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Wed, 24 Mar 2021
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Credit Unions
Willie O'Dea
481. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance the measures being taken to enable and support the credit union movement to grow. [15184/21]
Wed, 24 Mar 2021
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Credit Unions
Willie O'Dea
482. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance the way in which he is supporting credit unions in the expansion of services to encourage community development. [15185/21]
Wed, 24 Feb 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Willie O'Dea
233. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance if he will address a series of issues raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10567/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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Insurance Industry
Willie O'Dea
222. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance the remedy he plans for a person who has been refused flood risk insurance even though they had flood risk insurance for many years for the same property; his plans to alleviate this problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7015/21]
Wed, 27 Jan 2021
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National Debt
Willie O'Dea
223. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance the annual debt repayments as a share of GDP and as a share of GNI* in each of the years 2000 to 2020; and the estimated repayments for same in 2021, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4265/21]
Wed, 16 Dec 2020
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Insurance Coverage
Willie O'Dea
85. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance the remedy he proposes for a person who has been refused flood risk insurance even though they had such insurance cover for many years for the same property; the steps being taken to alleviate the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43661/20]
Thu, 26 Nov 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Willie O'Dea
119. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance the number of businesses in County Limerick that have qualified for support under the Covid restrictions support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39207/20]
Tue, 15 Sep 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Willie O'Dea
265. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons presently in receipt of EWSS; if the Government is prepared to re-examine the conditions for eligibility to EWSS in view of the many critical comments regarding the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23723/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
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Travel Trade Sector
Willie O'Dea
269. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance if he has been contacted by an association (details supplied) regarding the impact which Covid-19 has had on its business; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that it has requested that the temporary wage subsidy scheme be retained at the rate of €350 per week for its employees; if he will consider special arrangements for the business in view of the fact that Covid-19 has impacted more severely on the business than on most other businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21817/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
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Gambling Sector
Willie O'Dea
285. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider extending the licence for on-course bookmakers by year in view of the large loss in income they have sustained as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21560/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Willie O'Dea
51. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance if women returning from maternity leave are entitled to the temporary wage subsidy scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7139/20]
Tue, 22 Oct 2019
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Insurance Coverage
Willie O'Dea
154. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the insurance industry has refused flood insurance for a number of domestic dwellings in the Limerick city area on the basis of a flood map prepared by a private company based in London and that particular flood map conflicts directly with the most recent flood map for those areas prepared by the OPW; his views on whether the OPW map should be the relevant map for determining flood risk; if the insurance companies will be instructed accordingly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43428/19]
Tue, 15 Oct 2019
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Insurance Coverage
Willie O'Dea
137. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance his plans to assist persons who are endeavouring to ensure their properties against loss and damage in view of the fact that there are a number of houses of long standing in Limerick city and its environs in areas that have now been designated as a flood plain as a result of which the owners cannot obtain house insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41741/19]
Tue, 15 Oct 2019
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Tax Data
Willie O'Dea
140. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance the estimated amount it would cost to scrap the 50 cent stamp duty per cheque or bills of exchange; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41835/19]
Fri, 6 Sep 2019
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Tax Collection Forecasts
Willie O'Dea
143. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance the estimated amount that would be generated if the 2% stamp duty on houses that are sold for in excess of €1 million was increased to 3%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36107/19]
Thu, 11 Jul 2019
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Living Wage
Willie O'Dea
161. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of implementing a living wage €12.30 for all employees directly employed and or in agencies under his remit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30771/19]
Tue, 2 Jul 2019
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Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme
Willie O'Dea
212. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the conditions to qualify for a primary medical certificate under the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Regulations 1994 are perceived to be very narrow and are being interpreted very strictly; his plans to widen the application criteria; the cost of the concession in 2017 and 2018; the projected cost in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28096/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Social Welfare Benefits Payments
Willie O'Dea
184. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance the social welfare payments that are subject to tax and exempt from tax, respectively, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19791/19]
Tue, 5 Feb 2019
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Tax Deduction Systems
Willie O'Dea
159. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance if he is aware that as a result of IT changes in the PAYE system many persons, including a number of public servants, are paying emergency tax at a higher rate than they should be paying; the steps he is taking in view of the financial hardship caused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4983/19]
Tue, 22 Jan 2019
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Tax Code
Willie O'Dea
120. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance if he has reviewed the tax treatment of widowers; if the way in which widowers are treated in comparison with married or cohabiting couples has been considered; his views on whether they are financially disadvantaged in comparison; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2528/19]
Tue, 22 Jan 2019
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Tax Code
Willie O'Dea
121. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance if consideration has been given to extending the widowed parent tax credit beyond five years; if further consideration has been given to altering the tax relief available in the five-year period; the estimated cost of extending the relief to ten years; the estimated cost of maintaining the relief at €3,600 for five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2529/19]
Wed, 16 May 2018
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Commencement of Legislation
Willie O'Dea
65. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance when section 76 of the Finance Act 2015 will come into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21506/18]
Tue, 1 May 2018
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Universal Social Charge Review
Willie O'Dea
101. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance the progress of the working group on the future of PRSI and the USC in respect of contribution rates and ensuring contribution classes are actuarially reviewed on an annual basis to determine the changes required to fund benchmarked increases in State pension payment rates or expansion of benefits cover; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19123/18]
Tue, 17 Apr 2018
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Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme
Willie O'Dea
209. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance his plans to change legislation on the disabled drivers scheme in view of the fact the qualifying conditions seem to be rigid and inflexible and may be causing inequity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15828/18]
Wed, 25 Oct 2017
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Tax Code
Willie O'Dea
106. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance the reason pensioners who were formerly civil servants, gardaí and members of the Defence Forces are excluded from NHR tax exemption in Portugal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45111/17]
Tue, 10 Oct 2017
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Tax Code
Willie O'Dea
48. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance the reason a person (details supplied) living in Portugal cannot avail of the NHR status enabling those who become tax resident in Portugal the opportunity to receive qualifying income tax-free, both in Portugal and in the country of the source of income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42270/17]
Thu, 21 Sep 2017
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Insurance Compensation Fund
Willie O'Dea
59. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance his plans for persons who are granted damages against defendants who are insured by a company (details supplied) in view of the recent Supreme Court decision that they will be paid from the insurance compensation fund in cases in which the amount recoverable is capped at 65%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39978/17]
Tue, 4 Apr 2017
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Disabled Drivers Grant Eligibility
Willie O'Dea
228. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance his plans to change the medical criteria for disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme 1994 with regards to persons that are blind; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16758/17]
Tue, 7 Feb 2017
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Tax Reliefs Availability
Willie O'Dea
184. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance if tax relief will be introduced for graduate entry medicine students on the repayment of their student loans, as in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5968/17]
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
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Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme
Willie O'Dea
257. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance his plans to change the terms of the tax concession for disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme 1994, in respect of a person (details supplied); when he plans to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41749/16]
Tue, 16 Jun 2015
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Tax Code
Willie O'Dea
267. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance in view of the increase in property values, if he will consider amendments to the capital acquisitions tax regime in order to relieve the burden on persons who receive or inherit property; if he will introduce specific reliefs to cater for physically or mentally disabled persons who inherit a property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23721/15]
Tue, 19 May 2015
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Tax Credits
Willie O'Dea
138. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide, in tabular form, for each tax credit, the estimated full-year cost of making each of the following tax credits refundable, that is, single person tax credit, married person or civil partner tax credit, widowed person or surviving civil partner tax credit, pay as you earn - employee tax credit and single person child carer credit. [19676/15]
Tue, 24 Mar 2015
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Banking Sector Regulation
Willie O'Dea
258. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance his views on the stated intention of the Bank of Ireland to pay dividends to its shareholders in the second half of 2016, in view of the facts that it consistently refuses to write off any secured debt for bonuses, that it repossessed 200 family homes in 2014, that it forced the sale of another 500, that it is increasing its application for repossessions and that it forced its subsidiaries' bondholders, including credit unions, to settle for as little as 1% of the value of their securities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11389/15]
Thu, 26 Feb 2015
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Tax Credits
Willie O'Dea
61. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide a report which outlines the cost to the Exchequer of providing a €6,000 housing cost tax credit; his views that the housing cost tax credit should be assigned to any person who in providing a principal private residence for them, or their family, has engaged in a lease or mortgage; that this housing cost tax credit would replace the current mortgage interest relief scheme and remaining claims for tax relief on rent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8579/15]
Wed, 4 Feb 2015
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Pension Levy
Willie O'Dea
51. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether the assertion of the Pensions Ombudsman to the Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform that the imposition of a 0.6% levy on private sector pension schemes in 2011 was legal but not necessarily fair; and that Government statements at the time of the levy’s introduction, to the effect that employers could be requested or required by trustees to meet the costs of the charge, were never going to be right; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5062/15]
Thu, 11 Dec 2014
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Tax Data
Willie O'Dea
58. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance the number of commencement of employment notices that were issued by the Revenue Commissioners for the years 2011, 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47622/14]
Thu, 11 Dec 2014
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Tax Data
Willie O'Dea
59. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance the number of commencement of employment notices that were issued by the Revenue Commissioners for the County Limerick area for the years 2011, 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47623/14]
Wed, 19 Nov 2014
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Ministerial Transport
Willie O'Dea
58. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance the ministerial transport costs for the years 2010 to 2013, inclusive, for each Minister and Minister of State in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44890/14]
Tue, 3 Dec 2013
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Carbon Tax Implementation
Willie O'Dea
49. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider deferring the next phase of the implementation of carbon tax, pending an evaluation of the net benefit of same to the State to date, and taking into consideration the effect of the growth of the black economy on regulated fuel businesses; when will all public suppliers of fuel to the domestic market come under a proper regulatory system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51615/13]
Tue, 22 Oct 2013
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Defined Benefit Pension Schemes
Willie O'Dea
129. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance the reason defined contribution pension holders are being charged a levy to pay for possible insolvent pension schemes from which they cannot benefit; his views on whether defined contribution pension holders should pay for potential State liabilities which may emerge from pre-existing or future pension fund difficulties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44650/13]
Thu, 3 Oct 2013
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NAMA Staff Qualifications
Willie O'Dea
7. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance his views on the concerns expressed by the head of the National Asset Management Agency regarding the scale of staff turnover and the quality and experience of departing staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41471/13]
Tue, 2 Jul 2013
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Tax Reliefs Application
Willie O'Dea
116. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance if he has revised the projected savings from a cap on the tax relief for pensions generating an income of €60,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31925/13]
Thu, 20 Jun 2013
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National Pensions Reserve Fund Plans
Willie O'Dea
61. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance in view of the decision to wind up the National Pension Reserve Fund which was designed to pre-fund public sector and social welfare pensions from 2025, when he will bring forward proposals to ensure adequate resources are available to meet pension liabilities as they fall due; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29940/13]
Tue, 28 May 2013
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Public Services Provision
Willie O'Dea
165. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance if he will confirm that the Revenue Commissioners Office at River House, Limerick is unable to provide assistance to the public regarding their taxation liabilities and queries as a result of budget cutbacks, despite the willingness to provide this assistance by Revenue staff and that there are significant backlogs resulting from the introduction of the property tax; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the public is unable to reach a member of the Revenue Commissioners without unreasonable delay by hotline; his plans to address these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25374/13]
Tue, 21 May 2013
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Mortgage Arrears Proposals
Willie O'Dea
62. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance the progress made to date in implementation of the mortgage arrears resolution targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23935/13]
Thu, 21 Mar 2013
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European Investment Bank Loans
Willie O'Dea
55. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance his views on the possibility of the State drawing down increased funding from the European Investment Bank to fund investment in the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14051/13]
Thu, 28 Feb 2013
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Banks Recapitalisation
Willie O'Dea
18. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that the projected worst case scenario of losses in PCAR 2011 for the covered banks of €9 billion on their mortgage books over the period 2011-13 will not arise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10620/13]
Thu, 28 Feb 2013
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Sale of State Assets
Willie O'Dea
71. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance the amount of expenditure incurred in 2012 in respect of advice and preparatory work connected with the sale of State assets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10406/13]
Wed, 27 Feb 2013
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Maternity Benefit
Willie O'Dea
80. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance the estimated number of women affected by changes to maternity benefit in budget 2013, broken down by county; the estimated amount saved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4050/13]
Tue, 26 Feb 2013
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IBRC Staff
Willie O'Dea
220. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance the steps he and his Department are taking to ensure that the severance terms previously agreed by his Department and the board of Irish Bank Resolution Corporation in respect of IBRC employees are honoured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10225/13]