793. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the schedule and increments by which the reduced rates of excise duty on petrol and diesel will be restored following the Government decision of 29 June 2026 to maintain the reductions until 1 September 2026 and to unwind them gradually over four months; the estimated cost to the Exchequer of the excise reductions introduced in March and April…
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794. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to introduce a cost-of-living measure for workers by abolishing the USC for those earning less than €50,000 per year, given that it was originally proposed as a temporary emergency tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57424/26]
795. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the reason a correction was made to betting duty payments in quarter 2 of 2024; the reason it resulted in an increase in receipts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57476/26]
796. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners will take on the responsibility for collecting the outstanding derelict sites levy to ensure this reform does not become a de facto amnesty for derelict property owners. [57478/26]
797. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to review correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57483/26]
798. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the estimated full year yield that would generate if the Excise Duty on a packet of 20 cigarettes increased by 40 cents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57566/26]
799. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the amount collected on fuel by fuel type from 2024 to 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form. [57680/26]
800. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to provide details of the next phase of implementation of EU custom reforms in Ireland. [57837/26]
801. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance for an update on Ireland’s position on preserving the principle of delegation as part of discussions on the EU Market Integration and Supervision Package. [57839/26]
802. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will initiate a policy review of the TaxSaver scheme. [57841/26]
803. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he is considering the introduction of fiscal measures to incentivise the commuter take-up of shared mobility services. [57842/26]
804. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will give consideration to an increase in the single person child carer credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58004/26]
805. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of times he intends to increase carbon tax on petrol, diesel, green diesel and home heating oil until 2030; the total amount in each instance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58021/26]
806. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the total amount contributed to the EU MFF by Ireland in each of the years from 2019 to 2025 and to date in 2026; the total receipts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58022/26]
807. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the projected details of Irelands income and receipts from the EU MFF in each of the years 2026 to 2030. [58023/26]
808. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to provide details of all planned increases in carbon tax on petrol, diesel, marked gas oil, kerosene and other home heating fuels between now and 2030, including the scheduled date of each increase, the estimated additional annual cost to households arising from each increase, and the cumulative additional annual cost by fuel type following …
809. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to review the mortgage restriction whereby when a couple are applying for a mortgage, the mortgage can be refused because of the age of the older partner even when the younger partner may have sufficient income and be of an age to service a mortgage over 20 years (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58169/26]
810. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of nitrous oxide canisters that have been seized by Customs in each of the years 2022 to 2025 and to date in 2026, by year, in tabular form; the cost associated with the seizure and storage of these canisters; average cost per canister; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58380/26]
811. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the estimated cost of exempting occupational pensions from the USC; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58514/26]
812. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether his Department has examined the introduction of additional tax reliefs for families facing significant childcare costs; whether international models have been reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58531/26]
813. Deputy John Brady asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to provide a detailed breakdown of his Department’s budget for the EU Presidency; the details of any planned gifts for attendees and dignitaries; details of any branded merchandise purchased; the details of events planned by his Department throughout the duration of the Presidency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58606/26]
814. Deputy John Brady asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to provide a detailed breakdown of all gifts received in his capacity as Minister; the nature of these gifts and potential monetary value; the procedures followed in accepting gifts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58624/26]
815. Deputy John Brady asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to provide a detailed breakdown of spending on media training or strategic consultants by his Department and all bodies under his aegis’ in preparation for Oireachtas committees since 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58642/26]
816. Deputy John Brady asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to provide an overview of the AI policy in place within his Department; if AI has been incorporated into any work streams; if AI is ever used in reply to parliamentary questions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58660/26]
817. Deputy John Brady asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he uses personal emails for Government business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58678/26]