Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Social Enterprise Sector

Brendan Smith

200. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance the level of funding to be provided by his Department in 2022 for the promotion and support of the social enterprise sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59936/21]

Financial Services

Cian O'Callaghan

201. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to consumers being excluded from the protections offered by the Financial Services Ombudsman due to a strict and narrow interpretation of a rule that cases must commence within three years; if this will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59972/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Sorca Clarke

202. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Finance if the Covid restrictions support scheme will be extended for publicans and nightclub owners whose business hours have been restricted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59993/21]

Legislative Measures

Catherine Murphy

203. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 242 of 23 November 2021, if he will provide a timeline of the dates on which access to the registers was made; if he plans to expand on the time limitations that currently exist in respect of accessing the registers; and if he will provide clarity in respect of the person or body that is the decision maker in relation to amending the rules regarding access to the registers. [60007/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Fergus O'Dowd

204. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Finance if he will respond to concerns raised by a business (detail supplied) in respect of current pressures and need for further supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60074/21]

Dental Services

Ged Nash

205. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Finance his views on the concerns of an organisation (details supplied) with regard to a new VAT interpretation which impacts on their sector; if officials in his Department or the Revenue Commissioners have discussed this issue with the Department of Health; his further views on the potential impact this interpretation will have on the provision of dental services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60102/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Joe O'Brien

206. Deputy Joe O'Brien asked the Minister for Finance if consideration has been given to delaying the planned reduction in the employment wage subsidy scheme rates in December in view of a decline in hospitality bookings due to the increase in Covid-19 cases and the clear need to reduce social contacts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60178/21]

Legislative Measures

Noel Grealish

207. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Finance when he expects to publish the full proposed wording of the central bank (individual accountability framework) Bill; if he will consider an amendment to take intermediaries from the scope of any part of the individual accountability framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60302/21]

Customs and Excise

Paul Donnelly

208. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance the amount collected from issuing public dance licences and public music and singing licences in 2019. [60372/21]

Tax Code

Niamh Smyth

209. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if VAT is charged on defibrillators; if his Department has reviewed the matter for community groups in need of this vital piece of equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60393/21]

Banking Sector

Niamh Smyth

210. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if there is an obligation on institutions to provide a service (details supplied) in a large town once they close; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60399/21]

Haulage Industry

Niamh Smyth

211. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has met with haulage groups regarding an issue (details supplied); the steps that can be taken to assist the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60407/21]

Primary Medical Certificates

James Lawless

24. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Finance if there are plans to allow all amputees to qualify for the primary medical certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59639/21]

Primary Medical Certificates

Seán Canney

25. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Finance when the full review of the primary medical certification scheme will be completed on foot of the Supreme Court Judgement 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59548/21]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Catherine Murphy

26. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Finance if he will ensure that the employment wage subsidy scheme supports at their current levels are retained until at least up until April 2022. [59557/21]

Tax Reliefs

Richard Bruton

27. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the areas which have been included within the living cities designation; the volume of works undertaken; and the value of tax refunds granted in each case. [59577/21]

European Union

Pearse Doherty

28. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the derogation under which Ireland enjoys a reduced rate of VAT on energy for households; the conditions that are attached to this derogation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59596/21]

European Union

Pearse Doherty

29. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance his views on the European Union toolbox on energy on tackling energy prices statement that member states may decide to apply reduced VAT rates on energy products as long as they respect the minima laid down in the European Union VAT Directive and they consult the European Union VAT Committee and that the right to a reduced rate is a general albeit conditional one and not one that requires a derogation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59597/21]

Tax Code

Thomas Pringle

30. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Finance if he has plans to modify the accumulated rates of VRT, NOX surcharges and tariffs that apply to the importation of vehicles from Northern Ireland which is causing a disproportionate hardship to persons in the Border region by driving up the price of second-hand vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59690/21]

Apple Escrow Account

Catherine Murphy

31. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Finance the amount incurred by the State in respect of charges and fees regarding the account of a company (details supplied) to date since the account was established. [59694/21]