Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Brendan Griffin

71. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if financial supports will be provided to travel agents (details supplied) that are not eligible for the Covid restrictions support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7658/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Brendan Griffin

72. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if further financial supports will be provided to businesses that were supplying businesses in the hospitality sector that are closed and are unable to qualify for the Covid restrictions support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7663/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Brendan Griffin

73. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the number of applications received for the Covid restrictions support scheme; the number of applications awarded; the amount issued to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7664/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Brendan Griffin

227. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the reason the Covid restrictions support scheme is not available to a business (details supplied) in County Kerry whose income has been decimated; if the application will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7105/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Brendan Griffin

60. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if additional financial supports will be put in place for Irish pilots (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4925/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Brendan Griffin

202. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the anomaly (details supplied) that is preventing businesses from qualifying for the Covid restrictions support scheme payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3887/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Brendan Griffin

205. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the anomaly (details supplied) that is preventing businesses from qualifying for the Covid restrictions support scheme payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3911/21]

Motor Industry

Brendan Griffin

56. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the situation for retailers who import used vehicles from the UK subjected to a new 10% tariff (details supplied); if he has considered the impact of this new tariff on the livelihoods of persons involved in used car retail throughout Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2055/21]

Help-To-Buy Scheme

Brendan Griffin

60. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if the construction of a 1,700 sq. ft extension and the complete renovation of a derelict 1,000 sq. ft house constitutes a new build or self-build for the purposes of the help-to-buy scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2115/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Brendan Griffin

229. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter regarding a caravan park (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45076/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Brendan Griffin

294. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 275 of 24 November 2020, if businesses that do not ordinarily operate from a fixed business premises are not eligible for the covid restrictions support scheme and if he recognised that a business type (details attached) is therefore eligible. [44188/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Brendan Griffin

89. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43676/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Brendan Griffin

96. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if outdoor activity businesses (details supplied) will be included in the Covid restrictions support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43756/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Brendan Griffin

57. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42249/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Brendan Griffin

58. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter regarding the Covid restrictions support scheme for a business (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42250/20]

Value Added Tax

Brendan Griffin

192. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41784/20]

Value Added Tax

Brendan Griffin

105. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on the impact on businesses by plans regarding tax back for shoppers from overseas in terms of raising the threshold for qualifying items; if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of already struggling retailers, craft producers and other Irish producers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34934/20]

Value Added Tax

Brendan Griffin

204. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if advice will be provided on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39256/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Brendan Griffin

206. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the advice he can provide on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39316/20]

Banking Sector

Brendan Griffin

52. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter regarding borrowing by clubs (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39033/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Brendan Griffin

275. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the Covid restrictions support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38052/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Brendan Griffin

260. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the status of an appeal by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36177/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Brendan Griffin

276. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if a business (details supplied) in County Kerry that is closed due to Covid-19 restrictions is eligible for the Covid restrictions support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36805/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Brendan Griffin

165. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the Covid restrictions support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35916/20]

Climate Change Policy

Brendan Griffin

293. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding carbon emission reduction strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34715/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Brendan Griffin

308. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if inbound tour operators (details supplied) will be included in the Covid restrictions support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34709/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Brendan Griffin

41. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will address an anomaly in the Covid-19 restrictions support scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33979/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Brendan Griffin

390. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33489/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Brendan Griffin

391. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding CRSS and coach tourism and private bus operators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33491/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Brendan Griffin

432. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on the CRSS for a company (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33197/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Brendan Griffin

444. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will address the case of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33665/20]

Primary Medical Certificates

Brendan Griffin

448. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance when he anticipates the reopening of the disabled drivers and passenger scheme primary medical certificate to applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33769/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Brendan Griffin

449. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter in relation to the Covid restriction support scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33776/20]

Value Added Tax

Brendan Griffin

56. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his plans in relation to tax back for shoppers from overseas; if he will categorically rule out raising the threshold to help protect struggling retailers, craft producers and other Irish producers, and help protect the competitiveness of Ireland as a holiday destination; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32137/20]

Value Added Tax

Brendan Griffin

55. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31856/20]

Insurance Coverage

Brendan Griffin

83. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the measures he is taking to address the price and lack of choice for insurance cover for walking and mountaineering guides; if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties in the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30145/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Brendan Griffin

102. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if the stay and spend scheme will be expanded to include takeaway meals in view of the recently announced restrictions on indoor dining; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29965/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Brendan Griffin

103. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding the pandemic unemployment payment and level 3 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30059/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Brendan Griffin

117. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29365/20]

Insurance Costs

Brendan Griffin

59. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on resolving the cost of insurance crisis to aid SMEs to recover (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29022/20]

Budget Submissions

Brendan Griffin

67. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter raised in correspondence by an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29203/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Brendan Griffin

253. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if the stay and spend scheme will be extended to a bed and breakfast (details supplied) in County Kerry that is not registered with Fáilte Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28874/20]

Tax Reliefs

Brendan Griffin

93. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if the young trained farmer stamp duty relief age limit will be increased to 40 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27701/20]

Tax Exemptions

Brendan Griffin

70. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the special position of agridiesel and other agrifuels in the context of carbon tax in view of the lack of viable alternatives; if the matter will be taken into consideration when making future taxation decisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27618/20]

Tax Credits

Brendan Griffin

71. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of increasing the earned income tax credit for the self-employed to €1,650; if the gap between the self-employed and PAYE workers will be bridged in budget 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27619/20]

Vehicle Registration Tax

Brendan Griffin

90. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26004/20]

Vehicle Registration Tax

Brendan Griffin

91. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter as outlined in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26018/20]

Insurance Industry

Brendan Griffin

60. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding the cost of insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25792/20]

Banking Sector

Brendan Griffin

66. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if minimum public service obligations will be introduced for banks to help ensure the retention or provision of basic financial services in rural towns and villages such as the seaside resort town of Ballybunion, County Kerry, which faces having no banking or ATM service after 9pm; if he will engage with the regulator on the broader subject and with the banks on the case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25868/20]

Wage Subsidy Scheme

Brendan Griffin

232. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if a matter (details supplied) regarding the employment wage subsidy scheme will be adjusted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25293/20]