Parliamentary questions

261. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide the full list of bilateral double tax treaties that Ireland shares with other jurisdictions, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2544/25]

262. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Finance if a new special savings incentive account will be considered to encourage improved savings habits and to help boost the economy during downturns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2567/25]

263. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Finance to consider changing the VAT rate for boarding kennels and catteries as the rate is currently 23%, whereas the rate for groomers and veterinary work is 13.5%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2582/25]

264. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Finance if the lower VAT rate which media reports have indicated, will be applicable to hairdressers and to the beauty industry; when these changes will come into effect; where further information can be found; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2698/25]

265. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Finance the number of categories currently subject to each of the reduced VAT rates of 9% and 13.5%; the number of additional categories which may become subject to either of the reduced VAT rates on foot of proposals in the Programme for Government; and whether there is a limit on the number of categories which may be subject to each, or both, of …

266. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Finance if, as part of the planned review of the cycle-to-work scheme, he will consider extending tax relief to commuters to use urban bike-share schemes for their journeys to work. [2725/25]

267. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance the status of the ongoing cooperation between the Revenue Commissioners, An Garda Síochána, the PSNI and HMRC in tackling serious crime, including drug trafficking and the supply of illicit drugs under the cross-Border Joint Agency Task Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2740/25]

268. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance if he will publish the Ministerial brief he received following the recent formation of the Government. [2760/25]

269. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Finance the steps that are being taken to ensure a level playing field in relation to the hair and beauty service industry and the vast numbers of people working for cash from their homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2787/25]

270. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider changing inheritance tax thresholds which in their current form could be considered unfair to individuals who have no children of their own; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2812/25]

271. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Finance if he is considering any reforms to the existing thresholds relating to capital acquisitions tax to address persons who have no spouse and have no children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2830/25]

272. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance how the planned excise duty on e-cigarettes is to be operated, including the commencement date and details of requirements which will apply to manufacturers, suppliers and retailers of e-cigarettes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2833/25]

273. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance his plans, if any, to increase the inheritance tax threshold for those who are single and without children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2904/25]

274. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Finance to report on the work his Department is carrying out on climate finance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2928/25]

275. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Finance the plans, if any, in place to reduce the current 13.5% VAT rate to the beauty industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2957/25]

276. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Finance to provide a schedule of special advisors attached to him, as of 29 January 2025; and the official grade and or title held by that special advisor. [2997/25]

277. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the Government’s position in relation to the draft EU Directive for preventing the misuse of shell entities ATAD III; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3049/25]

278. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the rationale for not including PRSI, excise and customs duties under general anti-avoidance rules; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3050/25]

279. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance to provide a breakdown of ownership of Irish sovereign debt including detail of the amount held by any central bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3052/25]

280. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance to provide a breakdown of all sovereign debt held by the State within the general government sector including detail of the amount held by the Central Bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3053/25]

281. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the amount received in European Central Bank distributions since 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3054/25]

282. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the total staffing levels and annual budget for the Revenue Commissioners each year since 2004, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3055/25]

283. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the total number of both individuals and companies that made use of 541C TCA 1997, known as carried interest, for the most recent year that data is available; and the total revenue raised under this section; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3056/25]

284. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the total direct taxation raised from the investments funds sector in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3057/25]

285. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the total number of funds domiciled in Ireland; the total number of funds domiciled and under administration in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3058/25]