Parliamentary questions

IBRC Liquidation

Michael McGrath

196. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the status of the special liquidation of IBRC; the portfolio that is remaining; the current estimate of the timeframe; the estimated financial outturn from the liquidation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34287/17]

NAMA Portfolio

Michael McGrath

197. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the status of the planned wind-up of NAMA; the portfolio that is remaining; the current estimate of the timeframe; the estimated financial outturn from the wind up of NAMA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34288/17]

Mortgage Data

Michael McGrath

198. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of residential mortgages here that are 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. [34291/17]

Valuation Office

Michael McGrath

406. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason a new chair of the Valuation Office was appointed without the post being advertised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34262/17]

Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service Remit

Michael McGrath

407. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason appointments to the International Protection Appeals Tribunal have not been made; when he expects appointments to be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34263/17]

Judgment Mortgages

Michael McGrath

409. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position in respect of interest applying to a judgment mortgage; if a judgment mortgage lapses after a period of time; the steps the creditor can take to enforce the asset the subject of the judgment mortgage; the rights of the borrower in this matter; the value of judgment mortgages against the family home at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34284/17]

Drugs Seizures

Michael McGrath

410. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the volume and value of heroin seizures in Cork city and county for each of the years 2015 and 2016 and to date in 2017; and his plans in relation to this growing problem. [34295/17]

Services for People with Disabilities

Michael McGrath

544. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if transport can be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Cork who will be attending an adult day service commencing in September 2017. [33805/17]

Disabilities Assessments

Michael McGrath

776. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of assessments of children with possible special needs which are currently outstanding beyond the time periods permitted by the Disability Act 2005 in Cork city and county. [34289/17]

Disabilities Assessments

Michael McGrath

777. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of applications received by the HSE in respect of children with possible special needs in the Cork South Lee area in the 12 months beginning January 2015; and the number of same which were completed within the statutory time limits set down by the Disability Act 2005. [34290/17]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Michael McGrath

778. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will provide information (details supplied) regarding public hospital waiting lists. [34292/17]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Michael McGrath

779. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will provide information (details supplied) regarding public hospital waiting lists for surgery [34293/17]

Disease Awareness

Michael McGrath

913. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if the HSE is following the guidelines issued by the Centre for Disease Control, CDC, in the USA for the testing for Lyme disease; if its attention has been drawn to the change in policy by the CDC whereby it now accepts the need for more than one test and that new forms of test are required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34655/17]

Road Traffic Legislation

Michael McGrath

1079. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if car sellers are permitted to install devices commonly referred to as kill switches which are designed to immobile vehicles if borrowers fail to make payments on a car finance loan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34249/17]

Adoption Services Provision

Michael McGrath

1121. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to address the current situation affecting some families relating to the rules governing adoption (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33672/17]

Jobseeker's Allowance Data

Michael McGrath

1202. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons aged 65 years of age who are currently in receipt of jobseeker's allowance or jobseeker's benefit; the way this has changed in each year since 2011; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34255/17]

Mortgage to Rent Scheme Data

Michael McGrath

1288. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the number of applications to the mortgage to rent scheme; the number of mortgage to rent transactions that have been fully completed to date in 2017, by lender, local authority and approved housing body; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33757/17]

Mortgage to Rent Scheme Data

Michael McGrath

1289. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the number of mortgage to rent applications rejected on the grounds of ineligibility per year since the scheme's creation broken down by reason for ineligibility in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33758/17]

Tenant Purchase Scheme Data

Michael McGrath

1310. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the number of new tenant purchase scheme transactions entered into by local authority tenants with Cork City Council and with Cork County Council in each of the years 2012 to 2016 and to date in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34285/17]

Garda Equipment

Michael McGrath

30. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if detectives from the Cork city Garda division will be issued with non-lethal Tasers as part of their equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32839/17]

Banking Sector

Michael McGrath

139. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will investigate a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied) in relation to the use of contactless electronic payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33364/17]

Third Level Staff

Michael McGrath

165. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on whether third level colleges have appropriate staffing levels; his plans to introduce a voluntary redundancy scheme in areas in which staff are deemed surplus to requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33367/17]

Domiciliary Care Allowance

Michael McGrath

412. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection the average processing time for domiciliary care allowance applications; the reason for these delays; her plans to address the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33218/17]

Financial Services Regulation

Michael McGrath

97. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the current regulatory framework for receivers appointed by banks; her plans to introduce changes in this area; the oversight in place with regard to the level of fees charged by receivers; the recourse an affected borrower has that is of the view the fees charged in respect of their assets are excessive and unjustifiable; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32405/17]

Mortgage Arrears Proposals

Michael McGrath

125. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he or the Central Bank have changed policy on the use of the split mortgage restructuring method for mortgages in arrears in view of the recent High Court ruling involving persons and a bank (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32127/17]

Tax Credits

Michael McGrath

126. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his plans to amend the qualifying rules for the fishers tax credit and the seafarers allowance in order that fishermen whose journey begins or ends within the State can avail of the relief; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32129/17]

Tax Code

Michael McGrath

127. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the options open to a person with a PRSA contract when drawing down the maximum amount of a tax-free lump sum and-or purchasing an annuity either before the PRSA contract matures or at the date of maturity; the position regarding the person's rights in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32132/17]

School Accommodation Provision

Michael McGrath

204. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the location a school (details supplied) in temporary accommodation in Cork city will be located to for the 2017-2018 school year; the position regarding the provision of a permanent site for the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32115/17]

Special Educational Needs Service Provision

Michael McGrath

205. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the exceptional demand for places at a school (details supplied) in County Cork; his plans to expand the availability of primary and second level school places in Cork city and environs for children with a diagnosis of autism and complex needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32116/17]

Long Stay Residential Units

Michael McGrath

362. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the steps which are being taken to identify and secure an appropriate long-stay placement for a person (details supplied) in Cork University Hospital [32074/17]

Social Welfare Benefits Data

Michael McGrath

744. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of applications currently being assessed for each social welfare payment; the average turnaround time in 2017; the expected date a decision would be made in respect of an application lodged in July 2017, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32355/17]

Financial Services Regulation

Michael McGrath

67. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding regulated entities sending unsolicited messages to firms and persons here and abroad regarding loan products they have; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31862/17]

Irish Strategic Investment Fund

Michael McGrath

70. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the status of investments that the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund is party to that use the section 110 tax structure; his plans to review such investments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31971/17]

Universal Social Charge Yield

Michael McGrath

71. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if his Department and the Revenue Commissioners have reached conclusions as to whether the cost of the USC reductions in budget 2017 were underestimated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31972/17]

Tracker Mortgages Examination Data

Michael McGrath

72. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the details of the tax relief at source deducted from the interest refunds banks are making to certain customers as a result of the Central Bank tracker mortgage examination by bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31974/17]

Financial Services Sector

Michael McGrath

73. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the details of each investment that has been announced for Ireland in the financial services area since the Brexit vote in June 2016 involving the transfer of operations from the City of London; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31975/17]

VAT Yield

Michael McGrath

74. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the estimated full year cost of introducing a zero rate of VAT for the construction of new residential homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31976/17]

VAT Yield

Michael McGrath

75. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the estimated full year cost of introducing a 9% rate of VAT for the construction of new residential homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31977/17]

Corporation Tax Regime

Michael McGrath

76. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance when he expects the independent assessment on corporation tax to be completed and published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31979/17]

Motor Insurance Costs

Michael McGrath

77. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update for the second quarter of the insurance working group's action plan on the rising cost of motor insurance; the second quarter actions that have yet to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31980/17]

Tax Strategy Group

Michael McGrath

78. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance when the Tax Strategy Group will publish its papers on different tax headings here; the different areas of tax to be covered in the papers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31981/17]

Revenue Commissioners Resources

Michael McGrath

79. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance when he expects the tax ready reckoner to be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31982/17]

Summer Economic Statement

Michael McGrath

80. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance when he plans to publish the summer economic statement 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31988/17]

Help-To-Buy Scheme

Michael McGrath

81. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance when he plans to make a decision on the future of the help-to-buy scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31989/17]

Public Private Partnerships

Michael McGrath

86. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the planned review of the 10% rule that applies to public private partnerships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31973/17]

Psychological Assessments

Michael McGrath

102. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide access to a child psychologist for a person (details supplied) in County Cork with special needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31867/17]

Psychological Services

Michael McGrath

162. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will provide access to a child psychologist for a person (details supplied) in County Cork with special needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31866/17]

Health Services Provision

Michael McGrath

163. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will review the roll-out of the new national HSE policy for the provision of post-mastectomy products and wigs in view of the short lead-in time and the impact on patients and suppliers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31869/17]

Help-To-Buy Scheme

Michael McGrath

17. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the status of the independent impact analysis of the help-to-buy scheme; when he plans to clarify the future of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31610/17]

Insurance Compensation Fund

Michael McGrath

19. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his plans to ensure that all outstanding claims associated with the collapse of a company (details supplied) in 2014 are met in full through the Insurance Compensation Fund, the proceeds from the liquidation process and a contribution from the industry if necessary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31611/17]

Sale of State Assets

Michael McGrath

25. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his plans for the remaining share of a bank (details supplied); his further plans in relation to the remaining share of all other State-supported financial institutions held by the Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31245/17]

Insurance Costs

Michael McGrath

35. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the status of the second phase of the cost of insurance working group in respect of employer liability and public liability; when the working group will come forward with recommendations; the progress on the working group's report on motor insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31243/17]

Personal Contract Plans

Michael McGrath

44. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he has satisfied himself with the regulatory position surrounding personal contract plans used to purchase motor vehicles; if he has further satisfied himself with the current roles of the Central Bank and the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission in relation to PCPs; the complaints process for a customer in relation to PCPs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31246/17]

Budget Deficit

Michael McGrath

65. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he is committed to the 45% debt-to-GDP target outlined in budget 2017 by his predecessor; the way in which he plans to meet this target by 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31244/17]

Budget Deficit

Michael McGrath

70. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his position regarding the setting up of a rainy day fund in 2019; if he is committed to it being set up; the way in which he sees it being implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31242/17]

Tax Data

Michael McGrath

88. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of approved retirement funds here in each of the years 2011 to 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30866/17]

Tax Data

Michael McGrath

89. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the tax yield from approved retirement funds in each of the years 2011 to 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30867/17]

Tax Data

Michael McGrath

90. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of cases in which life assurance exit tax was applied in each of the years 2011 to 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30868/17]

Tax Data

Michael McGrath

91. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of life policies to which the 1% levy was applied in each of the years 2011 to 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30869/17]

Tax Collection

Michael McGrath

92. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the rationale for requiring life assurance policy holders to prepay part of their final tax liability by means of an anniversary tax every eight years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30870/17]

Tax Code

Michael McGrath

113. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the detail of the treatment of rental income from residential property situated here from a taxation point of view, including the rate of taxation that applies by different classes of recipients including private landlords domiciled and resident here, private landlords not resident here, Irish resident companies, non-Irish resident companies, partnerships, real estate investment trusts and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31424/17]

School Staff

Michael McGrath

233. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the basis on which a primary school may appeal the mainstream teacher allocations for the 2017-18 school year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31372/17]

Services for People with Disabilities

Michael McGrath

369. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 239 of 24 May 2017, if he will clarify the respective role of the HSE and of the service provider in the allocation of residential places when they become available; if places are offered based on a person's position on the waiting list; if the personal circumstances of each case are considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31004/17]

Services for People with Disabilities

Michael McGrath

462. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will have an assessment of need carried out under the Disability Act 2005; the position of the person on the waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31431/17]

Tax Code

Michael McGrath

89. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his plans to merge the universal social charge with PRSI; the projected cost of such a move; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30688/17]

Bullying in the Workplace

Michael McGrath

90. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that anti-bullying policies in place in his Department and linked Civil Service offices are being implemented effectively; the amount paid in compensation for bullying claims in each of the past five years; the action taken to ensure such cases do not arise in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30689/17]

Mortgage Lending

Michael McGrath

91. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of exceptions to the Central Bank's loan to income and loan to value mortgage rules by each of the State supported financial institutions in 2016 and 2017; the average loan to value and loan to income ratios for these exceptions from each institution; the policies each institution has relating to the granting of exemptions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30690/17]

Help-To-Buy Scheme Data

Michael McGrath

92. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of applications made to the help-to-buy scheme to date; the number of claims made; the average value of those claims; the estimated cost of the scheme for 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30691/17]

Tax Collection Forecasts

Michael McGrath

93. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons set to face interest and penalties from the Revenue Commissioners as a result of the Circuit Court's decision that the tax avoidance scheme involving the disposal of inter-company shares was illegitimate; the expected value of the interest and penalties; the timeframe for the receipt of such interest and penalties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30692/17]

NAMA Portfolio

Michael McGrath

94. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number and names of portfolios that NAMA is considering for sale; the par debt and book debt that NAMA currently owns; the plans of NAMA to sell this debt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30693/17]

Central Bank of Ireland Supervision

Michael McGrath

95. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the Central Bank's inquiry into a building society (details supplied); the expected completion time of the inquiry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30694/17]

Tax Code

Michael McGrath

96. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance when he expects the report on potential changes to the capital acquisition tax to facilitate the provision of solar farms on farms as agreed in budget 2017 to be complete; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30695/17]

State Banking Sector

Michael McGrath

97. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his plans for the State's remaining share in a bank (details supplied) and other State assisted banks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30696/17]

Tax Treaties

Michael McGrath

98. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the details on the OECD tax treaty; the multilateral instrument signed in June 2017; the details on its potential implications for taxpayers; the number of tax treaties in negotiation at EU or OECD level; the number of tax treaties currently in negotiation with other countries; the process followed to ensure that tax treaties are in Ireland's long-term best interests; the detail of engagement with outside groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30697/17]

NAMA Operations

Michael McGrath

99. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the detail of the different incentives offered by NAMA to developers; the number and value of incentives offered by NAMA to developers in each of the past five years and to date in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30698/17]

Motor Insurance Regulation

Michael McGrath

100. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance when he expects the liquidator of a company (details supplied) to complete its report on the estimate of the proportion of claims expected to be covered by the liquidation of the company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30699/17]

Mortgage Arrears Proposals

Michael McGrath

101. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the status of initiatives to protect the family home and to introduce additional long-term solutions for mortgage arrears cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30700/17]

Loan Books Purchasers

Michael McGrath

102. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the status of the provision of greater protection for mortgage holders, tenants and SMEs whose loans have been and will be transferred or sold to unregulated entities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30701/17]

Stability and Growth Pact

Michael McGrath

103. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether Ireland will be in breach of the fiscal rules in respect of the structural rule and the expenditure benchmark in 2017; his further views on whether sanctions will be brought against Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30702/17]

State Aid Investigations

Michael McGrath

104. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the expected timeframe for the acquisition of a sum relating to a case (details supplied). [30709/17]

State Aid Investigations

Michael McGrath

105. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the status of the ownership of interest accumulating from the escrow account established from a judgment (details supplied). [30710/17]

State Aid Investigations

Michael McGrath

106. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if the State has secured legal immunity in the operation of the escrow account arising from a case (details supplied). [30711/17]

Disabilities Assessments

Michael McGrath

180. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will have an assessment of need carried out under the Disability Act 2005; the person's position on the waiting list with the service provider; the number of persons who are on the waiting list with the service provider; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30532/17]

Nursing Homes Support Scheme Administration

Michael McGrath

188. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if the value included for the home in the financial assessment under the nursing home support scheme is net of debts or mortgages outstanding on the property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30570/17]

Tourism Project Funding

Michael McGrath

253. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the Fáilte Ireland grants scheme for large tourism projects is open for applications; the level of funding available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30588/17]

Water Abstraction Regulation

Michael McGrath

296. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his plans to review water extraction regulations; the previous times such regulations on extracting water from rivers were reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30712/17]

Mortgage Schemes

Michael McGrath

96. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of life loans in respect of residential properties in issuance here; the amount owed on these loans; if such loans are still being marketed by banks; if he is satisfied that the attention of the general public is being fully drawn to the risk associated with a life loan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30368/17]

Gross National Income

Michael McGrath

123. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Taoiseach when the Central Statistics Office will publish details on gross national income; and if the new metric will be used for deficit reduction targets. [29401/17]

Central Bank of Ireland

Michael McGrath

148. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the position of the Central Bank on the question of the way in which banks treat normal contributions to occupational pension schemes (details supplied) when considering the income of a mortgage holder in the context of assessing the sustainability of a person's mortgage; if certain banks are now disallowing normal pension contributions in their assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29491/17]

Corporation Tax

Michael McGrath

151. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the status of discussions with Brazil on its decision in September 2016 to add Ireland to its tax blacklist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29581/17]

Tax Yield

Michael McGrath

152. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the yield from DIRT in 2016; the forecasted yield in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29582/17]

Special Educational Needs

Michael McGrath

231. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department can refuse to sanction home tuition to children with special needs in a situation in which the parents have on the advice of the professional team supporting the child declined a place in an early intervention class due to its unsuitability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29988/17]

Suicide Prevention

Michael McGrath

419. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the details of the out of hours services available in Cork city and county for a person who may be suicidal; the way in which a person may contact the appropriate services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30121/17]

Financial Services Ombudsman

Michael McGrath

70. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of complaints made to the Financial Services Ombudsman in each of the past four each years regarding payday loans; the number of same which were successful; the number of payday lenders that exist here; the value of payday loans in existence; the restrictions in place on the charges on payday loans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29402/17]

Financial Services Sector

Michael McGrath

71. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the complaints process for a customer availing of a personal contract plan to finance a purchase of a car; the number of complaints made in each of the past four years; the number of these complaints which were successful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29403/17]

Central Bank of Ireland

Michael McGrath

72. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if consideration has been made to adjust the mandate of the Central Bank to better enable it to attract financial industries and companies here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29404/17]

Central Bank of Ireland

Michael McGrath

73. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the initial budgeted cost of moving the Central Bank to its new headquarters by relevant segments; his estimate of the cost; the amount spent to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29405/17]

Special Educational Needs Service Provision

Michael McGrath

77. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to parliamentary question No. 188 of 9 May 2017, if he has received assurances that at least one of the second level schools in Carrigaline, County Cork, will accept new first year students into their ASD programme for the 2017/18 school year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29293/17]

Family Law Cases

Michael McGrath

110. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if a family law court may include a condition in a court order to the effect that a person may not leave the jurisdiction with the children concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29416/17]

Hospital Appointments Status

Michael McGrath

127. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an admission date for surgery for a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [29264/17]