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336 questions match, newest first.

Tom Brabazon Written 7 Oct 2025 · to Finance
124. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Finance the reason a spouse who is legally required to vacate the family home under judicial separation loses principal private residence relief for capital gains tax; and if his Department will consider amending the Finance Bill to treat such absences in line with other valid exemptions such as employment abroad. [53021/25]
Emer Currie Written 7 Oct 2025 · to Finance
125. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Finance to consider making M50 toll payments tax deductible for commuters who rely on the motorway for their daily commute; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53029/25]
Michael Cahill Written 7 Oct 2025 · to Finance
135. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Finance if issues with the help to buy scheme will be addressed (details supplied); if second hand homes will be included in the scheme to further assist people in buying a home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53340/25]
Ged Nash Written 2 Oct 2025 · to Finance
267. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Finance the number of applications made to the Revenue Commissioners to 1 September 2025 for the mortgage interest tax relief scheme, by county; the number of successful and unsuccessful applications, by county; the cost of the scheme up to 1 September 2025; the average mortgage account balance for successful applicants; the average number of years left on eligible mortgage…
Ged Nash Written 2 Oct 2025 · to Finance
268. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Finance the number of applications made to the Revenue Commissioners in 2024 for the mortgage interest tax relief scheme by county; the number of successful and unsuccessful applications, by county; the cost of the scheme in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52766/25]
Pearse Doherty Written 30 Sep 2025 · to Finance
317. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the cost of extending the accelerated capital allowance income tax for slurry storage for 2026. [51199/25]
Pearse Doherty Written 30 Sep 2025 · to Finance
318. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the cost of extending the young trained farmer stamp duty relief for 2026. [51200/25]
Pearse Doherty Written 30 Sep 2025 · to Finance
319. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the costing of extending farm consolidation stamp duty relief for 2026. [51201/25]
Pearse Doherty Written 30 Sep 2025 · to Finance
320. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the costing of extending farm restructuring CGT relief for 2026. [51202/25]
Naoise Ó Muirí Written 30 Sep 2025 · to Finance
331. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Finance the take-up of the landlord relief; the cost of the relief; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51918/25]
Ken O'Flynn Written 25 Sep 2025 · to Finance
233. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Finance if consideration is being given to the introduction of a draught rebate or excise/VAT relief scheme for rural public houses; the estimated Exchequer cost of such a scheme; the alternative supports being planned to protect rural pubs as social and cultural hubs in communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51017/25]
Colm Burke Written 24 Sep 2025 · to Finance
24. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Finance to confirm that tax relief will be made available on counselling and psychotherapy fees, thereby establishing parity with other healthcare expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50514/25]
Cian O'Callaghan Written 24 Sep 2025 · to Finance
26. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider a review of the criteria needed in order to obtain a primary medical certificate (PMC) set out under s 36(b)(ii) of the Finance Act 2020; and if he will ensure that those with severe neurodevelopmental disabilities are not excluded from obtaining a PMC, and as a result, availing of the new grant-based scheme (formerly DDS) led by the Depar…
John Lahart Written 23 Sep 2025 · to Finance
209. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider tax relief on school voluntary contributions; the estimated total sum in monetary terms made in terms of such contributions by the public on an annual basis; and what the possible implications of such a relief are. [49698/25]
Emer Currie Written 23 Sep 2025 · to Finance
221. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Finance if, in line with the proposal in the new Action Plan on Competitiveness and Productivity, he will introduce an accelerate capital allowance or other tax measures to incentivise business investment in innovative technologies and digital transition. [50170/25]
Claire Kerrane Written 18 Sep 2025 · to Finance
200. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 668 of 29 July 2025, if the exemption from motor tax and an annual fuel grant, under the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme is available for people to apply and access immediately; if so, the way in which a person applies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49331/25]
Ken O'Flynn Written 18 Sep 2025 · to Finance
201. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Finance if ##income earned under the room for a student local authority tenancies scheme qualifies for rent-a-room relief up to fourteen thousand euro per year, subject to the conditions of the Revenue Commissioners; and the exclusions that apply to social housing tenants. [49335/25]
Michael Healy-Rae Written 17 Sep 2025 · to Finance
301. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance views on a matter regarding tax relief (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48010/25]
Pearse Doherty Written 17 Sep 2025 · to Finance
320. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the number of claims under section 273 balancing allowances in respect of capital expenditure, and the total expenditure the claim relates to; the cost to the Exchequer, by year since 2016 providing specifically the hotels and holiday camps and cottages, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48446/25]
Pearse Doherty Written 17 Sep 2025 · to Finance
321. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the number of claims under section 272 writing down allowances in respect of capital expenditure, and the total expenditure the claim relates to; the cost to the Exchequer, by year since 2016 providing specifically the hotels and holiday camps and cottages, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48447/25]
Pearse Doherty Written 17 Sep 2025 · to Finance
322. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance to provide a comprehensive list of all tax reliefs for landlords of both commercial and residential property; the cost of each measure to the Exchequer, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48448/25]
Colm Burke Written 17 Sep 2025 · to Finance
325. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider introducing tax relief for club memberships of sporting clubs for the parents of children who join clubs to support more children getting involved in sport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48478/25]
Malcolm Byrne Written 17 Sep 2025 · to Finance
336. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Finance the tax reliefs or other supports that exist for where an individual gifts land to a sporting, artistic, cultural or community organisation for the development of facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48894/25]
Shane Moynihan Written 8 Sep 2025 · to Finance
494. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider introducing a preferential capital gains tax rate for landlords who have made their properties available for social housing at below market rates over an extended period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44763/25]
Louise O'Reilly Written 8 Sep 2025 · to Finance
526. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance the first year and full year cost of increasing the rate of tax relief on food products for additional diet expenses for coeliacs and diabetics from 20% to 30%. [45797/25]