Parliamentary questions

Legal Aid Applications

Michael McGrath

349. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if a person who has availed of free legal aid in a family law court is entitled to such aid in the event that he or she wishes to appeal the decision of the family law court; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48050/14]

Food Promotion

Michael McGrath

482. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding Government policy on the use of supermarket promotions on baby milk formula; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48163/14]

Home Help Service Provision

Michael McGrath

483. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the arrangements that are in place to ensure that substitute home help carers are available in the Health Service Executive South area to cover home help carers who are out sick or on annual leave; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48167/14]

Drug Treatment Programmes Funding

Michael McGrath

524. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the amount of methadone consumed and the amount of product supplied by manufacturers here in 2013 to pharmacies and the Health Service Executive; the amount of methadone product the State paid for in 2013; the amount of methadone, in the six presentations which was supplied to pharmacies and the HSE in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48442/14]

Drug Treatment Programmes Policy

Michael McGrath

525. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if the Health Service Executive has any record of the number of children here who are dependants of methadone users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48443/14]

Fáilte Ireland

Michael McGrath

640. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide the background to the way a certain site (details supplied) in County Cork came into the ownership of Fáilte Ireland; if the organisation will engage with a certain local group which is interested in purchasing or leasing it and using it for a purpose that would involve attracting additional tourists to the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47847/14]

Road Projects Status

Michael McGrath

663. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding plans for a new motorway between counties Cork and Limerick; the steps that have already been taken; the next steps in the process; the funding that is available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48166/14]

Universal Social Charge Exemptions

Michael McGrath

68. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if there is an exemption from the universal social charge in respect of an occupational pension which goes directly to a State hospital for the long-term care for a terminally ill patient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47558/14]

Bank Guarantee Scheme Bond Repayments

Michael McGrath

69. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he is categorically ruling out the possibility of payments being made to junior bondholders in Irish Bank Resolution Corporation as a result of the special liquidation process; if he is prepared to issue a direction order that they would not be paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47619/14]

Banks Recapitalisation

Michael McGrath

70. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide for each financial institution the amount of losses imposed on subordinated/junior bondholders since the banking crisis of 2008 by the previous Government and, separately, by the present Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47621/14]

IBRC Liquidation

Michael McGrath

72. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the way a terminal payment from the IBRC liquidator to the State would be treated in the Government's accounts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47681/14]

Bank Guarantee Scheme Bond Repayments

Michael McGrath

73. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the status in the ranking of preferred creditors of the payment he made the bank guarantee to senior bondholders of IBRC following its liquidation in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47682/14]

Banks Recapitalisation

Michael McGrath

74. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the total nominal value of bonds in Anglo Irish Bank and Irish Nationwide Building Society subject to liability management exercises in each year from 2008 to 2012; the average discount which applied in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47683/14]

European Central Bank

Michael McGrath

75. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the benefits to Ireland that would arise from a programme of quantitative easing by the European Central Bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47684/14]

Financial Services Regulation

Michael McGrath

76. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will publish his Department’s submission to the Central Bank of Ireland on the subject of macro-prudential policy for residential mortgage lending; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47685/14]

Banking Sector

Michael McGrath

77. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will issue a public tender for advisers regarding any future sale of AIB; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47687/14]

National Pensions Reserve Fund Investments

Michael McGrath

78. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the way the proceeds from the various sales by the State of its investment in Bank of Ireland has been invested or spent to date; if the proceeds will be available for investment by the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47688/14]

Pension Levy

Michael McGrath

79. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the implications for the pension fund levy of 0.15% that applies in 2014 and 2015 from the proceeded settlement with a company's pensioners (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47689/14]

Betting Legislation

Michael McGrath

80. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the reason for the delay in extending betting duty to online activity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47690/14]

Tax Relief Costs

Michael McGrath

81. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has made an estimate of the tax expenditure associated with the two year capital gains tax exemption on property investment which will expire on 31 December 2014 in view of the increases in commercial and residential property prices over the past 18 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47691/14]

Mortgage Schemes

Michael McGrath

82. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the legal restrictions which will apply to non-State operated mortgage to rent schemes; if his Department’s approval is required for such a scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47692/14]

Pension Levy

Michael McGrath

84. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to lay out a plan for the unwinding of the public service pension deduction over time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47502/14]

Freedom of Information Remit

Michael McGrath

89. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the reason a commencement order has not been signed to bring the National Asset Management Agency within the Freedom of Information Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47680/14]

Departmental Funding

Michael McGrath

167. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if there is a possible source of funding within her Department for a project (details supplied) to benefit children in County Cork; her views on possible sources of funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47514/14]

Departmental Funding

Michael McGrath

168. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if there is a possible source of funding within her Department for public health initiative (details supplied) in County Cork; her views on possible sources of funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47517/14]

Departmental Funding

Michael McGrath

170. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if there is a source of funding within her Department for a school project (details supplied) in County Cork; her views on possible sources of funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47513/14]

Irish Water Establishment

Michael McGrath

198. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the level of debt Irish Water will take on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47686/14]

Fuel Oil Specifications

Michael McGrath

68. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the steps being taken to deal with the issue of petrol stretching; if the Revenue Commissioners resources have been allocated to the problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47474/14]

Insurance Compensation Fund

Michael McGrath

70. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the progress that has been made in respect of the liquidation of Setanta Insurance; if those caught up in outstanding claims are facing any losses; the role of the Insurance Compensation Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47482/14]

Crime Prevention

Michael McGrath

115. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps being taken to deal with the issue of petrol stretching; if any convictions have yet been secured against those involved in the practice; the potential penalties that apply on conviction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47475/14]

Motor Insurance Regulation

Michael McGrath

167. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his views that it is acceptable for insurance companies to charge an age loading for vehicles above a certain age limit even in circumstances where the vehicle owner has an up to date NCT certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47239/14]

European Stability Mechanism

Michael McGrath

176. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the amount of money Ireland is transferring to the ESM in 2014; the amount expected in 2015; Ireland's total financial commitment to the fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46971/14]

Driver Licences

Michael McGrath

495. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address a matter (details supplied) raised in correspondence regarding the driving licence system. [47247/14]

Banking Operations

Michael McGrath

73. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he was ever briefed by the Central Bank of Ireland regarding contingency plans providing for the army to surround banks here because of a risk the banks would run out of money; the person that provided him this briefing and those who were in attendance at the meeting; if the Department of Defence was consulted on the matter in order to provide for the operational arrangements to put the plans into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46676/14]

Mortgage Lending

Michael McGrath

78. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if the Central Bank of Ireland has indicated that there will be a delay to the introduction of the rules regarding mortgage lending which are due to come in to effect on 1 January 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46721/14]

Tax Data

Michael McGrath

79. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons who have paid the domicile levy in each year since its introduction; the total amount raised; the number of cases currently being pursued by the Revenue Commissioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46722/14]

Cycle to Work Scheme Data

Michael McGrath

80. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has conducted any further analysis on the costs and benefits of the cycle to work tax incentive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46723/14]

Property Tax Rate

Michael McGrath

81. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he is conducting a formal review of the local property tax in particular, in respect of the revaluation date of November 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46724/14]

Data Protection

Michael McGrath

82. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the regulations that currently cover the use of private investigators by financial institutions to obtain information regarding their clients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46725/14]

Defence Forces Operations

Michael McGrath

110. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Defence if there is a record in his Department of being briefed by the Central Bank of Ireland regarding contingency plans providing for the Army to surround banks here because of a risk the banks would run out of money; if the appropriate operational arrangements were in place in the event the situation ever arose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46677/14]

Banking Sector

Michael McGrath

1. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his plans for the future of the State's ownership of AIB; the reason for his recent comments in relation to the price of AIB shares; his plans to dispose of a stake in the bank in 2015; how the proceeds of any such sale would be used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46375/14]

Tax Code

Michael McGrath

4. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his plans to introduce changes to the pay and file arrangements for 2015, particularly in respect of filing dates; his views on the need to give certainty as soon as possible for professional advisers and self-employed persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46376/14]

Social Insurance Payments

Michael McGrath

145. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if PRSI has to be paid on the interest income from the State savings scheme products administered by An Post; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46100/14]

Fiscal Policy

Michael McGrath

175. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his views on the Fiscal Council report which highlighted the lack of planning for the public finances beyond 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45883/14]

Tax Exemptions

Michael McGrath

176. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide in tabular form the annual cost of the artists exemption tax relief in each year from 2005 to 2013; the number of persons benefitting in each year; his plans to review the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45884/14]

Pension Provisions

Michael McGrath

177. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of approved retirement funds in operation here; the annual income tax take from approved retirement funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45885/14]

VAT Exemptions

Michael McGrath

178. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his views on following the example of the UK in exempting charity music sales, including the recent Band Aid 30 single, from VAT; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45886/14]

Banking Sector Investigations

Michael McGrath

179. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide all unpublished reports in the possession of his Department relating to matters arising from the banking crisis; his plans in respect of publication of these reports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45887/14]

Alcohol Sales Legislation

Michael McGrath

180. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the licensing costs incurred by off-trade alcohol retailers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45888/14]

Bank Charges

Michael McGrath

207. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the interest rate being charged by a financial institution (details supplied) in respect of feeder accounts used by landlords for properties, that is, the account to which the rent is lodged and the mortgage repayments are made from; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46132/14]

Tax Code

Michael McGrath

213. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the implications for Ireland of the European Court of Justice ruling in respect of the levying of air travel tax on transit and transfer passengers; if he has estimated a potential cost to the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46173/14]

Economic Growth

Michael McGrath

214. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his views on recent OECD comments on Ireland’s public finances and that further reforms were needed to increase competition, innovation and make it easier to start and develop a business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46174/14]

Disability Services Provision

Michael McGrath

436. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position concerning the reconfiguration of disability services in the area of HSE south; the work that has been done to date; the steps that remain to be taken including timeframe; the location of any proposed new facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46310/14]

Departmental Staff Sick Leave

Michael McGrath

457. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views in respect of correspondence (details supplied) regarding sick leave entitlements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46145/14]

Irish Water Establishment

Michael McGrath

529. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to set out the position regarding the amount of water charges that will be levied in respect of a second property a person may own and which is unoccupied; his views on whether these charges are fair in view of the new charges that apply to principal private dwellings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46031/14]

Water Charges Administration

Michael McGrath

530. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to set out the position regarding the liability for water charges in a landlord-tenant scenario; the implications in the event that the tenant does not pay the water charges; if the landlord has a right to establish whether or the tenant has paid the water charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46032/14]

Government Deficit

Michael McGrath

68. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 1 of 5 November 2014, following the revised charging arrangement, if he will provide an update to his estimate that the deficit would increase by between €0.5 billion and €0.6 billion or 0.3 percentage points in 2015 if Irish Water fails the market corporation test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45572/14]

Exports Data

Michael McGrath

76. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his views on the opinion expressed by a member of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (details supplied) that up to half of the growth in GDP in 2014 may be attributable to contract manufacturing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45757/14]

Water Charges Administration

Michael McGrath

77. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 21 of 20 November 2014, the reason the cost of the water conservation grant is estimated at €130 million in view of the fact that Irish Water has issued 1.5 million application packs and non-Irish Water customers will also be eligible for receipt of the payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45571/14]

Irish Water Staff

Michael McGrath

207. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if severance payments are being paid to the outgoing directors of the board of Irish Water; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45755/14]

Irish Water Expenditure

Michael McGrath

208. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the annual interest costs Irish Water will incur on loans taken out to cover the cost of water meter installation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45756/14]

Irish Water Expenditure

Michael McGrath

209. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the estimated gross cost of water services including operating expenses and capital investment in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45758/14]

Irish Water Funding

Michael McGrath

210. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the expected Government subvention to Irish Water via the local government fund in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45759/14]

Water Charges Yield

Michael McGrath

211. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the expected revenue to Irish Water from commercial water charges in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45760/14]

Water Charges Exemptions

Michael McGrath

212. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the cost to the State of the provision of free water allowances in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45761/14]

Irish Water Expenditure

Michael McGrath

213. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the cost of the projected capital investment by Irish Water in each year from 2014 to 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45762/14]

Water Charges Administration

Michael McGrath

43. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection whether the €100 payment in respect of water charges will be administered by means of a new scheme or an extension of an existing scheme; the annual administrative cost associated with the payment; if additional staff will be required to implement the scheme; the means by which persons will receive the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45539/14]

Proposed Legislation

Michael McGrath

53. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance when legislation will be enacted to protect mortgage holders whose loans have been bought by unregulated third parties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45487/14]

Revenue Commissioners Resources

Michael McGrath

55. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the arrangements in place for members of the public to call into the Revenue Commissioners office in Blackpool, Cork city, and have their queries answered; if he will provide the other options that customers can have queries addressed; if there is a dedicated phone line for tax professionals to contact the Revenue Commissioners on behalf of clients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45501/14]

Irish Water Funding

Michael McGrath

56. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the amount Irish Water has drawn down from its loan facility with the NPRF; the full amount of the loan facility; the period of time over which it will be repaid; the interest rate that applies to the loan; if penalty clauses apply in respect of the facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45545/14]

IMF Loan

Michael McGrath

57. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the forthcoming parliamentary votes in other EU jurisdictions to facilitate Ireland in early repayment of IMF loan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45546/14]

Central Bank of Ireland Investigations

Michael McGrath

58. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide a list of all fines greater than €100,000 imposed by the Central Bank of Ireland on financial institutions over the past six years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45548/14]

Tax Credits

Michael McGrath

59. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the cost of extending the home carer's tax credit to cohabiting couples with dependent children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45549/14]

Banking Sector Remuneration

Michael McGrath

60. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the status of AIB's request to be allowed to change policy in relation to paying bonuses to staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45550/14]

Ireland Strategic Investment Fund Investments

Michael McGrath

61. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide a list of the investments undertaken by the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund to date in 2014; the level of employment supported; the cash balance currently within the discretionary portfolio of the NPRF; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45551/14]

Mortgage Arrears Rate

Michael McGrath

62. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if a person in mortgage arrears who has the arrears capitalised as part of an arrangement with their bank will no longer appear on the Central Bank of Ireland and his Department's statistics as being in arrears; his views that this gives a potentially misleading picture of the true nature of mortgage difficulties in the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45552/14]

Commercial Rates

Michael McGrath

65. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding the application of local authority rates to playschool facilities; his plans to introduce a legislation change in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45533/14]

International Education

Michael McGrath

135. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to press ahead with the regulatory reform for the international student sector in January 2015; if the impact on the sector has been assessed by her Department; the consultation that has taken place with the sector on the proposals; if her Department has estimated the number of private colleges which will close as a result of these changes; the reason she announced the removal of UK courses from the approved register in view of the fact that it is impossible for colleges to apply for Quality and Qualifications Ireland-recognised courses in such a short timeframe; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45556/14]

Water Charges Administration

Michael McGrath

136. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if households will have to verify that they have paid water charges in order to receive the €100 payment from her Department; the way this will be done; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45540/14]

Water Charges Administration

Michael McGrath

137. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if households currently paying water charges as part of a group water scheme will be eligible for the €100 payment from the Department of Social Protection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45541/14]

Water Charges Administration

Michael McGrath

138. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to introduce legislation in respect of the €100 payment to offset water charges or if it will be done by means of regulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45542/14]

Mortgage to Rent Scheme Applications Data

Michael McGrath

158. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of mortgage to rent applications outstanding; his plans to reform the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45547/14]

Commercial Rates

Michael McGrath

159. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his estimate of the payment rate for commercial water rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45553/14]

Commercial Rates

Michael McGrath

160. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount of commercial water charges levied by each local authority in 2013; the amount of outstanding water charges taken on by Irish Water broken down by local authority; the amount written off in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45554/14]

Departmental Agencies Expenditure

Michael McGrath

139. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Taoiseach the reason the Central Statistics Office has included a minimum turnover requirement of €1 million in respect of a request for tenders for the provision of the collection and archival storage of census 2011 forms in archival boxes published on 17 October 2014; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that such a stipulation excludes a number of indigenous businesses from competing for the contract; if the CSO will accept and consider submissions from indigenous companies whose turnover is less than €1 million; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44760/14]

Banking Sector Regulation

Michael McGrath

193. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if the Central Bank of Ireland has concerns that Irish investors' moneys could be at risk, or know of any other criminal activities by a certain bank and their agent, as a result of unlicensed and unauthorised banking activities in an investigation (details supplied). [44826/14]

Tax Rebates

Michael McGrath

196. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the process of applying for a refund of excise duty on fuel; if this payment still exists for disabled drivers; and if there has been any change to this rebate scheme in budget 2015. [45039/14]

Road Projects Status

Michael McGrath

566. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the review of the recommended route for the N28 road scheme; the work that is under way in this regard; when an announcement is expected; when he expects the project to proceed to statutory planning; the estimated cost of the construction of this road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44813/14]

Commemorative Events

Michael McGrath

602. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the point of contact relatives of those who fought in the 1916 Rising should use in respect of the organisation of the 1916 commemoration, to deal with issues such as tickets to events for family members, related issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45379/14]

Departmental Budgets

Michael McGrath

8. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if the cost to her Department of the €100 payment in respect of water charges will be met partially or in full by expenditure cuts elsewhere within the social protection budget; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44690/14]

Personal Public Service Numbers Data

Michael McGrath

9. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if personal public service numbers will be required by her Department to administer the €100 payment in respect of water charges; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44691/14]

Credit Register Establishment

Michael McGrath

17. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance when the central credit register will be fully operational; the steps that have been taken thus far in its implementation; the reason for the delay in bringing it forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44628/14]

Tax Collection

Michael McGrath

19. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the Revenue Commissioners' position regarding the sale of a public house (details supplied) in County Cork; if the Revenue Commissioners have reached an agreement with the secured creditor involved; if the Revenue Commissioners are agreeable to the sale of the property proceeding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44669/14]

Fiscal Policy

Michael McGrath

20. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he expects Irish Water to pass the market test to be off the State’s balance sheet based on the revised structure for water charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44694/14]

Fiscal Policy

Michael McGrath

21. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the overall impact on the public finances in terms of gross and net revenue from domestic water charges in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44695/14]

Health Services Staff Recruitment

Michael McGrath

106. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the post of consultant psychiatrist at the child and adolescent mental health service in the Health Service Executive south Lee catchment area; the length of time the position has been vacant; the steps being taken to fill the vacancy; the measures in place in the interim to ensure that a service may be provided, especially in urgent cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44670/14]

Residential Institutions

Michael McGrath

123. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding plans for a monument to commemorate the survivors of residential institutions; if a decision has to be made as to the location of the monument; if she plans to proceed with the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44636/14]

Residential Institutions Redress Scheme Eligibility

Michael McGrath

124. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to review the requirement that a survivor of abuse in residential institutions must have gone through the redress board in order to access support from Caranua; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44637/14]

Residential Institutions Redress Scheme Eligibility

Michael McGrath

125. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills when she expects the final report of the Residential Institutions Redress Board to be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44638/14]

Residential Institutions Redress Scheme Eligibility

Michael McGrath

126. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to change the residential institutions redress legislation in order that a survivor may nominate a person to benefit from entitlements under the redress scheme in the event of the death of the survivor; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44639/14]