Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Property Tax Exemptions

Brendan Griffin

156. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the reason a disabled person (details supplied) in County Kerry has not qualified for the maximum valuation band reduction in the chargeable value of their sole residence which has been adapted considering the house prices in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1370/15]

VAT Rate Increases

Brendan Griffin

159. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the increase in VRT and VAT on new car sales in 2014 compared to 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1502/15]

Tobacco Smuggling

Brendan Griffin

186. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the penalties for crimes associated with illegal and counterfeit tobacco products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47764/14]

Tobacco Smuggling

Brendan Griffin

187. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views that more stringent legislation is required to deal with illegal and counterfeit tobacco crime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47766/14]

Tobacco Smuggling

Brendan Griffin

188. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the value of seized counterfeit and illegal tobacco products in the State in the past five years; his views that this will increase due to the introduction of plain packaging; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47774/14]

Tobacco Smuggling

Brendan Griffin

199. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on the dangers posed by counterfeit and illegal cigarettes becoming more prominent on the market due to plain packaging; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47760/14]

Tobacco Smuggling

Brendan Griffin

200. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the estimated amount of lost State revenue per annum due to illegal and counterfeit tobacco products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47761/14]

Tobacco Smuggling

Brendan Griffin

201. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the number of scanners in place in the Irish sea ports and airports to tackle the illegal importation of counterfeit and illegal tobacco; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47762/14]

Tax Code

Brendan Griffin

221. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will reconsider previous calls for the introduction of a 9% rate of VAT on residential housing to address the housing shortage and assist job retention and creation in the construction industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48175/14]

Universal Social Charge Payments

Brendan Griffin

222. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the viability of a multi-annual plan to phase out the universal social charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48176/14]

Tax Code

Brendan Griffin

223. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the increase in VRT and VAT on new car sales to date in 2014 compared to 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48180/14]

Bank Debt Restructuring

Brendan Griffin

224. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance in view of Ireland’s challenging debt levels and further to the June 2012 agreement, if he will renew and intensify Ireland’s efforts for a deal on retrospective banking debt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48187/14]

Alcohol Sales

Brendan Griffin

236. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding a commercial practice (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48447/14]

Tax Relief Eligibility

Brendan Griffin

171. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if the capital acquisitions tax relief in respect of agricultural land will be extended to farmers in disadvantaged areas who have to supplement their income outside of the farm; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46833/14]

Home Renovation Incentive Scheme Administration

Brendan Griffin

181. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on increasing the amount of home renovation incentive rebate available to a property owner where that property is being renovated and made available to a local authority, or otherwise, as rental accommodation for persons with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44159/14]

Tax Reliefs Application

Brendan Griffin

191. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding shareholders' return of value; if he will assist in any way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44325/14]

Home Renovation Incentive Scheme

Brendan Griffin

319. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on increasing the amount of home renovation incentive available to a house owner where a house is being renovated and made available to a local authority as rental accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41612/14]

Universal Social Charge Yield

Brendan Griffin

68. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the total yield to the State per annum from the universal social charge; if he will provide a detailed breakdown of the categories of earners paying USC; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40581/14]

Tax Yield

Brendan Griffin

69. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the increase in VRT and VAT on new car sales to date in 2014 compared to 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40585/14]

Banks Recapitalisation

Brendan Griffin

70. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his plans for the remainder of the thirty-first Dáil to receive a deal on Ireland's retrospective banking debt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40613/14]