111. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider extending the new VAT reduction for the hospitality sector to cinemas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55750/25]
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113. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Finance when he expects to publish the Research and Development Compass referred to in his Budget 2026 speech; if he will engage with key stakeholders, including industry representatives, to ensure that proposed reforms are practical and reflect the realities of how R&D is conducted in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55878/25]
114. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Finance if the Research and Development Compass will benchmark Ireland’s R&D tax credit regime against those of other EU or OECD countries to assess international competitiveness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55879/25]
115. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Finance the intended purpose and format of the forthcoming Research and Development Compass referenced in his Budget 2026 speech; if he will confirm whether it will take the form of a stand-alone publication or inform the development of a wider policy framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55880/25]
116. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider extending the recent reduction in VAT from 13.5% to 9% to include cinema admissions, in recognition of the similar economic pressures faced by the sector, including rising energy and wage costs, incomplete post-pandemic recovery and competition from global streaming platforms, and given the vital role that local and independent cinemas p…
352. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of the changes to the capital allowances for intangible assets outlined in Budget 2026; the details of the impact of the measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55017/25]
360. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if beauty service providers will be included in the reduced 9% Vat rate announced in Budget 2026, as hairdressers are. [55127/25]
371. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Finance the reasons for the decision to implement a derelict property tax as opposed to a vacant property tax in Budget 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55528/25]
150. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the investment reforms being considered in advance of Budget 2026; if consideration will be given to cutting the rate of tax on certain investment funds from 41% bringing Ireland more in line with other EU countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54426/25]
40. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider the issues raised in correspondence by a national association (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52292/25]
321. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider increasing the tax band thresholds in the upcoming budget for those over 65 years, and revert back to €40,000 for married couples; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51312/25]
123. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Finance if he will continue to oppose introducing tax breaks for developers in Budget 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39418/25]
146. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Finance the property-related tax breaks he is considering introducing or expanding in Budget 2026; the concerns he has about property-related tax breaks from an equity and financial stability perspective; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39419/25]
148. Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Finance the new additional revenue-raising measures, excluding reductions in expenditure, that the Government has been advised to consider by officials in his Department as part of the budgetary process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39402/25]
346. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider introducing tax reliefs, credits, or allowances in Budget 2026 for separated or divorced parents who are active in their children's lives and who contribute financially and personally to their upbringing, but currently receive no tax recognition despite having their children part-time and incurring substantial expenses including maintenance, …
309. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Finance the date for the announcement of Budget 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34150/25]
310. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Finance when he plans to publish the Summer Economic Statement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34151/25]
285. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider increasing the betting tax in Budget 2026; and if he intends to use revenue from the betting tax to provide additional funding to soccer. [31437/25]