Parliamentary questions

Flood Risk Insurance Cover Provision

Michael McGrath

162. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if the record of claims regarding flood and burst pipe insurance of an organisation (details supplied) from 2013 to 2018, inclusive, and to date in 2019, by the number of burst pipes and fluvial and coastal flooding figures, respectively, will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6527/19]

Tax Yield

Michael McGrath

163. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the amount of revenue collected by year from stamp duty on non-life insurance policies from 2008 to 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6528/19]

EU Directives

Michael McGrath

164. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his views on the effectiveness of regulation of insurance across the EU and Solvency II directive 2009 in view of the number of insurance firms that have collapsed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6529/19]

Central Bank of Ireland Enforcement Actions

Michael McGrath

165. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the fine imposed by the Central Bank on a company (details supplied); the reason for the fine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6530/19]

Insurance Compensation Fund

Michael McGrath

175. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of claimants who are yet to receive their compensation in full as a result of the failure of a company (details supplied); the number of these who have settled their claims; the number who have yet to settle; the date of the next payout from the Insurance Compensation Fund; the number of claimants due to be paid from the next payout; the estimated amount that will be paid out at that date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6684/19]

Insurance Data

Michael McGrath

184. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of insurance claims filed in each of the years 2015 to 2018; the overall amount paid out on claims by insurance type; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7016/19]

National Treasury Management Agency Staff

Michael McGrath

189. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of staff at the National Treasury Management Agency excluding the National Asset Management Agency who received pay in 2018 including retention payments and other benefits by ranges (details supplied); the number employed by the National Treasury Management Agency at the end of 2017 and 2018, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7104/19]

NAMA Staff Data

Michael McGrath

190. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of staff at the National Asset Management Agency who received pay in 2017 by ranges (details supplied); the number employed by the agency at the end of 2017 and 2018, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7105/19]

NAMA Staff Remuneration

Michael McGrath

191. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the amount paid out by the National Asset Management Agency in voluntary redundancy payments in 2018; the number of staff who took voluntary redundancy in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7106/19]

Flood Risk Assessments

Michael McGrath

193. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if risk assessments have been carried out in areas that were previously prone to flooding but are now OPW-defended zones; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6523/19]

Flood Risk Insurance Cover Provision

Michael McGrath

194. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of properties in zones defended by the OPW that have full flood insurance coverage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6524/19]

National Children's Hospital Expenditure

Michael McGrath

197. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the reason the Revised Estimates published on 19 December 2018 took no account of the cost overrun on the national children’s hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6947/19]

School Curriculum

Michael McGrath

243. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied) on the provision of time for eating and hygiene as part of the school day; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6496/19]

Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service Data

Michael McGrath

320. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to introduce a differentiation in the process for persons applying for citizenship (details supplied) who have been here for a long period of time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7014/19]

National Digital Strategy

Michael McGrath

338. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation her plans to provide for a merchants' incentive scheme as part of the new digital strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6993/19]

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Michael McGrath

513. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health when an assessment of need report will be issued in respect of a child (details supplied) in County Cork; when the child will have a CAMHS assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7133/19]

Housing Assistance Payment Administration

Michael McGrath

758. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the position on an existing tenant renting in the private sector who becomes eligible for housing assistance payment in the course of his or her tenancy; the obligations on the landlord in that situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6663/19]

Brexit Issues

Michael McGrath

72. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding insurance policies held with insurance companies prudentially regulated in the UK or Gibraltar but operating here under freedom of services in the event of a no-deal Brexit; if such policies will be still valid; if new policies will be possible; if the issue will be fully dealt with in the miscellaneous provisions (withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 29 March 2019) Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6175/19]

Brexit Preparations

Michael McGrath

73. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the consultation or engagement that has taken place between him and the insurance industry; the number of times in the past six months he has met with organisations (details supplied) on Brexit; the details of the meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6176/19]

Brexit Issues

Michael McGrath

74. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the nature of temporary run-off regime in the event the UK leaving the EU on 29 March 2019; the way in which the regime interacts with EU law on insurance; if it will be possible for new business to be written by UK companies not prudentially regulated here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6177/19]

Insurance Industry

Michael McGrath

75. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of insurance companies operating here under freedom of services which are prudentially regulated in the UK or Gibraltar by the type of insurance sold and the number of applications with the Central Bank from insurance companies wishing to be prudentially regulated here, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6178/19]

Insurance Compensation Fund

Michael McGrath

76. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the compensation mechanisms in place if after the UK leaves the EU an insurance company operating here under freedom of services but prudentially regulated in the UK or Gibraltar goes into liquidation; the way in which the Insurance (Amendment) Act 2018 applies in this scenario; if claimants in this instance would be entitled to 100% compensation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6179/19]

Tax Deduction Systems

Michael McGrath

77. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the status of the review on tax treatment of flat rate expenses; if these changes will come into force in 2020; if there are changes from the original proposal announced in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6180/19]

Disabilities Assessments

Michael McGrath

119. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) in County Cork will have their assessment of need carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5855/19]

Pensions Data

Michael McGrath

197. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to introduce a pension traceability system to ensure that on retirement persons are able to benefit from different pension schemes they paid into over the course of their working life; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5790/19]

Pensions Data

Michael McGrath

198. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated amount of private pension funds that remain unclaimed for a variety of reasons (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5791/19]

Hospital Appointments Delays

Michael McGrath

109. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason 4,450 persons have been waiting for an outpatient consultation in Cork city hospitals since before 1 January 2017. [5407/19]

Mortgage Applications Approvals

Michael McGrath

163. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if a lender can issue a mortgage to a person immediately after they have been discharged from bankruptcy assuming all other macroprudential requirements have been fulfilled; if there is a time limit from the date of discharge within which a lender is prohibited from offering a mortgage; if so, the time limits used by each bank operating here with regard to mortgage loans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5160/19]

Tax Code

Michael McGrath

165. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the review of betting duty; when he expects it to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5345/19]

Customs and Excise Controls

Michael McGrath

174. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the criteria used by customs officials in deciding which passengers are stopped and questioned in the context of persons arriving through public airports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5559/19]

Tax Deduction Systems

Michael McGrath

175. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties being experienced by substitute teachers whose payments are subject to emergency tax (details supplied); if he has been in contact with the Department of Education and Skills with a view to putting a resolution in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5560/19]

VAT Rate Reductions

Michael McGrath

178. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he or the Revenue Commissioners have discretion to reduce the rate of VAT that applies to non-alcoholic beers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5602/19]

VAT Rate Reductions

Michael McGrath

179. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the position on the VAT rate that applies to conferencing facilities; if there is national discretion in relation to the rate charged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5609/19]

Pension Provisions

Michael McGrath

187. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a person in receipt of a pension under the Local Government (Superannuation) (Consolidation) Scheme 1998 is in a position to benefit from the public service stability agreement; if pensions in payment under this scheme are subject to increases in line with relative salaries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5425/19]

Pension Provisions

Michael McGrath

188. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position on pension abatement deducted from pension lump sums payable to certain retired public servants; the position on tax relief on the abatement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5426/19]

School Funding

Michael McGrath

241. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position on fee-paying secondary schools receiving financial assistance to support certain capital building projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5322/19]

Occupational Therapy Provision

Michael McGrath

446. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) in County Cork will be assessed for occupational therapy and receive appropriate therapy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5613/19]

Disabilities Assessments

Michael McGrath

447. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) in County Cork will have an assessment of need under the Disability Act 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5618/19]

Regeneration Projects Status

Michael McGrath

480. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the work carried out to date at a site (details supplied); the amount spent; the details in relation to the south tip and a building in this regard; when the public park is expected to open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5612/19]

Taxi Regulations

Michael McGrath

574. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to ensure taxis facilitate digital payment by customers; the expected timeline in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5600/19]

Social Insurance Payments

Michael McGrath

622. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of hours per week a pay as you earn, PAYE, employee must work in order to receive a full class A pay-related social insurance, PRSI, stamp; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5423/19]

State Pension (Contributory) Eligibility

Michael McGrath

623. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of her plans to implement a total contributions approach in relation to the State pension (contributory); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5424/19]

Small and Medium Enterprises Supports

Michael McGrath

636. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to provide for a merchants' incentive scheme as part of the new digital strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5599/19]

Legislative Measures

Michael McGrath

69. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance when he expects to introduce the investment limited partnership and Irish collective asset-management vehicle (amendment) Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4895/19]

Health and Social Care Professionals Regulation

Michael McGrath

194. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health when he expects the full appointment of the counsellors and psychotherapists registration board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4894/19]

Home Loan Scheme

Michael McGrath

258. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of open applications for the Rebuilding Ireland home loan by local authority area; the length of time applications have been open (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4896/19]

Home Loan Scheme

Michael McGrath

259. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of open applications for the Rebuilding Ireland home loan that are with local authorities for processing and decision; the number of open applications that are with the Housing Agency for processing and decision; the breakdown by the time they have been with the local authority or Housing Agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4897/19]

Home Loan Scheme

Michael McGrath

260. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of persons working in the Housing Agency on applications for the Rebuilding Ireland home loan scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4898/19]

Home Loan Scheme

Michael McGrath

261. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of persons working in each local authority on applications for the Rebuilding Ireland home loan scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4899/19]

Departmental Funding

Michael McGrath

263. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht further to Parliamentary Question No. 668 of 13 November 2018, the position regarding the extra public funding for the project; if the extra €10 million is a grant or loan; if it is a loan, the terms and conditions attached; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4901/19]

Insurance Data

Michael McGrath

85. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number and value of pay-outs owed to policyholders retained by insurance companies in each of the years 2016 to 2018, for example, in the form of the typical 20% being withheld; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4483/19]

Financial Services Regulation

Michael McGrath

91. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the requirements banks must follow to fully inform customers of the true cost of cashback and other offers when it comes to mortgages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4538/19]

Financial Services Regulation

Michael McGrath

92. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the types of bank accounts that are prevented from being shown on such platforms; the reason for these types of bank accounts being prevented from being shown on electronic banking platforms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4539/19]

Brexit Issues

Michael McGrath

93. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the macro prudential and consumer protection regulation regarding electronic banking platforms such as a platform (details supplied); the way in which this will be impacted by Brexit if these platforms are regulated prudentially in the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4540/19]

Credit Card Interest Rates

Michael McGrath

94. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the percentage of customers who do not make credit card repayments before the interest free period expires; the average interest rate charged once the interest free period expires; the value of credit card debt outstanding; the value of that debt that is subject to interest following the expiry of the interest free period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4542/19]

Banking Operations

Michael McGrath

95. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the reason a bank may refuse to open a regular bank account for an individual; the regulation surrounding such matters; the number of persons in 2018 who were turned down by banks when attempting to open regular bank accounts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4543/19]

Brexit Issues

Michael McGrath

96. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his plans to install trade facilitation bays in Border counties in the event of a no-deal Brexit; when he expects these to be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4545/19]

Financial Services Regulation

Michael McGrath

97. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of banks in the market that enable customers to view accounts from other banks; if the European payments services directive compels banks to provide this service; if so, the way in which the directive will be enforced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4554/19]

Mortgage Data

Michael McGrath

100. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of mortgage switches that have taken place in each year since 2000; the number as a percentage of the overall number of existing mortgages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4650/19]

Departmental Contracts Data

Michael McGrath

104. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the final agreed tender price and the date of the tender for the contract in respect of each capital expenditure project which cost €10 million or more since 2010, in tabular form; the final overall amount paid; the date of the final payment in respect of the completion of the project; the reason the final amount paid exceeded the final tender price; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4646/19]

Departmental Contracts Data

Michael McGrath

123. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the final agreed tender price and the date of the tender for the contract in respect of each capital expenditure project which cost €10 million or more since 2010, in tabular form; the final overall amount paid; the date of the final payment in respect of the completion of the project; the reason the final amount paid exceeded the final tender price; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4647/19]

Direct Provision Data

Michael McGrath

128. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons in direct provision; the number who have been able to open bank accounts to receive direct provision; the way in which a person receives direct provision if the person is prevented from opening a bank account; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4544/19]

Departmental Contracts Data

Michael McGrath

131. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the final agreed tender price and the date of the tender for the contract in respect of each capital expenditure project which cost €10 million or more since 2010, in tabular form; the final overall amount paid; the date of the final payment in respect of the completion of the project; the reason the final amount paid exceeded the final tender price; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4645/19]

Departmental Contracts Data

Michael McGrath

208. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the final agreed tender price and the date of the tender for the contract in respect of each capital expenditure project which cost €10 million or more since 2010, in tabular form; the final overall amount paid; the date of the final payment in respect of the completion of the project; the reason the final amount paid exceeded the final tender price; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4644/19]

Departmental Contracts Data

Michael McGrath

241. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the final agreed tender price and the date of the tender for the contract in respect of each capital expenditure project which cost €10 million or more since 2010, in tabular form; the final overall amount paid; the date of the final payment in respect of the completion of the project; the reason the final amount paid exceeded the final tender price; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4643/19]

Departmental Contracts Data

Michael McGrath

285. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the final agreed tender price and the date of the tender for the contract in respect of each capital expenditure project which cost €10 million or more since 2010, in tabular form; the final overall amount paid; the date of the final payment in respect of the completion of the project; the reason the final amount paid exceeded the final tender price; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4648/19]

Social and Affordable Housing Funding

Michael McGrath

164. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance when Home Building Finance Ireland will be fully established; when funding will be issued; when applications will be submitted; if applications have been submitted; if so, the number and value of each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3915/19]

Employment Investment Incentive Scheme

Michael McGrath

169. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 69 of 22 November 2018, the penalties that will be imposed on a company that issues an incorrect statement of qualification under the EII scheme; the penalties if the incorrect statement was intentional or unintentional, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4033/19]

Mortgage Interest Rates

Michael McGrath

172. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the contingencies in the event vulture funds increase the interest rate on mortgage loans significantly in excess of market rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4205/19]

Knowledge Development Box

Michael McGrath

174. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of companies that availed of the knowledge development box in 2018; the cost of same in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4239/19]

NAMA Operations

Michael McGrath

177. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his views on the development that NAMA is involved in regarding the orders to quit for tenants living in an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4305/19]

Primary Medical Certificates Eligibility

Michael McGrath

179. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the clinical guidelines and methodology used to determine whether an applicant qualifies for a primary medical certificate; the policy in place to ensure applications are dealt with on a consistent basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4342/19]

Insurance Industry

Michael McGrath

181. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons who were underpaid insurance compensation after Storm Ophelia and Storm Emma; the amount by which they were underpaid; if he will publish the report by his Department on the practices of insurance companies in the aftermath of extreme weather events; if legislation is ready to prohibit such actions by insurance companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4415/19]

Insurance Industry

Michael McGrath

182. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if the Central Bank and the Personal Injuries Assessment Board have been formally requested to report on the practice of insurance companies offering cash offers for less than the amount for which property was insured in the aftermath of extreme weather events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4416/19]

Public Service Stability Agreement

Michael McGrath

192. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the benefits to existing public service pensioners under the Public Service Stability Agreement 2018-2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4306/19]

Teacher Training Provision

Michael McGrath

219. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the change to the deadline for applying to Teastas Eorpach na Gaeilge resulted in some interested students missing the application deadline (details supplied); the steps taken to highlight and publicise the change well in advance; his views on whether the application deadline needs to be further extended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4070/19]

Schools Building Projects Status

Michael McGrath

238. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an education campus development (details supplied) in County Cork; the position with planning permission for the project; the stage of the project; the timeline for its overall development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4304/19]

Small and Medium Enterprises Data

Michael McGrath

286. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of patents successfully lodged by indigenous small and medium enterprises, SMEs, in each year since 2011; the number of copyrights taken out on software by indigenous SMEs in each year since 2011; the number of other intellectual property obtained by indigenous SMEs each year since 2011; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4240/19]

Disabilities Assessments

Michael McGrath

364. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) in County Cork will undergo an assessment for autism spectrum disorder; the intervention services available for the child; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4061/19]

Mental Health Services Data

Michael McGrath

398. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of children and adolescents in Cork city and county on a waiting list for CAMHS services; the length of time they have been waiting in bands of three months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4198/19]

Medical Card Drugs Availability

Michael McGrath

407. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason certain medications have been taken off the medical card scheme list of medications for a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [4220/19]

Services for People with Disabilities

Michael McGrath

447. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Cork is on a waiting list for a residential placement; if so, the position of the person on the waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4423/19]

Broadband Service Provision

Michael McGrath

469. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when broadband will be made available to a location (details supplied) in County Cork; if the location will benefit from State intervention; if not, if reliance is being placed on the private sector to deliver same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3930/19]

Personal Micro Credit Scheme

Michael McGrath

546. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a credit union incurs the loss of a loan (details supplied), whether the loan defaults and is not repaid; if not, whether there is a State guarantee in such cases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3830/19]

EU Directives

Michael McGrath

565. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of the transposition into law of the EU directive on the activities and supervision of institutions for occupational retirement provision, IORP II; her plans to make changes to the provision that single member schemes will no longer be allowed to enter into new borrowing agreements except for short-term and liquidity purposes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4060/19]

Credit Union Services

Michael McGrath

75. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his plans to proceed with proposals to increase the interest rate limit for credit unions; when this change is likely to come into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3253/19]

Employment Investment Incentive Scheme Data

Michael McGrath

76. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons working in the Revenue Commissioners on EIIS; the number that were working on same in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3254/19]

Employment Investment Incentive Scheme

Michael McGrath

77. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the potential penalties for a company and an investor if they incorrectly apply for EIIS following changes in Finance Act 2018; if there are interest or penalties incurred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3255/19]

VAT Rate Application

Michael McGrath

117. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if there will be a change in VAT applied to food supplements from 1 March 2019; if so, the number of food supplement products impacted; the type of food supplements impacted; the expected revenue from the change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2435/19]

Ireland Strategic Investment Fund Investments

Michael McGrath

123. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the assets held in the discretionary portfolio in the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund as at 31 December 2018 or for when the latest figures are available in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2625/19]

Ireland Strategic Investment Fund Investments

Michael McGrath

124. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the return from the discretionary portfolio in the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2626/19]

Ireland Strategic Investment Fund Investments

Michael McGrath

125. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the breakdown of the directed portfolio in the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund as at 31 December 2018, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2627/19]

Ireland Strategic Investment Fund Investments

Michael McGrath

126. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the return from the directed portfolio in the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2628/19]

Stamp Duty

Michael McGrath

131. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the revenue generated from non-residential property stamp duty in each of the years 2015 to 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2792/19]

Stability Programme Data

Michael McGrath

141. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance when he plans to publish the stability programme update 2019 setting out the macroeconomic and fiscal projections for different Brexit scenarios, including a no-deal, cliff edge Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2862/19]

EU Directives

Michael McGrath

142. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his views on the proposed amendments to the Excise Structures Directive 92/83/EEC being considered by the EU Council and which will allow member states to reduce excise tax rates for small cider producers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2872/19]

Excise Duties

Michael McGrath

143. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether excise tax should be reduced for small commercial distillers in line with that already in place for small brewers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2873/19]

Insurance Fraud

Michael McGrath

237. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons convicted of an offence under section 29(1) of the Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004 since 2004; the sentence and-or fine imposed in each case; the number of persons convicted of an offence under section 29(2) of the Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004 since 2004; the sentence and-or fine imposed in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2437/19]

Vaccination Programme

Michael McGrath

299. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health his plans to roll out the meningitis B vaccine on a catch-up basis for those children who missed out on the vaccine by virtue of their age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2315/19]

Medical Card Eligibility

Michael McGrath

319. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health his plans to increase the qualifying income threshold for persons over 70 years of age for a medical card in view of the fact that recent increases in the State pension have resulted in the income of some holders going above the qualifying threshold; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2386/19]