News & Statements
Retailers must not exclude consumers paying cash for goods and services – Byrne
Retailers must give continue to give consumers the option to pay cash for goods and services in an increasingly popular age of digital payments, according to Fine Gael Senator Maria Byrne.
Government must do all it can to help credit union movement to grow – Byrne
The Government must do it all it can to help credit unions grow given the essential services they provide to people in our communities, according to Fine Gael Senator Maria Byrne.
Banks must step up information and supports for customers to switch – Byrne
Banks must step up the information and supports for customers to switch their accounts, according to Fine Gael Seanad Finance Spokesperson, Senator Maria Byrne.
The deadline is here for Revenue to reopen offices to public – Byrne
The Revenue Commissioners should reopen their public offices and extend their helpline hours to assist taxpayers with queries, according to Fine Gael Senator Maria Byrne.
Increased supports needed for non-English speakers reporting sexual and gender-based violence – Byrne
As thousands of Ukrainian women arrive into Ireland, there must be increased supports for non-English speakers reporting sexual and gender based violence, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
New moneylending legislation must regulate the sector without removing access to credit for people who need it – Byrne
New moneylending legislation must regulate the sector without removing access to credit for people who need it, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Assist employers to show appreciation for employees and boost Irish business – Byrne
Government can assist employers to show appreciation for employees and boost Irish business by extending a measure that allows gift vouchers to be given twice a year tax free. That’s according to Senator Maria Byrne, Fine Gael’s Seanad Finance Spokesperson, who has previously campaigned on the issue of the Small Benefit Exemption.
We must tackle maintenance fees on electronic vouchers at EU level
We must tackle the issue of maintenance fees on electronic vouchers at an EU level, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
January is a good time to claim tax relief on a range of expenses – Byrne
January offers a good opportunity for people to avail of the tax reliefs to which they are entitled on a range of expenses including medical bills and working from home, a Fine Gael Senator.
Companies can show appreciation for employees and boost Irish business this Christmas – Byrne
Companies can avail of relaxed rules around the Small Benefit Exemption when purchasing gift vouchers to show appreciation for their staff and also help to boost Irish businesses this Christmas, a Fine Gael Senator has said.