Parliamentary questions

179. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the level of fiscal space currently available to respond to a potential energy-driven cost-of-living shock; whether provision has been made for additional supports if required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26600/26]

180. Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance for an update on the implementation of the Motor Insurance Transparency Code; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39600/26]

181. Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if there are plans to introduce transparency codes for other insurance products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39601/26]

182. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the amount that was collected in all fuel taxes for the first four months of the past five years, by type. [39407/26]

183. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance regarding his Department's responsibility for implementing sanctions relating to Russian actions in Ukraine, whether his Department prepared or received any official advice regarding the Aughinish Alumina plant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39702/26]

184. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 2480 of 6 May 2026, if he will confirm that his Department was contacted by the journalist who broke the story relating to the consultancy spend on IT by the Central Bank; and the reason the answer to the PQ was not sent to the Member of the Oireachtas asking the Parliamentary Question…

185. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the action he is taking on foot of his Department's advice to introduce new regulations that would ensure social media companies vet who can post adverts promoting financial investment schemes on their platforms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39700/26]

186. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the amount that was collected in USC in 2025, broken down by income brackets with a range of ten thousand, for example, €10,000 - €20,000, €20,000 to €30,000 and so on. [39797/26]

187. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the measures currently in place within the Revenue Commissioners to support taxpayers who experience difficulties engaging with digital systems due to low digital literacy, limited access to technology, age, disability or other barriers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39982/26]

188. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his Department has conducted any analysis regarding the amount of rebates and tax credits which people are entitled to, but do not claim; the amount which goes unclaimed each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39397/26]

189. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance when the new Ireland for Finance Strategy will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39423/26]

190. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will expand the help-to-buy scheme for first-time buyers under the Revenue Commissioners' remit to those purchasing second hand properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39770/26]

191. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his Department will consider reforming the inheritance tax category system. [39606/26]

192. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance when the Cabinet sub-group on insurance reform will next meet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39636/26]

193. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if applications to the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme will continue to be accepted and processed in full pending the introduction of a new grant-based vehicle adaptation scheme; if any interim changes will be made to the existing scheme, including to the eligibility criteria for the primary medical certificate…

194. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his Department has examined the issues around deemed disposal for Irish investors and come up with possible solutions to the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39887/26]

195. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his plans to simplify tax administration for the SME sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39879/26]

196. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the issues AIB customers have experienced with funds (details supplied); if he has engaged with the Central Bank or the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39881/26]

197. Deputy John Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he is planning any new tax changes in light of enhanced energy prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39659/26]

198. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance for an update on the process regarding the proposed sale of the remainder of the State’s stake in PTSB to the BAWAG Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39889/26]

199. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will report on his engagement regarding the EU Multiannual Financial Framework post-2027. [39895/26]

200. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his response to recent assertions that enhanced reporting requirements introduced in January 2024 are causing small businesses and restaurants to scale back modest staff gestures such as retirement lunches and gifts for special occasions, due to concerns around compliance obligations; and if he will make a statement on the matter…

201. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to provide an update on his review of the taxation of retail investment with a view to ensuring that existing investors are included in future tax measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39177/26]

202. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he is planning any changes to the section 481 film credit in the forthcoming budget, in particular to ensure improvements in quality of employment and training obligation of tax credit recipients. [39772/26]

203. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance for a report on his engagement with stakeholders with regard to the new Ireland for Finance Strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39631/26]