Questions

131. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will review the farmer VAT flat rate addition, given concerns that it places financial pressure on smaller farmer incomes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68541/26]

177. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the assessments he has carried out on the current maximum help to buy scheme relief; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68540/26]

324. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the rationale for the application of VAT, customs-related charges and import administration fees to MedicAlert bracelets imported by individuals; whether exemptions or reliefs apply in respect of such essential medical identification products; whether he has examined the case for a review of their tax and customs treatment where no equivalent p…

653. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether his Department has undertaken a cost-benefit analysis comparing the extension of the taxsaver scheme to shared mobility services with direct subsidy programmes; if so, to provide details of any such analysis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56641/26]

654. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the estimate of the annual Exchequer cost of extending the taxsaver scheme to approved shared mobility services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56642/26]

655. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to review the bike-to-work scheme to consider broader integrated sustainable mobility incentives, including shared mobility services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56643/26]

656. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance when the review of the bike-to-work scheme will be finalised and published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56644/26]

681. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance when finance (details supplied) will open to new applicants for the finance products they provide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55191/26]

688. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the projected total tax revenue and overall Exchequer balance for 2026; the way in which these projections compare with outturns and forecasts for 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55315/26]

689. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the tax revenue collected in 2025, by the main tax categories; the way in which this outturn compares to original Budget 2025 projections for each category; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55316/26]

690. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the estimated annual cost of servicing the national debt at current interest rates; the way in which annual cost compares with the cost five years ago, taking into account the impact of recent European Central Bank interest rate increases on Ireland’s borrowing costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55317/26]

691. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of first time buyer households in Cork County that have availed of the help to buy scheme in 2024 and 2025; the way in which this uptake in Cork compares with the national average over the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55318/26]

692. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the current annual rate of consumer price inflation and the projected average inflation rate for the remainder of 2026; the way in which these figures compare to the inflation forecasts made at the time of Budget 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55319/26]

693. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance for the up-to-date position on changes being considered under the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme to ensure that the scheme is replaced with a needs-based, grant-led approach; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55320/26]

724. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number and proportion of staff who have completed AI-related training programmes since January 2024; the levels of training, introductory or advanced use; to confirm the associated expenditure on each level of training provided, by his Department and public body; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55873/26]

755. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the current level of Ireland public debt as a percentage of GNI*; the way in which this has changed over the past decade; the measures being taken to ensure the sustainability of the public finances and to manage or reduce the fiscal deficit; the projected public debt figures for each of the next three years; and if he will make a statement on …

756. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his Department has conducted a risk assessment or scenario analysis of a potential significant decline in corporate tax receipts over the next five years; the contingency plans in place to safeguard public finances in the event of such a downturn; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56617/26]

757. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of complaints received by the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (details supplied) in each year since 2021, in tabular form; the number upheld, partially upheld and rejected; the value of awards made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56618/26]

758. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the extent to which the State was briefed on the progress of a review (details supplied); the dates on which such briefing occurred; to provide details of any such briefings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56619/26]

759. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of investors (details supplied) whose cases remain unresolved; the reason such cases remain outstanding; the number involved in litigation; the steps being taken to bring all cases to a conclusion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56620/26]

760. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to detail the oversight exercised in relation to an issue (details supplied) while it remained a significant shareholder and since; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56621/26]

761. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether his Department or the Central Bank has undertaken any assessment comparing a review programme (detail supplied) with other Irish banking redress schemes; the conclusions of such an assessment; to provide a copy of any review undertaken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56622/26]

17. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the oversight that exists to ensure transparency in a redress and appeals process (details supplied) given concerns raised at the Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on 14 February 2024 regarding the terms of reference, operation and perceived lack of independent scrutiny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47990/26]

42. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the engagement his Department has had with the Central Bank following the discussion at the Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee on 14 February 2024 regarding schemes (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47989/26]

266. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he anticipates the ongoing energy crisis will lead to another upward revision to the Government Expenditure Ceiling for 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40964/26]