Parliamentary questions

Departmental Budgets

Michael McGrath

602. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if there will be an underspend in his Department's current or capital budget for 2017; if so, the subheads that are now below profile and those that may come in below profile at the end of the calendar year; if underspends in his Department will be available to the central Exchequer at year end; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36750/17]

Protected Disclosures Data

Michael McGrath

603. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of protected disclosures received from staff in his Department in 2016 and to date in 2017; the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36766/17]

Departmental Staff Data

Michael McGrath

630. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of staff in her Department who are suspended from work on full pay; the reason in each case; the length of time in each case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36724/17]

Departmental Budgets

Michael McGrath

631. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if there will be an underspend in her Department's current or capital budget for 2017; if so, the subheads that are now below profile and that may come in below profile at the end of the calendar year; if underspends in her Department will be available to the central Exchequer at year end; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36740/17]

Protected Disclosures Data

Michael McGrath

632. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of protected disclosures received from staff in her Department in 2016 and to date in 2017; the details of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36756/17]

Paediatric Services

Michael McGrath

969. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health his plans for an outreach clinic in County Cork to facilitate children who need to be seen by a consultant paediatric gastroenterologist, and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35926/17]

Paediatric Services

Michael McGrath

973. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health his plans for an outreach clinic in County Cork to facilitate children who need to be seen by a metabolic doctor from the specialist metabolic unit in Temple Street; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35938/17]

Mental Health Services Data

Michael McGrath

1100. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of children and adolescents on the waiting list at the child and adult mental health services in Cork city south Lee; the timeframe they are waiting; the posts that are vacant; if recruitment is planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36513/17]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Michael McGrath

1101. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of children and adolescents on the waiting list at the child and adult mental health services at a location (details supplied); the timeframe they are waiting; the posts that are vacant; if recruitment is planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36514/17]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Michael McGrath

1102. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will provide information regarding public hospital waiting lists for surgery (details supplied). [36516/17]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Michael McGrath

1103. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will provide information regarding public hospital waiting lists (details supplied). [36517/17]

Orthodontic Services Data

Michael McGrath

1105. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of children in a location (details supplied) on a waiting list for orthodontic assessment and for orthodontic treatment; the timeframe they have been waiting; the number of consultants providing such services in the location including vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36519/17]

Disabilities Assessments

Michael McGrath

1116. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of children awaiting an assessment of need beyond the time periods permitted by the Disability Act 2005 in Galway city and county; the length of time they have been waiting, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36585/17]

Health Services Access

Michael McGrath

1119. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of children in Cork city and county on a waiting list for speech and language therapy, physiotherapy and occupational therapy; the length of time the children are on the waiting list, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36605/17]

Health Services Access

Michael McGrath

1120. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of children in Galway city and county on a waiting list for speech and language therapy, physiotherapy and occupational therapy; the length of time the children are on the waiting list, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36606/17]

Departmental Staff Data

Michael McGrath

1158. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of staff in his Department who are suspended from work on full pay; the reason in each case; the length of time in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36732/17]

Departmental Budgets

Michael McGrath

1159. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if there will be an underspend in his Department's current or capital budget for 2017; if so, the subheads that are now below profile and those that may come in below profile at the end of the calendar year; if underspends in his Department will be available to the central Exchequer at year end; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36748/17]

Protected Disclosures Data

Michael McGrath

1160. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of protected disclosures received from staff in his Department in 2016 and to date in 2017; the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36764/17]

Departmental Staff Data

Michael McGrath

1243. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of staff in his Department who are suspended from work on full pay; the reason in each case; the length of time in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36723/17]

Departmental Budgets

Michael McGrath

1244. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there will be an underspend in his Department's current or capital budget for 2017; if so, the subheads that are now below profile and those that may come in below profile at the end of the calendar year; if underspends in his Department will be available to the central Exchequer at year end; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36739/17]

Protected Disclosures Data

Michael McGrath

1245. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of protected disclosures received from staff in his Department in 2016 and to date in 2017; the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36755/17]

Departmental Staff Data

Michael McGrath

1324. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of staff in his Department that are suspended from work on full pay; the reason in each case; the length of time in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36726/17]

Departmental Budgets

Michael McGrath

1325. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if there will be an underspend in his Department's current or capital budget for 2017; if so, the subheads that are now below profile and those that may come in below profile at the end of the calendar year; if underspends in his Department will be available to the central Exchequer at year end; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36742/17]

Protected Disclosures Data

Michael McGrath

1326. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of protected disclosures received from staff in his Department in 2016 and to date in 2017; the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36758/17]

Departmental Staff Data

Michael McGrath

1424. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of staff in his Department who are suspended from work on full pay; the reason in each case; the length of time in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36738/17]

Departmental Budgets

Michael McGrath

1425. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there will be an underspend in his Department's current or capital budget for 2017; if so, the subheads that are now below profile and those that may come in below profile at the end of the calendar year; if underspends in his Department will be available to the central Exchequer at year end; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36754/17]

Protected Disclosures Data

Michael McGrath

1426. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of protected disclosures received from staff in his Department in 2016 and to date in 2017; the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36770/17]

Departmental Staff Data

Michael McGrath

1466. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of staff in her Department that are suspended from work on full pay; the reason in each case; the length of time in each case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36725/17]

Departmental Budgets

Michael McGrath

1467. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if there will be an underspend in her Department's current or capital budget for 2017; if so, the subheads that are now below profile and those that may come in below profile at the end of the calendar year; if underspends in her Department will be available to the central Exchequer at year end; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36741/17]

Protected Disclosures Data

Michael McGrath

1468. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of protected disclosures received from staff in her Department in 2016 and to date in 2017; the details of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36757/17]

Departmental Staff Data

Michael McGrath

1601. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of staff in her Department that are suspended from work on full pay; the reason in each case; the time in each case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36736/17]

Departmental Budgets

Michael McGrath

1602. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection if there will be an underspend in her Department's current or capital budget for 2017; if so, the subheads that are now below profile and those that may come in below profile at the end of the calendar year; if underspends in her Department will be available to the central Exchequer at year end; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36752/17]

Protected Disclosures Data

Michael McGrath

1603. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of protected disclosures received from staff in her Department in 2016 and to date in 2017; the details of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36768/17]

Tree Remediation

Michael McGrath

1652. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the statutory powers local authorities have in a situation in which a private homeowner is genuinely concerned that trees growing on a neighbour's property are dangerous; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35750/17]

Departmental Staff Data

Michael McGrath

1718. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the number of staff in his Department who are suspended from work on full pay; the reason in each case; the length of time in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36729/17]

Departmental Budgets

Michael McGrath

1719. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if there will be an underspend in his Department's current or capital budget for 2017; if so, the subheads that are now below profile and those that may come in below profile at the end of the calendar year; if underspends in his Department will be available to the central Exchequer at year end; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36745/17]

Protected Disclosures Data

Michael McGrath

1720. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the number of protected disclosures received from staff in his Department in 2016 and to date in 2017; the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36761/17]

Departmental Staff Data

Michael McGrath

1754. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of staff in his Department who are suspended from work on full pay; the reason in each case; the length of time in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36727/17]

Departmental Budgets

Michael McGrath

1755. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if there will be an underspend in his Department's current or capital budget for 2017; if so, the subheads that are now below profile and those that may come in below profile at the end of the calendar year; if underspends in his Department will be available to the central Exchequer at year end; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36743/17]

Protected Disclosures Data

Michael McGrath

1756. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of protected disclosures received from staff in his Department in 2016 and to date in 2017; the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36759/17]

Brexit Issues

Michael McGrath

69. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she will seek a special derogation from the EU state aid rules to address the impact of Brexit on Irish firms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34259/17]

IDA Ireland Site Visits

Michael McGrath

76. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of IDA sponsored visits in each of the years 2015 to 2016 and to date in 2017, by county; and the IDA's strategy to ensure there is an equitable distribution of visits among counties. [34271/17]

Consumer Protection

Michael McGrath

77. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the consumer rights that apply to gift vouchers; her plans to introduce new rules concerning the period of time for which such vouchers must remain valid; her further plans to strengthen consumer rights in this area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34294/17]

NAMA Portfolio

Michael McGrath

112. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the status of the expected net profits arising from the wind down of the NAMA; the expected date of completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34244/17]

State Aid Investigations

Michael McGrath

120. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the position on contact between the Government and the European Commission relating to the illegal state aid complaint made by the Commission by property developers in respect of NAMA; if his Department has provided all information requested by the Commission; when he expects an outcome to the complaint; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33681/17]

Tax Reliefs Availability

Michael McGrath

121. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he has considered introducing alleviation or relief through the tax system in respect of the costs incurred by certain employees who have to travel long distances to and from work each day; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33716/17]

Ireland Strategic Investment Fund Investments

Michael McGrath

122. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the status of Activate Capital; the amount of funding provided each year since its creation to residential construction projects; the number of residential housing units provided per year since its creation; the number of projects currently in construction; his views on whether the State can do more to ensure the construction sector has access to finance to build the required homes and office accommodation around the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33755/17]

Tax Reliefs Data

Michael McGrath

123. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of mortgage holders in receipt of tax relief at source in 2017; the cost of such relief; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33756/17]

Insurance Data

Michael McGrath

124. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons by month who have applied to the declined insurance agreement administered by a company (details supplied) for the past six years; the number of applications that were rejected in the same timeframe; the average premium per year for successful applicants to the declined insurance agreement, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33759/17]

VAT Exemptions

Michael McGrath

125. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the status of the issue of VAT exemptions for charities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33760/17]

Insurance Costs

Michael McGrath

126. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of times to date in 2017 the working group on the rising cost of motor insurance has met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33761/17]

Insurance Costs

Michael McGrath

127. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of times the working group on insurance costs has met on phase 2 on employer and public liability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33762/17]

Insurance Costs

Michael McGrath

128. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide a quarter 2 update on the working group action plan to tackle the rising cost of motor insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33763/17]

Tax Reliefs Availability

Michael McGrath

129. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he has considered the introduction of a large philanthropic and charitable donations scheme whereby the donor receives the tax relief directly; the estimated cost of such a scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33764/17]

Tax Reliefs Availability

Michael McGrath

130. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he has considered the introduction of an inheritance tax relief for inheritances to charitable and philanthropic organisations; the estimated cost of such a scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33765/17]

Departmental Reports

Michael McGrath

131. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the status of the report due from his Department on providing options on possible exemptions for land used for solar and renewable energy purposes in calculating agricultural relief for capital acquisition tax as agreed at the committee stage of the Finance Act 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33766/17]

Tax Data

Michael McGrath

132. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the tax expenditure associated with research and development tax credits in each of the years 2012 to 2016, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33767/17]

Revenue Commissioners Data

Michael McGrath

133. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the interest the Revenue Commissioners levied and collected from the late payment of tax liabilities, by tax category, in each of the years 2012 to 2016 and to date in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33768/17]

Departmental Expenditure

Michael McGrath

134. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the fees his Department has paid to third parties relating to a possible flotation of a bank (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33769/17]

Revenue Commissioners Investigations

Michael McGrath

135. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners have concluded their investigations into the tax affairs of medical consultants; the lessons learned for tax compliance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33770/17]

IBRC Liquidation

Michael McGrath

136. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance when he expects to receive an interim and final dividend from the special liquidator of IBRC; the amount of the expected dividend; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33771/17]

Central Bank of Ireland Staff

Michael McGrath

137. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of vacancies in the Central Bank; the departments these vacancies are in; the length of time these vacancies have been open, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33772/17]

Brexit Staff

Michael McGrath

138. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of new positions made available in the Central Bank specifically to deal with Brexit; the types of new roles created; the number of vacancies left to be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33773/17]

Brexit Staff

Michael McGrath

139. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of employees in his Department specifically dedicated to Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33774/17]

Departmental Staff Data

Michael McGrath

140. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of vacancies in his Department; the areas these vacancies are in; the length of time these vacancies have been open, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33775/17]

Departmental Staff Data

Michael McGrath

141. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of employees working in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33776/17]

Central Bank of Ireland Staff

Michael McGrath

142. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of staff vacancies in the enforcement section of the Central Bank; the specific roles that are vacant; if the vacancies are in the enforcement advisory section or the enforcement investigations section; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33777/17]

Central Bank of Ireland Enforcement Actions

Michael McGrath

143. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of firms found to be unauthorised by the Central Bank for the services they provided; if they were financial services providers, collective investment schemes, payment services agents, moneylenders or other types service; if the firms were credit-servicing firms; if the firms own or owned mortgage loans or credit agreements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33778/17]

Central Bank of Ireland Enforcement Actions

Michael McGrath

144. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of financial institutions found to be unauthorised by the Central Bank each year for the past six years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33779/17]

Tax Yield

Michael McGrath

145. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the yield from inheritance tax in each of the years 2011 to 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33780/17]

Tax Yield

Michael McGrath

146. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the approximate number of inheritance cases that resulted in a liability for capital acquisitions tax in each of the years 2011 to 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33781/17]

Tax Yield

Michael McGrath

147. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the cost of agricultural relief, business relief, favoured nephew status and dwelling house relief against capital acquisitions tax; the number of claims received for each of these schemes in each of years 2011 to 2016, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33782/17]

Mortgage Data

Michael McGrath

148. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of residential mortgages classified as sub prime; the number of sub-prime lenders currently operating in the market; the value of sub-prime mortgages outstanding; the rate of arrears on these mortgages; the actions specific to the sub-prime sector which are being taken to address arrears; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33783/17]

IBRC Mortgage Loan Book

Michael McGrath

149. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number and overall value of a bank's (details supplied) residential mortgages sold by the special liquidator; the details of each transaction including the identity of the purchaser; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33784/17]

IBRC Mortgage Loan Book

Michael McGrath

150. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number and overall value of a bank's (details supplied) buy to let mortgages sold by the special liquidator; the details of each transaction including the identity of the purchaser; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33785/17]

Banking Sector Data

Michael McGrath

151. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of rent receivers appointed to date in 2017 in respect of buy-to-let properties for each of the State-supported banks; the number of buy-to-let properties affected by such appointments; the number of rent receivers expected to be appointed over the remainder of 2016; the detail of the operation of the rent receivers; the impact on the tenants concerned; the Government's policy on the appointment of rent receivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33786/17]

Credit Union Data

Michael McGrath

152. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the amount and purpose of public funding that has been required to date by the credit union sector; the amount collected from credit unions by way of the levy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33787/17]

Credit Union Data

Michael McGrath

153. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of credit unions which have been approved and declined respectively for additional services in the past five years; the number of applications ongoing; and the length of time it takes on average from preliminary application stage to full approval. [33788/17]

EU Budget Contribution

Michael McGrath

154. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the gross contribution Ireland has made to the European Union budget per annum from 2010 to 2016; the estimated contribution in 2017; the net benefit or contribution made in each year, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33790/17]

Tax Reliefs Data

Michael McGrath

173. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the full year cost of reducing the life assurance exit tax from 41% to 39%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34205/17]

Tax Reliefs Data

Michael McGrath

174. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the full year cost of reducing DIRT from 39% to 37%; the cost of reducing the life assurance exit tax from 41% to 37%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34206/17]

Tax Reliefs Data

Michael McGrath

175. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the full year cost of increasing the lifetime limit for CGT entrepreneur relief to €1 million, €5 million, €10 million and €15 million, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34207/17]

Tax Yield

Michael McGrath

176. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the full year tax yield from equalising the tax on diesel with the tax on petrol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34208/17]

Tax Data

Michael McGrath

177. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the full year cost of increasing the single and widowed marginal tax band to €33,900, €34,900, €35,900, €36,900, €37,900 and €38,900, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34209/17]

Tax Data

Michael McGrath

178. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the full year cost of increasing the married one income marginal tax band to €42,900, €43,900, €44,900, €45,900, €46,900 and €47,900, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34210/17]

Tax Data

Michael McGrath

179. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the full year cost of increasing the married two income marginal tax band to €67,800, €68,800, €69,800, €70,800, €71,800 and €72,800, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34211/17]

Tax Data

Michael McGrath

180. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the first year cost of deferring income tax on share based remuneration for employees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34212/17]

Tax Data

Michael McGrath

181. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the first year cost of deferring income tax on share based remuneration for employees of small and medium-sized enterprises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34213/17]

Tax Data

Michael McGrath

182. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the full year cost or yield from merging the first band of USC below €12,012 with the second band of USC from €12,012 to €18,772 at a rate 0.5%, 1%, 1.5%, 2% and 2.5% respectively leaving all else equal with USC; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34214/17]

Travel Insurance

Michael McGrath

183. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of complaints that have been made in each of the past four years in respect of travel insurance products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34250/17]

NAMA Operations

Michael McGrath

184. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of credible bidders identified by NAMA in each of the off-market loan sales with a total value of €795 million conducted on foot of the agency receiving legal or commercial advice to do so; the number of such loans conducted for this reason since 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34251/17]

NAMA Operations

Michael McGrath

185. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if NAMA has completed the process of compiling off-market loan sales carried out between 2010 and 2013; if so, when the records will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34252/17]

Universal Social Charge Data

Michael McGrath

186. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons paying the 8% rate of USC in each year since it was introduced; the yield in each year from the 8% rate; the estimated revenue loss from reducing the rate to 5% and 4% respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34253/17]

Universal Social Charge Data

Michael McGrath

187. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons paying the 11% rate of USC in each year since it was introduced; the yield in each year from the 11% rate; the estimated revenue loss from reducing the rate to 5% and 4% respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34254/17]

Tracker Mortgages Examination

Michael McGrath

188. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if all customers incorrectly denied a tracker rate mortgage, including those that were affected prior to 2013, will be compensated by their respective lenders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34256/17]

Tracker Mortgages Examination

Michael McGrath

189. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the estimated compensation and redress bill banks will have to meet to rectify the issue of persons incorrectly removed from their tracker rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34257/17]

Fiscal Policy

Michael McGrath

190. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if the estimated €3 billion surplus due to be paid to the State by NAMA can be spent outside of fiscal rules; if it must be used to reduce the national debt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34258/17]

Brexit Issues

Michael McGrath

191. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the policy initiative the Government plans to put forward to counter the volatility caused by Brexit and the subsequent exchange rate volatility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34260/17]

Excise Duties Collection

Michael McGrath

192. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the current rate of duty applicable to car imports from Japan; the way this will change following the EU Japanese trade deal; the impact of the deal for EU consumers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34261/17]

Motor Insurance Data

Michael McGrath

194. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the amount reported by insurance companies to the Central Bank as having been paid out on motor insurance claims for each of the years 2011 to 2016, inclusive; if the Central Bank has data on the number of claims the total payouts relate to; the value of premium receipts for the years in question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34282/17]