Questions

251. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on the removal of stamp duty on second hand homes for first-time buyers. [48750/26]

615. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if consideration is being given to revising VAT rates on new residential buildings; the measures that are in place to ensure developers reduce prices in line with any VAT changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44188/26]

997. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will report on the progress of the housing investment and policy impact working group. [14449/26]

389. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will report on the progress of the housing investment and policy impact working group. [14452/26]

483. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the reason the price ceiling for the first home scheme has increased by €25,000, while the help-to-buy scheme price ceiling did not; to review the property price ceilings for the help-to-buy scheme in view of this discrepancy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12532/26]

491. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will consider expanding the criteria for help-to-buy in order for more essential workers to have access to the scheme and to settle in the areas they work in; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12589/26]

492. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he would consider reviewing the 52% tax rate on short term lets/long term lets, and reducing this rate so as to encourage people to remain in the letting business, and encourage others to get involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12640/26]

501. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will consider reducing the rate of taxation on rental income as a means of stimulating supply in the rental market (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12760/26]

340. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Finance to ensure that the help-to-buy ceiling reflects regional realities, and second-hand homes are included in line with the Programme for Government commitment (details supplied); if first-time buyers in County Kerry will not be left without access to any of the supports that are supposed to help people onto the housing ladder; and if he will make a statement on t…

5. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance to outline any engagement he has had with the Central Bank on tax incentives and other demand-side measures for housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16504/25]

336. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if he intends to take action that will assist first time buyers who cannot secure a mortgage on a one-bed apartment due to the lower loan-to-value limit on these homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15629/25]

171. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Finance to reconsider the rule under help to buy that eligibility of a self-build for funding is based on the value of the house post build rather than the cost to purchase and renovate the home. [7005/25]

25. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Finance if he is planning to close tax incentives benefitting vulture funds, other property-related investment funds and profit driven investors to prevent them buying up residential property given the on-going housing crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5109/25]

42. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance to outline the role of the housing unit within his Department making specific reference to their role in advising and informing the Minister on all matters related to housing including in year targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5086/25]