407. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will urgently review the exclusion of HGV driving schools from the diesel rebate scheme in view of the substantial fuel costs incurred by these businesses, the essential service they provide in training HGV and bus drivers, and the potential impact on driver supply to the transport industry. [73575/26]
Topics / Tax Rebates
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsTax Rebates
37 questions from 22 TDs, between 11 February 2025 and 20 October 2026.
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400. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Social Protection whether his Department has examined the cost and feasibility of introducing a temporary employer PRSI rebate for recognised social enterprises in respect of employees earning below €44,000 per annum; whether such a rebate could be administered through Revenue's existing payroll infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66776/26]
745. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will consider increasing the help to buy scheme to allow two applicants to claim the maximum refund from their income tax or DIRT liabilities, increasing the available support to €30,000 per applicant or €50,000 per couple; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59829/26]
188. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his Department has conducted any analysis regarding the amount of rebates and tax credits which people are entitled to, but do not claim; the amount which goes unclaimed each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39397/26]
260. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether he will consider expanding the eligibility to claim tax back on gluten free food items to include all those with inflammatory or autoimmune conditions; if he will remove the tax at source on gluten free food items, to bring down the cost of these items for those who have no choice but to buy them; and if he will make a statement on the …
442. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance when a person (details supplied) will receive their tax refund in respect of medical expenses they have incurred; the amount due in respect of the most recent application by them; the amount due in respect of the previous application pre-2020; the reason neither sum has been paid to the person to date; and if he will make a statement on the matt…
231. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he is aware of the issue around accessing and cash flow in relation to the diesel rebate scheme; if consideration has been given to providing the benefit of the diesel rebate scheme as a direct cut on excise on diesel at the pumps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26925/26]
886. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he is considering a policy change that will extend a VAT rebate scheme on diesel, equivalent to the scheme available for hauliers, that would cover the commercial coach sector; the estimated cost of such a rebate for the remainder of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23748/26]
941. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if consideration will be given to a five cent rebate for the private bus and coach sector to keep school runs and rural routes viable for the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25456/26]
239. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the reason a payment made in error online for motor-tax cannot be refunded to a person in County Galway (details supplied) despite the huge financial burden being caused; whether there is another option to refund them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7479/26]
251. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider changes to the criteria for the refunding of motor tax in circumstances where the cost of repairing a motor vehicle is uneconomical and costs more than the vehicle is worth, while the motor tax paid has a substantial period left before it expires. [7681/26]
385. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his Department has considered the introduction of an excise rebate scheme for licensed premises, similar in structure to excise relief schemes operating in other sectors; and the current status of any such consideration. [3428/26]
386. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether he acknowledges the concerns of licensed premises that did not serve food and therefore received no benefit from the 9% VAT rate; and whether an excise rebate scheme is being examined as a targeted measure to address this imbalance. [3429/26]
387. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if any preliminary costing has been undertaken by his Department in respect of a draft excise rebate scheme for licensed premises; and if such a scheme could be implemented within existing excise administration structures. [3430/26]
388. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the proposed timelines for decisions on an excise rebate scheme for licensed premises; if it is under consideration for inclusion in future budget or Finance Bill measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3431/26]
33. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether his Department has examined the potential introduction of an excise rebate scheme for licensed premises, modelled on excise relief schemes operating in other sectors; the status of any such examination; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2540/26]
34. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether he recognises the concerns raised by licensed premises that did not serve food and therefore did not benefit from the reduced 9% VAT rate; whether an excise rebate scheme is being considered as a targeted response to this disparity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2541/26]
35. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether any initial or indicative costing has been carried out by his Department in relation to a proposed excise rebate scheme for licensed premises; if he will indicate whether such a scheme could be delivered through existing excise administration mechanisms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2542/26]
36. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether he will set out any indicative timelines for decisions regarding an excise rebate scheme for licensed premises, including whether it is under consideration for inclusion in a future Budget or finance Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2543/26]
836. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the reason a person (details supplied) was refused a refund on some VAT items; if the Revenue Commission will reconsider a VAT refund for the items; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74862/25]
195. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Finance if he has given consideration to a draught excise rebate proposal (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56138/25]
138. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Finance if he will support the introduction of a proposed draught excise rebate scheme that would deliver a 40% rebate on draught excise (beer and cider up to 5% ABV), capped at €20,000 per premises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53831/25]
139. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide immediate financial relief to rural pubs by introducing the proposal from a representative group (details supplied) for a 40% reduction in excise duty on draught products many of which are at risk of closure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53876/25]
181. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider advocating for the introduction for a rebate on hydrogenated vegetable oil fuel costs incurred by operators in the haulage and freight sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50144/25]
615. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Finance to consider a proposal (details supplied) and allow for a draught excise rebate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40775/25]