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Pearse Doherty Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Finance
718. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of taxpayer units which were non-residents which claimed at least one allowable deduction on residential rental income on a form 11 each year since 2016, in tabular form. [55741/26]
Pearse Doherty Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Finance
719. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the total deductible expenses claimed on rental income for each of the years from 2016 to 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form. [55742/26]
Pearse Doherty Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Finance
720. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the total deductible expenses claimed on residential rental income for each of the years from 2016 to 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form. [55743/26]
Pearse Doherty Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Finance
721. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of taxpayer units which declared rental income on a form 11 for each of the years from 2016 to 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form. [55744/26]
Pearse Doherty Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Finance
722. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of taxpayer units which declared residential rental income on a form 11 for each of the years from 2016 to 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form. [55745/26]
Malcolm Byrne Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Finance
723. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the estimated amount in tax foregone since the abolition of VAT on newspapers. [55802/26]
Aindrias Moynihan Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Finance
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]
Malcolm Byrne Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Finance
725. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the measures in place to encourage individuals to leave works of art to public galleries or institutions in their wills; if such donations could be exempt from taxation; the way in which such measures compare to other jurisdictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55972/26]
Malcolm Byrne Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Finance
726. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the measures in place to encourage individuals to donate land or buildings for community, cultural, sporting or educational purposes in their wills; if such donations could be exempt from taxation; the way in which such measures compare to other jurisdictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55973/26]
Mattie McGrath Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Finance
727. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether an increase in the capital acquisitions tax group A threshold is under consideration for Budget 2027; the proposals or options being examined in this regard; the measures being considered to support those impacted by CAT in group A since the previous threshold increase on 2 October 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5604…
Conor Sheehan Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Finance
728. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his Department is reviewing the tax treatment of cohabiting couples, to address the anomalies on the way in which cohabitants are treated in terms of capital gains tax; the legislative action he plans to take on capital gains tax to give cohabiting couples equal treatment to married couples; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56059/…
Conor Sheehan Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Finance
729. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the estimated cost in 2027 if the 2% USC rate was reduced to 1.25%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56073/26]
Thomas Gould Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Finance
730. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether the original proposal for the derelict sites tax was to retrospectively apply to outstanding levies; and whether the Revenue Commissioners will now have a role in collecting these. [56101/26]
Naoise Ó Muirí Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Finance
731. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether the current scheme will remain available after the introduction of the VAS; the arrangements that will apply to existing applicants and those currently awaiting approval; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56230/26]
Carol Nolan Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Finance
732. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will examine the proposal from an organisation (details supplied) to permanently remove actively farmed land from the Residential Zoned Land Tax; if he will consider maintaining exemptions for farm buildings from commercial rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56264/26]
Carol Nolan Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Finance
733. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will consider extending accelerated capital allowances to additional on-farm efficiency items, including calf feeders, milking parlours and animal health monitoring equipment, as proposed by an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56265/26]
Carol Nolan Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Finance
734. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will consider reducing the VAT rate on animal vaccines and essential farm medicines to 0% as proposed by an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56266/26]
Carol Nolan Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Finance
735. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will examine the proposal from an organisation (details supplied) to increase the CAT Category A threshold from €400,000 to €500,000 and to retain 90% agricultural relief for genuine farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56267/26]
Carol Nolan Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Finance
736. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will consider revising stamp duty on agricultural land in line with residential rates, as proposed by an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56268/26]
Carol Nolan Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Finance
737. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will address the discrepancy between the livestock VAT rate and the Flat Rate Addition VAT rate, as highlighted by an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56269/26]
Joe Cooney Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Finance
738. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the estimated cost in 2027 if the stamp duty on credit and debit cards was capped at €2 per year. [56299/26]
Michael Cahill Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Finance
739. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to urgently reform the inequality of the inheritance tax system and ensure equality for all families and loved ones of childless citizens; if he will address the discrimination that currently exists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56395/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Finance
740. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the total cost incurred by the Revenue Commissioners in respect of the maintenance, berthing, crewing, insurance, survey and management of the vessel MV Matthew from the date of its seizure in September 2023 to the date of its disposal in July 2026, by category of expenditure and by calendar year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56423…
Ken O'Flynn Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Finance
741. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the consideration received by the State for the vessel MV Matthew; the date on which that consideration was agreed; the date on which the Department was informed of it; the reason that figure was withheld from Dáil Éireann when the disposal was addressed in the House; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56424/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Finance
742. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the date on which the vessel MV Matthew was cleared for disposal by court order; the reason a period of approximately nineteen months elapsed between that clearance and the removal of the vessel from Cork Harbour; the estimated cost to the State arising from that period of delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56425/26]