Parliamentary questions

227. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the position regarding his Department’s preparations for the EU customs reforms, including the planned removal of the €150 de minimis threshold for customs duties on low-value imports; the proposed introduction of flat handling fees on such parcels; Ireland-specific considerations in relation to imports via Britain and Northern Ire…

228. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the position regarding any engagement he is having with Revenue in preparations for the EU customs reforms, including the planned removal of the €150 de minimis threshold for customs duties on low-value imports; the proposed introduction of flat handling fees on such parcels; Ireland-specific considerations in relation to imports v…

229. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether, as part of preparation of the next Ireland for Finance Strategy, any assessments have been conducted on Ireland’s comparative attractiveness as regulatory hubs for the development of new and innovative finance products, in comparison to other EU states. [21232/26]

230. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his Department tracks, and can provide data on, the number of investment funds and investment management companies which have moved their licensing or operations or jobs out of Ireland to other countries in each of the past three years; and if any assessment has been conducted of the factors influencing these decisions. [21233/…

231. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on the use of private fund structures based in other EU states to deliver Irish Government financing initiatives. [21234/26]

232. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether he has considered reviewing the €115,000 earnings cap which applies to pension tax relief on contributions; whether any assessment has been carried out regarding the impact of the cap remaining unchanged since 2011 in light of inflation and wage growth; and whether he will consider introducing an indexation mechanism to…

233. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the steps he will take to address the continued rise in fuel prices which is placing severe financial pressure on families and workers across the State; whether he has considered the introduction of an emergency cost-of-living payment to support households affected by these increases; and if he will make a statement on the m…

234. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will outline any discussions he has had with the Minister for Public Expenditure, , Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation and the Minister for Social Protection regarding additional supports to assist households struggling with rising fuel costs; whether the Government is considering a temporary redu…

235. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the reason the number of individuals subject to the high-income individuals' restriction has consistently dropped over the last 15 years; if his Department examined potential tax dodging or loop holes in relation to this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21261/26]

236. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to outline the specific tax relief mechanisms that are still be used by individuals under the high-income individuals restriction scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21262/26]

237. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to provide a detailed explanation, in light of recently released CSO figures, of the actions his Government is taking to reduce the poverty rate, and at risk poverty rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21264/26]

238. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the amount of beer, wine and spirits that were seized by Revenue Customs Services at each airport and ferryport in each of the years 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form. [21287/26]

239. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will review the current list of occupations eligible for flat rate expenses (FREs) with a view to including special needs assistants (SNAs), given the significant and essential out of pocket costs incurred by SNAs in the performance of their duties; if he will outline the rationale for their continued exclusion despite the…

240. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he has reviewed a new report and proposals from an organisation (detailed supplied) in relation to the TaxSaver scheme and amendments to the Tax Consolidation Acts; if he will meet with the organisation to discuss their proposals; and his Department will examine and progress the proposals. [21376/26]

404. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the estimated cost of making the carer's allowance and carer's benefit tax-exempt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20750/26]

405. Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if there will be a review of the motorised transport grant scheme to allow for the inclusion of electric vehicles (EVs), given that EVs are currently exempt from VRT and that, under the existing scheme, VAT and VRT are excluded when purchasing a petrol/diesel car for persons with a disability; if such a review is plann…

406. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will make the carer's allowance and carer's benefit tax exempt similar to other social welfare supports in recognition of savings these carers offer the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18247/26]

407. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 452 of 17 February 2026, the position regarding the assessment and analysis that is carried out in relation to balancing taxation versus spending; if any further assessment of eliminating the USC has been carried out in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18494/26]

408. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the amount of each fuel tax that was taken by the Government on all fuels for each of the past five years. [18515/26]

409. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will confirm whether the higher 15% corporation tax rate will be applied to all multinationals earning over €750 million in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18547/26]

410. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of staff from his Department seconded to other Departments or agencies in the Civil Service, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the Department or agency, in tabular form. [18592/26]

411. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of staff from his Department seconded to a firm in the private sector, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the company, in tabular form. [18610/26]

412. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of staff from his Department seconded from a firm in the private sector, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the company, in tabular form. [18628/26]

413. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his plans to amend the tax treatment of investments in Exchange Traded Funds, including Green ETFs, including the deemed disposal rule and exit tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18640/26]

414. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if the current IT infrastructure project for the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman is within budget; to confirm that payments paid to date to external consultants have been in line with agreed contract/budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18812/26]