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Question· writtenPQ 190asked

190. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the percentage of the 2025 budget allocation that was spent on the salaries of staff that are based at each Irish Embassy and or Consulate General Offices worldwide, in tabular form; and if Departmental staff that are based at the Embassies or Consulate General Offices are paid in Euro or local currency where the Euro is not the currency. [68047/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

190. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the percentage of the 2025 budget allocation that was spent on the salaries of staff that are based at each Irish Embassy and or Consulate General Offices worldwide, in tabular form; and if Departmental staff that are based at the Embassies or Consulate General Offices are paid in Euro or local currency where the Euro is not the currency. [68047/26]

Question· writtenPQ 183asked

183. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the consideration he has given to using changes to USC as a means of reducing the tax burden on workers in preparing Budget 2027; and the way in which this compares with changes to the higher rate of income tax in terms of who would benefit. [68516/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

183. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the consideration he has given to using changes to USC as a means of reducing the tax burden on workers in preparing Budget 2027; and the way in which this compares with changes to the higher rate of income tax in terms of who would benefit. [68516/26]

Question· writtenPQ 181asked

181. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the tax measures being considered for Budget 2027 to support SMEs facing increased costs and to encourage small businesses to invest, grow and create employment; and whether changes to existing tax reliefs for SMEs are being examined as part of the Budget process. [68535/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

181. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the tax measures being considered for Budget 2027 to support SMEs facing increased costs and to encourage small businesses to invest, grow and create employment; and whether changes to existing tax reliefs for SMEs are being examined as part of the Budget process. [68535/26]

Question· writtenPQ 172asked

172. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the way in which the measures being considered as part of Budget 2027 are intended to increase housing supply and support delivery, while avoiding unintended inflationary effects within the housing market. [68545/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

172. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the way in which the measures being considered as part of Budget 2027 are intended to increase housing supply and support delivery, while avoiding unintended inflationary effects within the housing market. [68545/26]

Question· writtenPQ 150asked

150. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he is intending to make any changes to the Section 481 Film Tax credit in the upcoming budget in view of the recommendations of the Budgetary Oversight Committee report on Section 481, particularly in relation to addressing employment rights, employment security, and the use of buy-out contracts for actors, performers, writers and directors. [68636/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

150. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he is intending to make any changes to the Section 481 Film Tax credit in the upcoming budget in view of the recommendations of the Budgetary Oversight Committee report on Section 481, particularly in relation to addressing employment rights, employment security, and the use of buy-out contracts for actors, performers, writers and directors. [68636/26]

Question· writtenPQ 146asked

146. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will give a commitment that an issue (details supplied) will be specifically considered as part of the Budget process, rather than relying solely on general measures for the hospitality sector. [68517/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

146. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will give a commitment that an issue (details supplied) will be specifically considered as part of the Budget process, rather than relying solely on general measures for the hospitality sector. [68517/26]

Question· writtenPQ 135asked

135. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will reconsider increasing taxes on wealth and capital in Budget 2027, in view of recent research by an organisation (details supplied) that predicts increases in returns to capital as a result of AI adoption and recommends diversifying the tax base by expanding taxes on wealth and capital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68603/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

135. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will reconsider increasing taxes on wealth and capital in Budget 2027, in view of recent research by an organisation (details supplied) that predicts increases in returns to capital as a result of AI adoption and recommends diversifying the tax base by expanding taxes on wealth and capital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68603/26]

Question· oralPQ 130asked

130. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the way in which he intends to balance measures to support working families with the need for continued investment in infrastructure and public services in budget 2027. [68584/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

130. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the way in which he intends to balance measures to support working families with the need for continued investment in infrastructure and public services in budget 2027. [68584/26]

Question· oralPQ 126asked

126. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether changes to the tax system are being considered for budget 2027 to better recognise the additional costs faced by persons with disabilities, including the cost of transport, energy and medical and assistive equipment; and whether additional or enhanced tax reliefs in this area are under consideration. [68536/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

126. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether changes to the tax system are being considered for budget 2027 to better recognise the additional costs faced by persons with disabilities, including the cost of transport, energy and medical and assistive equipment; and whether additional or enhanced tax reliefs in this area are under consideration. [68536/26]

Record· Brief regering2026Z20401open

Reactie op verzoek commissie over de brief van de Algemene Rekenkamer inzake de beperkte uitvoering van de motie van het lid Van der Lee c.s. (Kamerstuk 36740-7) in de ontwerpbegrotingen en Miljoenennota 2027

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 29 September 2026

Reactie op verzoek commissie over de brief van de Algemene Rekenkamer inzake de beperkte uitvoering van de motie van het lid Van der Lee c.s. (Kamerstuk 36740-7) in de ontwerpbegrotingen en Miljoenennota 2027

Report· Ausschussbericht627 d.B.ausschussbericht

Mineralölsteuergesetz 2022 – MinStG 2022

Austria · National Council · 28 September 2026

Bericht des Finanzausschusses über den Antrag 1020/A der Abgeordneten Andreas Ottenschläger, Kai Jan Krainer, Dipl.-Ing. Karin Doppelbauer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Bundesgesetz über eine Verbrauchsteuer auf Mineralöl, Kraftstoffe und Heizstoffe (Mineralölsteuergesetz 2022 – MinStG 2022) geändert wird

Report· Ausschussbericht628 d.B.ausschussbericht

Energiekosten Entlastungspaket - Halbierung der MÖSt und Abschaffung der CO2-Bepreisung

Austria · National Council · 28 September 2026

Bericht des Finanzausschusses über den Antrag 1035/A der Abgeordneten Mag. Paul Hammerl, MA, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Bundesgesetz über eine Verbrauchsteuer auf Mineralöl, Kraftstoffe und Heizstoffe (Mineralölsteuergesetz 2022 – MinStG 2022) und das Bundesgesetz über einen nationalen Zertifikatehandel für Treibhausgasemissionen (Nationales Emissionszertifikatehandelsgesetz 2022 – NEHG 2022) geändert werden (Energiekosten Entlastungspaket - Halbierung der MÖSt und Abschaffung der CO2-Bepreisung)

Question· writtenPQ 518asked

518. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will give detailed consideration to the requests outlined by a national organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67963/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

518. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will give detailed consideration to the requests outlined by a national organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67963/26]

Question· writtenPQ 442asked

442. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Health if she plans to begin the implementation of the National Diabetes Strategy by providing funding to create a Regional Diabetes Clinical Lead post in each HSE Health Region in the upcoming budget. [67678/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

442. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Health if she plans to begin the implementation of the National Diabetes Strategy by providing funding to create a Regional Diabetes Clinical Lead post in each HSE Health Region in the upcoming budget. [67678/26]

Question· writtenPQ 336asked

336. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of the financial pressures facing primary schools arising from increased costs such as heating, electricity, insurance and cleaning; if consideration is being given to increasing the primary school capitation grant in Budget 2027; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68026/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

336. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of the financial pressures facing primary schools arising from increased costs such as heating, electricity, insurance and cleaning; if consideration is being given to increasing the primary school capitation grant in Budget 2027; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68026/26]

Question· writtenPQ 281asked

281. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the current status of the carbon tax increase on home heating fuels that was deferred from 1 May 2026 to 14 October 2026; the average effect of that increase on a 1,000 litre fill of home heating oil; whether a further deferral is under consideration in the context of budget 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67954/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

281. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the current status of the carbon tax increase on home heating fuels that was deferred from 1 May 2026 to 14 October 2026; the average effect of that increase on a 1,000 litre fill of home heating oil; whether a further deferral is under consideration in the context of budget 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67954/26]

Question· writtenPQ 279asked

279. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if, in advance of any change to the rate of the e-liquid products tax in budget 2027, his Department has assessed the effect of a rate increase on the size of the illicit and cross-border market, having regard to the differential with the rate applying in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67930/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

279. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if, in advance of any change to the rate of the e-liquid products tax in budget 2027, his Department has assessed the effect of a rate increase on the size of the illicit and cross-border market, having regard to the differential with the rate applying in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67930/26]

Question· writtenPQ 188asked

188. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Transport If he will provide increased funding to Cork County Council for the restoration and maintenance of regional and local roads in Cork as part of Budget 2027, particularly where roads were damaged by severe weather in early 2026. [66999/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

188. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Transport If he will provide increased funding to Cork County Council for the restoration and maintenance of regional and local roads in Cork as part of Budget 2027, particularly where roads were damaged by severe weather in early 2026. [66999/26]

Question· writtenPQ 173asked

173. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on the proposed increase in public transport fares; if this will be reconsidered in the budget; and when the fares will come into effect. [67321/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

173. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on the proposed increase in public transport fares; if this will be reconsidered in the budget; and when the fares will come into effect. [67321/26]

Question· writtenPQ 141asked

141. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport further to PQ64566/26 of 16 September 2026, to provide the report (details supplied); the proportion that are new services; the proportion that are enhancements; the number he expects will actually be delivered given a similar list contained in the submission for budget 2026; if the Government will commit to providing the resources to deliver these 140 new services and enhancements; if there are specific projects that will be prioritised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67302/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

141. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport further to PQ64566/26 of 16 September 2026, to provide the report (details supplied); the proportion that are new services; the proportion that are enhancements; the number he expects will actually be delivered given a similar list contained in the submission for budget 2026; if the Government will commit to providing the resources to deliver these 140 new services and enhancements; if there are specific projects that will be prioritised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67302/26]

Question· writtenPQ 114asked

114. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will examine targeted supports in Budget 2027 such as increasing the monthly allowance of €35 for those with gas or electricity as part of the Household Benefits Package. [67298/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

114. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will examine targeted supports in Budget 2027 such as increasing the monthly allowance of €35 for those with gas or electricity as part of the Household Benefits Package. [67298/26]

Question· writtenPQ 110asked

110. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Social Protection following the increases in the income disregards for the carer’s allowance means test, the next steps his Department intends to take towards the Programme for Government commitment to phase out the means test; the further changes to the income disregards or qualifying criteria that are being considered; and the timeframe for their introduction. [67262/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

110. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Social Protection following the increases in the income disregards for the carer’s allowance means test, the next steps his Department intends to take towards the Programme for Government commitment to phase out the means test; the further changes to the income disregards or qualifying criteria that are being considered; and the timeframe for their introduction. [67262/26]

Question· writtenPQ 105asked

105. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Social Protection in the context of Budget 2027, he will consider further reform of Carer’s Allowance, including increasing the weekly rate and further easing or removing the means test in recognition of the significant contribution made by family carers; and the estimated cost of each of these measures. [67387/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

105. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Social Protection in the context of Budget 2027, he will consider further reform of Carer’s Allowance, including increasing the weekly rate and further easing or removing the means test in recognition of the significant contribution made by family carers; and the estimated cost of each of these measures. [67387/26]

Question· writtenPQ 99asked

99. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection if persons on invalidity pensions are eligible for fuel allowance; to outline the criteria for fuel allowance; and if any changes will be included in the upcoming budget. [67324/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

99. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection if persons on invalidity pensions are eligible for fuel allowance; to outline the criteria for fuel allowance; and if any changes will be included in the upcoming budget. [67324/26]

Question· writtenPQ 94asked

94. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Social Protection the current status of the Government's commitment to review the means test for carer's allowance; and whether he is considering the abolition of the means test in recognition of the vital role played by family carers. [67391/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

94. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Social Protection the current status of the Government's commitment to review the means test for carer's allowance; and whether he is considering the abolition of the means test in recognition of the vital role played by family carers. [67391/26]

Question· writtenPQ 89asked

89. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection whether he is considering advocating, as part of the pre-budget process, for targeted employer PRSI relief measures for SMEs, particularly in respect of lower-paid workers, in order to help locally owned businesses maintain employment and remain competitive in the face of rising business costs. [63668/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

89. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection whether he is considering advocating, as part of the pre-budget process, for targeted employer PRSI relief measures for SMEs, particularly in respect of lower-paid workers, in order to help locally owned businesses maintain employment and remain competitive in the face of rising business costs. [63668/26]

Question· writtenPQ 81asked

81. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Social Protection his views in relation to the phasing out of the carers allowance means test as committed to in the Programme for Government; and the timeline for this commitment to be met. [66892/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

81. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Social Protection his views in relation to the phasing out of the carers allowance means test as committed to in the Programme for Government; and the timeline for this commitment to be met. [66892/26]

Question· writtenPQ 69asked

69. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Social Protection whether, in the context of Budget 2027, he intends to introduce a permanent cost of disability payment to recognise the additional and ongoing costs faced by people with disabilities; the estimated annual cost of introducing such a payment at different weekly rates; and the number of people who would potentially qualify. [67386/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

69. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Social Protection whether, in the context of Budget 2027, he intends to introduce a permanent cost of disability payment to recognise the additional and ongoing costs faced by people with disabilities; the estimated annual cost of introducing such a payment at different weekly rates; and the number of people who would potentially qualify. [67386/26]

Question· writtenPQ 57asked

57. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection to provide an update on any review carried out by his Department of social protection supports aimed at reducing energy poverty among older persons, people with disabilities and those living alone ahead of Budget 27; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67563/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

57. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection to provide an update on any review carried out by his Department of social protection supports aimed at reducing energy poverty among older persons, people with disabilities and those living alone ahead of Budget 27; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67563/26]

Question· writtenPQ 55asked

55. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection his plans to further reform the means test for carer’s allowance, including whether he will consider its full abolition and the introduction of a non-means-tested family carer payment, in recognition of the fact that eligibility for support should reflect the significant caring responsibilities undertaken by full-time family carers. [63776/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

55. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection his plans to further reform the means test for carer’s allowance, including whether he will consider its full abolition and the introduction of a non-means-tested family carer payment, in recognition of the fact that eligibility for support should reflect the significant caring responsibilities undertaken by full-time family carers. [63776/26]

Question· writtenPQ 38asked

38. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will consider, as part of Budget 2027, extending eligibility for Illness Benefit to self-employed workers who are unable to work due to illness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66646/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

38. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will consider, as part of Budget 2027, extending eligibility for Illness Benefit to self-employed workers who are unable to work due to illness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66646/26]

Question· writtenPQ 25asked

25. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will outline his intentions to reduce the means testing for people who apply for carer's allowance; the provisions he plans to make in this regard in Budget 2027. [67221/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

25. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will outline his intentions to reduce the means testing for people who apply for carer's allowance; the provisions he plans to make in this regard in Budget 2027. [67221/26]

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