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Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists
Michael McGrath
287. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of children and adolescents in Cork city and county on a waiting list for orthodontic assessment and treatment, respectively; the length of time they have been waiting; the number of consultants providing such services in the location; the vacancies in this regard; the steps being taken to reduce the waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53544/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Medical Aids and Appliances Applications Data
Michael McGrath
288. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of children in the CHO4 area awaiting an appliance in six-monthly wait intervals; the number waiting more than 12 months; the breakdown of the different types of appliances including, for example, a specialised wheelchair, hoist, shower chair and orthotics; the estimated funding needed to clear the waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53546/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Family Support Services
Michael McGrath
417. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her views on the upgrade of a family support centre (details supplied) to the designation of family resource centre; the process involved in securing this designation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53519/19]
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Departmental Communications
Michael McGrath
443. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if her Department is responsible for and responsive to enquiries from the general public as to tracing their unclaimed pension entitlements; if the host mailing service and associated efforts are limited solely to inquiries from pension scheme administrators; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53541/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Motor Insurance Claims
Michael McGrath
115. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if the national claims information database has been fully established; if not, when it will be established; if aggregated data will be published as part of the database; when public and employer liability will be incorporated into the database; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52672/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Revenue Commissioners Enforcement Activity
Michael McGrath
119. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the policy of the Revenue Commissioners regarding the referral of cases to the sheriff for the collection of debt; the reason for the period of time that has to elapse from a notice of demand for payment before the case can be referred to the sheriff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52791/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Mortgage Arrears Rate
Michael McGrath
121. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if the Central Bank has carried out work to assess the proportion of mortgage arrears cases in which relationship breakdown may be a factor; his views on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52929/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Hospitals Building Programme
Michael McGrath
436. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health his plans for the development of new hospitals in Cork; the status of progress; the timelines; the funding that has been ring-fenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53121/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Transport Policy
Michael McGrath
607. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the planned Cork metropolitan area transport strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53112/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Road Projects Status
Michael McGrath
608. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the planned M20 motorway between Cork and Limerick; the current stage of the project; the next steps and associated timelines; when he envisages the project moving to planning, detailed design, tender and construction; when he expects the motorway to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53117/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Road Projects Status
Michael McGrath
609. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects the main construction work to commence at the Dunkettle Interchange in Cork; the expected duration of the works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53119/19]
Tue, 17 Dec 2019
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Rail Network Expansion
Michael McGrath
610. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps taken in line with the national development plan 2018-2027 in support of high-speed rail link between Cork and Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53120/19]
Thu, 12 Dec 2019
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Departmental Expenditure
Michael McGrath
56. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 52 of 14 November 2019, when he will propose to Dáil Éireann that he will not invest €500 million into the rainy day fund in accordance with section 6 of the National Surplus (Reserve Fund for Exceptional Contingencies) Act 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52392/19]
Thu, 12 Dec 2019
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Vacant Sites Data
Michael McGrath
364. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of notices issued by each planning authority regarding the vacant site tax in tabular form; if the progress of each planning authority in identifying vacant sites is being monitored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52437/19]
Wed, 11 Dec 2019
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Capital Allowances
Michael McGrath
118. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if accelerated capital allowances or other tax incentives are available for businesses that purchase and use newly manufactured fully electric mini-diggers; if the matter will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52021/19]
Wed, 11 Dec 2019
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Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Michael McGrath
138. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to reduce the pupil-teacher ratio in DEIS band 1 schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51899/19]
Wed, 11 Dec 2019
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Medical Card Data
Michael McGrath
224. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of medical cards in issue in which the entitlement arises under EU regulations in respect of persons in receipt of social security pensions from other countries in the EU, the EEA or Switzerland or that are working and paying social insurance in one of the countries; the relevant countries in this regard in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51985/19]
Wed, 11 Dec 2019
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Health Services Reports
Michael McGrath
230. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the person or body responsible for the implementation of the HSE report on lymphoedema and lipoedema treatment in Ireland 2018; the details of the implementation plan; the timeline for same; his plans to ensure access to services for lymphoedema, primary and secondary patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52011/19]
Wed, 11 Dec 2019
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State Pensions Payments
Michael McGrath
294. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to improve the income for persons on the State pension living alone in view of the fact that most of the costs they incur are the same as in households with two pensioners; her plans to address the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51983/19]
Tue, 10 Dec 2019
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Central Bank of Ireland Data
Michael McGrath
131. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the cost to the Central Bank of regulating the credit union sector in each of the years 2012 to 2018 and to date in 2019; the amount received from credit unions through the industry funding levy in each year; the methodology used to calculate the cost of regulating the credit union sector; the number of persons working on credit union regulation in the Central Bank; the payroll costs in each of the years 2012 to 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51269/19]
Tue, 10 Dec 2019
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Tax Deduction Systems
Michael McGrath
145. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the tax deductibility of expenses incurred by landlords against case V rental income such as replacement of furniture, washing machine, fridge and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51779/19]
Tue, 10 Dec 2019
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Pension Provisions
Michael McGrath
641. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will address a matter raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) in County Cork concerning pension entitlement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51777/19]
Tue, 10 Dec 2019
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Building Regulations Compliance
Michael McGrath
678. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if there is a remedy available for a person who is the victim of substandard building work relating to the construction of a new home; if a channel of recourse is open to the homeowner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51781/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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State Claims Agency Data
Michael McGrath
57. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the amount paid by the State Claims Agency in personal injury claims in each of the years 2010 to 2019 by delegated State authority; the amount paid in medical negligence cases in the same period, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51016/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman Data
Michael McGrath
62. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number and value of open appeals with the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman by financial product, that is, mortgage, pensions and so on; the number of appeals that are related to the tracker mortgage scandal; the number and value of open appeals at the end of each month since the creation of the ombudsman; and the number and value of legacy appeals carried over from the Financial Services Ombudsman and the Pensions Ombudsman, in tabular form. [51017/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Corporation Tax
Michael McGrath
63. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the status of the escrow account holding the funds received from a company (details supplied); the amount initially invested into the account; the net asset value of the account; the potential loss that will be incurred by the company if the funds are returned to the company; the potential loss that will be incurred by Ireland if the funds are handed over to Ireland; the cost of legal expenses incurred by the State in setting up the escrow account; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51018/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Departmental Staff Data
Michael McGrath
64. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of open roles in his Department by functional area and position; the length of time the role has remained unfilled in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51019/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Departmental Staff Data
Michael McGrath
65. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons working in his Department by department or functional area; the number at the end of each year since 2015 by department or functional area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51020/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Banking Sector
Michael McGrath
66. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance when legislation will be introduced to bring in the senior executive accountability regime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51022/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Central Bank of Ireland Data
Michael McGrath
67. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of open roles in the Central Bank by functional area and position; the length of time the role has remained unfilled in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51024/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Central Bank of Ireland Data
Michael McGrath
68. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of licence applications made to the Central Bank between 2014 and 2019 by the type of financial services provider, that is, retail credit firm and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51025/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Central Bank of Ireland Data
Michael McGrath
69. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of open licence applications with the Central Bank; the length of time these applications have remained open; the type of financial services provider in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51026/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Revenue Commissioners Data
Michael McGrath
70. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of open roles in the Revenue Commissioners by functional area and position; the length of time the role has remained unfilled in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51027/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Tax Appeals Commission
Michael McGrath
71. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of open roles in the Tax Appeals Commission by functional area and position; the length time the role has remained unfilled in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51028/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman Data
Michael McGrath
72. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of open roles in the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman by functional area and position; the length time the role has remained unfilled in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51029/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Central Bank of Ireland Data
Michael McGrath
73. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons employed by the Central Bank each month since the start of 2016 by functional area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51030/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Revenue Commissioners Data
Michael McGrath
74. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons employed by the Revenue Commissioners each month since the start of 2016 by functional area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51031/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Tax Appeals Commission
Michael McGrath
75. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons employed by the Tax Appeals Commission each month since the start of 2016 by functional area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51032/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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NAMA Accounts
Michael McGrath
76. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the projected surplus from the National Asset Management Agency; the return on investment this will represent; if the surplus will be received into the Exchequer when NAMA is wound up; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51033/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Revenue Commissioners Data
Michael McGrath
77. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the annual cost of the research and development tax credit for the past five years including 2019; the number of companies that availed of the scheme in each of the years, by multinational and SME companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51034/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Revenue Commissioners Data
Michael McGrath
78. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the annual cost of the knowledge development box in each year since its creation; the number of companies that availed of the scheme in each of the years, by multinational and SME companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51035/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Tax Reliefs Data
Michael McGrath
79. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the annual cost of the entrepreneurial relief in each year since its establishment including 2018; the number of companies that availed of the scheme in each of the years, by multinational and SME companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51036/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Revenue Commissioners Data
Michael McGrath
80. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the annual cost of the special assignee relief programme for the past five years including 2018; the number of companies that availed of the scheme in each of the years, by multinational and SME companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51037/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Revenue Commissioners Data
Michael McGrath
81. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the annual cost of the foreign earnings deduction for the past five years including 2018; the number of companies that availed of the scheme in each of the years, by multinational companies and SME companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51038/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Departmental Programmes
Michael McGrath
82. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the take-up of the key employee engagement programme in each month since its establishment; the number of companies that availed of the scheme in each of the years by multinational and SME companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51039/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Employment and Investment Incentive Scheme Data
Michael McGrath
83. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the annual cost of the employment and investment incentive scheme in each year since it commenced including 2018; the number of companies that availed of the scheme in each of the years by multinational and SME companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51040/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Tax Reliefs Data
Michael McGrath
84. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the annual cost of the start-up refunds for entrepreneurs in the past five years including 2018; the number of companies that availed of the scheme in each of the years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51041/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Tax Appeals Commission
Michael McGrath
85. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of tax appeals before the Tax Appeals Commission; the value of tax the disputes amount to; the appeals by ranges (details supplied), respectively in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51042/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Tax Appeals Commission
Michael McGrath
86. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the age and value of tax appeals before the Tax Appeals Commission by ranges (details supplied) respectively in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51043/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Tax Appeals Commission
Michael McGrath
87. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of new appeals brought before the Tax Appeals Commission in each month since January 2016; the number of cases concluded in each month since January 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51044/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Tax Appeals Commission
Michael McGrath
88. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of appeals before the Tax Appeals Commission that have been concluded since January 2016 that have been settled; the value of the settled appeal; the number withdrawn; the value these amounted to; the number of cases heard; the value these appeals amounted to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51045/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Revenue Commissioners Data
Michael McGrath
89. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of penalties issued by the Revenue Commissioners in each of the years since 2012; the value of fines imposed in each case; the value of interest charged in each case; the amount of fines, penalties and interest paid; the number of cases each year that involved personal insolvency and corporate insolvency, for example, receiver, liquidator and so on in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51046/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Revenue Commissioners Data
Michael McGrath
90. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of items confiscated by customs officials at ports and airports due to the fact VAT or excise had not been paid in the past five years and to date in 2019; the rules in relation to VAT and excise on goods ordered from abroad and being delivered here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51047/19]
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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State Claims Agency Data
Michael McGrath
103. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the amount paid by each delegated State authority into the State Claims Agency in each of the years 2010 to 2019; the methodology used to calculate the amount to be paid by the delegated authority; the amount received from scheme funds in the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51015/19]
Tue, 3 Dec 2019
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Pharmaceutical Sector
Michael McGrath
60. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if her Department has examined whether Ireland is approaching a patent cliff specifically in the pharmaceutical industry (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46674/19]
Tue, 3 Dec 2019
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Pensions Reform
Michael McGrath
120. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his plans to change the age threshold of 75 years to approved minimum retirement funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49741/19]
Tue, 3 Dec 2019
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Vehicle Registration
Michael McGrath
122. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will assist a person (details supplied) in County Cork to resolve a VRT issue that has arisen concerning an imported vehicle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49739/19]
Tue, 3 Dec 2019
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Superannuation Schemes
Michael McGrath
148. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a matter raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) in County Cork in relation to superannuation pensions policy will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49802/19]
Tue, 3 Dec 2019
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Ministerial Transport
Michael McGrath
156. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the members of the Thirty-second Dáil Éireann and Twenty-fifth Seanad Éireann that have drivers paid for by the Exchequer in each year since 2016, in tabular form; the number of drivers employed for this purpose; the salary costs; the amount claimed by way of mileage by the member concerned in circumstances in which their own vehicle is being used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49697/19]
Tue, 3 Dec 2019
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Schools Establishment
Michael McGrath
196. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason the catchment area of the planned new primary school in Carrigaline, County Cork for 2020 excludes Crosshaven and its hinterland from the area; if he will review the issue with his officials; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49853/19]
Tue, 3 Dec 2019
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Emergency Works Scheme Funding
Michael McGrath
202. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if an application for funding by a primary school (details supplied) in County Cork will be supported; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49882/19]
Tue, 3 Dec 2019
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Pharmacy Services
Michael McGrath
342. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason further cuts are being imposed on the fees paid to pharmacists; if he will review the proposal;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49796/19]
Tue, 3 Dec 2019
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Pension Provisions
Michael McGrath
345. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Cork is entitled to a public service pension in respect of their employment with a former health board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49811/19]
Thu, 28 Nov 2019
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Central Bank of Ireland Investigations
Michael McGrath
84. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if the Central Bank has undertaken an industry wide review or investigation of potential overcharging on mortgage accounts with related insurance policies; if lenders have informed the Central Bank of cases of overcharging similar to that found in a bank (details supplied); the number of impacted customers in the bank and other lenders that have been reported to the Central Bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49671/19]
Thu, 28 Nov 2019
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Central Bank of Ireland Investigations
Michael McGrath
85. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if the attention of the Central Bank has been drawn to the number of customers of a bank (details supplied) who have been overcharged in mortgage accounts with related insurance policies; if the attention of the Central Bank has been further drawn to the amount by which the customers were overcharged; if the figures will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49672/19]
Thu, 28 Nov 2019
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Departmental Staff Data
Michael McGrath
86. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of employees in his Department dedicated to international financial services, including the funds and asset management industries; the number of open vacancies in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49673/19]
Thu, 28 Nov 2019
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Central Bank of Ireland Staff
Michael McGrath
87. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of employees in the Central Bank dedicated to international financial services, including the funds and asset management industries; the number of open vacancies in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49674/19]
Thu, 28 Nov 2019
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Legislative Programme
Michael McGrath
88. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he is considering publishing an annual financial services Bill each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49675/19]
Thu, 28 Nov 2019
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Financial Services Sector
Michael McGrath
89. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his plans for the funds, asset management and international financial services industries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49676/19]
Thu, 28 Nov 2019
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Financial Services Sector
Michael McGrath
90. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons who work in the funds, asset management and international financial services industries by region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49677/19]
Thu, 28 Nov 2019
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Tax Yield
Michael McGrath
91. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the tax paid by the funds, asset management and international financial services industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49678/19]
Thu, 28 Nov 2019
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Legislative Programme
Michael McGrath
92. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the progress of the legislation governing limited partnerships; if his Department is taking the lead on same: if not, if the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation is taking the lead; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49679/19]
Thu, 28 Nov 2019
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Occupational Therapy Staff
Michael McGrath
161. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health when an occupational therapy role (details supplied) will be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49561/19]
Thu, 28 Nov 2019
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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Administration
Michael McGrath
162. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health his views on whether it is acceptable that a person (details supplied) in County Cork who had an urgent referral to CAMHS in February 2019 has received an appointment for April 2020; if he will make inquiries on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49564/19]
Thu, 28 Nov 2019
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Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists
Michael McGrath
175. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of children and adolescents in Cork city and county on a waiting list for orthodontic assessment and treatment, respectively; the length of time they have been waiting; the number of consultants providing such services in the location; the vacancies in this regard; the steps being taken to reduce the waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49596/19]
Thu, 28 Nov 2019
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Hospital Waiting Lists Data
Michael McGrath
176. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if information regarding public hospital waiting lists for surgery (details supplied) will be provided. [49597/19]
Thu, 28 Nov 2019
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Hospital Waiting Lists Data
Michael McGrath
177. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if information regarding public hospital waiting list (details supplied) will be provided. [49599/19]
Wed, 27 Nov 2019
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Energy Schemes
Michael McGrath
216. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the details of the various home energy grants that are available to persons building an eco-friendly timber frame home on their site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49193/19]
Wed, 27 Nov 2019
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Rental Sector
Michael McGrath
283. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of rental properties and the number of landlords in the private rental sector in each of the years 2012 to 2018 and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49234/19]
Tue, 26 Nov 2019
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Emergency Departments Waiting Times
Michael McGrath
50. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason to date in 2019 more than 1,500 persons over 75 years of age have endured emergency department waiting times of more than 24 hours at Cork University Hospital, CUH. [48768/19]
Tue, 26 Nov 2019
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State Claims Agency Data
Michael McGrath
152. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance a breakdown of pay outs by the State Claims Agency by the various settlement channels including awards through the Personal Injuries Assessment Board, by court award or by settlement in each year since 2015, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48998/19]
Tue, 26 Nov 2019
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Insurance Industry
Michael McGrath
163. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if the Central Bank monitors the number of insurance companies operating in the market; the number of insurance companies that have left the market each year since 2014, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48787/19]
Tue, 26 Nov 2019
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Insurance Data
Michael McGrath
164. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if the Central Bank attempts to monitor the number of businesses that cannot obtain a quote for public and employer liability insurance; the number of businesses that could not obtain insurance in each year since 2016, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48788/19]
Tue, 26 Nov 2019
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Insurance Industry
Michael McGrath
165. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of customers impacted by the exit of a company (details supplied) from the market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48790/19]
Tue, 26 Nov 2019
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Corporation Tax
Michael McGrath
166. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the corporation tax received by industry or sector in each year since 2015, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48845/19]
Tue, 26 Nov 2019
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Banking Sector
Michael McGrath
170. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if deferred tax assets on losses carried forward in banks are included in the calculations for CET1 and fully loaded CET1 ratios; if these ratios will deteriorate if the deferred tax assets were removed from the balance sheet; if it will mean that banks would have to hold more capital if these deferred tax assets were removed; if this will increase the costs facing the banks; if this will have an impact on retail interest rates for customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49041/19]
Tue, 26 Nov 2019
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Departmental Bodies
Michael McGrath
171. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the membership of the cost of insurance working group; the meetings the group held since its inception; the date and purpose of each meeting in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49048/19]
Tue, 26 Nov 2019
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Tax Credits
Michael McGrath
172. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his plans to extend to personnel serving on board the Irish Lights ship ILV Granuaile an entitlement to the tax credit given to qualifying Naval Service personnel in the Finance Bill 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49056/19]
Tue, 26 Nov 2019
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Schools Building Projects Status
Michael McGrath
207. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills when construction will commence and be completed in respect of a planned new school building (details supplied) in Cork city; the date the tender documentation will be published; the reason the school is not permitted to enrol a third junior infants class in the 2020-21 school year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48839/19]
Tue, 26 Nov 2019
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Summer Works Scheme Applications
Michael McGrath
212. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position of an application for funding under the summer works scheme by a school (details supplied) in County Cork for essential repairs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48944/19]
Tue, 26 Nov 2019
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Home Tuition Scheme
Michael McGrath
226. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason persons who work as home tutors are not considered employees of his Department; the role of his Department in deducting income tax, USC and PRSI from the payments made to home tutors; the class of PRSI that is deducted and paid on their behalf by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49046/19]
Tue, 26 Nov 2019
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Insurance Data
Michael McGrath
255. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of businesses that could not obtain insurance in each year since 2016, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48789/19]
Tue, 26 Nov 2019
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Departmental Funding
Michael McGrath
326. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for funding for a feasibility study (details supplied) for second level school on-call therapeutic counselling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48945/19]
Tue, 26 Nov 2019
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Health Services Provision
Michael McGrath
327. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health his plans to establish dedicated, free, drop in sexual and mental health clinics in Cork city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48953/19]
Tue, 26 Nov 2019
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Disability Support Services
Michael McGrath
331. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health his plans to give parents and legal guardians of adults with a disability a legal right to be included in the preparation of a care plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48994/19]
Tue, 26 Nov 2019
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Home Care Packages Expenditure
Michael McGrath
332. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the breakdown of the extra funding provided for home care supports in budget 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48995/19]
Tue, 26 Nov 2019
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Disability Services Provision
Michael McGrath
333. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health his plans to give adults with a disability a legal right to services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48996/19]
Tue, 26 Nov 2019
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Departmental Properties
Michael McGrath
365. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the newly developed public park on the site of a plant (details supplied) at Haulbowline, County Cork, will open to the general public; when the land in question will be formally transferred to Cork County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48900/19]
Tue, 26 Nov 2019
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Electric Vehicles
Michael McGrath
398. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if grants or accelerated capital allowances are available for businesses which purchase and use newly manufactured fully electric mini diggers; if this matter will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49047/19]
Tue, 26 Nov 2019
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Sports Capital Programme
Michael McGrath
426. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if feedback will be provided to a club (details supplied) in County Cork that was unsuccessful in the recent allocation of sports capital grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48978/19]