Trade Agreements

11. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for the up-to-date position on the tariff on Irish whiskey exported to the United States; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69128/26]

EU Budgets

40. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for a report on the EU budget talks at the General Affairs Council in Brussels on 22 September 2026. [68987/26]

Gaeltacht Policy

208. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht his views on correspondence (details supplied). [69146/26]

Tax Reliefs

324. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the rationale for the application of VAT, customs-related charges and import administration fees to MedicAlert bracelets imported by individuals; whether exemptions or reliefs apply in respect of such essential medical identification products; whether he has examined the case for a review of their tax and customs treatment where no equivalent product or service is available within the State; and if he will make a statement

Tax Reliefs

177. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the assessments he has carried out on the current maximum help to buy scheme relief; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68540/26]

Grant Payments

610. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers that have benefitted from the forgotten farmer scheme to date; and the number and amounts paid by county. [68103/26]

34th Dáil debate — 2026-10-01

Deputy Aindrias Moynihan In the interests of Irish farming and rural communities, getting agreement on the CAP is hugely important and giving clarity to farmers and rural communities on the shape and size of funding going forward. It is almost as if there are two separate questions on the multi-annual financial framework - deciding how much will be available and, separately, how CAP funding will be available to support rural communities. The LEADER programme is being funded through the second p

34th Dáil debate — 2026-10-01

Deputy Aindrias Moynihan Irish whiskey is one of Ireland's most successful indigenous export products, supporting jobs in distilleries, farming, tourism and rural communities. The recent announcement that US tariffs on Irish whiskey were to be removed was very welcome. However, producers, especially smaller and independent distilleries, need certainty. Will the Minister indicate whether the Government has received a clear timeframe from the US Administration for the removal of these tariffs? Wh

34th Dáil debate — 2026-10-01

Deputy Aindrias Moynihan Irish whiskey is one of our more successful indigenous exports, supporting jobs in distilleries, farming, rural communities and tourism. The recent announcement on the removal of US tariffs on Irish whiskey is very positive. People in the industry, however, need to see things move from an announcement to something concrete. Will the Minister give an update on the current position regarding implementation and any engagement the Government is having with the EU and the US

34th Dáil debate — 2026-10-01

Deputy Aindrias Moynihan While the whiskey technical file might often been seen as led by the Department of agriculture, and we have shown it is hugely important for Irish whiskey exports, can co-ordinated efforts be made across government, whether in the Department of enterprise, foreign affairs or agriculture, to enhance the position of Irish whiskey and grain growers and to press it forward? Second, to return to the question on tariffs, the Minister might not have a timeline for it today. W