Parliamentary questions

204. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to provide an update on the proposed implementation of a personal savings and investment account; the current stage of consideration; the anticipated timeline for decisions or further announcements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39402/26]

205. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the action plan on insurance reform, including actions to reduce average motor insurance costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39884/26]

206. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether consideration has been given to the introduction of additional tax incentives aimed at encouraging investment in renewable energy technologies and residential energy efficiency upgrades, including apartment-based solar generation technologies such as plug in balcony solar systems; and if he will make a statement on the …

207. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to confirm the details of the new proposed savings and investment scheme; when it is likely to be put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39422/26]

208. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the implementation of the Action Plan for Insurance Reform 2025-2029; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39396/26]

209. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the measures that will be included in his proposed investment scheme; and the benefits that people should receive from it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39886/26]

210. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to reduce inheritance tax that is charged at a flat rate of 33% on the value of assets exceeding specific, relationship-based tax-free thresholds, and to significantly increase these thresholds of €400,000 in the case of a son or daughter and €40,000 in the case of a niece or nephew; and if he will make a statement on the matte…

211. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if it is legal for Revenue Commissioners to request households to pay local property tax on modular homes constructed in back gardens that are on the same folio as the main dwelling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39403/26]

212. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance for an update on the progress made on the Action Plan for Insurance Reform launched last July; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39637/26]

213. Deputy John Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance when he will make a recommendation with regard to any further extension of the tax and excise changes introduced as a consequence of the Iran war; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39658/26]

214. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will ensure the new Ireland for Finance Strategy includes new measures and structures to prioritise the competitiveness of the Irish funds industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39400/26]

215. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the projected increase in VAT revenue on home heating oil as a result of the increase in home heating oil price. [39795/26]

216. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he is aware of the situation that has arisen with the liquidation of a company (details supplied) where more than 1,000 shareholders are pensioners who invested almost all their pension lump sum in unregulated loan notes investments, are now facing losses of 94%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39596/26]

217. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the action that is being taken by his Department to improve financial literacy in Ireland, particularly in terms of activity like switching financial products including mortgages and insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39641/26]

218. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance for an update on the development of the next Ireland for Finance Strategy; the timeline for its launch; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39632/26]

219. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the VFI proposed on-trade sustainability scheme as a means of helping rural pubs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39880/26]

220. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his Department will consider reforming the payment deadline system for inheritance tax. [39605/26]

221. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance when the new derelict property tax will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40150/26]

222. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to outline the measures his Department will take to address the rising cost-of-living; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40151/26]

431. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the role his Department plays in enforcing or monitoring compliance with SI No. 149 of 2026 on restrictive measures concerning ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda; the number of investigations or prosecutions initiated in this regard in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39028/26]

432. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the legislative provisions governing the proper display and visibility of motorcycle number plates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39495/26]

433. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will consider enhanced penalties or specific enforcement measures to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39496/26]

434. Deputy John Lahart asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to clarify the way the proposed legislation on vaping, from a proposed tax purpose, addresses the environmental impact of disposable vapes; and the steps being taken to ensure that responsible adult users of refillable devices are not unfairly impacted. [38748/26]

435. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the mechanisms in place in his Department to ensure delivery on the commitments in the programme for Government; the civil servant specifically responsible for overseeing such delivery; the measures that are used to assess progress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38812/26]

436. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his Department has conducted a cost benefit analysis for the proposed new investment scheme; if not, his plans to carry out a cost benefit analysis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38933/26]