42. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether he has considered changes to the tax bands for sugar sweetened drinks; and whether consideration will be given to increases to tax per hectolitre. [69370/26]
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124. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the steps he is taking to ensure adequate access to cash and in-person banking services in rural communities, particularly towns in counties Roscommon and Galway; the way in which the effectiveness of the access-to-cash framework is being assessed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68571/26]
154. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the measures he is taking to increase the uptake of State-supported finance by SMEs in the western region; the geographical distribution of lending supported through the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland; and whether further measures are being considered to improve access to finance for businesses in counties Roscommon and Galway. [68570/26]
713. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether an equality impact assessment, disability impact assessment and rural proofing assessment were undertaken prior to the proposed reforms to the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme; and if he will publish the findings. [60838/26]
714. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if alternative compliance measures, including enhanced auditing and targeted enforcement were considered during the development of the proposed reforms to the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme; and the reasons for the approach adopted. [60835/26]
715. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the measures that will be put in place to ensure that genuine applicants are not disadvantaged by any reforms to the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme. [60833/26]
716. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the engagement that has taken place with disability representative organisations in developing the proposed reforms to the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme; and whether further consultation is planned. [60832/26]
717. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether his Department has assessed the likely impact of the proposed reforms of the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme on people with disabilities living in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60831/26]
718. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the evidence that informed the decision to reform the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme; and the analysis undertaken by his Department. [60828/26]
719. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the arrangements that will be put in place to ensure continuity of support for existing beneficiaries, if changes to the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme are introduced. [60840/26]
720. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his Department has estimated the number of individuals who may be affected by the proposed reforms to the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme; and if he will provide those estimates. [60839/26]
50. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the assessment that has been carried out of the impact of Government cost-of-living measures on grocery inflation and everyday household spending, particularly in rural constituencies where transport, fuel and food costs place disproportionate pressure on families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40744/26]
475. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will consider increasing the age tax credit for qualifying individuals and jointly assessed couples (details supplied) in order to reduce the income tax burden on those of pension age given annual increases to the State pension can result in the gradual erosion of tax credits and available tax bands for older people, thereby increasing their ef…
25. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the current regulations governing the issuing of vehicle registration plates by motor factors and other suppliers; if controls exist requiring proof of ownership prior to the production of number plates; if his Department is aware of concerns regarding the use of false or fraudulently obtained plates in criminal activity; and if consideration will be …
380. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the distributional analysis of budget 2025 measures as published by the Department, showing impacts by income decile and household type. [5675/26]
337. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Finance to provide details on the increase in tax revenue generated from landlords over the past three years, considering the significant rise in home rental costs during the same period; specifically, to clarify whether the growth in rental income has led to a proportionate increase in income tax from rental profits; and to outline any measures being considered to promo…
338. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Finance to provide details on the increase in tax revenue generated from landlords over the past three years, considering the significant rise in home rental costs during the same period; specifically, to clarify whether the growth in rental income has led to a proportionate increase in income tax from rental profits; and to outline any measures being considered to promo…
593. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given to amending the criteria for local property tax exemptions or reductions in cases where a person with a severe intellectual disability resides in a property purchased by a now-deceased parent, and where the property has not been specifically modified but is nonetheless the permanent residence of the individual, given the significant…
694. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Finance his response to issues raised in relation to income tax (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43075/25]
62. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Finance the action he will be taking to complete the task of normalising the domestic banking system to best serve the interests of the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16310/25]
75. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Finance the action he is taking to maintain access to cash and support its continued acceptance in Ireland's economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16309/25]
28. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Finance his plans to position credit unions as community-centric financial institutions integral to their local communities, small businesses and farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5014/25]
33. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Finance the way he plans to expand the role of Ireland’s credit union sector in the housing market. [5015/25]