Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

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]

Vehicle Registration

Brendan Griffin

263. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if registered TAN holders will be notified of impending increases in vehicle registration tax due amounts in respect of vehicles the TAN holders have had pre-inspected for vehicle registration tax purposes, in order to allow the TAN holders to incorporate the tax increases into sale prices in view of the fact that the current method whereby the Revenue Commissioners' increasing of vehicle registration tax due amounts with no advance notice is forcing TAN holders to absorb tax hikes, often turning marginally profitable transactions into loss-making transactions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12922/15]

Mortgage Repayments

Brendan Griffin

91. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will call in Allied Irish Banks to question the lack of meaningful engagement with two mortgage holders (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10917/15]

State Savings Schemes

Brendan Griffin

62. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the reason the accrual of interest on State savings bonds will not continue for the period between the maturity date and the commencement date of the new purchase; the projected savings that will be achieved by this measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10654/15]

Mortgage Interest Rates

Brendan Griffin

190. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding mortgage interest rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9892/15]

Disabled Drivers Grant Appeals

Brendan Griffin

63. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kerry was refused a disabled driver's grant; if the case will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9473/15]

Fuel Rebate Scheme

Brendan Griffin

243. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details suppled) regarding a fuel rebate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8100/15]

VAT Payments

Brendan Griffin

65. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will initiate a full review of Ireland's VAT system in view of the inconsistencies that exist throughout the system, where some essential items carry the top rate, and some luxury items carry a lower rate; if he will provide the most up-to-date list of zero rated, 9% rated, 13.5% rated and 23% rated products and services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7523/15]

Mortgage Arrears Proposals

Brendan Griffin

67. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on concerns that a bank is putting undue pressure on persons (details supplied) in County Kerry regarding their property; if his attention has been drawn to the enormous emotional stress and anxiety being caused by the actions of the bank in failing to engage with the persons; if he will ensure that these persons are treated fairly and with dignity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7582/15]

NAMA Operations

Brendan Griffin

194. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will investigate a matter (details supplied) concerning the National Asset Management Agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3407/15]

Tax Collection

Brendan Griffin

225. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on an action initiated by the Revenue Commissioners in respect of the pension of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2317/15]

Tax Collection

Brendan Griffin

226. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Revenue Commissioners have initiated action whereby they will take an entire weekly pension and monthly amounts due in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry regarding their household benefits package; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2544/15]

VAT Payments

Brendan Griffin

227. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the reason consumers are required to pay VAT on the public service obligation levy on electricity bills; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2844/15]

Mortgage Interest Rates

Brendan Griffin

251. 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. [2718/15]

Tax Rebates

Brendan Griffin

254. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his plans to extend the VAT rebate scheme for persons with disabilities to include the costs of construction of new houses adapted to their needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2828/15]

Fuel Laundering

Brendan Griffin

63. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on ways of putting diesel launderers out of business; if he will review the current green diesel system, which provides enormous business potential for launderers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1979/15]

Banks Recapitalisation

Brendan Griffin

64. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his plans for 2015 to recover public moneys diverted to the banking system in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1985/15]

Tax Yield

Brendan Griffin

65. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if the level of revenue generated from oil, diesel and petrol in 2014 was lower than anticipated arising from the reduction in fuel prices towards the end of 2014, the predicted impact on revenue for 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1991/15]

Economic Growth

Brendan Griffin

66. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the level of overall positive impact on economic growth predicted from the fall in oil, diesel and petrol costs; the measures that can be taken to maximise the positive impact of such declines; if it is expected that the lower prices will last throughout 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1992/15]

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]

National Debt

Brendan Griffin

71. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance Ireland’s debt position in 2015; the amount of this that may be attributed to legacy banking debt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40614/14]

Budget Deficit

Brendan Griffin

72. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the annual budgetary deficit in monetary terms and percentages of GDP from 2009 to date in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40615/14]

Budget 2015

Brendan Griffin

239. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the changes there are to stamp duty in budget 2015 in relation to the transfer of either property or land here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40287/14]

VAT Rate Reductions

Brendan Griffin

76. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will be keeping the 9% rate of VAT on tourism services in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34947/14]

Budget 2015

Brendan Griffin

77. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on taxation policies in budget 2015 to assist job retention and creation in the pub sector; his views on ways of easing the tax burden for this heavily labour intensive wing of the alcohol sales industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34948/14]

Budget 2015

Brendan Griffin

78. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on taxation policies in budget 2015 to assist job retention and creation in the construction industry, such as the application of a 9% rate of VAT for the construction of residential properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34949/14]

Universal Social Charge Application

Brendan Griffin

79. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the immediate costs to the Exchequer of raising the point of entry for universal social charge eligibility; if he will provide examples in tabular form of threshold increases; the number of taxpayers who would be affected and the costs involved; his views that action on this would be an effective way of easing the tax burden for the lowest paid workers in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34950/14]

Tax Data

Brendan Griffin

80. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the immediate costs to the Exchequer of lowering the standard and higher rates of income tax; if he will provide examples in tabular form of decreases by 0.5%, 1%, 1.5% and 2%; the number of taxpayers who would be affected and the costs involved; his views that action on this would be an effective way of easing the tax burden for workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34951/14]

IMF Loan

Brendan Griffin

81. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the amount he expects the Government to save per annum as a result of paying off the State’s bailout loans early; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34984/14]

Motor Industry

Brendan Griffin

82. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the increased yield to date in 2014 compared to the same period last year and in 2012 in taxes and Government charges related to the sale of new motor vehicles; the anticipated end of year increase in revenue; his views that this increase in revenue will be continued in 2015; if he views increasing vehicle sales as a positive economic indicator; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34990/14]

Pension Provisions

Brendan Griffin

202. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on increasing revenue from the approved retirement fund (details supplied). [33258/14]

Garda Operations

Brendan Griffin

57. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the street value of illicit and counterfeit cigarettes seized nationwide over each of the past ten years; if a breakdown of Garda districts exists for these seizures; the amount he estimates the street value of unseized products to be; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32368/14]

Garda Operations

Brendan Griffin

58. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the street value of illicit and counterfeit alcoholic beverages seized nationwide over each of the past ten years; if a breakdown of Garda districts exists for these seizures; the amount he estimates the street value of unseized products to be; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32369/14]

Garda Operations

Brendan Griffin

59. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the street value of illicit and counterfeit CDs and DVDs seized nationwide over each of the past ten years; if a breakdown of Garda districts exists for these seizures; the amount he estimates the street value of unseized products to be; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32370/14]

Garda Operations

Brendan Griffin

60. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the at-the-pump value of laundered fuel seized nationwide over each of the past ten years; if a breakdown of Garda districts exists for these seizures; the amount he estimates the street value of unseized products to be; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32371/14]

Tax Code

Brendan Griffin

79. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider reviewing the rate of DIRT tax to incentivise persons to invest; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32281/14]

Banking Operations

Brendan Griffin

84. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views that a bank (details supplied) in County Kerry is treating a person fairly following recent representations by this Deputy to his Department; if there has been any progress on this case [32341/14]

VAT Rate Reductions

Brendan Griffin

85. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will reconsider reducing the rate of VAT 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. [32356/14]

GDP-GNP Levels

Brendan Griffin

86. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if illegal trade in counterfeit and illicit alcohol, cigarettes, fuel, CDs and DVDs will be included in overall GDP figures, if so, the impact their inclusion will have; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32372/14]

GDP-GNP Levels

Brendan Griffin

87. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if black market construction activity will be included in overall GDP figures; if so, the impact the inclusion will have; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32373/14]

VAT Exemptions

Brendan Griffin

266. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding VAT on swimming lessons; if the VAT exemption applies to lessons provided to school classes; if the lessons must take place in the school setting; if lessons under the auspices of the school are sufficient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31562/14]

Tax Reliefs Application

Brendan Griffin

222. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on calls to make private health insurance payments fully income tax deductible in budget 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29900/14]

Tax Code

Brendan Griffin

224. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the tax concessions available in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29903/14]

Corporation Tax

Brendan Griffin

61. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on Ireland's international reputation due to the effective rates of corporation tax being paid here by some large firms; his views that the Irish Exchequer could benefit better from corporation tax without moving into diminishing returns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27686/14]

Corporation Tax

Brendan Griffin

62. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on the way of increasing Ireland's effective corporation tax take without hunting firms out of the economy; how far from that tipping point is the current tax regime positioned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27687/14]

VAT Rate Application

Brendan Griffin

150. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 181 of 18 February 2014 (details supplied), the reason a reduced rate of 9% VAT applying to the construction of residential properties only would be difficult to administer; his views that the online revenue service would in fact easily facilitate the administration of such a system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27014/14]

Property Tax Application

Brendan Griffin

76. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will introduce concessions on the local property tax for pensioners who are in receipt of the household benefits package; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25165/14]

Tax Code

Brendan Griffin

44. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 62 of May 2014, the position of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry who was adversely affected by the changes to the OPFTC in budget 2014 and now faces losing their home and consequently placing a financial burden on the State; if he will look at ways of easing the financial impact of this measure on such persons by introducing a limited credit for secondary carers who do not qualify for the SPCCC; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24927/14]

Drugs Crime

Brendan Griffin

156. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he expects the inclusion of the value of illegal drug activity and prostitution in the measure of GDP to impact significantly on the figures; if he is confident that the Central Statistics Office can ascertain an accurate reading in respect of these activities; the way the CSO is researching the levels of activity in drug dealing and prostitution; if he is concerned that the inclusion of these activities in the calculation of GDP somewhat destigmatises them and that some persons involved could see this as the State morally legitimising their actions; his plans to account for other black market activity in GDP calculation; if he was surprised by the scale of the impact of the inclusion of these activities on the UK's GDP figures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24213/14]

Tax Code

Brendan Griffin

157. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether income tax cuts-USC reductions-widening of the tax bands in the forthcoming budget would pay for themselves through additional spending in the economy; if so, if he will consider holding a mini-budget before the summer recess to ease the income tax burden on workers and to stimulate the economy by putting money in people's pockets; if his attention has been drawn to the number of persons who believe it is hardly worth their while to go to work anymore and feel they would be better off not working; his views on whether working is not rewarding in many scenarios due to the income tax burden; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24215/14]

VAT Rate Reductions

Brendan Griffin

197. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 181 of 18 February 2014, the reason a reduced rate of 9% VAT could apply to the construction of residential properties and not all construction activity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24739/14]

Tax Credits

Brendan Griffin

73. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the amount the changes to the one-parent family tax credit system will save in 2014; his views that the measure is forcing some parents into poverty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22720/14]

Pension Provisions

Brendan Griffin

78. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will allow persons in private pensions to cash in their pensions without a tax liability if they invest in a start-up business; if he sees a merit in such a move; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22127/14]

Tax Credits

Brendan Griffin

62. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the savings expected in 2014 from changes made to one-parent family tax credit as a result of budget 2014; his views on the difficulty that the changes have caused for parents adversely affected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21957/14]

Tax Code

Brendan Griffin

63. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on increasing the threshold for inheritance tax in the Budget 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21967/14]

Tax Yield

Brendan Griffin

64. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide details of the income to the Exchequer from inheritance tax for the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21968/14]

Tax Rebates

Brendan Griffin

65. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the savings anticipated in 2014 by changes to the rate of rebate available to charitable organisations in respect of donations from PAYE workers; his plans to review this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21979/14]

Tax Rebates

Brendan Griffin

176. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the reason persons who pay their local property tax by monthly direct debit are unable to receive revenue refunds unless they pay the remainder of their liability; if the Revenue Commissioners will review this practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21056/14]

Credit Unions Services

Brendan Griffin

191. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if credit unions will be facilitated to return to lending and serving their members by the Central Bank of Ireland easing or lifting unreasonable, inflexible lending restrictions, as the section 35 restrictions are preventing members from benefitting from improvements in the financial circumstances and should be revisited and revised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21170/14]

Credit Unions Regulation

Brendan Griffin

192. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will revise the tiered regulatory approach proposals contained within the consultation paper published by the Central Bank of Ireland which would have significant detrimental impact on many credit union until the next phase of the consultation process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21171/14]

Tax Credits

Brendan Griffin

44. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if the changes to one parent family tax credit in budget 2014 will be eased in budget 2015; if not, if he will consider other ways of assisting the persons affected by the change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20631/14]

Tax Code

Brendan Griffin

51. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties that businesses face as a result of changes to the time of payment of VAT; his views that many construction contractors in particular are experiencing serious cashflow problems as a result of the new system and are heavily exposed to losses when they are not paid for jobs that they have completed; if he will examine ways of improving the cashflow environment for such businesses in the area of paying and recouping VAT; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20766/14]

Liquor Licence Applications

Brendan Griffin

142. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the costs of renewing publicans' licences in view of the downturn in this sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19982/14]

IBRC Loans

Brendan Griffin

150. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the reason a person who secured a mortgage from Irish Nationwide Building Society is not permitted to draw down the final portion of the agreed mortgage following the takeover by Irish Bank Resolution Corporation; if this constitutes a breach of agreement on IBRC's part; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20065/14]

Departmental Communications

Brendan Griffin

48. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if any telephone calls in or out of his Department are being or ever have been recorded; if so, the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18531/14]

Tax Code

Brendan Griffin

50. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views that the Exchequer could derive greater benefits through direct taxation from multinationals that are based here; his views that we could extract more without crossing a tipping point after which jobs and revenue are lost, if so, the options available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18566/14]

Motor Insurance Regulation

Brendan Griffin

84. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter regarding the collapse of a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19176/14]

Carbon Tax Implementation

Brendan Griffin

195. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether the implementation of increased carbon tax on solid fuels will lead to increases in instances of persons going across the Border to Northern Ireland to buy solid fuels; if the country could be facing a situation of diminishing returns following this measure; if he is concerned that the measure will expose more persons to fuel poverty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17710/14]

Tax Code

Brendan Griffin

197. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding capital gains tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17775/14]

VAT Rate Application

Brendan Griffin

80. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if he will rule out any plans to apply VAT to activities in the greyhound industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15964/14]

Home Renovation Incentive Scheme Administration

Brendan Griffin

52. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on further ways of stimulating activity in the construction industry by improving incentives to engage in construction projects large and small; if the home renovation incentive scheme is showing any signs of job creation and-or support; his views on whether further incentives would be an effective way to complement the allocation of funding towards capital projects as a means of creating and sustaining jobs in construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15815/14]

Unemployment Levels

Brendan Griffin

58. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the rate of unemployment in the State when the Government took office; the current rate of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15793/14]

Government Deficit

Brendan Griffin

59. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the State's overall budgetary deficit in monetary and percentage terms when the Government took office; the current figures for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15794/14]

Government Deficit

Brendan Griffin

60. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the rate of deficit as a percentage of GDP when the Government took office; the current rate of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15795/14]

Unemployment Levels

Brendan Griffin

61. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons in employment in the State when the Government took office; the current number of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15797/14]

Bank Debt Restructuring

Brendan Griffin

62. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the timeframe for his future efforts to secure a detailed deal with European colleagues on Ireland’s legacy banking debt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15798/14]

Tax Code

Brendan Griffin

63. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the way he believes income tax and-or USC cuts could best be applied to achieve increased economic activity and greater social fairness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15799/14]

Economic Data

Brendan Griffin

64. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance the rate of GNP expansion and-or contraction, in tabular form for each year since 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15800/14]

VAT Rate Application

Brendan Griffin

65. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance if data exist to show that the 9% reduced rate of VAT for newspapers is helping to sustain and or create jobs in that sector; the actions he proposes to protect jobs in that sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15816/14]

Budget Targets

Brendan Griffin

77. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether overall budget 2014 projections will be met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15670/14]