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Question· writtenPQ 144asked

144. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Finance the impact on the Government debt and the Government's agreed debt reduction targets as required under the Stability and Growth Pact and fiscal treaty rules for 2018 and each subsequent year arising from an increase in local government borrowing of €100 million to €500 million respectively in 2018 for the purposes of the provision of affordable housing. [32491/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 July 2017

144. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Finance the impact on the Government debt and the Government's agreed debt reduction targets as required under the Stability and Growth Pact and fiscal treaty rules for 2018 and each subsequent year arising from an increase in local government borrowing of €100 million to €500 million respectively in 2018 for the purposes of the provision of affordable housing. [32491/17]

Question· writtenPQ 136asked

136. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the preparations his Department made in advance of the national economic dialogue regarding the fiscal space for USC and income tax reductions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32372/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 July 2017

136. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the preparations his Department made in advance of the national economic dialogue regarding the fiscal space for USC and income tax reductions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32372/17]

Question· writtenPQ 133asked

133. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Finance the 2018 and full-year cost or yield of all additional taxation measures announced as part of budget 2017, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32238/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 July 2017

133. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Finance the 2018 and full-year cost or yield of all additional taxation measures announced as part of budget 2017, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32238/17]

Question· writtenPQ 78asked

78. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Finance if he or his officials have discussed the possibility of requesting flexibility on the way in which the EU fiscal treaty rules are applied to capital infrastructure projects; and if he has discussed or contemplated requesting from the EU flexibility on the fiscal rules to allow the State to prepare for Brexit, in particular. [27833/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 July 2017

78. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Finance if he or his officials have discussed the possibility of requesting flexibility on the way in which the EU fiscal treaty rules are applied to capital infrastructure projects; and if he has discussed or contemplated requesting from the EU flexibility on the fiscal rules to allow the State to prepare for Brexit, in particular. [27833/17]

Question· writtenPQ 59asked

59. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Finance his Department's objective of a balanced budget in structural terms in 2018; his Department's current appraisal of the strength of tax receipts in achieving that balance; if his Department is holding discussions with the EU Commission regarding the application of the fiscal rules and the maximising of the fiscal space available for budget 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31351/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 July 2017

59. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Finance his Department's objective of a balanced budget in structural terms in 2018; his Department's current appraisal of the strength of tax receipts in achieving that balance; if his Department is holding discussions with the EU Commission regarding the application of the fiscal rules and the maximising of the fiscal space available for budget 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31351/17]

Question· writtenPQ 36asked

36. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether his Department’s projections of the potential impact of Brexit are reliable in view of recent comments by the ESRI and the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31449/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 July 2017

36. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether his Department’s projections of the potential impact of Brexit are reliable in view of recent comments by the ESRI and the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31449/17]

Question· writtenPQ 27asked

27. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance his plans to carry out a fiscal stress test as has been done in other jurisdictions such as the UK, with particular attention to the fiscal risks that may be faced; the potential contingent liabilities that exist for the fiscal position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26203/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 July 2017

27. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance his plans to carry out a fiscal stress test as has been done in other jurisdictions such as the UK, with particular attention to the fiscal risks that may be faced; the potential contingent liabilities that exist for the fiscal position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26203/17]

Question· writtenPQ 148asked

148. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 369 of 20 June 2017, if he will answer the original question which requested information on whether he has sought approval from EUROSTAT on whether it would be permissible under the fiscal rules to use the surplus from the National Training Fund levy for capital expenditure, which was not answered in the original response. [30877/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2017

148. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 369 of 20 June 2017, if he will answer the original question which requested information on whether he has sought approval from EUROSTAT on whether it would be permissible under the fiscal rules to use the surplus from the National Training Fund levy for capital expenditure, which was not answered in the original response. [30877/17]

Question· writtenPQ 128asked

128. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance if progress has been made in the reform of EU fiscal rules in respect of allowing capital investment and the ongoing review of the capital plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31508/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2017

128. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance if progress has been made in the reform of EU fiscal rules in respect of allowing capital investment and the ongoing review of the capital plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31508/17]

Question· writtenPQ 113asked

113. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the detail of the treatment of rental income from residential property situated here from a taxation point of view, including the rate of taxation that applies by different classes of recipients including private landlords domiciled and resident here, private landlords not resident here, Irish resident companies, non-Irish resident companies, partnerships, real estate investment trusts and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31424/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2017

113. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the detail of the treatment of rental income from residential property situated here from a taxation point of view, including the rate of taxation that applies by different classes of recipients including private landlords domiciled and resident here, private landlords not resident here, Irish resident companies, non-Irish resident companies, partnerships, real estate investment trusts and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31424/17]

Question· writtenPQ 103asked

103. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether Ireland will be in breach of the fiscal rules in respect of the structural rule and the expenditure benchmark in 2017; his further views on whether sanctions will be brought against Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30702/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2017

103. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether Ireland will be in breach of the fiscal rules in respect of the structural rule and the expenditure benchmark in 2017; his further views on whether sanctions will be brought against Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30702/17]

Question· writtenPQ 79asked

79. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance if the risk and sensitivity analysis performed by his Department on a biannual basis includes an analysis of the contingent liabilities facing the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30718/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2017

79. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance if the risk and sensitivity analysis performed by his Department on a biannual basis includes an analysis of the contingent liabilities facing the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30718/17]

Question· writtenPQ 157asked

157. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the number of quarters Ireland has been in compliance with the fiscal rules since entering into the preventive arm; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29747/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 June 2017

157. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the number of quarters Ireland has been in compliance with the fiscal rules since entering into the preventive arm; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29747/17]

Question· writtenPQ 261asked

261. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the changes in policy on motor taxation of State owned vehicles, in particular HSE patient transport; when these changes came into effect; the affect that this policy change is having on persons around the country, in particular those accessing services in an association (details supplied); if these changes will be reversed to halt the negative impact on vulnerable persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29132/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2017

261. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the changes in policy on motor taxation of State owned vehicles, in particular HSE patient transport; when these changes came into effect; the affect that this policy change is having on persons around the country, in particular those accessing services in an association (details supplied); if these changes will be reversed to halt the negative impact on vulnerable persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29132/17]

Question· writtenPQ 659asked

659. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Skills the amount allocated by his Department for the implementation of the policy on Gaeltacht; and if this is factored into fiscal space projections for the next five years. [28006/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2017

659. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Skills the amount allocated by his Department for the implementation of the policy on Gaeltacht; and if this is factored into fiscal space projections for the next five years. [28006/17]

Question· writtenPQ 492asked

492. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the €600 million base funding requirement in higher education institutions by 2021 identified by the Cassells report includes the €124 million that has been set aside from the calculation of the fiscal space for demographic increases in third level in 2018 and 2019. [27229/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2017

492. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the €600 million base funding requirement in higher education institutions by 2021 identified by the Cassells report includes the €124 million that has been set aside from the calculation of the fiscal space for demographic increases in third level in 2018 and 2019. [27229/17]

Question· writtenPQ 374asked

374. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his Department has sought approval from EUROSTAT on whether it would be permissible under the fiscal rules to use the surplus from the national training fund levy for capital expenditure. [27324/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2017

374. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his Department has sought approval from EUROSTAT on whether it would be permissible under the fiscal rules to use the surplus from the national training fund levy for capital expenditure. [27324/17]

Question· writtenPQ 356asked

356. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if an amount has been factored into net fiscal space projections for 2018 to 2021 regarding the €2.6 billion of additional capital resources to be allocated over the period 2018 to 2021 under the capital plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26847/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2017

356. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if an amount has been factored into net fiscal space projections for 2018 to 2021 regarding the €2.6 billion of additional capital resources to be allocated over the period 2018 to 2021 under the capital plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26847/17]

Question· writtenPQ 325asked

325. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the impact on the net fiscal space for 2018 of retaining mortgage interest relief; his plans for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28684/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2017

325. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the impact on the net fiscal space for 2018 of retaining mortgage interest relief; his plans for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28684/17]

Question· writtenPQ 323asked

323. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the reason additional funding to the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport to enable recovery and repair on the road network in January 2016 was allowed under fiscal rules in view of the fact that it was initially his Department's position that such a request for additional funding arising from storm damage could not be catered for under the fiscal rules (details supplied). [28641/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2017

323. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the reason additional funding to the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport to enable recovery and repair on the road network in January 2016 was allowed under fiscal rules in view of the fact that it was initially his Department's position that such a request for additional funding arising from storm damage could not be catered for under the fiscal rules (details supplied). [28641/17]

Question· writtenPQ 319asked

319. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance his plans to undertake a fiscal stress test as has been done in other jurisdictions such as the UK; the details of such a test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28421/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2017

319. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Finance his plans to undertake a fiscal stress test as has been done in other jurisdictions such as the UK; the details of such a test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28421/17]

Question· writtenPQ 317asked

317. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if a review is under way or planned by the European Commission on the European fiscal rules; if he has raised the possibility of such a review with the Council of European Finance Ministers; if the State has made submissions in this respect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28416/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2017

317. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if a review is under way or planned by the European Commission on the European fiscal rules; if he has raised the possibility of such a review with the Council of European Finance Ministers; if the State has made submissions in this respect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28416/17]

Question· writtenPQ 298asked

298. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the consequences of the State being found to be in a situation in which a significant deviation has occurred under the fiscal rules; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28082/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2017

298. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the consequences of the State being found to be in a situation in which a significant deviation has occurred under the fiscal rules; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28082/17]

Question· writtenPQ 297asked

297. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if, as per the council recommendation on the 2017 national reform programme for Ireland COM (2017) 507 final, further fiscal adjustments are required in 2017 in order to comply with the fiscal rules; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28081/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2017

297. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if, as per the council recommendation on the 2017 national reform programme for Ireland COM (2017) 507 final, further fiscal adjustments are required in 2017 in order to comply with the fiscal rules; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28081/17]

Question· writtenPQ 296asked

296. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance further to parliamentary Question No. 143 of 30 May 2017, the impact on the fiscal space in 2017 and the following years if his Department fails to persuade the EU Commission that the retrospective change cited should not be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28080/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2017

296. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance further to parliamentary Question No. 143 of 30 May 2017, the impact on the fiscal space in 2017 and the following years if his Department fails to persuade the EU Commission that the retrospective change cited should not be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28080/17]

Question· writtenPQ 278asked

278. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance his plans to introduce a new method of measuring the size of the economy and the growth of same in view of the unreliability of GDP as a measurement in an Irish context; the work which has been carried out by his Department and the Central Bank to date in 2017; the input the EU Commission and the fiscal council have had on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27728/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2017

278. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance his plans to introduce a new method of measuring the size of the economy and the growth of same in view of the unreliability of GDP as a measurement in an Irish context; the work which has been carried out by his Department and the Central Bank to date in 2017; the input the EU Commission and the fiscal council have had on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27728/17]

Question· writtenPQ 261asked

261. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if he will confirm media reports that there is €200 million in net fiscal space available for 2018 and €3 billion of fiscal space to 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27367/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2017

261. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if he will confirm media reports that there is €200 million in net fiscal space available for 2018 and €3 billion of fiscal space to 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27367/17]

Question· writtenPQ 255asked

255. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the taxation commission for landlords that his Department put in place after the introduction of rent pressure zones to examine landlords' cost base; when the report of this commission will be finalised; and if it will be made available to Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas for scrutiny prior to the budget. [27314/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2017

255. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the taxation commission for landlords that his Department put in place after the introduction of rent pressure zones to examine landlords' cost base; when the report of this commission will be finalised; and if it will be made available to Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas for scrutiny prior to the budget. [27314/17]

Question· writtenPQ 139asked

139. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which pay demands in the public and private sectors are likely to impact on the growing economy to a negative or positive extent in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26370/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 June 2017

139. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which pay demands in the public and private sectors are likely to impact on the growing economy to a negative or positive extent in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26370/17]

Question· writtenPQ 138asked

138. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the scope for reforms throughout the public and private sectors which may still have a role to play in economic performance in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26369/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 June 2017

138. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the scope for reforms throughout the public and private sectors which may still have a role to play in economic performance in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26369/17]

Question· writtenPQ 137asked

137. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the degree to which each Department achieved the targets set by his Department in the course of the past six years; the extent to which this now becomes the basis for reward throughout; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26368/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 June 2017

137. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the degree to which each Department achieved the targets set by his Department in the course of the past six years; the extent to which this now becomes the basis for reward throughout; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26368/17]

Question· writtenPQ 136asked

136. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he remains satisfied of being able to continue to meet the targets set by his Department in the context of spending and reform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26367/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 June 2017

136. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he remains satisfied of being able to continue to meet the targets set by his Department in the context of spending and reform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26367/17]

Question· writtenPQ 135asked

135. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the degree to which each Department continues to maintain good practice in terms of expenditure in keeping with both the effects of the economic recession and the growing demands of the recovery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26366/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 June 2017

135. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the degree to which each Department continues to maintain good practice in terms of expenditure in keeping with both the effects of the economic recession and the growing demands of the recovery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26366/17]

Question· writtenPQ 72asked

72. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he has made formal proposals to the European Commission to revise the fiscal rules under the Stability and Growth Pact in favour of more flexibility around capital investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26401/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 June 2017

72. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he has made formal proposals to the European Commission to revise the fiscal rules under the Stability and Growth Pact in favour of more flexibility around capital investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26401/17]

Question· writtenPQ 17asked

17. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he expects to be in a position to maintain prudent fiscal management while at the same time meeting requirements in terms of rejuvenation of the economy and wage restoration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26238/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 June 2017

17. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he expects to be in a position to maintain prudent fiscal management while at the same time meeting requirements in terms of rejuvenation of the economy and wage restoration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26238/17]

Question· writtenPQ 153asked

153. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Finance the expected net effect of measures carried over for 2018 as a result of budget 2017 measures; how that is accounted for in the fiscal space projections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25810/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2017

153. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Finance the expected net effect of measures carried over for 2018 as a result of budget 2017 measures; how that is accounted for in the fiscal space projections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25810/17]

Question· writtenPQ 149asked

149. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance his plans to rework the ten-year average growth calculation in view of his decision to limit ability to spend in future years not being necessary under the fiscal rules (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25554/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2017

149. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance his plans to rework the ten-year average growth calculation in view of his decision to limit ability to spend in future years not being necessary under the fiscal rules (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25554/17]

Question· writtenPQ 144asked

144. Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance if he raised the relaxation of fiscal rules through the implementation of the unusual event clause in the context of the impact of Brexit on Ireland at the Eurogroup meeting on 22 May 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25409/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2017

144. Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance if he raised the relaxation of fiscal rules through the implementation of the unusual event clause in the context of the impact of Brexit on Ireland at the Eurogroup meeting on 22 May 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25409/17]

Question· writtenPQ 267asked

267. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 117 of 10 May 2017, if the €200 million referred to has been accounted for in fiscal space projections; and the impact of the spend of €200 million on net fiscal space in each of the years 2016 to 2021. [24613/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2017

267. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 117 of 10 May 2017, if the €200 million referred to has been accounted for in fiscal space projections; and the impact of the spend of €200 million on net fiscal space in each of the years 2016 to 2021. [24613/17]

Question· writtenPQ 196asked

196. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if the purchase by the State in the form of a special purpose vehicle, SPV, or other such wholly owned State instrument, of distressed principal private dwelling mortgages to facilitate the roll-out of a mortgage to rent scheme on a grand scale would likely constitute an on-balance sheet or off-balance sheet transaction in terms of the Government accounts; if such a purchase would be regarded as capital or current expenditure in terms of the domestic and EU fiscal rules; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24649/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2017

196. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if the purchase by the State in the form of a special purpose vehicle, SPV, or other such wholly owned State instrument, of distressed principal private dwelling mortgages to facilitate the roll-out of a mortgage to rent scheme on a grand scale would likely constitute an on-balance sheet or off-balance sheet transaction in terms of the Government accounts; if such a purchase would be regarded as capital or current expenditure in terms of the domestic and EU fiscal rules; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24649/17]

Question· writtenPQ 140asked

140. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his plans to facilitate the building of local authority houses in sufficient numbers to meet the current and emerging situation, in view of the fact that other governments throughout the EU are doing so; the optimum expenditure for such a programme within the confines of fiscal stability regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23856/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2017

140. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his plans to facilitate the building of local authority houses in sufficient numbers to meet the current and emerging situation, in view of the fact that other governments throughout the EU are doing so; the optimum expenditure for such a programme within the confines of fiscal stability regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23856/17]

Question· writtenPQ 78asked

78. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance if he has made progress in the reform of EU fiscal rules in view of allowing capital investment and the ongoing review of the capital plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23620/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2017

78. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance if he has made progress in the reform of EU fiscal rules in view of allowing capital investment and the ongoing review of the capital plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23620/17]

Question· writtenPQ 28asked

28. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if he will rule out further tax cuts in budget 2018 in view of recent disappointing Exchequer returns and to ensure all fiscal space is directed towards maintaining and improving public services and investment in capital infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23359/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2017

28. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if he will rule out further tax cuts in budget 2018 in view of recent disappointing Exchequer returns and to ensure all fiscal space is directed towards maintaining and improving public services and investment in capital infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23359/17]

Question· writtenPQ 20asked

20. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if he will request flexibility with regard to the fiscal rules in view of the well-documented impact of Brexit on the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23358/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2017

20. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if he will request flexibility with regard to the fiscal rules in view of the well-documented impact of Brexit on the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23358/17]

Question· oralPQ 1asked

1. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the review of Exchequer tax revenue in view of 2017 tax revenue to April coming in €344 million under target, with specific reference to the shortfall in income tax, including the universal social charge, USC, corporation tax and excise; his views on the possibility of this persisting throughout 2017; the potential impact on the deficit for 2017; the potential impact on the fiscal space in 2018; if he revised the fiscal space; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23771/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2017

1. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the review of Exchequer tax revenue in view of 2017 tax revenue to April coming in €344 million under target, with specific reference to the shortfall in income tax, including the universal social charge, USC, corporation tax and excise; his views on the possibility of this persisting throughout 2017; the potential impact on the deficit for 2017; the potential impact on the fiscal space in 2018; if he revised the fiscal space; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23771/17]

Question· writtenPQ 520asked

520. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment further to reports that the State is facing fines of up to €75 million each year if it does not meet its target of obtaining 16% of total energy needs from renewable sources by 2020, if his Department has factored these fines into expenditure projections over the next five years; the estimated impact of the fines on the net fiscal space for the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22817/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2017

520. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment further to reports that the State is facing fines of up to €75 million each year if it does not meet its target of obtaining 16% of total energy needs from renewable sources by 2020, if his Department has factored these fines into expenditure projections over the next five years; the estimated impact of the fines on the net fiscal space for the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22817/17]

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