Richard O'Donoghue

Tax Reliefs
399. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the policy rationale behind the €3,000 disregard amount threshold for third-level tuition fees tax relief, given that the student contribution charge has been capped at €2,500 following Budget 2026 measures; his views that this structural gap completely excludes middle-income families paying for a single student, from receiving tax relief on their out-of-pocket costs; and if he will review the threshold in upcoming budgets to provide meaningful cost-of-living relief to middle-class households who do not qualify for means-tested grants but must pay their own way. [64441/26]

Amharc

Céad, 16 MFómh 2026

Tax Reliefs
400. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the policy rationale behind the €3,000 disregard amount threshold for third-level tuition fee tax relief (details supplied); if he acknowledges that this structural gap completely excludes middle-income families paying for a single student from receiving any tax relief on their out-of-pocket costs; and if his Department will review this threshold in upcoming budgets to provide meaningful cost-of-living relief to the middle-class households who do not qualify for means-tested grants but must pay their own way. [64468/26]

Amharc

Máirt, 30 Meith 2026

Hospital Services
898. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health the reasons for the critical delays in conducting post-mortem examinations in hospitals across the State; the specific workforce and resourcing plans in place to address the chronic shortage of consultant pathologists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49555/26]

Amharc