Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Help-To-Buy Scheme Eligibility

Brendan Griffin

136. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the rights and recourse a first time buyer has in the event of a builder or developer refusing to complete the required forms to enable the buyer to avail of the new first time buyers scheme; if there is an alternative route for the buyer to follow in such circumstances to avail of the grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2572/17]

Tax Code

Brendan Griffin

34. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether industry may no longer be in a position to plan ahead with certainty if the Revenue Commissioners can review decisions already taken and change the tax interpretations on these decisions and implement changes retrospectively, such as seems to be the case with patronage shares of a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1496/17]

Tax Code

Brendan Griffin

74. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will introduce legislation to ensure that patronage shares of a company (details supplied) will only incur tax when sold, in alignment with the position intended generally for share-based reward in a SME context; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1495/17]

Tax Reliefs Availability

Brendan Griffin

215. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if there is grant aid available to parents of a child with physical disability to install a swivelling seat to allow the child to independently enter and exit the car; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41848/16]

Banking Operations

Brendan Griffin

285. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether banks and other lending institutions are prioritising motor finance over business and residential loans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1517/17]

Tax Code

Brendan Griffin

88. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding patronage shares; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40210/16]

Central Bank of Ireland Staff

Brendan Griffin

186. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter related to the Central Bank (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40115/16]

Tax Code

Brendan Griffin

157. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners will review its policy on patronage shares being assessed for income tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37336/16]

Tax Collection

Brendan Griffin

67. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36619/16]

Property Tax Administration

Brendan Griffin

184. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if multi properties owners will be permitted to pay their local property tax at the post office in view of the fact that every property has a unique property identification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36184/16]

Motor Insurance

Brendan Griffin

93. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding car insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35363/16]

Tax Code

Brendan Griffin

179. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding dwelling house relief; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34588/16]

Excise Duties Yield

Brendan Griffin

182. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the amount of revenue which would be generated annually with an increase of 1 cent in excise duty on fuel, alcohol and cigarettes, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34760/16]

Tax Code

Brendan Griffin

186. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider the introduction of a tax-free allowance for landlord's rental income in line with rent supplement caps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35005/16]

Property Tax Exemptions

Brendan Griffin

78. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the length of time local property tax exemptions will remain for unfinished estates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33884/16]

Departmental Schemes

Brendan Griffin

87. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding first-time buyers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33989/16]

Tax Code

Brendan Griffin

90. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if there is a capital gains exemption available in respect of the trade of equivalent areas of land without any monetary gain from one brother to another; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29617/16]

Tax Code

Brendan Griffin

138. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if there is a capital gains exemption available in respect of the transfer of land without any monetary gain from one brother to another; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28277/16]

Tax Collection

Brendan Griffin

140. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners' policy on interest penalties for the self-employed can be reviewed in view of the burden it is putting on small businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28338/16]

Tax Code

Brendan Griffin

14. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider a farm management deposit scheme, as proposed by the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association, ICMSA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27532/16]

Tax Exemptions

Brendan Griffin

166. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if the budget 2016 measure of doubling the tax-free gift certificate for employees from €250 to €500 is applicable to previously existing gift cert schemes within organisations or if it is only applicable to new schemes; if the latter is the case, if this is an unintended consequence; if the matter will be addressed in the forthcoming budget to allow existing schemes to benefit from the change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26693/16]

Central Bank of Ireland Supervision

Brendan Griffin

175. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if a company (details supplied) has met all legal and regulatory requirements to operate here; if this has been checked and verified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26778/16]

Banking Sector Data

Brendan Griffin

176. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if an annual profit limit exists for Irish banks or foreign banks operating here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26779/16]

Tax Rebates

Brendan Griffin

73. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance when he will issue a tax rebate to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18914/16]

Tax Reliefs Application

Brendan Griffin

86. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance how a person can claim the value added tax on fuel where they have been approved to drive an adapted car by the Revenue Commissioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18111/16]

Tax Code

Brendan Griffin

147. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he has considered reducing capital gains tax on the transfer of assets, including shares to children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17242/16]

Mortgage Interest Relief Eligibility

Brendan Griffin

106. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding mortgage interest; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16549/16]

VAT Rebates

Brendan Griffin

151. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance when a person (details supplied) will receive a value-added tax rebate in respect of a work van; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15331/16]

Insurance Costs

Brendan Griffin

132. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding a driving licence exchange; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14015/16]

Insurance Coverage

Brendan Griffin

137. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will address the issue of persons visiting Ireland with Australian and international drivers' licences being unable to acquire affordable motor insurance cover on their own privately owned vehicles with motor insurance companies and the Insurance Federation of Ireland; if this is preventing persons from returning and spending part of the year in Ireland with the subsequent economic spin-off; if insurance companies are prohibited from extending such affordable cover; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14098/16]

Mortgage Book Sales

Brendan Griffin

101. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will purchase the distressed residential and buy-to-let market mortgages from Ulster Bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13990/16]

Employment Rights

Brendan Griffin

92. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 219 of 17 May 2016, if he will consider a matter (details supplied) regarding site-based employees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12206/16]

Tax Credits

Brendan Griffin

117. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance why the incapacitated child tax allowance is not automatically awarded to eligible taxpayers; if there is a provision for backdating this allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11687/16]

Fuel Traders Licences

Brendan Griffin

41. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance to link the petrol excise licence fees to the quantity of fuel sold thereby protecting the viability of smaller rural filling stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10784/16]

Mortgage Interest Relief Application

Brendan Griffin

197. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter raised by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9702/16]

Employment Rights

Brendan Griffin

219. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance to review the rates of travel, subsistence and overnight accommodation allowable to workers who must work away from home within the State (details supplied); if the current situation provides an adequate allowance or if it results in a higher tax liability for employers. [10484/16]

VAT Rate Reductions

Brendan Griffin

220. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the annual cost of a reduction in value added tax from 23% to 21%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10557/16]

Tax Code

Brendan Griffin

22. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the tax incentives and other incentives available to Irish emigrants hoping to return home to take up employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8646/16]

Tax Code

Brendan Griffin

99. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will examine ways of reducing the tax component of residential rental prices to ease the burden on renters; if an emergency finance Bill will be considered to implement such a measure to allow these reductions to be passed on to renters immediately; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7410/16]

VAT Rate Application

Brendan Griffin

105. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will take action to scrap value added tax payable on defibrillators, or the automated external defibrillator, in recognition of the life-saving potential of such pieces of equipment, for which many community groups are struggling to fund-raise to purchase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7591/16]

Credit Union Regulation

Brendan Griffin

106. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding credit unions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7617/16]

Tax Code

Brendan Griffin

118. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will reconsider reducing the rate of value added tax payable by ice cream parlours to 9% in recognition of the labour intensive nature of the business and the heavy dependency that such businesses have on tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7788/16]

Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme

Brendan Griffin

129. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will widen the remit relating to primary medical certificates (details supplied) to take into consideration parents of children with disabilities, such as children with severely low muscle tone. [5475/16]

Tax Code

Brendan Griffin

144. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the rate of capital acquisitions tax for persons inheriting properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5702/16]

Tax Code

Brendan Griffin

150. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding capital gains tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5921/16]

Motor Insurance Regulation

Brendan Griffin

73. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on the huge motor insurance premiums returning emigrants are being charged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5022/16]

VAT Rate Reductions

Brendan Griffin

74. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will now introduce a 9% rate of value added tax for residential construction activity given the shortage of houses and the number of unemployed construction workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5032/16]

Tax Code

Brendan Griffin

184. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance why a company (details supplied) in County Kerry is continuing to trade after depriving grant aid, under the farm improvement scheme, to a number of persons in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4399/16]

Tax Code

Brendan Griffin

70. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will introduce of a tax free allowance for fishermen, similar to the seafarer's allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3550/16]

Tax Yield

Brendan Griffin

60. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the revenues from the introduction of a higher income contribution of 5% on incomes over €100,000 per year, applying only on the excess, using the current universal social charge base; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2663/16]

Insurance Costs

Brendan Griffin

143. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will liaise with the Irish Insurance Federation to ascertain why returning emigrants with clean driving licences and a history of driving abroad in countries such as Australia, the United States of America and Canada are being charged exorbitant amounts for their premia; if he will prioritise dealing with this injustice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1670/16]

Housing Provision

Brendan Griffin

171. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding social housing construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44137/15]

Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme

Brendan Griffin

65. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if retinitis pigmentosa will be considered a qualifying disability for the primary medical certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39885/15]

Code of Conduct on Mortgage Arrears

Brendan Griffin

192. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on the treatment of mortgage holders who are in arrears by lenders who persistently correspond with, call and pressurise customers, even though the customers have repayment agreements in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39517/15]

Credit Unions

Brendan Griffin

311. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter regarding a credit union (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37852/15]

Redundancy Payments

Brendan Griffin

136. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the circumstances under which redundancy payments are taxable; are tax free; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36939/15]

Tax Yield

Brendan Griffin

138. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the additional revenue generated by new vehicle sales to date in 2015, compared with 2014, 2013, and 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36979/15]

Alcohol Sales Legislation

Brendan Griffin

140. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will include a proposal (details supplied) in the Finance Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37000/15]

Tax Code

Brendan Griffin

241. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding taxation of pensions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36146/15]

Tax Reliefs Eligibility

Brendan Griffin

263. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if a person is entitled to tax relief on a purchase to facilitate business (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35980/15]

Tax Reliefs Application

Brendan Griffin

264. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if the rate of tax on earnings from activity such as renting a room on AirBnB will be reduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35981/15]

Tax Reliefs Application

Brendan Griffin

265. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if a person must pay tax on earnings from an activity (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35982/15]

Credit Union Regulation

Brendan Griffin

251. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will not impose further regulation on credit unions following the consultation paper 88 on regulation, which will severely restrict their development and ability to compete effectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34158/15]

VAT Rate Application

Brendan Griffin

257. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider a budget proposal (details supplied) regarding value added tax rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34314/15]

Central Bank of Ireland Transactions

Brendan Griffin

266. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance a breakdown of the amount in punts that the Central Bank of Ireland converted to euro in each year since 2002; the number of transactions involved; if the Central Bank of Ireland requires identification from persons seeking to convert punts; if it retains information about those using the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34414/15]

Liquor Licence Data

Brendan Griffin

276. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the number of public house licences in the €0 to €190,000 bracket; the amount that these pubs pay individually per year; the total amount received from these licences per year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34542/15]

Liquor Licence Data

Brendan Griffin

277. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the number of public house licences in the second €190,001 plus bracket; the amount that these pubs pay individually per year; the total amount from these licences per year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34543/15]

Liquor Licence Data

Brendan Griffin

278. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the percentage of public house licences in each turnover bracket; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34544/15]

Tax Code

Brendan Griffin

282. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will liaise with the Revenue Commissioners on a matter (details supplied) regarding concerns that legislation is being incorrectly interpreted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34600/15]

Tax Code

Brendan Griffin

283. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if surfing lessons will be subject to the 9% rate of value added tax, given that it is a tourism service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34661/15]

Home Renovation Incentive Scheme Eligibility

Brendan Griffin

268. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the reason a home renovation incentive tax credit for works carried out in 2013 will not be made available to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry in 2014 to offset that person's tax liability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33261/15]

Tax Code

Brendan Griffin

308. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if a person can defer payment of capital gains tax in respect of shares sold; if so, the facilities that can be put in place by the Revenue Commissioners to accommodate the taxpayer; if the taxpayer could avail of a lower rate of CGT if the rate is reduced in the following budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30679/15]

Cycle to Work Scheme Administration

Brendan Griffin

316. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if the cycle to work scheme will be expanded to allow self-employed persons to participate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30970/15]

Tax Exemptions

Brendan Griffin

365. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if grant aided non-profit companies with charitable status are entitled to tax relief on income from commercial activities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31605/15]

Universal Social Charge Application

Brendan Griffin

380. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on the SIPTU proposal to replace the universal social charge with a social solidarity contribution, including the introduction of the SSC credit of €775 per person for all incomes up to €100,000, with minor increases in USC thereafter; if his Department has costed the proposal; if so, the overall costs to the Exchequer in the estimation of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32026/15]

VAT Payments

Brendan Griffin

384. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding a matter (details supplied) in relation to the motor trade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32119/15]

Home Renovation Incentive Scheme Eligibility

Brendan Griffin

387. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the reason a Home Renovation Incentive Tax Credit will not be made available in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry in 2015 for works carried on in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32226/15]

Tax Code

Brendan Griffin

66. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the recent changes in tax thresholds that have taken place or are about to take place for persons wishing to transfer property to family members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26765/15]

Mortgage Interest Rates

Brendan Griffin

94. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the treatment of a customer of a financial institution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24438/15]

Departmental Staff Remuneration

Brendan Griffin

76. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide, in tabular form, the current number of employees with income over €100,000; the percentage of income tax these employees pay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24017/15]

NAMA Operations

Brendan Griffin

249. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will investigate a matter (details supplied) regarding the National Asset Management Agency to ascertain if any impropriety has occurred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23380/15]

NAMA Operations

Brendan Griffin

259. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will formally investigate a matter (details supplied) regarding the sale of a property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23624/15]

Departmental Expenditure

Brendan Griffin

67. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the cost of providing satellite imagery to his Department during the past four years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22614/15]

Tax Code

Brendan Griffin

280. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding cohabiting couples who own a shared property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21350/15]

Tax Relief Availability

Brendan Griffin

304. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if tax relief is available to a person who disposed of shares to purchase agricultural land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21475/15]

Tax Code

Brendan Griffin

104. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider increasing the threshold for inheritance tax for families with one child; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19172/15]

Mortgage Interest Rates

Brendan Griffin

118. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the high standard variable rates of mortgages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19300/15]

Milk Quota

Brendan Griffin

66. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider making repayments by dairy farmers, in respect of milk quota super levies, tax deductible; if he is aware of the hardship that levies are causing to dairy farmers, and the losses that they represent for rural economies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19001/15]

Liquor Licensing Laws

Brendan Griffin

67. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners will introduce a special low-cost licence for minor alcoholic sales, such as organic stores that sell small quantities of organic wine, as meeting the full wine sales criteria is highly expensive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19004/15]

VAT Rate Reductions

Brendan Griffin

68. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide further consideration to ways to provide a 9% rate of value added tax for residential construction services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19019/15]

Disabled Drivers Grant Appeals

Brendan Griffin

55. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will be granted a disabled driver's grant for vehicle registration tax in respect of a car the person has just purchased; if the person's appeal has been reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17958/15]

Tax Code

Brendan Griffin

60. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider an exemption from deposit interest retention tax for deposit holders with low aggregate savings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17019/15]

Tax Code

Brendan Griffin

61. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the total amount generated per annum through deposit interest retention tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17020/15]

Tax Code

Brendan Griffin

62. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the total amount generated per annum through deposit interest retention tax from deposit holders with aggregate savings of less than €50,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17021/15]

Tax Code

Brendan Griffin

63. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the total amount generated per annum through deposit interest retention tax from deposit holders with aggregate savings of less than €100,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17022/15]

Tax Credits

Brendan Griffin

57. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance for his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding a tax credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16945/15]

National Treasury Management Agency

Brendan Griffin

68. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding barristers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16126/15]

Tax Reliefs Eligibility

Brendan Griffin

63. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if there are any circumstances where capital acquisitions agriculture relief will be extended to a person who earns marginally in excess of the income threshold; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15908/15]

Tax Code

Brendan Griffin

294. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter regarding the purchase of a property (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15308/15]

Tax Code

Brendan Griffin

126. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if operators of the new local area hackney service are obliged to pay income tax on their earnings from the hackney service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13893/15]