Parliamentary questions

Fishing Industry Development

Michael McGrath

102. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he intends publishing a policy on the development of the inshore fishing industry for coastal and island communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48270/12]

Island Communities

Michael McGrath

125. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the role his Department plays in ensuring the viability of island communities in particular in relation to the development of farming and fishing and the provision of piers on islands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48271/12]

Banking Sector Staff Issues

Michael McGrath

226. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of staff who have left Irish Bank Resolution Corporation Limited since January 1 2011 to join AIB and Bank of Ireland; if he will provide details of the posts which these persons vacated at IBRC and the posts they took up in AIB and Bank of Ireland. [47863/12]

Banking Sector Remuneration

Michael McGrath

227. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of staff that are on a total remuneration package including pension payments, allowances and benefits of between €100,000 and €200,000, between €200,000 and €300,000, between €300,000 and €400,000, between €400,000 and €500,000; and the number with more than €500,000 at IBRC. [47864/12]

NAMA Staff Remuneration

Michael McGrath

228. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of staff that are on a total remuneration package including pension payments, allowances and benefits between €100,000 and €200,000, between €200,000 and €300,000, between €300,000 and €400,000, between €400,000 and €500,000; and the number with more than €500,000 at the National Assets Management Agency. [47865/12]

NAMA Staff Pensions

Michael McGrath

229. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of staff departures there have been from National Assets Management Agency since it was established in December 2009. [47866/12]

EU Treaties

Michael McGrath

243. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether the ESM Treaty which has been ratified by Dáil Éireann provides a legal basis for the ESM to directly recapitalise eurozone banks or to buy equity stakes in eurozone banks from member states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48333/12]

Home-School Liaison Scheme

Michael McGrath

326. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address an issue regarding the home tuition scheme raised in correspondence (details supplied). [47885/12]

Special Educational Needs Services Provision

Michael McGrath

327. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills in view of the fact that the proposal to erode the current therapy services provision operating in special needs schools is vital to the holistic educational development, in this instance for children with moderate intellectual disability, the way he propose that these children will progress to the best of their educational and developmental ability. [47891/12]

Schools Building Projects Status

Michael McGrath

349. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills when he expects to have a contract awarded for the construction of an extension to a primary school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will provide an estimate of when the project is likely to commence and be completed by. [48185/12]

Supplementary Welfare Allowance Appeals

Michael McGrath

584. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection the position in relation to the appeal for diet supplement in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [48420/12]

Carer's Allowance Appeals

Michael McGrath

585. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a carer's allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [48533/12]

Special Educational Needs Services Provision

Michael McGrath

1054. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a copy of the health policy that underpins the proposed changes of reducing therapy service provision to children with a moderate intellectual disability, specifically in the context of established special needs schools, in order to increase therapy service provision to children with special needs in mainstream [47886/12]

Special Educational Needs Services Provision

Michael McGrath

1055. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a copy of the guidelines or policy document on access to therapy provision for children in established special needs schools in the context of the proposed change to community based therapy provision [47888/12]

Special Educational Needs Services Provision

Michael McGrath

1056. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if the targets on the date specific project plan spanning dates in 2010/2011 as outlined in the HUB Change, specifying the proposed changes regarding therapy access for children with special needs were achieved on time; and if this project plan failed to meet its targets, the reason for same [47889/12]

Services for People with Disabilities

Michael McGrath

1057. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason the national disability database was not used to inform parents of the proposed changes to therapy provision for children with special needs as it was decided in 2009. [47890/12]

Home Help Service Provision

Michael McGrath

1062. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will review the decision to have the one hour per week home help assistance removed from a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [47947/12]

Home Care Packages

Michael McGrath

1063. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in County Cork who has been an in-patient in Cork University Hospital for the past number of years is not being discharged to reside with their family and with the support of an appropriate care package [47959/12]

Food Safety Standards Inspections

Michael McGrath

1064. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the use of aspartamene in children's products here and in the EU; and his plans to make changes to the law in this area here [47964/12]

Services for People with Disabilities

Michael McGrath

1065. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health in the context of the Health Service Executive national programme for change in multi-disciplinary services for children aged five to eighteen years which has been initiated, if the multi-disciplinary team at a special needs school (details supplied) in County Cork will be disbanded to become part of community based teams; and if he will confirm that this will not result in any service reduction for the children attending this school. [47966/12]

Home Help Service Provision

Michael McGrath

1118. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will review the decision to have the home help assistance on a Sunday removed from a person (details supplied) in County Cork; if he does not intend to do so, if he will ask for an assessment of the person's needs to be carried out to determine what assistance they may need. [48160/12]

Youth Unemployment Data

Michael McGrath

11. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs in view of her recent welcome for the draft joint report from the EU Commission and Council of Ministers on the implementation of the EU Youth Strategy, the action she will take to ensure an increased youth policy focus on contributing to Europe 2020 growth agenda with particular regard to measures to support youth employment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46724/12]

Capital Programme Expenditure

Michael McGrath

84. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the voted capital expenditure allocated to each Department for 2012; the amount of that funding that has been spent by the end of September 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46998/12]

Unemployment Levels

Michael McGrath

105. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons formerly employed in construction trade categories particularly electrical/ mechanical who are in receipt of unemployment benefit; the number currently looking for work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46997/12]

Housing Data

Michael McGrath

142. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he will publish the current property stock levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46999/12]

Press Standards Legislation

Michael McGrath

14. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his future plans for press regulation here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46430/12]

Banking Operations

Michael McGrath

52. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he was consulted prior to the transfer by Allied Irish Bank of €1 billion in loans to the company pension fund; the funding position of the AIB pension following the transfer; if this transfer counts towards the bank's deleveraging target; the action he took to ensure that the interests of the State as the majority shareholder in AIB was protected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46658/12]

Septic Tank Registration Scheme

Michael McGrath

79. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the numbers of persons who have registered for the waste water services register; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46170/12]

Departmental Expenditure

Michael McGrath

109. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Taoiseach if he will provide in tabular form, in respect of 2011, to show separately the number of payments issued by his Department and each agency within the remit of his Department to suppliers in respect of the supply of goods and services ; and splitting the payments between those issued within 30 days of receipt of the invoice; between 30 and 60 days of receipt of the invoice; between 60 and 90 days of receipt of the invoice; between 90 and 120 days of receipt of the invoice; and in excess of 120 days of receipt of the invoice. [45654/12]

Central Bank Property

Michael McGrath

126. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance in view of the proposed move of the Central Bank of Ireland to the Docklands, his plans for the future of the current Central Bank building on Dame Street, Dublin City Centre; if he has any ideas for the future use of the site; the name of the owner of the building and site; the persons who have been consulted thus far on the future use of the building; the persons he intends to consult with over the period ahead; if he will set out a timeline for the process of deciding on the future use of the property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45707/12]

Tax Code

Michael McGrath

130. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will respond to an issue raised with him in correspondence dated 1 August 2012 (details supplied). [45755/12]

Mortgage Arrears Proposals

Michael McGrath

190. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the forbearance options offered by each of the covered banks in respect of customers in difficulty with their mortgage repayments; if the Central Bank of Ireland has requested that information in relation to forbearance options is made available in an accessible format to customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46401/12]

Mortgage Arrears Proposals

Michael McGrath

191. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if the Central Bank of Ireland is updating its code of conduct on mortgage arrears to reflect the provisions of the Personal Insolvency Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46402/12]

Tax Code

Michael McGrath

192. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance with reference to paragraph ten on page seven of the Revenue's CGT1 Guide to Capital Gains Tax, if he will clarify what determines the rate of CGT to be charged in relation to a transaction involving the compulsory acquisition of land by a local authority where the contract meets the criteria of a conditional contract; is it still the case that the date of disposal is still the date the compensation is agreed. [46403/12]

Jobseeker's Allowance Appeals

Michael McGrath

337. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a jobseeker's allowance application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [45929/12]

Rural Development Programme Funding

Michael McGrath

448. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there are any grant schemes within his Department or the EU of which he is aware that could support the refurbishment and improvement of a community centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46490/12]

Tourism Promotion

Michael McGrath

8. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a progress report on the preparations for the gathering 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45190/12]

Tax Yield

Michael McGrath

104. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he has an estimate of the amount of money that would be raised in a full year if the remittance basis of taxation for persons who are tax resident in Ireland but are not Irish domiciled. [45574/12]

Tax Yield

Michael McGrath

105. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he has an estimate of the amount of money that would be raised in a full year if consanguinity relief on non-residential property was abolished with immediate effect. [45575/12]

Tax Code

Michael McGrath

106. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the estimated full year cost of top slicing relief. [45576/12]

Tax Code

Michael McGrath

107. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he has an estimate of the cost of abolishing the base year in respect of research and development tax credits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45577/12]

Foreign Conflicts

Michael McGrath

50. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will outline any discussions he has had with the Turkish ambassador regarding the prospect of a conflict between Syria and Turkey; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44898/12]

Departmental Expenditure

Michael McGrath

62. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide in tabular form, in respect of 2011, the number of payments issued by his Department and each agency within the remit of his Department to suppliers in respect of the supply of goods and services; splitting the payments between those issued within 30 days of receipt of the invoice, between 30 and 60 days of receipt of the invoice, between 60 and 90 days of receipt of the invoice, between 90 and 120 days of receipt of the invoice, and in excess of 120 days of receipt of the invoice. [45019/12]

Departmental Expenditure

Michael McGrath

88. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide in tabular form, in respect of 2011, the number of payments issued by his Department and each agency within the remit of his Department to suppliers in respect of the supply of goods and services; splitting the payments between those issued within 30 days of receipt of the invoice; between 30 and 60 days of receipt of the invoice; between 60 and 90 days of receipt of the invoice; between 90 and 120 days of receipt of the invoice; and in excess of 120 days of receipt of the invoice. [45018/12]

Departmental Expenditure

Michael McGrath

112. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide in tabular form, in respect of 2011, the number of payments issued by his Department and each agency within the remit of his Department to suppliers in respect of the supply of goods and services; splitting the payments between those issued within 30 days of receipt of the invoice; between 30 and 60 days of receipt of the invoice; between 60 and 90 days of receipt of the invoice; between 90 and 120 days of receipt of the invoice; and in excess of 120 days of receipt of the invoice. [45016/12]

Property Ownership

Michael McGrath

139. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if any property reverted to the State in accordance with the State Property Act 1954 following the dissolution of a company (details supplied) in 2010; and, if so, if he will provide details of the location of the property and the person currently responsible for same. [45004/12]

Departmental Expenditure

Michael McGrath

141. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide in tabular form, in respect of 2011, the number of payments issued by his Department and each agency within the remit of his Department to suppliers in respect of the supply of goods and services; splitting the payments between those issued within 30 days of receipt of the invoice; between 30 and 60 days of receipt of the invoice; between 60 and 90 days of receipt of the invoice; between 90 and 120 days of receipt of the invoice; and in excess of 120 days of receipt of the invoice. [45023/12]

Departmental Expenditure

Michael McGrath

147. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will provide in tabular form, in respect of 2011, the number of payments issued by his Department and each agency within the remit of his Department to suppliers in respect of the supply of goods and services; splitting the payments between those issued within 30 days of receipt of the invoice; between 30 and 60 days of receipt of the invoice; between 60 and 90 days of receipt of the invoice; between 90 and 120 days of receipt of the invoice; and in excess of 120 days of receipt of the invoice. [45021/12]

Departmental Expenditure

Michael McGrath

157. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide in tabular form, in respect of 2011, the number of payments issued by her Department and each agency within the remit of her Department to suppliers in respect of the supply of goods and services; splitting the payments between those issued within 30 days of receipt of the invoice; between 30 and 60 days of receipt of the invoice; between 60 and 90 days of receipt of the invoice; between 90 and 120 days of receipt of the invoice; and in excess of 120 days of receipt of the invoice. [45024/12]

Departmental Expenditure

Michael McGrath

181. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will provide in tabular form, in respect of 2011, the number of payments issued by his Department and each agency within the remit of his Department to suppliers in respect of the supply of goods and services; splitting the payments between those issued within 30 days of receipt of the invoice; between 30 and 60 days of receipt of the invoice; between 60 and 90 days of receipt of the invoice; between 90 and 120 days of receipt of the invoice; and in excess of 120 days of receipt of the invoice. [45012/12]

Departmental Expenditure

Michael McGrath

191. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide in tabular form, in respect of 2011, the number of payments issued by his Department and each agency within the remit of his Department to suppliers in respect of the supply of goods and services; splitting the payments between those issued within 30 days of receipt of the invoice; between 30 and 60 days of receipt of the invoice; between 60 and 90 days of receipt of the invoice; between 90 and 120 days of receipt of the invoice; and in excess of 120 days of receipt of the invoice. [45014/12]

Departmental Expenditure

Michael McGrath

203. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide in tabular form, in respect of 2011, the number of payments issued by his Department and each agency within the remit of his Department to suppliers in respect of the supply of goods and services; splitting the payments between those issued within 30 days of receipt of the invoice; between 30 and 60 days of receipt of the invoice; between 60 and 90 days of receipt of the invoice; between 90 and 120 days of receipt of the invoice; and in excess of 120 days of receipt of the invoice. [45017/12]

Departmental Expenditure

Michael McGrath

220. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide in tabular form, in respect of 2011, the number of payments issued by his Department and each agency within the remit of his Department to suppliers in respect of the supply of goods and services; splitting the payments between those issued within 30 days of receipt of the invoice; between 30 and 60 days of receipt of the invoice; between 60 and 90 days of receipt of the invoice; between 90 and 120 days of receipt of the invoice; and in excess of 120 days of receipt of the invoice. [45022/12]

Departmental Expenditure

Michael McGrath

232. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide in tabular form, in respect of 2011, the number of payments issued by his Department and each agency within the remit of his Department to suppliers in respect of the supply of goods and services; splitting the payments between those issued within 30 days of receipt of the invoice; between 30 and 60 days of receipt of the invoice; between 60 and 90 days of receipt of the invoice; between 90 and 120 days of receipt of the invoice; and in excess of 120 days of receipt of the invoice. [45015/12]

Departmental Expenditure

Michael McGrath

241. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide in tabular form, in respect of 2011, the number of payments issued by his Department and each agency within the remit of his Department to suppliers in respect of the supply of goods and services; splitting the payments between those issued within 30 days of receipt of the invoice; between 30 and 60 days of receipt of the invoice; between 60 and 90 days of receipt of the invoice; between 90 and 120 days of receipt of the invoice; and in excess of 120 days of receipt of the invoice. [45011/12]

Departmental Expenditure

Michael McGrath

264. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will provide in tabular form, in respect of 2011, the number of payments issued by her Department and each agency within the remit of her Department to suppliers in respect of the supply of goods and services; splitting the payments between those issued within 30 days of receipt of the invoice; between 30 and 60 days of receipt of the invoice; between 60 and 90 days of receipt of the invoice; between 90 and 120 days of receipt of the invoice; and in excess of 120 days of receipt of the invoice. [45013/12]

Departmental Expenditure

Michael McGrath

278. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will provide in tabular form, in respect of 2011, the number of payments issued by his Department and each agency within the remit of his Department to suppliers in respect of the supply of goods and services; splitting the payments between those issued within 30 days of receipt of the invoice; between 30 and 60 days of receipt of the invoice; between 60 and 90 days of receipt of the invoice; between 90 and 120 days of receipt of the invoice; and in excess of 120 days of receipt of the invoice. [45020/12]

Departmental Expenditure

Michael McGrath

312. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide in tabular form, in respect of 2011, the number of payments issued by his Department and each agency within the remit of his Department to suppliers in respect of the supply of goods and services; splitting the payments between those issued within 30 days of receipt of the invoice; between 30 and 60 days of receipt of the invoice; between 60 and 90 days of receipt of the invoice; between 90 and 120 days of receipt of the invoice; and in excess of 120 days of receipt of the invoice. [45025/12]

Disability Allowance Application Numbers

Michael McGrath

57. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will clarify if eligibility criteria for the disability allowance have changed over the past year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44420/12]

Departmental Banking

Michael McGrath

124. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Taoiseach if he will provide, in tabular form if possible, a list of the bank accounts used by his Department and separately any agencies within the remit of his Department; the purpose of each bank account and the financial institution the bank account is with; the total amount of any interest charged or bank fees incurred by his Department and separately by each agency in 2011 and anticipated figure for 2012; the percentage of payments issued by his Department and each agency which are issued electronically and if the Department agency has any special arrangement in place on the issue of bank charges and fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44857/12]

Departmental Banking

Michael McGrath

149. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide, in tabular form if possible, a list of the bank accounts used by his Department and separately any agencies within the remit of his Department; the purpose of each bank account and the financial institution the bank account is with; the total amount of any interest charged or bank fees incurred by his Department and separately by each agency in 2011 and anticipated figure for 2012; the percentage of payments issued by his Department and each agency which are issued electronically and if the Department agency has any special arrangement in place on the issue of bank charges and fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44850/12]

National Treasury Management Agency Staff

Michael McGrath

198. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the amount of money spent in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012 broken down between money spent on print media, broadcast media, online media and so on by the National Treasury Management Agency on advertising the various State savings products. [44445/12]

Debt Collectors Regulation

Michael McGrath

220. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his plans to regulate persons or firms who are hired to provide debt collection services; if he has any record of the number of persons or firms providing such services at the present time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44778/12]

Departmental Banking

Michael McGrath

224. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide, in tabular form if possible, a list of the bank accounts used by his Department and separately any agencies within the remit of his Department; the purpose of each bank account and the financial institution the bank account is with; the total amount of any interest charged or bank fees incurred by his Department and separately by each agency in 2011 and anticipated figure for 2012; the percentage of payments issued by his Department and each agency which are issued electronically and if the Department agency has any special arrangement in place on the issue of bank charges and fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44849/12]

Pensions Levy Yield

Michael McGrath

225. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the amount of money collected by way of the levy on pension funds in 2011 and 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44865/12]

Departmental Banking

Michael McGrath

262. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide, in tabular form if possible, a list of the bank accounts used by his Department and separately any agencies within the remit of his Department; the purpose of each bank account and the financial institution the bank account is with; the total amount of any interest charged or bank fees incurred by his Department and separately by each agency in 2011 and anticipated figure for 2012; the percentage of payments issued by his Department and each agency which are issued electronically and if the Department agency has any special arrangement in place on the issue of bank charges and fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44847/12]

Student Grant Scheme Applications

Michael McGrath

263. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will expedite a higher education grant in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44863/12]

Departmental Banking

Michael McGrath

281. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide, in tabular form if possible, a list of the bank accounts used by his Department and separately any agencies within the remit of his Department; the purpose of each bank account and the financial institution the bank account is with; the total amount of any interest charged or bank fees incurred by his Department and separately by each agency in 2011 and anticipated figure for 2012; the percentage of payments issued by his Department and each agency which are issued electronically and if the Department agency has any special arrangement in place on the issue of bank charges and fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44854/12]

Departmental Banking

Michael McGrath

293. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will provide, in tabular form if possible, a list of the bank accounts used by his Department and separately any agencies within the remit of his Department; the purpose of each bank account and the financial institution the bank account is with; the total amount of any interest charged or bank fees incurred by his Department and separately by each agency in 2011 and anticipated figure for 2012; the percentage of payments issued by his Department and each agency which are issued electronically and if the Department agency has any special arrangement in place on the issue of bank charges and fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44852/12]

Departmental Banking

Michael McGrath

357. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide, in tabular form if possible, a list of the bank accounts used by her Department and separately any agencies within the remit of her Department; the purpose of each bank account and the financial institution the bank account is with; the total amount of any interest charged or bank fees incurred by her Department and separately by each agency in 2011 and anticipated figure for 2012; the percentage of payments issued by her Department and each agency which are issued electronically and if the Department agency has any special arrangement in place on the issue of bank charges and fees; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44855/12]

Pension Fund Fees

Michael McGrath

359. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection if, arising from the introduction of the levy on pension schemes, the review into fees charged by pensions providers has been reviewed; and if she will specify the reductions in fees that have been achieved. [44862/12]

Departmental Banking

Michael McGrath

382. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will provide, in tabular form if possible, a list of the bank accounts used by his Department and separately any agencies within the remit of his Department; the purpose of each bank account and the financial institution the bank account is with; the total amount of any interest charged or bank fees incurred by his Department and separately by each agency in 2011 and anticipated figure for 2012; the percentage of payments issued by his Department and each agency which are issued electronically and if the Department agency has any special arrangement in place on the issue of bank charges and fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44843/12]

Departmental Banking

Michael McGrath

397. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide, in tabular form if possible, a list of the bank accounts used by his Department and separately any agencies within the remit of his Department; the purpose of each bank account and the financial institution the bank account is with; the total amount of any interest charged or bank fees incurred by his Department and separately by each agency in 2011 and anticipated figure for 2012; the percentage of payments issued by his Department and each agency which are issued electronically and if the Department agency has any special arrangement in place on the issue of bank charges and fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44845/12]

Departmental Banking

Michael McGrath

443. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide, in tabular form if possible, a list of the bank accounts used by his Department and separately any agencies within the remit of his Department; the purpose of each bank account and the financial institution the bank account is with; the total amount of any interest charged or bank fees incurred by his Department and separately by each agency in 2011 and anticipated figure for 2012; the percentage of payments issued by his Department and each agency which are issued electronically and if the Department agency has any special arrangement in place on the issue of bank charges and fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44848/12]

Debt Collectors Regulation

Michael McGrath

479. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has concerns that persons with a serious criminal record are currently performing debt collection functions on behalf of persons or firms; his plans to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44780/12]

Departmental Banking

Michael McGrath

480. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide, in tabular form if possible, a list of the bank accounts used by his Department and separately any agencies within the remit of his Department; the purpose of each bank account and the financial institution the bank account is with; the total amount of any interest charged or bank fees incurred by his Department and separately by each agency in 2011 and anticipated figure for 2012; the percentage of payments issued by his Department and each agency which are issued electronically and if the Department agency has any special arrangement in place on the issue of bank charges and fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44853/12]

Departmental Banking

Michael McGrath

492. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide, in tabular form if possible, a list of the bank accounts used by his Department and separately any agencies within the remit of his Department; the purpose of each bank account and the financial institution the bank account is with; the total amount of any interest charged or bank fees incurred by his Department and separately by each agency in 2011 and anticipated figure for 2012; the percentage of payments issued by his Department and each agency which are issued electronically and if the Department agency has any special arrangement in place on the issue of bank charges and fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44846/12]

Departmental Banking

Michael McGrath

554. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide, in tabular form if possible, a list of the bank accounts used by his Department and separately any agencies within the remit of his Department; the purpose of each bank account and the financial institution the bank account is with; the total amount of any interest charged or bank fees incurred by his Department and separately by each agency in 2011 and anticipated figure for 2012; the percentage of payments issued by his Department and each agency which are issued electronically and if the Department agency has any special arrangement in place on the issue of bank charges and fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44842/12]

Departmental Banking

Michael McGrath

570. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will provide, in tabular form if possible, a list of the bank accounts used by her Department and separately any agencies within the remit of her Department; the purpose of each bank account and the financial institution the bank account is with; the total amount of any interest charged or bank fees incurred by her Department and separately by each agency in 2011 and anticipated figure for 2012; the percentage of payments issued by her Department and each agency which are issued electronically and if the Department agency has any special arrangement in place on the issue of bank charges and fees; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44844/12]

Departmental Banking

Michael McGrath

704. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will provide, in tabular form if possible, a list of the bank accounts used by his Department and separately any agencies within the remit of his Department; the purpose of each bank account and the financial institution the bank account is with; the total amount of any interest charged or bank fees incurred by his Department and separately by each agency in 2011 and anticipated figure for 2012; the percentage of payments issued by his Department and each agency which are issued electronically and if the Department agency has any special arrangement in place on the issue of bank charges and fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44851/12]

Departmental Banking

Michael McGrath

738. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide, in tabular form if possible, a list of the bank accounts used by his Department and separately any agencies within the remit of his Department; the purpose of each bank account and the financial institution the bank account is with; the total amount of any interest charged or bank fees incurred by his Department and separately by each agency in 2011 and anticipated figure for 2012; the percentage of payments issued by his Department and each agency which are issued electronically and if the Department agency has any special arrangement in place on the issue of bank charges and fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44856/12]

Broadband Services Provision

Michael McGrath

6. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will outline the key targets under his newly launched broadband strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43701/12]

Mortgage Interest Relief Expenditure

Michael McGrath

50. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he plans to review the decision to end mortgage interest relief for first time buyers at the end of 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43971/12]

Mortgage Interest Relief Expenditure

Michael McGrath

51. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will set out in tabular form the number of persons who have received mortgage interest relief each year for the past 10 years; the total amount provided in mortgage interest relief each year for the past 10 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43972/12]

Pension Provisions

Michael McGrath

24. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of pension schemes taking part in the pensions insolvency scheme; his plans for the future development of the scheme; the amount of State resources that are available to support it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43403/12]

Departmental Properties

Michael McGrath

62. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans for the future use of a former school building (details supplied) in County Cork; if he will clarify the current ownership arrangements stating the role of the Catholic diocese and his Department; his plans to sign over the building to the diocese; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43542/12]

Primary Care Centres Provision

Michael McGrath

221. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a detailed history of the Health Service Executive's plan to develop a primary care centre in Carrigaline, County Cork, including details of the original ranking of Carrigaline on the HSE's priority list; and if the ranking changed when the criteria for the selection of primary care centre locations was amended. [43511/12]

Back to Education Allowance Eligibility

Michael McGrath

93. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the discussions he has had with the Department of Social Protection regarding changes to the qualification criteria for the back to education allowance to enable those who are unemployed to qualify sooner for the back to education allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43072/12]

Property Taxation Application

Michael McGrath

153. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he has requested Revenue to begin preparation for the collection of a residential property tax; if he has asked his Department or the Economic and Social Research Institute to examine the potential consumer behavioural impact of a residential property tax; if he is currently examining residential stamp duty and the non-principle private residence tax as part of his plans in respect of a property tax; if he intends to hold discussions with relevant parties on the implications of a property tax for the residential housing market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42750/12]

NAMA Receivers

Michael McGrath

161. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of cases, if any, in which the National Assets Management Agency has undertaken any form of disciplinary action in respect of any of its employees; and, in each case, if he will provide details of the reasons such disciplinary action was undertaken and the outcome of same. [43014/12]

Special Educational Needs Staffing

Michael McGrath

198. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills when he expects to have an Autism Spectrum Disorders unit open at a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42703/12]

Flood Relief Schemes Applications

Michael McGrath

284. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding a certain flood relief project (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will confirm when a decision on funding will issue. [42956/12]

Departmental Schemes

Michael McGrath

307. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Jobs; Enterprise and Innovation when he expects to have the temporary partial loan guarantee scheme up and running; and if he will advise of the terms and conditions that will apply for applicant businesses. [43343/12]

Departmental Expenditure

Michael McGrath

489. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide a detailed breakdown of the amount expended by his Department on Civil Defence for 2011. [43352/12]

Defence Forces Personnel

Michael McGrath

490. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Defence further to parliamentary question No. 443 of 2 October 2012, the reason one officer was promoted in advance of the remaining 34; the date he expects the remainder to be promoted; and the reason it took 12 months to process his instruction. [43353/12]

Children's Rights Referendum

Michael McGrath

547. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs in the context of the forthcoming referendum on Children's rights, if she will outline her commitment to providing sufficient resources to ensure the imprescriptible rights of the child including health and education and the individualised nature of children’s needs are met; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42606/12]

Budget 2013

Michael McGrath

1. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he has raised with the Troika the possibility of substituting a range of alternative taxation measures for the property tax in Budget 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42464/12]

European Stability Mechanism

Michael McGrath

4. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he or the National Pensions Reserve Fund has examined the implications of the European Stability Mechanism investing in the pillar banks; if he has studied the mechanism by which this may take place; if an up to date valuation of the State's investment in the pillar banks has been prepared; if the joint technical paper with the Troika in respect of the promissory note has been completed; his plans for its publication; the progress that is being made in respect of restructuring the promissory note; the date on which he expects this to be concluded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42465/12]

Economic Growth Initiatives

Michael McGrath

8. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his views on the opinion of the Fiscal Council that economic growth forecasts from his Department are systematically biased upwards; his plans to improve forecasting models with the Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42287/12]

Tax Reliefs Availability

Michael McGrath

75. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance in relation to the deadline of 31 December 2012 for first time buyers to avail of mortgage interest relief, if he will explain specifically the stage a borrower has to have reached in order to qualify, for example, mortgage drawn down and mortgage repayment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42406/12]