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Showing questions asked by Barry Ward under the heading Tax Code.

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Barry Ward Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Finance
164. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the position regarding any research specifically carried out by his Department into the removal of the deemed disposal rule in the context of investment funds. [71360/26]
Barry Ward Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Finance
166. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the position regarding a review of the local property tax system that will require local authority tenants who are in employment to be included in this tax net. [71520/26]
Barry Ward Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Finance
167. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the position regarding the review of the Local Property Tax system that would allow for a reduction for people on a State pension or other social welfare payment. [71514/26]
Barry Ward Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Finance
179. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will ensure that online retailers within the European Union apply the appropriate VAT rate when selling products to Irish consumers, including the 0% VAT rate that applies to certain items such as children’s clothes. [71504/26]
Barry Ward Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Finance
693. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the position regarding the review of capital acquisition tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59868/26]
Barry Ward Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Finance
694. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the position regarding any expert feedback sought as part of the review of capital acquisition tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59873/26]
Barry Ward Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Finance
696. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the position regarding the issues under consideration as part of the review of capital acquisition tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59874/26]
Barry Ward Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Finance
791. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the engagement he has had with a group (details supplied), in relation to their campaign to amend inheritance tax parameters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62454/26]
Barry Ward Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Finance
792. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the position regarding the review of inheritance tax in Ireland; the consultation with experts in this field as part of that process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62453/26]
Barry Ward Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Finance
793. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on the merits of amending existing inheritance tax parameters; if the existing relationship category thresholds can be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62452/26]
Barry Ward Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Finance
794. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the position regarding research carried out by his Department into amending Capital Acquisitions Tax exemption levels and related group thresholds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62451/26]
Barry Ward Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Finance
839. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the position regarding any research carried out by his Department into the removal of the deemed disposal rule in the context of investment funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63630/26]
Barry Ward Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Finance
840. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on the merits of removing the deemed disposal rule in the context of investment funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63629/26]
Barry Ward Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Finance
841. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the position regarding his Department-led review of the fund and investment industry in Ireland, including a specific assessment of the deemed disposal rule; if there is a timeline for the implementation of the report’s recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63623/26]
Barry Ward Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Finance
753. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the position regarding any review of the tax rate payable on the profits on financial investments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56608/26]
Barry Ward Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Finance
754. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on whether the existing level of capital gains tax acts as a disincentive to investment in the stock market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56609/26]
Barry Ward Written 29 Apr 2026 · to Culture
149. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport his views on the merits of introducing a levy to revenues generated by social media companies in Ireland with a view to funding effective and extensive regulation of those; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31481/26]
Barry Ward Written 21 Apr 2026 · to Finance
243. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on the whether the local property tax is equitable given that it is based on property value rather than income; if he is concerned that it is overburdensome on people that live in high value properties with comparatively low income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11988/26]
Barry Ward Written 21 Apr 2026 · to Finance
297. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his Department has carried out any estimates into the cost to the Exchequer of implementing an upper limit cap on the cost of local property tax for people on lower, fixed incomes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11989/26]
Barry Ward Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Finance
934. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on the merits of amending existing inheritance tax parameters; if the existing relationship category thresholds can be reviewed; if any research has been carried out into this proposal by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25386/26]
Barry Ward Written 18 Feb 2026 · to Finance
41. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on whether the existing rate of capital gains tax acts as a disincentive for investment for Irish people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13135/26]
Barry Ward Written 18 Feb 2026 · to Finance
42. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the position regarding any review of the existing rate of capital gains tax as part of the Government savings and investment strategy (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13136/26]
Barry Ward Written 27 Jan 2026 · to Finance
376. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to calls to include gyms under tax relievable medical expenses; the steps he has taken to work towards that position with the Department of Health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5527/26]
Barry Ward Written 27 Jan 2026 · to Finance
377. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the position regarding engagement he has had with the Department of Health in relation to the creation of a tax credit for those who join gyms to encourage an uptake in gym membership and use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5528/26]
Barry Ward Written 18 Dec 2025 · to Finance
237. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on the merits of conducting an overall assessment of the existing local property tax scheme to create a more equitable system based on ability to pay rather than property value; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69082/25]