428. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Finance to confirm that for each year between 2020 and 2025 in respect of the boards of bodies under the aegis of his Department, that the board has terms of reference; where that is not the case, to identify that body, by reference to year or years where no terms of reference existed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12207/25]
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429. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance the value of excise relief claimed on alcohol produced in the State by qualifying alcohol producers from 2014 to 2024, in tabular form. [12251/25]
430. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance the discretionary investments in quoted equities global alcohol companies by the NTMA from 2014 to 2024, by value of investment and company, in tabular form. [12252/25]
431. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance the value of the State's holding in alcohol industry stocks; the investment in alcohol industry stocks from 2014 to 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12255/25]
432. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance the volume of alcohol sales recorded in the off-trade, by volume, and monetary value in each of the years 2014 to 2024, in tabular form. [12272/25]
433. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance the volume of alcohol sales recorded in the on-trade by volume, and monetary value in each of the years 2014 to 2024, in tabular form. [12273/25]
434. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Finance the steps being taken to identify funds held by Russian beneficiaries in section 110 special-purpose vehicle firms. [12293/25]
435. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Finance if new regulatory measures or amendments to existing legislation are being considered to enhance transparency and oversight of section 110 special-purpose vehicle firms, particularly those with Russian connections. [12294/25]
436. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Finance how his Department ensures that section 110 special-purpose vehicle firms comply with EU sanctions against Russian entities; and the actions that will be taken against non-compliant firms. [12295/25]
437. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Finance the intentions his Department has regarding the freezing or confiscation of assets linked to sanctioned Russian individuals or entities within section 110 special-purpose vehicle firms. [12296/25]
438. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Finance if there are plans for international co-operation to address potential money laundering or illicit financial flows through section 110 special-purpose vehicle firms with Russian connections. [12297/25]
439. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance if he is aware that persons doing dialysis in their home are not eligible to claim back any of the costs unless they are taxpayers or living with taxpayers; if he is aware that this is potentially a disincentive to availing of the dialysis at home scheme; if there are plans to revise this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12311/25]
440. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Finance how he plans to expand the role of Ireland’s credit union sector in the housing market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12350/25]
441. Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Finance when changes will be made to the primary medical certificate criteria, under the terms of Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Regulations 1994 in cases where a person (details supplied) is permanently and severely disabled but their disability does not come within the criteria in the regulations; if there is a timeline for such changes; and…
442. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance the measures his Department is considering to assist property owners whose premises may have previously been damaged by flooding and who now have difficulty in getting insured; the engagement his Department has had with insurance providers on the matter in the wake of severe weather events; if his Department has considered the establishment of re-insurance sche…
443. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance the current turnaround period for ROS VAT unregistered refunds to farmers; the efforts his Department is making to improve these turnaround times to prevent cashflow issues for farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12571/25]
444. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance the eligibility of those who were previously declared bankrupt to apply for the help-to-buy scheme; if they are not eligible, if his Department is considering any changes in this regard; the current house purchase funding supports available to people in such circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12651/25]
445. Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Finance the status of the committed extension of the help-to-buy scheme to second-hand homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12776/25]
446. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Finance to identify specific examples where artificial intelligence has been adapted for the operation of his Department and each body under the aegis of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12919/25]
447. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Finance if he has any plans to expand or amend the help-to-buy scheme to help more buyers; if he will consider certain changes (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12956/25]
236. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Finance to review a case in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10250/25]
237. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider a lower corporation tax for small Irish businesses with profits below €100,000 per year to help generate more indigenous enterprise. [10245/25]
238. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Finance the Statutory Instruments he envisages being brought forward and signed by his Department during the first six months of 2025; to highlight in particular those concerned with the transposition and or implementation of further implementation of EU law requirements; those Statutory Instruments concerned with commencement of existing legislation; and if he wi…
239. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Finance the number of taxpayers to date in 2025 that have applied for flat rate expenses (FRE) following the introduction of the requirement to submit a claim for these expenses; the numbers in each staff category who have applied in 2025; the numbers in each staff category who were in receipt of FRE in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10388/25]
240. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Finance if he has considered implementing a windfall tax on energy generators in response to rising wholesale prices in the gas and electricity market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10405/25]