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Tue, 28 May 2024
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Tax Exemptions
Michael Healy-Rae
163. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance if exceptions can be made with regard to the vacant property tax (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23559/24]
Thu, 23 May 2024
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Housing Schemes
Michael Healy-Rae
147. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance if, with regard to the help to buy scheme, someone qualifies for the scheme for all criteria but has inherited a property, whether they can still avail of the scheme as they never purchased a house or built a house before; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23399/24]
Wed, 1 May 2024
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Vehicle Registration Tax
Michael Healy-Rae
125. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19583/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Tax Rebates
Michael Healy-Rae
232. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19008/24]
Wed, 24 Apr 2024
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Vehicle Registration Tax
Michael Healy-Rae
38. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance if guidelines can be provided (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18367/24]
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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Primary Medical Certificates
Michael Healy-Rae
211. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance if a scheme (details supplied) will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17810/24]
Thu, 11 Apr 2024
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Tax Exemptions
Michael Healy-Rae
108. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance if farmers who are actively farming will be exempt from the residential zone tax (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15949/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Illicit Trade
Michael Healy-Rae
275. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance the real efforts that are being made to curtail the awful practice of smuggling drugs into Ireland (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13671/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Tax Code
Michael Healy-Rae
295. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance to make a statement regarding restoring the tourism VAT rate to 9% (details supplied). [14216/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Tax Code
Michael Healy-Rae
296. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider reintroducing the VAT equalisation measure to stimulate car hire fleets and the possibility of pursuing a balanced approach to regulating the self-catering sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14220/24]
Thu, 7 Mar 2024
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Tax Reliefs
Michael Healy-Rae
203. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider introducing measures with regard to tax relief for certain professions (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11269/24]
Thu, 7 Mar 2024
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Customs and Excise
Michael Healy-Rae
208. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance what restrictions if any, are in place for bringing vegetables from the UK into Ireland for showcasing at a competition (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11471/24]
Wed, 6 Mar 2024
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Customs and Excise
Michael Healy-Rae
68. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance if the cost of importing a car can be reviewed (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11177/24]
Tue, 20 Feb 2024
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Tax Reliefs
Michael Healy-Rae
224. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7981/24]
Wed, 14 Feb 2024
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Tax Code
Michael Healy-Rae
103. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance to address a query in respect of stamp duty (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7057/24]
Tue, 13 Feb 2024
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Tax Collection
Michael Healy-Rae
242. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance if he will address matters in relation to the increase in VAT on food from 9% to 13% and other costs and the way this will impact on the restaurant industry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6622/24]
Wed, 13 Dec 2023
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Tax Reliefs
Michael Healy-Rae
66. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance if he will address the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55589/23]
Wed, 29 Nov 2023
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Tax Reliefs
Michael Healy-Rae
43. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance the reason are farmers debarred from benefitting from reliefs if they have solar panels on their farms (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52699/23]
Wed, 15 Nov 2023
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Revenue Commissioners
Michael Healy-Rae
59. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance to resolve a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50220/23]
Tue, 7 Nov 2023
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Tax Credits
Michael Healy-Rae
291. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance if he will examine the way tax credits are set up for couples who are not married but who are living together and have children (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47287/23]
Tue, 7 Nov 2023
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Tax Code
Michael Healy-Rae
324. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance the reason VAT cannot be claimed back on calf feeders under the TAMS grant (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48089/23]
Tue, 24 Oct 2023
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Tax Credits
Michael Healy-Rae
192. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance the reason healthcare assistants cannot avail of the flat rate expenses the same as other occupations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46233/23]
Tue, 10 Oct 2023
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Tax Code
Michael Healy-Rae
94. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance if the classification of hydrotreated vegetable oil from a substitute fuel to a biofuel will be considered in the forthcoming Finance Act (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43457/23]
Tue, 3 Oct 2023
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Primary Medical Certificates
Michael Healy-Rae
229. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance on behalf of a person (details supplied) when will an appeals board be formed to deal with primary medical certificates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42305/23]
Tue, 3 Oct 2023
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Tax Code
Michael Healy-Rae
230. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given in relation to agricultural relief from capital gains tax (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42782/23]
Tue, 3 Oct 2023
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Tax Code
Michael Healy-Rae
256. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance his views on matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42738/23]
Tue, 3 Oct 2023
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Tax Code
Michael Healy-Rae
257. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance his views on matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42759/23]
Tue, 3 Oct 2023
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Tax Code
Michael Healy-Rae
258. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given to a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42761/23]
Tue, 26 Sep 2023
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Tax Code
Michael Healy-Rae
184. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41314/23]
Wed, 20 Sep 2023
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Tax Code
Michael Healy-Rae
144. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the hike in the excise duty on fuel (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39508/23]
Wed, 20 Sep 2023
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Tax Code
Michael Healy-Rae
145. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance if he will reduce alcohol excise by 7.5% in upcoming budgets (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39520/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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Revenue Commissioners
Michael Healy-Rae
442. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance if an issue with the Revenue Commissioners will be examined (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37781/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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Tax Code
Michael Healy-Rae
445. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance his views on introducing levies on concrete products (details supplied), which will have a detrimental effect for people and companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37874/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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Budget 2024
Michael Healy-Rae
446. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance to address the issues the Coach Tourism and Transport Council, CTTC, has raised (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37878/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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Tax Code
Michael Healy-Rae
447. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding excise duty on fuel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37918/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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Tax Code
Michael Healy-Rae
474. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance if pre-cast concrete products that are produced in Ireland will be levied; if not, if they will be made exempt (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38753/23]
Wed, 5 Jul 2023
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Tax Code
Michael Healy-Rae
78. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide clarification on a tax matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32935/23]
Tue, 27 Jun 2023
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Public Sector Pay
Michael Healy-Rae
189. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance when arrears will issue to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30507/23]
Tue, 27 Jun 2023
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Insurance Coverage
Michael Healy-Rae
238. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on bike and quad racing insurance (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31333/23]
Tue, 20 Jun 2023
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Tax Code
Michael Healy-Rae
251. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance the reason stamp duty is 6.5% when buying farmland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29500/23]
Tue, 13 Jun 2023
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Tax Code
Michael Healy-Rae
340. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance if the tax band for married couples will be increased (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27099/23]
Tue, 13 Jun 2023
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Pension Levy
Michael Healy-Rae
343. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance when private pension holders will be compensated and have levies stopped on their pensions (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27123/23]
Tue, 13 Jun 2023
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Tax Code
Michael Healy-Rae
355. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27249/23]
Tue, 13 Jun 2023
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Tax Exemptions
Michael Healy-Rae
386. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether it is time that the Government takes a serious look at the €330,000 exemption for children who have an inheritance left to them, given the ever-increasing values in property, and so on (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28070/23]
Thu, 1 Jun 2023
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Insurance Industry
Michael Healy-Rae
160. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance his views on rising insurance costs (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26788/23]
Thu, 1 Jun 2023
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Tax Exemptions
Michael Healy-Rae
161. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance the latest update regarding farmers being exempt from the residential zoned land tax (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26770/23]
Wed, 31 May 2023
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Tax Code
Michael Healy-Rae
46. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance if serious consideration will be given to the pre-Budget submission of having 0% VAT applied to sunscreen (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26685/23]
Wed, 17 May 2023
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Tax Code
Michael Healy-Rae
38. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance the reason persons are expected to pay such a high rate of tax (details supplied) when they are exiting from investments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23492/23]
Wed, 3 May 2023
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Public Sector Pay
Michael Healy-Rae
122. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance when arrears will be paid to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20718/23]
Tue, 25 Apr 2023
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Tax Code
Michael Healy-Rae
212. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter regarding the land tax (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18998/23]