126. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will review and address the concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53037/25]
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127. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance to outline his response to the increase in illegal tobacco products in circulation in Ireland, and the increased tax losses to the exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53051/25]
128. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Finance in view of the warning by the Central Bank Governor about overheating ahead of Budget 2026, if he will outline the fiscal rules currently guiding expenditure growth; the projected capital and current spending trajectory for 2026–2029; and the measures in place to ensure budgetary discipline in the event of external shocks, such as energy price spikes or trade dis…
129. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Finance the efforts being made to prevent the abuse of the green lane system with cross-border fuel smuggling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53184/25]
130. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Finance to consider increasing inspections under the green lane system to decrease the smuggling of illegal, high-sulphur fuels, crossing into the Republic of Ireland without proper oversight and payment of carbon taxes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53186/25]
131. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Finance to increase the qualifying square area for an exemption of stamp duty on new residential property in view of the fact this can act as a supply side activation measure. [53197/25]
132. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider a review of the criteria needed in order to obtain a primary medical certificate (PMC) set out under s 36(b)(ii) of the Finance Act 2020; if he will ensure that those with severe neurodevelopmental disabilities are not excluded from obtaining a PMC, and as a result, availing of the new grant-based scheme (formerly DDS) led by the Departme…
133. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Finance his views on the issue in which pensioners start paying tax (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53231/25]
134. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Finance the amount of residential zoned land tax collected in total and by each Local Authority, and the amount paid by each local authority to revenue in residential zoned land tax in 2025 in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53259/25]
135. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Finance if issues with the help to buy scheme will be addressed (details supplied); if second hand homes will be included in the scheme to further assist people in buying a home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53340/25]
136. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide the vehicle registration tax enforcement statistics for May, June and July 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53685/25]
137. Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Finance if he has considered changes to the inheritance tax policy for individuals without children; if measures to increase the inheritance tax exemption under the current inheritance tax policy in respect of individuals without children are being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53709/25]
138. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he will support the introduction of a proposed draught excise rebate scheme that would deliver a 40% rebate on draught excise (beer and cider up to 5% ABV), capped at €20,000 per premises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53831/25]
139. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide immediate financial relief to rural pubs by introducing the proposal from a representative group (details supplied) for a 40% reduction in excise duty on draught products many of which are at risk of closure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53876/25]
140. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he has received advice from the Department of Finance or the Central Bank recommending an increase in the State pension age; and if he will publish any such correspondence. [53104/25]
141. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation his engagement with An Post in respect of the Rathmines Post Office since May 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53302/25]
142. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 232 of 23 September 2025 and 365 of 30 September 2025 (details supplied), the details of the residents at the properties; and the amount of rent paid to the State by those residents in each of the years 2010 to 2025, in tabular form. [53336/25]
143. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of OPW heritage cards purchased in 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [53364/25]
144. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to Parliamentary Question No. 356 of 30 September 2025, if additional information can be provided on the circular (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53460/25]
145. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if his Department has assessed whether publishing the estimated contract value for public procurement tenders inflates final bid prices; whether alternative approaches, such as value bands or undisclosed ceilings have been considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53772/25]
146. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if an impact assessment study was carried out before the decision to stop sending payslips to civil and public service pensioners, especially those who have no access to online; if so, will the findings be made available and will the Minister; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5…
147. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the expected timeframe for the introduction of at least one EU digital identity wallet here in advance of the 2026 deadline. [54345/25]
148. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the measures his Department has in place, or plans to put in place, to protect the professional title of ‘accountant’; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52935/25]
149. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the annual number of reported cases of sexual harassment or assault in workplaces serving the public; the number of incidents estimated to go unreported due to staff being unaware or untrained; and the statistics showing how staff training affects reporting rates or victim outcomes. [53008/25]
150. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of companies registered as companies limited by guarantee at the end of 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53227/25]