Insurance Levy

34. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the difficulties faced by 18–20-year-old licence holders, including fully qualified rigid truck drivers and apprentices, in obtaining insurance cover for commercial or recovery vehicles despite holding all required driving qualifications and certificates; if he will engage with the insurance industry to remove age-based bar…

882. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if his Department will consider abolishing levies on private health insurance for old age pensioners; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4158/26]

881. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the full projected impact of the proposed rise in the health-insurance levy for 2026; the expected increase in annual costs for adult and child policyholders; the total number of policyholders affected; the financial effect on families on modest incomes; the basis on which her Department approved the rise; whether any assessment was carried out…

882. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the expected impact of the increase in stamp duty on health insurance policies from 1 April 2026; the number of adult and child policyholders affected on advanced and non-advanced plans; the average additional cost per policy per year; the projected extra revenue for the risk equalisation fund; and whether any assessment has been carried out on…

264. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the life insurance premium levy; if the recommendations in relation to this levy, outlined in the report titled ‘Funds Sector 2030 Report’, are under consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52702/25]

2438. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health if there are plans in place to review the health insurance levy and to explore options for its reduction which could focus on the potential for increased affordability and accessibility for the public; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46125/25]

297. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider reviewing the application of the 1% life insurance levy on people with a life-long disabilities, particularly in cases where they rely heavily compensation awards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3143/25]