Parliamentary questions

Special Educational Needs Service Provision

Michael McGrath

103. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills to set out details on the preschool special autistic spectrum disorder classes in Cork city and county; his plans to roll out further classes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29683/16]

Autism Support Services

Michael McGrath

148. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the preschool special ASD classes in Cork city and county; his plans to roll out further such classes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29682/16]

Disability Support Services Provision

Michael McGrath

450. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if there has been a change of policy in respect of the supports to children diagnosed by a service provider after a certain date (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29685/16]

Tax Code

Michael McGrath

86. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if receipt by a beneficiary of €3,000 annually by way of a gift in line with the annual exemption from a donor, has any impact on the amount that beneficiary can receive tax free (in accordance with the relevant threshold) by way of inheritance on the death of the same donor, under gift tax legislation. [29108/16]

Banking Sector Regulation

Michael McGrath

87. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the position relating to equity release loans on a person's home; if they are permitted by the Central Bank; if so, if he will provide a list of regulated entities that provide them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29109/16]

Public Sector Pensions Levy

Michael McGrath

182. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans for the public sector pension levy provided for in the FEMPI legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29092/16]

Home Help Service

Michael McGrath

457. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if the HSE has a policy of outsourcing the home help service to private contractors; the total number of home help hours expected to be provided in 2016; the number provided in this regard by home help assistants employed by the HSE, by private companies or contractors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28519/16]

Care of the Elderly Provision

Michael McGrath

458. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 333 of 28 April 2015, the current status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28521/16]

Animal Welfare

Michael McGrath

522. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to strengthen the law to tackle abuses to animals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28311/16]

Motor Insurance Regulation

Michael McGrath

1. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the work of the task force in his Department examining the spiralling cost of motor insurance; when the task force will report; if he is committed to implementing its recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27795/16]

NAMA Operations

Michael McGrath

3. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the par value of the remaining loan assets on the books of NAMA; if he will outline NAMA's strategy for the disposal of same and provide an update on planned portfolio sales; his plans to strengthen the existing oversight mechanisms for future loan sale transactions or introduce new mechanisms in view of the Comptroller and Auditor General's report on the sale of Project Eagle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27796/16]

State Banking Sector

Michael McGrath

10. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his plans in relation to the possible sale of a stake in a bank (details supplied); the estimate of the amount which would be received for a sale of a 20% stake in the bank; the use the proceeds would be put to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27549/16]

Ireland Strategic Investment Fund Investments

Michael McGrath

33. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied with the mandate of the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund; if he would like to see greater investments being made; his plans to introduce changes to the fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27550/16]

Departmental Legal Cases

Michael McGrath

38. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the status of the State's preparations for the submission of an appeal to the European Courts against the European Commission's ruling concerning a company (details supplied) ; his plans for the escrow account which will hold the funds pending the outcome of the appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27548/16]

Credit Union Lending

Michael McGrath

43. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider an amendment to the legislation governing credit unions that would specifically allow them lend to approved housing bodies and local authorities for social and affordable housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27552/16]

Insurance Coverage

Michael McGrath

44. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the status of the flood insurance models considered by his Department; the preferred option and timeframe for its implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27551/16]

Home Renovation Incentive Scheme Administration

Michael McGrath

73. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if, in relation to the current rules that apply to the home renovation incentive scheme, in a circumstance where a person has planning permission in place before 31 December 2016, commences the construction work after 1 January 2017 and has the work fully completed and paid for by 31 March 2017, the person can avail of the incentive scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27812/16]

Tax Code

Michael McGrath

74. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the position in relation to the public consultation exercise undertaken in 2015 by his Department on the tax treatment of expenses of travel and subsistence for employees and office holders; his plans to introduce any changes to legislation governing the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27821/16]

Credit Union Regulation

Michael McGrath

76. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if the registrar has received proposals from credit unions for business model changes since the new regulation making powers came into effect; and the number of amendments to the regulations made to facilitate these. [27880/16]

Credit Union Regulation

Michael McGrath

77. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if, in view of the fact that extensive powers were devolved to the registrar in the Credit Union Act 1997 (Regulatory Requirements) Regulations 2016, he will consider providing for an appeals mechanism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27881/16]

Credit Union Regulation

Michael McGrath

78. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if, in view of the fact that credit unions compete with banks and the State has a declared interest in ensuring that Irish banks remain viable and profitable, he will consider the establishment of an oversight body to ensure that the regulations are being implemented in a proportionate, fair and equitable manner.
[27882/16]

Credit Union Services

Michael McGrath

79. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of credit unions that have expressed an interest in providing mortgages to members; and if the Central Bank has any knowledge of the type of demand there might be for mortgages from credit union members. [27883/16]

Credit Union Data

Michael McGrath

80. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the amount of surplus funds credit unions have available to lend at the moment; the amount permissible under current term limits as mortgages with terms less than ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27884/16]

Credit Union Services

Michael McGrath

81. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that some financial institutions have already started charging credit unions for holding their funds. [27885/16]

Credit Union Regulation

Michael McGrath

82. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that progressive credit unions that have the necessary skills and infrastructure to issue mortgages and who have evidence of significant demand are restricted in the amount they can lend as mortgages under the new regulations to just 5% of their current member shares. [27886/16]

Local Authority Housing Funding

Michael McGrath

141. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if there is a monetary cap on the purchase price that local authorities can pay for a private dwelling on the open market; if so, the cap amounts for each local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27869/16]

Social Welfare Benefits

Michael McGrath

146. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection the position in relation to the payment of a Christmas bonus to social protection recipients in 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27811/16]

Social Welfare Benefits Expenditure

Michael McGrath

148. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection the cost of the Christmas bonus paid in 2015; his plans to pay a Christmas bonus in 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27810/16]

Maritime Safety Regulations

Michael McGrath

262. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the clarification his Department received from the European Commission in June 2016 on the requirement for the Marine Survey Office to accept UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency certificates of proficiency issued outside of the UK in another member state in respect of seafarers' certificates; his current position on the key issue of mutual recognition of seafarers' certificates within the EU in line with the requirements of Directive 2005/45/EC, if he accepts this mutual recognition requirement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27887/16]

EU Budget Contribution

Michael McGrath

123. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 225 of 19 July 2016, if there has been any change in the method of calculating Ireland's contribution to the EU budget; if there has been any change to his estimate in that reply of the impact the CSO revision of the national income and expenditure accounts for 2015 will have on Ireland's EU budget contribution for 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27730/16]

Tax Data

Michael McGrath

124. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the year one and full-year cost per 1% reduction to the current 41% DIRT tax rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27734/16]

Home Renovation Incentive Scheme Data

Michael McGrath

125. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the key statistics on the home renovation incentive scheme including the number of persons availing of the scheme; the total spend; the amount of tax foregone; his plans to extend the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27735/16]

Tax Code

Michael McGrath

126. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider increasing the income exemption limits for a single person or married person aged 65 years or over; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27736/16]

Tax Data

Michael McGrath

127. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the year one and full year cost of a 10% increase, for each group, in the group A, group B and group C capital acquisitions tax thresholds, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27737/16]

Universal Social Charge Data

Michael McGrath

128. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance to provide data for each of the following independent options for changes to the USC, both the year one cost and the full year cost of changing the amount of income subject to the 1% rate to €15,000; reducing the 3% rate by 0.5%; reducing the 5.5% rate by 0.5%; and changing the amount of income subject to the 3% rate from the next €6,656 to the next €9,156. [27738/16]

Motor Tax

Michael McGrath

140. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government , further to Parliamentary Question No. 277 of 8 June 2016, if he is considering any changes to the high motor tax burden placed on the owners of private vehicles registered before 1 July 2008; the average motor tax per pre-July 2008 vehicle is €545 and the average motor tax per post-July 2008 vehicle is €307; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27731/16]

Motor Tax

Michael McGrath

141. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the cost of a 10% reduction and separately a 20% reduction in motor tax for all private vehicles registered before 1 July 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27732/16]

Motor Tax

Michael McGrath

142. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the cost of a 10% reduction and, separately, a 20% reduction in motor tax for all private vehicles registered before 1 July 2008 with an engine size of not greater than 2,000 cc; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27733/16]

Disability Support Services Provision

Michael McGrath

193. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if funding is available for the provision of a certain therapy for a child with dyspraxia (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27640/16]

Economic Data

Michael McGrath

68. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Taoiseach the steps being taken to address concerns concerning the methodology used to formulate revised 2015 growth figures issued by the Central Statistics Office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26601/16]

Startup Gathering

Michael McGrath

89. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the review of the start-up entrepreneur programme; when she expects it to be completed; if she will consider relaunching it as part of the Global Start-up Gathering, which takes place in Cork from 18 to 20 November 2016; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26487/16]

Corporation Tax Regime

Michael McGrath

179. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the correspondence his Department has had with its Brazilian counterparts in view of the Brazilian authorities decision to designate Ireland as a tax haven; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26852/16]

State Banking Sector

Michael McGrath

192. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the timeframe for the sale of the State's share in a bank (details supplied); if that timeframe has been revised in view of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26955/16]

Tax Code

Michael McGrath

206. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if beneficiaries are entitled to avail of the principal dwelling house exemption in respect of the property they legitimately lived in all their life with regard to the application of inheritance tax law and in the event where a person inherits two residential properties at the same time following the death of a parent having previously not owned any residential property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27212/16]

Schools Site Acquisitions

Michael McGrath

231. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the progress in identifying and securing a permanent site for a primary school (details supplied); when he expects to commence construction of the new school. [26486/16]

Special Educational Needs Service Provision

Michael McGrath

241. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the provision of resource hours in respect of a person (details supplied) in school in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26591/16]

National Educational Psychological Service

Michael McGrath

261. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will receive an educational psychological assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26815/16]

Special Educational Needs Service Provision

Michael McGrath

284. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the procedure for a child on the autism spectrum disorder spectrum attending primary school to apply for a laptop; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27099/16]

Local Electoral Area Boundary Committee Report

Michael McGrath

334. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the position on the review of the boundaries for the 2019 local government elections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26813/16]

Industrial Development

Michael McGrath

507. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his Department has received a detailed proposal for funding for the development of a masterplan for Haulbowline Island in County Cork, including proposals for investment in an IMERC innovation hub, a national ocean racing hub and other developments; the overall cost of any such proposals; the details of any assessment of the proposals and their current status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27189/16]

Psychological Assessments

Michael McGrath

637. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health when an application for an assessment of need for a person (details supplied) was received by the HSE; when the assessment will be carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26814/16]

Hazardous Waste Sites

Michael McGrath

768. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount spent to date on remedial works on the former Irish Steel and Irish Ispat site at Haulbowline, County Cork; the approved budgeted spend in 2016 and the plans for spending in 2017; the estimated overall cost of completing the remedial works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27164/16]

Legal Aid

Michael McGrath

33. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if it is permissible for a solicitor who is acting for a defendant in a criminal case under the free legal aid scheme to charge the defendant top-up or additional fees; the rules and sanctions in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24587/16]

Personal Insolvency Arrangements

Michael McGrath

105. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if there is recourse open to a person who is in an insolvency arrangement and who now feels they have been unfairly treated by their main creditor, that is the bank vis-a-vis other informal arrangements entered into outside of the formal insolvency process with other debtors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25057/16]

VAT Rate Application

Michael McGrath

213. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the reason the standard rate of VAT applies to dog grooming services; if this matter is under review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24607/16]

Tax Code

Michael McGrath

214. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the taxation treatment of the compensation amounts received by persons here in respect of the collapse of a company (details supplied) in the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24609/16]

Personal Debt

Michael McGrath

250. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the position in relation to ability of financial institutions to provide credit to a person who is in an insolvency arrangement; if banks have discretion in this matter; if it makes any difference if the person has reached a settlement and is now out of an insolvency arrangement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25081/16]

EU Budget Contribution

Michael McGrath

354. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the total estimated EU contribution in 2015 arising from the CSO growth revision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26396/16]

Gross National Income

Michael McGrath

355. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the actions which have been taken by his Department in conjunction with the CSO and EUROSTAT regarding the calculation of gross national income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26397/16]

Departmental Operations

Michael McGrath

356. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the status of his Department's work on behavioural economic insights analysis with the ERSI on the issue and any actions arising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26402/16]

Irish Fiscal Advisory Council

Michael McGrath

357. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his plans for the renewal of the terms of members of the Fiscal Advisory Council at the end of 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26404/16]

Departmental Reviews

Michael McGrath

359. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has undertaken a review of section 33AK of the Central Bank Act 1942; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26406/16]

Central Bank of Ireland

Michael McGrath

360. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the actions his Department has taken arising from the review of Central Bank funding for its financial regulation; the timeframe for its implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26407/16]

Bank Levy

Michael McGrath

361. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the status of the review of the bank levy calculation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26408/16]

European Banking Union

Michael McGrath

362. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the status of his Department's work on the ad hoc working group on the European deposit scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26409/16]

Departmental Legal Cases

Michael McGrath

363. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the estimated timeframe for the Government's appeal of a case (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26410/16]

Departmental Legal Cases

Michael McGrath

364. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance when his Department expects an appeal of a case (details supplied) to be lodged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26411/16]

EU Issues

Michael McGrath

365. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the status of EU proposals on a common consolidated corporate tax base; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26412/16]

EU Directives

Michael McGrath

366. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the timeframe for the implementation of the anti-tax avoidance directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26413/16]

Departmental Legal Cases

Michael McGrath

367. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he has met with his counterparts from other EU member states regarding the State appeal on a case (details supplied); if he has received indications that other member states will issue observations on the case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26414/16]

NAMA Code of Conduct

Michael McGrath

368. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he has met with NAMA officials regarding recent revelations around Project Eagle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26415/16]

Tax Treaties

Michael McGrath

369. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the Government's position on Action 15 of the BEPS action plan, developing a multilateral instrument to modify bilateral tax treaties; when he anticipates the Government will make a final decision on the instrument; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26416/16]

Tax Code

Michael McGrath

370. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the status of the implementation of Transfer Pricing Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and Tax Administrations, transfer pricing guidelines, (details supplied); the timeframe for its implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26417/16]

Corporation Tax

Michael McGrath

371. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance when his Department will publish its analysis of the reason corporation tax receipts increased by €2.3 billion above forecasts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26418/16]

Departmental Legal Cases

Michael McGrath

372. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if and when the (details supplied) state aid recovery fee will be placed in an escrow account; the total estimated amount due including interest; if the interest accumulating on this escrow account will be available to the Exchequer; the estimated interest revenue per annum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26419/16]

Departmental Legal Cases

Michael McGrath

373. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if his Department or the Revenue Commissioners has had any communication with a company (details supplied) over the payment of the state aid recovery fee; when formal discussions will begin; when payment is expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26420/16]

Residential Institutions Redress Scheme

Michael McGrath

409. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 124 of 20 November 2014, if the review of the operation of the fund referred to in the reply and in particular the decision to exclude those who did not seek redress by availing of the Caranua fund, has taken place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24863/16]

Special Educational Needs Service Provision

Michael McGrath

456. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the steps being taken by his Department and the National Council for Special Education to ensure that a child (details supplied) has an appropriate school place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25554/16]

Special Educational Needs Service Provision

Michael McGrath

484. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the supports available in class and in school generally and through the National Council for Special Education for a child who was first diagnosed with dyslexia while in secondary school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25935/16]

Motor Tax Exemptions

Michael McGrath

587. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his plans to extend the exemption from motor tax to Blood Bike vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25066/16]

Carer's Allowance Eligibility

Michael McGrath

693. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection the position in relation to persons on carer's allowance receiving PRSI credits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24656/16]

Public Sector Staff Retirements

Michael McGrath

929. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the policy in relation to persons at a senior level in the public service taking early retirement in different strands of the public service receiving added years in terms of their pension entitlement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26205/16]

Flood Risk Insurance Cover Provision

Michael McGrath

934. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the flood insurance models report developed by the OPW; when the report will be published; the timeline for actions arising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26403/16]

Disease Awareness

Michael McGrath

1155. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken by the HSE in relation to encouraging awareness, prevention and treatment of Lyme disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25056/16]

Home Help Service

Michael McGrath

1448. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if his Department or the HSE is reviewing the manner in which hours are banked in respect of home helps; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this system has resulted in some home helps owing significant sums to the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26195/16]

Vehicle Clamping

Michael McGrath

1825. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the maximum allowable fee for releasing a clamp from a vehicle in a private car park; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25988/16]

Drugs Seizures

Michael McGrath

57. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the volume and value of heroin seizures in Cork city and county for each of the years 2014 to 2016 to date; and to provide details of the response to this growing problem. [23860/16]

Mortgage Lending

Michael McGrath

102. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of residential mortgages here that are classified as sub-prime; the number of sub-prime lenders currently operating in the market; the total value of sub-prime mortgages outstanding; the rate of arrears on these mortgages; the actions specific to the sub-prime sector which are being taken to address arrears; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23848/16]

Company Liquidations

Michael McGrath

103. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the progress that has been made in respect of the liquidation of a company (details supplied); if those caught up in outstanding claims are facing any losses; the role of the insurance compensation fund; the role of the Motor Insurance Bureau of Ireland; the estimated number and value of outstanding claims and shortfall; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23854/16]

National Payments Plan Implementation

Michael McGrath

104. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if the Central Bank has a policy on whether bank ATM machines should dispense €10 notes to customers; the practice of retail banks here regarding dispensing €10 notes; if there is any policy as to whether the use of €20 notes or €50 notes are preferred where an amount of €100, for example, is required; the breakdown of actual notes dispensed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23856/16]

IBRC Mortgage Loan Book

Michael McGrath

105. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number, and overall value, of IBRC principal dwelling house residential mortgages sold by the special liquidator; to provide details of each transaction including the identity of the purchaser; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23858/16]

IBRC Mortgage Loan Book

Michael McGrath

106. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number, and overall value, of IBRC buy-to-let mortgages sold by the special liquidator; to provide details of each transaction including the identity of the purchaser; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23859/16]

Bank Guarantee Scheme Fees

Michael McGrath

107. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the amount of money received to date in respect of fees for the 2008 bank guarantee scheme and the eligible liabilities guarantee scheme, proceeds received from the sale of banking-related assets; the current value of the various share holdings the State has in respect of banks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23864/16]

Central Bank of Ireland

Michael McGrath

108. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if the Central Bank has issued any guidance to financial institutions in terms of assessing loan applications on the issue of considering evidence of gambling transactions on the bank statements of persons who have applied to the institution for a loan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23865/16]

IBRC Legal Cases

Michael McGrath

109. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the amount of fees paid to barristers, both senior and junior counsel, by IBRC since the appointment of the special liquidators; the name and amount paid to each recipient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23866/16]

IBRC Loans

Michael McGrath

110. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if, following its appointment, the special liquidator of IBRC changed the interest rates being charged by the bank on any commercial loans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23867/16]

IBRC Loans

Michael McGrath

111. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number and value of commercial loans being charged at interest rates (details supplied) at the date of the appointment of the special liquidator in respect of IBRC, as at 31 December 2014, 31 December 2015 and to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23868/16]

IBRC Loans

Michael McGrath

112. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the procedure in place, from the date of nationalisation and, if different, from the date of the appointment of the special liquidator, for the setting and changing of interest rates on specific commercial loans in respect of IBRC; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23869/16]

Rent Receivers

Michael McGrath

113. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of rent receivers appointed to date in respect of buy-to-let properties for each of the State-supported banks; the number of buy-to-let properties affected by such appointments; the number of rent receivers expected to be appointed over the remainder of 2016; the detail of the operation of the rent receivers; the impact on the tenants concerned; if the Government has any policy on the appointment of rent receivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23874/16]

Corporation Tax

Michael McGrath

114. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the gross amount of corporation tax paid in each year from 2011 to 2015 by the top ten multinational firms as measured by corporation tax paid; the proportion this represents of overall corporation tax paid in each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23875/16]