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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]