63. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Finance the plans with regard to the Programme for Government commitment to bring forward measures to support SMEs, in particular the retail and hospitality sectors, acknowledging the increased cost pressures on these sectors; if this will entail changes to VAT, PRSI and other measures; if these measures will be implemented as part of the normal budget process; the plans …
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371. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Finance to comment on the regressive nature of the tax saver ticket and cycle to work schemes, whereby those on higher incomes benefit from cheaper transport than those on lower incomes; and whether he will make adjustments to the schemes to ensure everybody can benefit. [17457/25]
376. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Finance the reason rental income arising from the letting of private residential accommodation is treated as class V income, as opposed to Class I income; and to outline any potential implications for landlords, the Revenue Commissioners, and the exchequer, from reclassifying rental income as Class I income. [17617/25]
379. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Finance the timeline for the introduction of the planned e-liquid product tax and the publication of the implementing S.I. and guidance for suppliers and retailers. [17621/25]
12. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Finance if he plans any change to inheritance tax rules for people without any immediate family; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15982/25]
13. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to review the capital acquisitions tax rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15985/25]
17. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to review business taxes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15984/25]
21. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Finance if he will commit to reviewing the tax individualisation system, which unfairly penalises single-income households; and if he will outline any steps his Department is taking to address this issue. [15153/25]
23. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the progress of the agri-taxation measures relating to farm safety to encourage capital investment to reduce accidents and make farms a safer workplace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16103/25]
26. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the amount by which he intends to increase excise on motor and home heating fuel through the carbon tax in each year of Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16107/25]
33. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Finance if he will commence a review of the inheritance tax valuation date payment model (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15835/25]
35. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Finance the changes he plans to capital acquisitions tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15819/25]
36. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Finance if he plans to review CAT inheritance tax thresholds and arrangements for couples who have no children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16238/25]
38. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Finance the evidence framework that was used in deciding not to increase the tax on derelict properties as a means of alleviating the housing crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12890/25]
40. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider increasing the small gift exemption for capital acquisitions tax from €3,000 to €5,000 from each person per year, as it has not been increased for a long number of years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16044/25]
44. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider the inheritance-tax liability of citizens without children and, in doing so, allow more favourable terms when their estate provides for nieces and nephews, brothers and sisters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15981/25]
45. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an overview of the work underway in his Department to fulfil the Programme for Government pledge to reduce the VAT rate applicable to food and beverage hospitality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15777/25]
47. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Finance his views on the merits of amending existing inheritance tax parameters; if the existing relationship category thresholds can be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16250/25]
48. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Finance if he will be reviewing the category C thresholds in relation to capital acquisitions tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16281/25]
49. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider increasing the betting tax levy by 1%, and noting the disparity in funding for sports, commit to directing a portion of these funds into Irish football with a view to improving facilities, upgrading training grounds and modernise stadiums; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10152/25]
50. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Finance if he plans any changes to the disabled drivers and disabled passengers (tax concessions) scheme. [16061/25]
52. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Finance the progress his Department is making in examining the tax treatment of production costs for theatre productions, as per the commitment in the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16245/25]
57. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the steps he is taking to review the discriminatory aspects of the current inheritance tax legislation particularly with regard to childless adults; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15088/25]
59. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Finance to support the hospitality sector and hairdressers by reintroducing the 9% VAT rate as a matter of priority; when the 9% VAT rate will be reintroduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9148/25]
80. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider raising the category A threshold under capital acquisitions tax and expanding the range of individuals that can qualify under this category; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16277/25]