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8 questions match, newest first.

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn Written 20 Oct 2026 · to Finance
394. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to clarify whether a first-time buyer purchasing a dwelling that was completely demolished due to defective concrete blocks, including the removal of its original foundations, and subsequently reconstructed entirely with new foundations, walls and materials, is eligible for the help to buy scheme; and to outline the way in which Revenue cla…
Pearse Doherty Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Finance
673. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the estimated cost of abolishing the concrete products levy. [55030/26]
Joe Cooney Written 25 Jun 2026 · to Finance
44. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will consider waiving VAT from rebuilds under the defective concrete block remediation scheme; to outline any mechanism available to him to compensate homeowners for the VAT portion of the costs incurred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48246/26]
Charles Ward Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Finance
897. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he or his Department have engaged with any stakeholder groups from sectors (details supplied) including representatives from currently examining issues related to the insurance and mortgageability of homes affected by defective concrete and other building defects; if he will provide details of such engagements, including meeting dates, attendees,…
Charles Ward Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Finance
898. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if lenders or insurers are considering introducing a structural risk classification system for residential properties, including a rating scale to assess structural condition and lending or insurance risk; if he has engaged with financial institutions or insurers regarding this potential system and its implications for mortgage access, insurance cov…
Pearse Doherty Oral 18 Dec 2025 · to Finance
176. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the engagement he has had with other members of the Government in relation to defective concrete block scheme since taking office, including to ensure that all victims of the defective concrete products scandal are treated as equal citizens and are able to access financial products and services on the same basis as everyone else; and if he will ma…
Pat the Cope Gallagher Written 29 Jul 2025 · to Finance
691. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that the defective concrete products levy sufficiently addresses industry accountability or contributes meaningfully to redress funding; if any alternative funding models are being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42895/25]
Cathal Crowe Written 19 Feb 2025 · to Finance
59. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Finance if he would consider removing the VAT from building blocks being used to rebuild houses affected by defective blocks to help address rising construction costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6480/25]