350. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether any regulated lender has acknowledged errors in interest rate calculations linked to hidden credit lines; and to provide the number of borrowers impacted. [64856/25]
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4,236 questions from 140 TDs, between 22 January 2025 and 22 October 2026.
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4,233 written, 3 oral
140
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| July 2025 | 286 |
| August 2025 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 289 |
| October 2025 | 144 |
| November 2025 | 345 |
| December 2025 | 296 |
| January 2026 | 192 |
| February 2026 | 284 |
| March 2026 | 121 |
| April 2026 | 263 |
| May 2026 | 415 |
| June 2026 | 310 |
| July 2026 | 260 |
| August 2026 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 124 |
| October 2026 | 118 |
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351. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether hidden credit line exposures were factored into the Central Bank of Ireland's examination of mortgage switching competition; and to indicate whether any follow up action is planned. [64857/25]
352. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether hidden credit line exposures affected the pricing of mortgage products offered to first time buyers or regional borrowers, including Cork; and to provide the evidence available. [64858/25]
353. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether his Department will require lenders to conduct an interest rate review for all borrowers whose accounts may have been influenced by hidden credit line exposures; and when this review will begin. [64859/25]
354. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his Department has examined whether hidden credit line exposures influenced lender decisions on borrower credit histories; and to state the number of cases affected. [64860/25]
355. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether any lenders used hidden credit line structures when assessing borrower credit scores or internal risk ratings and to indicate the number of such cases identified. [64861/25]
356. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether hidden credit line exposures contributed to inaccuracies in borrower repayment records or arrears histories; and the number of accounts remain under review. [64862/25]
357. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether hidden credit line exposures created inconsistencies in lenders internal credit reporting systems; and to state whether any mandatory system corrections have been ordered. [64863/25]
358. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether his Department has reviewed the impact of hidden credit line exposures on borrower appeals to lenders or to the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman; and to provide the number of related appeals since 2018. [64864/25]
359. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to provide details of any complaints received by lenders relating to errors in borrower account histories linked to hidden credit line structures; and to state how many of these complaints remain open. [64865/25]
360. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether hidden credit line exposures affected the fairness of lenders decisions regarding borrower restructures insolvency arrangements or alternative repayment plans; and to state what corrective action is planned. [64866/25]
361. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether any lenders have reported that hidden credit line exposures interfered with the proper application of borrower protections under the Consumer Protection Code; and to state the number of cases involved. [64867/25]
362. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether hidden credit line exposures contributed to errors in lenders communication with borrowers including rate changes arrears letters or contract updates; and to provide details of any investigations underway. [64868/25]
363. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether his Department will require lenders to issue corrected borrower account statements where hidden credit line exposures led to errors or omissions; and to say when these corrected statements will be issued. [64869/25]
364. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to provide county-by-county estimates, based on Revenue's 2026 valuation modelling, of the number and proportion of residential properties expected to move up one or more Local Property Tax valuation bands for the 2026-2030 valuation period. [64957/25]
365. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the estimated number of residential properties in Cork City and Cork County that are expected to move into a higher LPT valuation band from 1 November 2025, by band. [64958/25]
366. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the estimated additional annual LPT liability per band for households in each valuation category under the 2026-2030 LPT structure, using the modelling referred to in Revenue's September 2025 technical paper. [64959/25]
368. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of households nationally that have notified Revenue of disputes or queries relating to LPT band placement since 1 October 2025, and the number of these arising from Cork. [64961/25]
369. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the estimated number of households in each county whose LPT valuation band will remain unchanged for 2026-2030 but who will still face an increased LPT liability due to changes in band charges. [64962/25]
371. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the expected number of Band 1 properties in local authority or approved housing body ownership nationally for 2026-2030; and whether Revenue has issued guidance to ensure these properties are recorded consistently across all authorities. [64964/25]
374. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of properties that Revenue estimated would cross two or more LPT valuation bands between 2021 and 2026; and the methodology used to calculate multi-band movements. [64967/25]
375. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the estimated financial impact on households in Cork City and Cork County whose valuations sit at the upper end of their current band and who are most likely to cross into a higher band for 2026-2030. [64968/25]
377. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of properties nationally and in Cork that have submitted corrected, amended or disputed valuations during the October-November 2025 LPT return window. [64970/25]
378. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the estimated percentage of homes built between 2021 and 2025 that will fall into higher LPT bands under the 2026 valuation; and whether this was considered in budget 2026 planning. [64971/25]
379. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his Department analysed the potential for increased LPT liabilities to interact with mortgage affordability thresholds used by the Central Bank, particularly for first-time buyers. [64972/25]