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Thu, 22 Jun 2017
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Services for People with Disabilities
Michael McGrath
143. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will have an assessment of needs carried out under the Disability Act 2005. [29330/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement Investigations
Michael McGrath
197. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the steps she has taken in response to the handling of an investigation (details supplied) by the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28895/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Tax Clearance Certificates
Michael McGrath
236. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the position in relation to issuing a tax clearance certificate in respect of a person now deceased (details supplied). [27014/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Central Bank of Ireland Reports
Michael McGrath
239. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the official financial and macroeconomic statistics published by the Central Bank that his Department has access to prior to official publication; the formal applications that have been made to the Central Bank by his Department for prior access to such statistics outside of those to which it routinely is given prior access since 1 January 2011. [27087/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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NAMA Transactions
Michael McGrath
260. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if a dividend payment from NAMA to the Exchequer is treated as a financial transaction or if it improves the general Government balance; when he expects to receive a dividend from NAMA arising from the expected surplus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27360/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Tax Code
Michael McGrath
262. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the amount of VAT and customs duty that would apply on the importation of a wheelchair for a person (details supplied) in County Cork from the United States of America. [27402/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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GDP-GNP Levels
Michael McGrath
279. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance when his Department estimates that the State's debt to GDP ratio will reach 45%, 55% and 60% respectively based on the latest projections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27747/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Banking Sector
Michael McGrath
307. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the maximum percentage of a bank (details supplied) that may be sold in the planned forthcoming initial public offering; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28351/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Banking Sector
Michael McGrath
308. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he has set a minimum price per share and a minimum level of overall proceeds below which he will not proceed with the initial public offering of a bank (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28352/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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State Banking Sector
Michael McGrath
309. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the professional and consultancy fees incurred to date in 2017 in respect of the planned initial public offering of a bank (details supplied); the estimated overall cost of professional and consultancy fees likely to be incurred as part of the initial public offering; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28353/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Financial Services Sector
Michael McGrath
310. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the amount of losses incurred by ordinary individual investors in various funds (details supplied); his plans to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28354/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Tax Reliefs Data
Michael McGrath
311. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of projects utilising and the amount of tax relief claimed under section 481 film relief for each of the years 2010 to 2016 and to date in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28355/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Financial Services Sector
Michael McGrath
312. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the amount of non-bank lending to the property sector in recent years; his plans to bring such non-bank lenders fully into the ambit of regulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28356/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Mortgage Book Sales
Michael McGrath
313. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if a bank (details supplied) has plans to sell a loan portfolio; the details of this portfolio; the timeframe for its sale; the details of other loan portfolio sales planned by the bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28357/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Fiscal Policy
Michael McGrath
314. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if it is no longer his plan to provide for a rainy day fund in the years 2019 to 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28386/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Mortgage Arrears Proposals
Michael McGrath
316. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his plans to update the classification of mortgage arrears cases by the number of days to provide more detail particularly for those in arrears up to 90 days and those in arrears over 720 days; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28415/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Fiscal Compact Treaty
Michael McGrath
317. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if a review is under way or planned by the European Commission on the European fiscal rules; if he has raised the possibility of such a review with the Council of European Finance Ministers; if the State has made submissions in this respect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28416/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Insurance Compensation Fund
Michael McGrath
318. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the financial position of the Insurance Compensation Fund; the insurance levy revenue for 2016 and 2017; the payouts from the fund in 2016 and to date in 2017; the deficit or surplus which is on the fund; the amount owed to the Exchequer by way of loans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28417/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Fiscal Policy
Michael McGrath
323. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the reason additional funding to the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport to enable recovery and repair on the road network in January 2016 was allowed under fiscal rules in view of the fact that it was initially his Department's position that such a request for additional funding arising from storm damage could not be catered for under the fiscal rules (details supplied). [28641/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Appointments to State Boards
Michael McGrath
337. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of appointments made to the boards of State bodies under the remit of his Department in May and June 2017; the dates of the appointments; the State bodies involved; the application process that was followed; the number of vacancies left on the boards of State bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28859/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Corporation Tax Regime
Michael McGrath
341. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the amount and percentage of corporation tax receipts which were paid by the top ten and 20 multinational groups respectively in each of the years 2010 to 2016, inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28956/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Corporation Tax Regime
Michael McGrath
342. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the amount and percentage of overall corporation tax receipts paid by the multinational sector in each of the years 2010 to 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28957/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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School Costs
Michael McGrath
472. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if there is financial assistance available for families to meet the costs involved in circumstances in which their child's school uses tablet devices (details supplied) instead of books; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27013/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Teachers' Remuneration
Michael McGrath
504. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if it is the objective of Government to achieve pay equality for all teachers that started work since 2011 as part of the current public sector pay talks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27376/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Schools Property
Michael McGrath
543. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the sale of playing pitches used by a college (details supplied) in County Dublin, by the Christian Brothers; the actions his Department has taken on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27952/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Equal Opportunities Employment
Michael McGrath
757. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps he will take following the recent Supreme Court judgment in a case (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27289/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Medicinal Products Availability
Michael McGrath
1024. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 805 of 21 March 2017, if he will arrange for a reply to be issued by the HSE. [26584/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Hospital Services
Michael McGrath
1102. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding to the planned extra capacity for scoliosis surgery at Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin; the position on the appointment of an extra surgeon; the current waiting list for surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26878/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Mental Health Services Provision
Michael McGrath
1145. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health when a person in (details supplied) will be seen by CAMHS. [27016/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Disease Awareness
Michael McGrath
1194. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with Lyme disease; his and the HSE's strategy for dealing with the problem; the supports that are available for those affected by the disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27244/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Services for People with Disabilities
Michael McGrath
1212. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will have access to therapy that has been recommended for them. [27363/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Health Services Funding
Michael McGrath
1279. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health his plans to provide resources at a unit (details supplied) for the provision of non-talk therapy such as art, music and drama, in view of the fact that its patients are children under 18 years of age; the steps the HSE plans to take regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27743/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Health Services
Michael McGrath
1543. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will address an urgent matter raised in correspondence relating to a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [28866/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Medicinal Products Reimbursement
Michael McGrath
1547. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the approval of the drug ippy/nivo by the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28890/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists
Michael McGrath
1561. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of children in Cork city and county on a waiting list for orthodontic assessment and orthodontic treatment respectively; the number of consultants providing such services in Cork city and county; the vacancies for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28936/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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National Broadband Plan Implementation
Michael McGrath
1775. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to extend broadband cover to a location (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27748/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Disability Allowance Eligibility
Michael McGrath
2003. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection the position in relation to issuing a clearance letter in respect of a person now deceased (details supplied). [27015/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Control of Dogs
Michael McGrath
2221. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his plans to conduct a review of the Control of Dogs Acts 1986 to 1992; if he will appoint an expert panel to review this legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28013/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Mortgage to Rent Scheme Data
Michael McGrath
2239. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the number of mortgage to rent transactions that have been completed since 1 January 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28350/17]
Thu, 1 Jun 2017
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Public Private Partnerships
Michael McGrath
8. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to review the current 10% limit on public private partnerships; his views on whether the 10% rule and the controls and systems in place are sufficient to ensure that public private partnerships are used for the appropriate projects; his further views on expanding the PPP programme for appropriate projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23532/17]
Thu, 1 Jun 2017
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House Sales
Michael McGrath
43. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the average fee charged by auctioneers on the sale of residential homes in each of the years 2013 and to date in 2017; if work has been done to analyse the cost of auctioneer fees; her views on whether there is an issue with the level of fees being charged; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26398/17]
Thu, 1 Jun 2017
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Crime Data
Michael McGrath
59. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 175 of 12 July 2016, the information which is available and readily accessible on the Garda information technology system in respect of all technology related cybercrime affecting businesses here; the number of convictions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26508/17]
Thu, 1 Jun 2017
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Tax Data
Michael McGrath
68. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners has a record of income tax paid by a person (details supplied) in County Cork regarding their employment during a certain period. [26328/17]
Thu, 1 Jun 2017
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Central Bank of Ireland Staff
Michael McGrath
70. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons leaving the Central Bank that were put on gardening leave in each of the years 2010 to 2016, and to date in 2017; the rules regarding placing a person on gardening leave; the period of gardening leave time assigned in each case; the cost to the Central Bank of placing each person on gardening leave; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26397/17]
Thu, 1 Jun 2017
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Insurance Compensation Fund
Michael McGrath
71. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if the Central Bank or other State entity will be represented in the liquidation process of a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26400/17]
Thu, 1 Jun 2017
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Stability and Growth Pact
Michael McGrath
72. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he has made formal proposals to the European Commission to revise the fiscal rules under the Stability and Growth Pact in favour of more flexibility around capital investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26401/17]
Thu, 1 Jun 2017
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Insurance Data
Michael McGrath
73. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of whole life insurance policies in existence here; the average premium on such products; the average change in premiums at each review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26402/17]
Thu, 1 Jun 2017
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Banking Licence Applications
Michael McGrath
74. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if the Central Bank is currently considering an application for a licence by a financial service provider hoping to enter the residential mortgage lending market here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26433/17]
Thu, 1 Jun 2017
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Banking Sector Data
Michael McGrath
75. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number and value of business loans that are now owned by unregulated non-bank lenders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26434/17]
Thu, 1 Jun 2017
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Revenue Commissioners Reports
Michael McGrath
76. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners have launched a review of tax opinions issued to multinationals; the number of tax opinions which have been provided to the European Commission's State Aid Directorate in recent years; the period covered by those opinions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26435/17]
Thu, 1 Jun 2017
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Central Bank of Ireland Staff
Michael McGrath
77. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of the vacancies in each functional area of the Central Bank; the percentage that vacancy rate represents of the staffing allocation for that function in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26436/17]
Thu, 1 Jun 2017
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IBRC Liquidation
Michael McGrath
78. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the amount he expects the State to receive from the liquidation of IBRC; when he expects the State will receive it; the use the proceeds will be put to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26437/17]
Thu, 1 Jun 2017
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Insurance Costs
Michael McGrath
79. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance when he expects to publish the phase 2 report from the working group on the cost of insurance dealing with employer and public liability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26494/17]
Thu, 1 Jun 2017
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Insurance Industry
Michael McGrath
80. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding resolving the outstanding claims associated with a company (details supplied) in view of the recent Supreme Court judgment; his plans to ensure that 100% of the cost of outstanding claims are met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26495/17]
Thu, 1 Jun 2017
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Insurance Industry
Michael McGrath
81. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance when he expects payments will start to issue in respect of the outstanding claims associated with a company (details supplied) in view of the recent Supreme Court judgment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26496/17]
Thu, 1 Jun 2017
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Insurance Industry
Michael McGrath
82. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the latest estimate from the liquidator of the value of outstanding claims he expects to be able to meet from the proceeds of the liquidation of a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26497/17]
Thu, 1 Jun 2017
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Revenue Commissioners Data
Michael McGrath
83. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons that requested a P21 balancing statement from the Revenue Commissioners; the refunds issued to persons and additional tax collected from persons as a result in each of the years 2010 to 2016 in aggregate form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26498/17]
Thu, 1 Jun 2017
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Revenue Commissioners Data
Michael McGrath
84. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners would automatically issue the refund due to a person in a situation in which a person would be entitled to a refund of tax overpaid in a calendar year but does not request a P21 balancing statement or put in a claim for an income tax refund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26499/17]
Thu, 1 Jun 2017
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Economic Statements
Michael McGrath
85. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance when he will publish the summer economic statement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26500/17]
Thu, 1 Jun 2017
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Help-To-Buy Scheme Data
Michael McGrath
86. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons that have applied to date for the first-time buyer help-to-buy scheme; the estimated value of those claims; the estimated cost of the scheme for 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26501/17]
Thu, 1 Jun 2017
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Tax Yield
Michael McGrath
87. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the yield for January and February 2017 from the changes introduced in section 22 of the Finance Act 2016 concerning the section 110 tax structure and from the changes introduced in section 23 of the Finance Act 2016 concerning real estate funds; his estimate of the combined yield from these measures in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26502/17]
Thu, 1 Jun 2017
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Tracker Mortgages Examination
Michael McGrath
88. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if the Central Bank has plans to investigate whether persons with business loans were wrongly denied their contractual right to return to a tracker rate following a period on a fixed rate or have not been put on the correct tracker rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26503/17]
Thu, 1 Jun 2017
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Insurance Industry
Michael McGrath
89. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the impact of the collapse of a company (details supplied); if those with outstanding claims are facing losses; the role of the insurance compensation fund; the role of an organisation (details supplied); the estimated number and value of outstanding claims; the estimated shortfall; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26504/17]
Thu, 1 Jun 2017
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Mortgage Data
Michael McGrath
90. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the amount of warehoused mortgage debt under the split mortgage solution for both principal dwelling homes and buy-to-let mortgages by institution on an aggregate basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26506/17]
Thu, 1 Jun 2017
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Financial Services Regulation
Michael McGrath
91. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the regulatory status of personal contract plans and the regulatory status of the car finance companies offering these products; if his Department or the Central Bank is examining this product from a consumer or regulatory perspective; the number and value of such plans entered into in the past number of years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26507/17]
Thu, 1 Jun 2017
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Departmental Strategies
Michael McGrath
97. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to the forum on entrepreneurship in schools held by his Department on 10 September 2015 and having regard to action point 107 objective 4.6 on entrepreneurship education in the action plan for education 2017, the steps taken to date; his plans to give effect to these objectives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26358/17]
Thu, 1 Jun 2017
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House Prices
Michael McGrath
110. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the position regarding the review on the cost of building a home here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26505/17]
Thu, 1 Jun 2017
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Early Years Sector
Michael McGrath
262. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans for the vulnerable one to three years of age group in community early years services in budget 2018 in Cork city and throughout the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26486/17]
Wed, 31 May 2017
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Bankruptcy Data
Michael McGrath
104. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons each year since 2012 petitioned into bankruptcy by a fund on debt purchased by the fund from a bank; the number of these cases in which assets were surrendered prior to the bankruptcy and residual debt remained; the number of these cases in which the family home was lost as a result of the bankruptcy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26106/17]
Wed, 31 May 2017
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Courts Service Data
Michael McGrath
109. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of court cases per year in which it has been shown that a person has made a fraudulent claim in each of the years 2014 to 2016, and to date in 2017; the number of times per year the judge has referred the person or persons to the Director of Public Prosecutions as specified in the Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004; the number of prosecutions made per year by the DPP as a result of the referral from the judge; the number of successful prosecutions made per year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26104/17]
Wed, 31 May 2017
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VAT Registration
Michael McGrath
116. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the policy and practical issues that would arise if the VAT registration threshold was to be increased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26094/17]
Wed, 31 May 2017
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Revenue Commissioners Data
Michael McGrath
117. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of times since 2012 the Revenue Commissioners was deemed to be an excludable creditor in a personal insolvency arrangement or a debt settlement arrangement; the number of these cases per year in which the Revenue Commissioners exercised their right as excludable creditors to opt into the insolvency process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26105/17]
Wed, 31 May 2017
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Site Acquisitions
Michael McGrath
127. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the site acquisition process in respect of a national school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26093/17]
Wed, 31 May 2017
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Health Services Provision
Michael McGrath
206. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if the HSE has plans to extend and improve the services available at a facility (details supplied) in County Cork; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there is a waiting list for persons seeking access to the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26077/17]
Wed, 31 May 2017
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Sports Capital Programme Data
Michael McGrath
250. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he will announce the recipients of the sports capital grant scheme programme 2017; the funding he has at his disposal for 2017 allocations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26075/17]
Tue, 30 May 2017
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World Bank
Michael McGrath
157. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the representation Ireland has in the governance and management of the World Bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25820/17]
Tue, 30 May 2017
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European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Michael McGrath
158. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the representation Ireland has in the governance and management of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25821/17]
Tue, 30 May 2017
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Disabilities Assessments
Michael McGrath
475. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1058 of 2 May 2017, if he will arrange for the assessment of need to be outsourced to the private sector in view of the unacceptable delays that currently exist with the HSE service provider arrangement (details supplied) [25744/17]
Tue, 30 May 2017
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Renewable Energy Feed in Tariff Scheme
Michael McGrath
566. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on whether the fact that the Commission for Energy Regulation, CER, has to deal with all matters relating to electricity impacts on the schedule of renewable energy projects and the ability to have renewable energy projects connected in time to ensure they receive the Renewable Electricity Feed-in Tariff, REFIT, 2; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25742/17]
Tue, 30 May 2017
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Road Network
Michael McGrath
567. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status in law of European guidelines on noise pollution with regard to motorway road projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25746/17]
Thu, 25 May 2017
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State Aid
Michael McGrath
87. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the timeframe for the collection of payment due to the State arising from the European Court of Justice judgment on a case (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25196/17]
Thu, 25 May 2017
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State Aid
Michael McGrath
88. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if the European Commission has been in contact with his Department with regard to the collection of payment due to the State arising from the European Court of Justice judgment on a case (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25197/17]
Thu, 25 May 2017
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State Aid
Michael McGrath
89. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has assessed the use of interest arising from the escrow account due to hold the payment due to the State arising from the European Court of Justice judgment on a case (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25198/17]
Thu, 25 May 2017
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Property Tax
Michael McGrath
90. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the status of the implementation of the Thornhill report on local property tax; his plans for the further review of the local property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25199/17]
Thu, 25 May 2017
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Property Tax
Michael McGrath
91. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his plans to review the revaluation date of the local property tax; the timeframe for LPT charges to be changed arising from that revaluation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25200/17]
Thu, 25 May 2017
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Revenue Commissioners Resources
Michael McGrath
92. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of staff resources allocated to tax audit and investigation activities as announced in budget 2017; the extra amount spent on information technology systems capacity; the amount of extra tax taken in as a result of this initiative; the amount of extra tax he expects to be taken in over 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25212/17]
Thu, 25 May 2017
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Excise Duties Yield
Michael McGrath
93. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the amount of extra excise duties received in 2016 and to date in 2017 on cigarettes as a result of the increase of 50 cent in excise announced in budget 2017; the amount he expects to take in for 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25213/17]
Thu, 25 May 2017
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Tax Yield
Michael McGrath
94. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the amount of tax revenue received as a result of the section 110 and other fund changes made as part of budget 2017; the amount he currently expects to receive as a result of the changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25214/17]
Wed, 24 May 2017
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Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme
Michael McGrath
99. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his plans to review the qualifying criteria for the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme and the primary medical certificate which underpins it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24968/17]
Wed, 24 May 2017
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School Accommodation Provision
Michael McGrath
152. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the location a school (details supplied) currently in temporary accommodation in Cork city will be located 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. [24970/17]
Wed, 24 May 2017
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Disabilities Assessments
Michael McGrath
238. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in Cork city will have an assessment of need carried out under the Disability Act 2005. [24971/17]
Wed, 24 May 2017
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Services for People with Disabilities
Michael McGrath
239. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will assist a person (details supplied) in County Cork to secure residential care for their adult daughter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24972/17]
Tue, 23 May 2017
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Banking Sector
Michael McGrath
192. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied) on the possible initial public offering of a bank. [24280/17]
Tue, 23 May 2017
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Company Liquidations
Michael McGrath
194. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the status of the liquidation of a company (details supplied); the number of Irish policyholders affected; the amount of compensation or refunds owed to customers here; if the liquidator has updated the Central Bank on the situation; if customers here are likely to be paid in full or partially; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24453/17]
Tue, 23 May 2017
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Mortgage to Rent Scheme Funding
Michael McGrath
196. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if the purchase by the State in the form of a special purpose vehicle, SPV, or other such wholly owned State instrument, of distressed principal private dwelling mortgages to facilitate the roll-out of a mortgage to rent scheme on a grand scale would likely constitute an on-balance sheet or off-balance sheet transaction in terms of the Government accounts; if such a purchase would be regarded as capital or current expenditure in terms of the domestic and EU fiscal rules; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24649/17]
Tue, 23 May 2017
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Departmental Correspondence
Michael McGrath
411. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if her Department has received a request for additional funding for a project (details supplied) in Cork city in addition to the €12 million already committed by the Government; the process in order to assess such funding requests; the timeframe for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24617/17]
Tue, 23 May 2017
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Legislative Measures
Michael McGrath
636. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her plans with regard to the Companies (Accounting) Bill 2016 to delay the entire amendment of section 1274 of the Companies Act 2014 until 2022; if only the amendment to subsection (2)(a)(iii) will be delayed until 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24000/17]
Thu, 18 May 2017
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Tax Yield
Michael McGrath
1. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the review of Exchequer tax revenue in view of 2017 tax revenue to April coming in €344 million under target, with specific reference to the shortfall in income tax, including the universal social charge, USC, corporation tax and excise; his views on the possibility of this persisting throughout 2017; the potential impact on the deficit for 2017; the potential impact on the fiscal space in 2018; if he revised the fiscal space; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23771/17]
Thu, 18 May 2017
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Help-To-Buy Scheme
Michael McGrath
3. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the independent impact assessment on the help-to-buy scheme as introduced as part of budget 2017; the number of approved applications to date; the cost of the scheme to date; the number of persons yet to be approved; his views on whether the €50 million estimate is sufficient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23772/17]
Thu, 18 May 2017
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Banking Sector Regulation
Michael McGrath
11. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied with the Central Bank’s response to a bank's (details supplied) placing of 2,141 SME customers into a bank; his views on whether a formal review is required by the Central Bank to assess whether SME customers here were inappropriately treated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23534/17]