, specifically with regard to internal transfers between Irish and United Kingdom company groups that have a presence both here and in the United Kingdom and that would incur capital gains tax as a result of former internal transfers. [26553/17]

2017-06-20

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance his plans to conduct an outreach programme to ensure that all businesses are equipped to make the necessary decisions on customs in the context of preparations for Brexit; if an estimated start date has been set; the number of engagements targeted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26554/17]

2017-06-20

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance if he will report on the agreement to provide a precautionary lending plan for the State through the European Investment Bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26555/17]

2017-06-20

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance the threats identified by his Department with regard to the responsibilities of his Department as a result of no deal being reached in Brexit negotiations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26903/17]

2017-05-30

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance if he raised the relaxation of fiscal rules through the implementation of the unusual event clause in the context of the impact of Brexit on Ireland at the Eurogroup meeting on 22 May 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25409/17]

2017-05-30

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance if planning has started for a scenario in which no deal is reached in Brexit negotiations; if this planning has been completed; if he will publish the results of this scenario planning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25410/17]

2017-05-30

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance the number of times he has met an organisation (details supplied) on Brexit-related matters in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25411/17]

2017-05-30

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance further to his recent meeting at the European Investment Bank, if he has requested a review of strategy regarding the provision of additional loans for investment in infrastructure needed as a result of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25412/17]

2017-05-02

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to situations in which, when applying for insurance, a driver's experience is not taken into account in circumstances in which the person was a named driver for a number of years but has spent time abroad in intervening years; the rationale for the support of this practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19849/17]

2017-05-02

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of the reintroduction of border posts along the Border with Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19890/17]

2017-05-02

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance the number of staff within the Revenue Commissioners tasked with Brexit-related matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19891/17]

2017-04-04

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance the number of UK-based financial services infrastructure providers that have been met by Irish officials; the number that have agreed to move all or part of their operations here; the number of jobs this entails; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16550/17]

2017-01-31

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance the estimated full year cost of reducing the standard rate of VAT from 23% to 20% in budget 2018. [4357/17]

2017-01-19

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has reviewed the impact of the introduction of the first-time buyer's grant; if so, the findings on the impact on sales; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2402/17]

2016-11-23

VOTE

Finance Bill 2016 · 3 divisions

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

~ abstained on the motion motion passed · 58–38
✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 38–59
✓ voted to add 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 add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 30–54
✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 26–91

2016-11-08

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance to outline his views on the rapidly increasing commercial rents in Dublin; and his views on whether the proposed new tax breaks for commercial property in the Finance Bill will drive these rents higher. [33408/16]

2016-10-27

VOTE

Finance Bill 2016

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

~ abstained on the motion motion passed · 59–41

2016-10-18

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide the details of the costing of the measure with regard to the section 110 and funds changes item within budget 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30594/16]

2016-07-21

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance the assurances given by him and or his Department, in writing, electronic or other, in person, or in any other way, to the bidders and purchasers of any distressed debt loan books sold by NAMA, IBRC, or any other entity on the establishment of section 110 companies to purchase and or manage the loans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23916/16]

2016-07-21

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance the assurances given by NAMA, in writing, electronic or other, in person, or in any other way, to the bidders and or purchasers of any distressed debt loan books sold by NAMA, IBRC, or any other entity, on the establishment of section 110 companies to purchase and or manage the loans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23917/16]

2016-07-21

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance the assurances given by IBRC or any entity or person involved in the liquidation of IBRC, in writing, electronic or other, in person, or in any other way, to the bidders and or purchasers of any distressed debt loan books sold by NAMA, IBRC, or any other entity, on the establishment of section 110 companies to purchase and or manage the loans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23918/16]

2016-07-21

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance the assurances given by any State agency or official, in writing, electronic or other, in person, or in any other way, to the bidders and or purchasers of any distressed debt loan books sold by NAMA, IBRC, or any other entity, on the establishment of section 110 companies to purchase and or manage the loans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23919/16]

2016-07-21

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance the assurances given by him and or his Department, and or any State agency or official, in writing, electronic or other, in person, or in any other way, to the bidders and or purchasers of any distressed debt loan books sold by NAMA, IBRC, or any other entity, on the offshoring of profits by those companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23920/16]

2016-07-21

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance the concerns raised, by any means, with him and or his Department by the Revenue Commissioners, NAMA, IBRC, the Central Bank or any other source, about the tax structures of any entities bidding for, or purchasing, loan books sold by NAMA, IBRC, or any other entity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23921/16]

2016-07-21

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance the concerns raised, by any means, with him and or his Department by the Revenue Commissioners, NAMA, IBRC, the Central Bank or any other source, about the potential for lost revenue to the State due to firms purchasing loans books being established as section 110 companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23922/16]

2016-07-21

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance his views on the bidding processes for loan books being sold by IBRC, NAMA or any other source, if any bidders were structured as section 110 companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23923/16]

2016-07-21

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance the contacts from legal firms, financial firms and any other sources about the establishment of section 110 companies for entities interested in purchasing loan books from NAMA, IBRC or any other source; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23925/16]

2016-07-21

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance the list of the purchasers of loan books from NAMA, IBRC, or any other source; to indicate which of these entities had section 110 status; the nature of the loan book, the sales value in each case, if available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23926/16]

2016-07-21

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance the analysis which has been conducted by his Department or any other agency of the State, about the potential lost revenue to the State due to the use of section 110 companies to purchase and or manage loan books sold by NAMA, IBRC or any other source; if he will provide that analysis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23927/16]

2016-07-21

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance his views on the fact that several companies that have bought loan books from the State and other sources are using section 110 status to offshore earnings on those loan books, thus avoiding corporation and withholding tax here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23928/16]

2016-07-21

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance his views on section 110 status being granted to companies whose primary function is to manage loan books consisting primarily of Irish-based property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23929/16]

2016-07-21

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance his views on section 110 status being granted to companies using section 110 status to avoid paying certain taxes on profits made here from managing loan books consisting primarily of loans on properties here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23930/16]

2016-07-21

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance if, in view of the recent sample review of 40 section 110 companies, if any company has subsequently been investigated and-or prosecuted for abuse of the section 110 scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23968/16]

2016-07-21

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance the details of all lobbying carried out by the Irish Debt Securities Association regarding the use of section 110 status for companies interested in purchasing loan books consisting primarily of property located in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23969/16]

2016-07-21

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance the details of all lobbying carried out by the Irish Funds Industry Association regarding the use of section 110 status for companies interested in purchasing loan books consisting primarily of property located in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23970/16]

2016-06-23

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance to provide a timeframe for the implementation of the mortgage resolution measures contained within the programme for Government; if funding has been allocated for these measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17745/16]

2016-06-23

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance if he will put in place a moratorium on repossessions of principal dwelling homes until the measures contained in A Programme for a Partnership Government have been implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17746/16]

2016-06-23

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider a higher rate of tax on excessive profits made by vulture funds, for example, where margins are greater than 50%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17747/16]

2016-05-17

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance the value of tax on fuel collected in each of the years 2011 to 2016 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9682/16]

2015-12-01

PQ

Asked Justice

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality given the controversy surrounding advice given to the Minister for Finance relating to the Commission of Investigation into Certain Irish Bank Resolution Corporation transactions, and the timing and content of this advice, if she will review the Official Secrets Act; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40608/15]

2015-11-05

VOTE

Finance Bill 2015

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

✗ voted against the motion motion passed · 69–41

2015-11-03

PQ

Asked Finance

Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance for the full year cost of the tax breaks given in budget 2016 to those earning, €70,000; €100,000; and €150,000, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37162/15]