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Thu, 22 Jan 2015
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Mortgage Lending
Michael McGrath
75. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance when the Central Bank of Ireland will issue a definitive response to its consultation process on mortgage lending rules; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3205/15]
Thu, 22 Jan 2015
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Semi-State Bodies Dividends
Michael McGrath
84. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if an instruction has been issued to commercial semi-State companies in respect of dividend payments for 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3196/15]
Thu, 22 Jan 2015
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State Assets
Michael McGrath
216. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if ESB will pay a special dividend to the State this year; if this will be funded by borrowing or sale of assets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3195/15]
Tue, 20 Jan 2015
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Free Travel Scheme
Michael McGrath
202. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection her plans to provide free travel to the survivors of residential institutions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2575/15]
Tue, 20 Jan 2015
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One-Parent Family Payment Payments
Michael McGrath
206. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the cut that is facing lone parents who are in receipt of a half rate carer’s allowance, who will no longer be eligible for the one parent family payment due to the age of their youngest child and will lose €86 a week when they are transferred to the full carer's allowance; if she will review same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2613/15]
Tue, 20 Jan 2015
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VAT Rate Application
Michael McGrath
243. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the reclassification by the Revenue Commissioners of smoothies and milk-based drinks for VAT purposes, which has resulted in the standard 23% VAT rate being applied; if his attention has been drawn to the likely impact this will have on the sector; the basis for the reclassification; if the Revenue Commissioners are the final arbiter on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2562/15]
Tue, 20 Jan 2015
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Bank Debt Restructuring
Michael McGrath
248. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the amount of dated subordinated debt on 30 September 2008 in the banks which would become covered institutions; the total amount of losses which have been imposed until now in respect of those dated subordinated bonds; if any of those dated subordinated bonds from 2008 remain in the system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2715/15]
Tue, 20 Jan 2015
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Bank Debt Restructuring
Michael McGrath
249. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the amount of undated subordinated debt on 30 September 2008 in the banks which would become covered institutions; the total amount of losses which have been imposed until now in respect of those undated subordinated bonds; if any of those undated subordinated bonds from 2008 remain in the system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2716/15]
Tue, 20 Jan 2015
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Bank Guarantee Scheme Termination
Michael McGrath
250. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance as at 1 October 2010 following the expiry of the original bank guarantee, the amount of unguaranteed secured senior bonds not covered by the eligible liabilities guarantee scheme in the covered institutions; and the amount of unguaranteed unsecured senior bonds not covered by the eligible liabilities guarantee scheme in the covered institutions. [2717/15]
Tue, 20 Jan 2015
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Medical Card Eligibility
Michael McGrath
432. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health his plans to provide enhanced medical card cover to the survivors of residential institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2574/15]
Tue, 20 Jan 2015
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Schools Building Projects Status
Michael McGrath
531. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the planned development of an education campus in Carrigaline, County Cork; the work that has been completed and is currently underway; when a planning application is expected; when the schools will be open; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2612/15]
Tue, 20 Jan 2015
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State Assets
Michael McGrath
598. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of shares in Aer Lingus owned by the Irish State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2264/15]
Tue, 20 Jan 2015
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Road Improvement Schemes
Michael McGrath
603. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the reinstatement on the specific improvement grant for local and regional roads; the amount of funding for the scheme in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2592/15]
Tue, 20 Jan 2015
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Airport Landing Slots
Michael McGrath
612. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of slot pairs at Heathrow Airport owned by Aer Lingus; the restrictions that were applied to the sale of these following the flotation of Aer Lingus; if these restrictions still apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2710/15]
Tue, 20 Jan 2015
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Aviation Issues
Michael McGrath
618. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to ensure that the Aer Lingus slots at Heathrow Airport are retained in any scenario where the company is taken over; if he will use the State's shareholding to ensure the Heathrow slots are retained for the benefit of Cork, Shannon and Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2818/15]
Thu, 15 Jan 2015
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Banks Recapitalisation
Michael McGrath
67. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his views on comments by the Minister of State at his Department regarding a possible pro bono fee arrangement with the firm appointed to provide advice regarding capital restructuring and other related matters in relation to State investment in AIB; the fee structure that will be in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2024/15]
Thu, 15 Jan 2015
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Credit Union Restructuring
Michael McGrath
68. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of applications for credit union restructuring that are before the restructuring board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2025/15]
Thu, 15 Jan 2015
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Consultancy Contracts Expenditure
Michael McGrath
69. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the amount that has been paid to a company (details supplied) for professional services on the banking crisis since 2008, including any amounts, shown separately, paid by his Department, the Central Bank of Ireland, the National Treasury Management Agency and the National Pension Reserve Fund, or by the covered institutions themselves. [2026/15]
Thu, 15 Jan 2015
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Knowledge Development Box
Michael McGrath
70. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the consultations underway by his Department and the Central Bank of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2027/15]
Thu, 15 Jan 2015
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Banks Recapitalisation
Michael McGrath
72. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the terms on which a company (details supplied) has been appointed by his Department in respect of the possible sale of AIB; if a contract has been awarded; if a competitive tendering procedure took place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2121/15]
Thu, 15 Jan 2015
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Dormant Accounts Fund Deposits
Michael McGrath
218. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the current balance in the Dormant Account Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2028/15]
Wed, 14 Jan 2015
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European Court of Human Rights Rulings
Michael McGrath
24. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if the decision of the European Court of Justice in April 2013 has a wider implication beyond the case of the former Waterford Crystal workers; if the application of the finding relates to other pension schemes here; if he will provide a list of such schemes; the period over which such schemes may be affected by the ruling; if he will provide details of the State's response; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49563/14]
Wed, 14 Jan 2015
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Social Insurance
Michael McGrath
112. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will provide in tabular form details of all loans received by the Social Insurance Fund in each year from 2011 to 2014; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1738/15]
Wed, 14 Jan 2015
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Government Bonds
Michael McGrath
142. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 230 of 16 December 2014 whether he will address the issue of the gains made by the European Central Bank on the holdings of Irish Government bonds; his views on whether a case exists for the profit on these holdings to be repaid to the Irish State on maturity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49633/14]
Wed, 14 Jan 2015
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Mortgage Interest Relief Application
Michael McGrath
158. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the reason the mortgage interest relief TRS has been reduced in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1481/15]
Wed, 14 Jan 2015
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Exchequer Returns
Michael McGrath
173. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide a breakdown by company of the €475 million in dividends received from the State companies in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1732/15]
Wed, 14 Jan 2015
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Exchequer Returns
Michael McGrath
174. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide a breakdown by property of the €407 million received from the sale of State properties in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1733/15]
Wed, 14 Jan 2015
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Property Tax Yield
Michael McGrath
175. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the reason local property tax receipts were 10.8% below target in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1735/15]
Wed, 14 Jan 2015
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Tax Yield
Michael McGrath
176. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the total amount of taxation raised from motorists in 2013 and 2014 from mineral oil tax, VRT, VAT, carbon tax and driver licensing receipts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1736/15]
Wed, 14 Jan 2015
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Tax Yield
Michael McGrath
177. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the excise per litre charged on different categories of petrol, auto-diesel, kerosene, residual fuel oil for the manufacture of alumina, residual fuel oil for generation of electricity and for other purposes; and the revenue generated from each category. [1737/15]
Wed, 14 Jan 2015
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Tax Code
Michael McGrath
178. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the cost to the State of reducing excise duty on petrol and diesel by 10% in each case; the impact per litre, including VAT, this would have on the retail selling price ceteris paribus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1742/15]
Wed, 14 Jan 2015
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Trade Agreements
Michael McGrath
226. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the position regarding the proposed Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49526/14]
Wed, 14 Jan 2015
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Constitutional Amendments
Michael McGrath
429. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to propose a referendum to deal with legacy upward only rental agreements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1180/15]
Wed, 14 Jan 2015
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Criminal Legal Aid
Michael McGrath
473. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the expenditure on criminal legal aid in each year from 2009 to 2014; her plans to reduce the annual cost; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1740/15]
Wed, 14 Jan 2015
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Children First Guidelines
Michael McGrath
494. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs regarding child protection, the steps that a person must undertake, and the approvals they must secure, in regard to setting up classes for regular fitness classes with a qualified instructor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49761/14]
Wed, 14 Jan 2015
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Social Workers Register
Michael McGrath
499. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if Tusla will to re-open the social workers' panel to new applicants during 2015 for potential vacancies that may arise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1331/15]
Wed, 14 Jan 2015
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Medicinal Products Availability
Michael McGrath
534. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in County Laois has been denied access to a certain treatment; if he will arrange to have this matter reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49522/14]
Wed, 14 Jan 2015
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Symphysiotomy Payment Scheme
Michael McGrath
535. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the redress scheme for the survivors of symphysiotomy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49525/14]
Wed, 14 Jan 2015
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Social Workers Recruitment
Michael McGrath
659. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if the Health Service Executive intends to reopen the social workers panel to new applicants during 2015 for potential vacancies that may arise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1312/15]
Wed, 14 Jan 2015
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Child and Family Agency Remit
Michael McGrath
704. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the total impact on expenditure in his Department in 2014 of the transfer of the child and family services function to the Department of Children and Youth Affairs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1741/15]
Wed, 14 Jan 2015
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Psychological Assessments
Michael McGrath
760. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a primary school pupil (details supplied) in County Cork will have an assessment of their needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49535/14]
Wed, 14 Jan 2015
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Schools Building Projects Applications
Michael McGrath
775. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for capital funding for a sports hall by a post-primary school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49757/14]
Wed, 14 Jan 2015
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Motor Tax Yield
Michael McGrath
879. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the total amount in motor tax raised from motorists in 2013 and 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1736/15]
Wed, 14 Jan 2015
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National Oil Reserves Agency
Michael McGrath
943. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the total raised in each year from 2008 to 2014 from the 2 cent NORA levy on petrol and diesel; the manner in which the money is deployed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1739/15]
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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NAMA Receivers
Michael McGrath
98. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the amount of fees incurred by the National Asset Management Agency in respect of the appointment of receivers to NAMA debtors in each of the years to 2013 to date in 2014; the number of receivers that have been appointed by NAMA for each of these years; and the number of different professional firms that have been appointed as receivers by the agency. [49233/14]
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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IBRC Mortgage Loan Book
Michael McGrath
101. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the disposal or transfer of the remaining Irish Bank Resolution Corporation loan book; if he has issued a direction order on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49267/14]
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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IBRC Mortgage Loan Book
Michael McGrath
102. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation mortgage holders whose mortgages are currently still with IBRC have had an opportunity to bid for their own loans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49268/14]
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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Promissory Notes
Michael McGrath
103. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the interest rate that currently applies on the €25 billion of floating rate notes held by the Central Bank of Ireland as a result of the promissory note transaction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49269/14]
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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Pension Provisions
Michael McGrath
104. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the way he plans to provide for potential State liabilities which may emerge from pre-existing or future pension fund difficulties; if he has estimated the possible range of these liabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49270/14]
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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Financial Instruments
Michael McGrath
105. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of initiatives he has announced which have not commenced as they are awaiting EU State aid approval; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49271/14]
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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NAMA Social Housing Provision
Michael McGrath
106. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of housing units by county that the National Asset Management Agency has approved and transferred for social housing to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49272/14]
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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IMF Loan
Michael McGrath
107. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding plans to repay Ireland’s IMF loans early; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49273/14]
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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Bank Restructuring
Michael McGrath
108. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance when the European Commission will deliver its final response and decision in respect of the restructuring proposals for Permanent TSB; the way the delay is impacting the day-to-day management of the bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49276/14]
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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NAMA Debtors
Michael McGrath
109. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the National Asset Management Agency's current estimated cost of funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49277/14]
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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NAMA Debtors
Michael McGrath
110. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of National Asset Management Agency debtors that have been put into receivership since its inception; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49278/14]
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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NAMA Bonds
Michael McGrath
111. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance regarding AIB’s holding of National Asset Management Agency bonds the interest rate being paid on these bonds; the amount that have been redeemed to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49279/14]
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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NAMA Bonds
Michael McGrath
112. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance regarding Bank of Ireland's holding of National Asset Management Agency bonds, the interest rate being paid on these bonds; the amount that has been redeemed to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49280/14]
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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NAMA Bonds
Michael McGrath
113. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance regarding Permanent TSB's holding of National Asset Management Agency bonds the interest rate being paid on these bonds; the amount that has been redeemed to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49281/14]
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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NAMA Debtor Agreements
Michael McGrath
114. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of agreed business plans the National Asset Management Agency currently has in place with developers; the number waiting to be completed; if the agency is satisfied with the implementation of these plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49282/14]
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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NAMA Social Housing Provision
Michael McGrath
115. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the reason a high proportion of housing units identified by the National Asset Management Agency as suitable for social housing are not being taken up by local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49283/14]
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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NAMA Property Rental
Michael McGrath
116. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of applications for rent reviews received by developers whose debts are owned by the National Asset Management Agency; the number which were successful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49284/14]
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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Bank Guarantee Scheme Administration
Michael McGrath
117. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the remaining sum covered by the eligible liabilities guarantee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49285/14]
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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Tax Yield
Michael McGrath
118. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the amount of DIRT tax deducted from credit union accounts in each year from 2010 to date in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49286/14]
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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Regulatory Impact Assessment Data
Michael McGrath
119. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide a breakdown of the regulatory impact assessments published by his Department since March 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49287/14]
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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IBRC Mortgage Loan Book
Michael McGrath
121. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of the remaining Irish Bank Resolution Corporation in special liquidation residential mortgages in arrears of less than 90 days, of 90 days to 180 days, of 180 days to 360 days, or 360 days to 720 days and of greater than 720 days; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49289/14]
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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Pension Provisions
Michael McGrath
122. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of taxpayers who were affected in 2014 by restriction on tax relief on contributions to large pension pots outlined in budget 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49290/14]
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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Tax Yield
Michael McGrath
123. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the yield achieved in 2014 from restricting tax relief on private medical insurance policies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49291/14]
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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Negative Equity Mortgages Data
Michael McGrath
124. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the most up-to-date estimate available to his Department of the number of households in negative equity; his views on the implications of this for the wider economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49292/14]
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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Financial Services Regulation
Michael McGrath
125. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of registered moneylenders here currently; the number of new entrants to the market in the past three years; his views on the extent of legislative protection for consumers availing of the services of moneylenders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49293/14]
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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Bank Debt Restructuring
Michael McGrath
126. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the value of senior guaranteed and unguaranteed bonds and subordinated bonds outstanding in Bank of Ireland, AIB and Permanent TSB; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49294/14]
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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Insurance Compensation Fund
Michael McGrath
127. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he has made payment to the Insurance Compensation Fund in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49297/14]
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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Revenue Commissioners Audits
Michael McGrath
128. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the Revenue Commissioners' contractors project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49300/14]
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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Tax Credits
Michael McGrath
129. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of recipients of the single person child carer tax credit in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49302/14]
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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Irish Infrastructure Fund
Michael McGrath
130. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of projects funded by the Irish Infrastructure Fund; the nature of such projects; the number of jobs created; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49303/14]
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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Tax Residency
Michael McGrath
131. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of Irish incorporated companies that are not judged to be resident here under the test of management and control which have advised the Revenue Commissioners as to where they are actually resident since the change announced in budget 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49304/14]
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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Deposit Protection Account
Michael McGrath
132. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the current balance in the deposit protection account; the balance at the end of each year from 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49305/14]
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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IBRC Loans
Michael McGrath
133. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the amount of loans outstanding to former directors of Anglo Irish Bank and Irish Nationwide Building Society; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49306/14]
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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Banking Sector Remuneration
Michael McGrath
134. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he has reviewed the implementation of the Mercer report on remuneration in the State-supported banks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49307/14]
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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Credit Unions
Michael McGrath
135. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the transfer of Newbridge Credit Union to Permanent TSB; if Permanent TSB has made a claim in respect of the indemnity granted to it; if there are outstanding issues to be resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49308/14]
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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Credit Unions
Michael McGrath
136. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the amount of fees charged to date by the special managers appointed to credit unions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49309/14]
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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NAMA Portfolio
Michael McGrath
137. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the total value of artwork, jewellery and other goods disposed of by the National Asset Management Agency to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49310/14]
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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Deposit Guarantee Scheme
Michael McGrath
138. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of deposits covered by the deposit guarantee scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49311/14]
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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Prize Bonds
Michael McGrath
139. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the total value of prize bonds at the end of December for each of the years 2011, 2012 and 2013; the total value of the prizes awarded for each of the same years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49312/14]
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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State Savings Value
Michael McGrath
140. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide, in tabular form, the total amount of funds held in deposit accounts at An Post currently and at the end of each year from 2010 to 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49313/14]
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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State Savings Value
Michael McGrath
141. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide, in tabular form, the total amount of funds held in An Post saving certificates and savings bond currently and at the end of each year from 2010 to 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49314/14]
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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Income Data
Michael McGrath
142. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of income earners between €17,000 and €20,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49315/14]
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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Private Residential Tenancies Board Remit
Michael McGrath
143. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his plans to put a protocol in place for the operation of rent receivers appointed to residential properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49316/14]
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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Tax Data
Michael McGrath
144. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the amount of money presently owing by businesses to the Revenue Commissioners under each tax heading; the age profile of the arrears; and the steps being taken by the Revenue Commissioners to engage with businesses currently struggling to meet their tax liabilities. [49317/14]
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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Health Insurance Regulation
Michael McGrath
430. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied that no further capital injections will be required for the VHI; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49301/14]
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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Rental Accommodation Scheme Administration
Michael McGrath
553. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of persons who have transferred from rent supplement to the rental accommodation scheme in 2013 and to date in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49274/14]
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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Rental Accommodation Scheme Administration
Michael McGrath
554. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of persons currently on the rental accommodation scheme; if he will provide a breakdown based on local authority area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49275/14]
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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Shared Ownership Scheme
Michael McGrath
555. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the operation of shared ownership schemes; the level of arrears associated with such schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49295/14]
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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Tenant Purchase Scheme Administration
Michael McGrath
556. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when a new tenant purchase scheme will become operational; the way the discount on the market value of the property will be calculated; the number of properties purchased under the 1995 scheme; the average discount which applied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49298/14]
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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Motor Tax Rates
Michael McGrath
557. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of registered cars in each category based on CO2 emissions; the number of cars registered in each category based on engine size; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49299/14]
Tue, 16 Dec 2014
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Community Employment Schemes Eligibility
Michael McGrath
164. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if persons who do not qualify for jobseeker's allowance by virtue of the means test are eligible to participate in a community employment scheme; her plans to change the rules in this regard; if she will provide a list of the training and activation measures that are available to such persons presently; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48161/14]
Tue, 16 Dec 2014
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Universal Social Charge Yield
Michael McGrath
203. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the proportion that the universal social charge represents of all income tax receipts in each year since its inception; the projected percentage in 2014 and 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47791/14]
Tue, 16 Dec 2014
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IBRC Liquidation
Michael McGrath
211. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 61 of 12 June 2014, if deposits not covered by the eligibility liability guarantee are now likely to be repaid once the liquidation process has been concluded; if the liquidator has been in touch with these depositors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47916/14]
Tue, 16 Dec 2014
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Insurance Coverage
Michael McGrath
219. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if there is a facility for insurance companies to check if other insurance companies have previously had an issue with a specific customer concerning non-disclosure of a cancelled policy; if so, the way the system operates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48069/14]
Tue, 16 Dec 2014
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Government Bonds
Michael McGrath
230. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the amount of Irish Government bonds held by the European Central Bank under its securities markets programme and other market interventions; his views on the distribution of profits from the maturity or sale of these bonds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48325/14]
Tue, 16 Dec 2014
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Government Bonds
Michael McGrath
231. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance in view of the Central Bank statistical release, holders of Irish Government Bonds, 10 December 2014, of the €48 billion of Irish Government bonds held by credit institutions and the Central Bank of Ireland, the proportion of these that are held by the Central Bank of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48326/14]