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TDs ask ministers questions to get answers on the record, most of them in writing. Here is every one asked in the 34th Dáil, by the department it went to and the subject heading it was filed under. How questions work

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Cian O'Callaghan Written 22 Oct 2026 · to Finance
208. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the protections available to investors affected by the insolvency of a company (details supplied); the status of outstanding complaints submitted to the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman concerning advice provided by a company; whether pre liquidation advice and professional indemnity insurance remain available as avenues of redress; how…
Tony McCormack Oral 29 Sep 2026 · to Finance
120. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his plans to implement the recommendations of the cost of business advisory forum report that come under the remit of his Department. [68706/26]
Tony McCormack Written 29 Sep 2026 · to Finance
133. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his plans to implement the recommendations of the Cost of Business Advisory Forum report that come under the remit of his Department. [68453/26]
Barry Heneghan Written 29 Sep 2026 · to Finance
181. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the tax measures being considered for Budget 2027 to support SMEs facing increased costs and to encourage small businesses to invest, grow and create employment; and whether changes to existing tax reliefs for SMEs are being examined as part of the Budget process. [68535/26]
Pádraig Mac Lochlainn Written 23 Sep 2026 · to Finance
37. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the measures being considered to support the sustainability of rural pubs, given their important social, cultural and economic role in rural communities and the continued closure of such businesses; and whether he will support the introduction of an on-trade sustainability support scheme to help protect the future viability of rural pubs. […
Peadar Tóibín Written 7 Jul 2026 · to Finance
242. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to outline the measures in place or planned to support businesses in rural communities to remain viable. [50884/26]
Ryan O'Meara Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Finance
263. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will consider supporting an organisation's proposed measures (details supplied) as a means of supporting employment, tourism and enterprise development in rural Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49626/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh Written 23 Jun 2026 · to Finance
233. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will consider introducing tax-based targeted measures to protect the pub sector, considering the accelerating rate of closures in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46978/26]
Emer Currie Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Finance
1010. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his plans to engage with industry stakeholders regarding the IT systems changes required to implement the transitional customs duty measure due to come into effect on 1 July 2026; and the plans and timeline for providing detailed information to businesses on these changes; and to further indicate if arrangements are being put in place to respond to,…
William Aird Written 9 Dec 2025 · to Finance
298. Deputy William Aird asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the steps being taken to improve access to affordable credit for small and medium-sized enterprises, especially in regional towns; and if he will outline how Government schemes such as the credit guarantee scheme are being utilised by businesses in Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69556/25]
Niamh Smyth Written 4 Nov 2025 · to Finance
520. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if matters raised in correspondence by a local business (details supplied) will be examined; the means by which his Department can facilitate businesses to develop; if he will address these issues separately; the status of same; and if his Department is willing to review the matter. [59997/25]
Ken O'Flynn Written 8 Sep 2025 · to Finance
498. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Finance whether the Government is considering a targeted liquidity loan scheme or tax deferral programme for viable small businesses under pressure from rising costs, particularly in the food, hospitality, and personal services sectors; and what the eligibility criteria for any such scheme would be. [44891/25]
Brian Brennan Written 14 May 2025 · to Finance
52. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Finance in the absence of any capital gains tax relief on family-owned businesses, if he intends to provide any reliefs to a business owner who wishes to retire and pass the business to the next generation, and who are over 65 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24719/25]