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Thu, 5 Mar 2015
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National Pensions Reserve Fund Investments
Michael McGrath
95. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the value of direct investments by the National Pensions Reserve Fund in firms in the armaments and defence industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9838/15]
Thu, 5 Mar 2015
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National Pensions Reserve Fund Investments
Michael McGrath
96. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the value of direct investments by the National Pensions Reserve Fund in alcohol firms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9839/15]
Thu, 5 Mar 2015
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Insurance Industry
Michael McGrath
97. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the current status of the investigation of matters relating to Setanta Insurance; when customers with outstanding claims will receive compensation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9841/15]
Thu, 5 Mar 2015
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Deposit Guarantee Scheme
Michael McGrath
98. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the amount of covered deposits in the Irish banking system at the end of September 2008 under the deposit guarantee scheme; and if he will provide a breakdown by institution if possible. [9852/15]
Thu, 5 Mar 2015
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Professional Fees
Michael McGrath
103. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has held discussions with representatives of providers of professional services to the State in respect of cuts made to professional fees under financial emergency measures in the public interest legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9828/15]
Thu, 5 Mar 2015
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Company Data
Michael McGrath
135. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of applications for examinership through the Circuit Court since the Companies Act 2014 was enacted; the approximate saving to firms in terms of fees; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9840/15]
Thu, 5 Mar 2015
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Water and Sewerage Schemes Grants
Michael McGrath
263. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the changes being introduced to annual grants to households in group water schemes; the amount that will be saved in 2015 as a result of these changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9831/15]
Thu, 5 Mar 2015
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Arts Funding
Michael McGrath
289. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht further to Parliamentary Question No. 258 of 26 February 2015, the total amount of national funding that has been committed to the project. [9819/15]
Tue, 3 Mar 2015
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Financial Services Regulation
Michael McGrath
186. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the reason a company (details supplied), which charges exorbitant rates of interest, is allowed to continue to trade in the State; the steps the Central Bank of Ireland is taking to deal with the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8745/15]
Tue, 3 Mar 2015
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Tax Reliefs Costs
Michael McGrath
212. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the approximate cost of allowing persons whose personal circumstances require them to rent out their principal private residence and rent another home for themselves, to offset the cost of the rent they are paying against the rental income they receive, for income tax purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9113/15]
Tue, 3 Mar 2015
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Tax Reliefs Costs
Michael McGrath
213. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the amount of income tax paid by landlords in 2013 and 2014 in respect of rental income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9114/15]
Tue, 3 Mar 2015
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Tax Code
Michael McGrath
214. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he has considered benchmarking the income tax rate paid by returning emigrants against typical rates they had been paying prior to returning to Ireland; the approximate cost of such a scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9115/15]
Tue, 3 Mar 2015
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Fiscal Policy
Michael McGrath
215. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the agreed deficit targets that Ireland must reach in 2016, 2017 and 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9158/15]
Tue, 3 Mar 2015
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Budget Targets
Michael McGrath
216. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the date by which Ireland must achieve a balanced budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9159/15]
Tue, 3 Mar 2015
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Mortgage Arrears Rate
Michael McGrath
217. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance further to the Household Credit Market Report, published by the Central Bank of Ireland on 25 February 2015, if he will arrange for the county data on mortgages in default (details supplied) to be made available, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9160/15]
Tue, 3 Mar 2015
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Government Deficit
Michael McGrath
218. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the impact on the nominal deficit, and the general Government deficit, of growth in gross domestic product exceeding projected levels in 2015 by 1%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9161/15]
Tue, 3 Mar 2015
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Private Residential Tenancies Board
Michael McGrath
567. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of individual landlords registered with the Private Residential Tenancies Board; the number who own one property only, two to five properties and more than five properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9112/15]
Thu, 26 Feb 2015
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Tax Compliance
Michael McGrath
59. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide details of any Revenue Commissioners compliance initiative in respect of expenses claimed by self-employed persons and pay-as-you-earn employees; the number of such cases investigated in 2014; the number of ongoing investigations; if he will provide details of the tax assessments that have resulted from such investigations; the number of persons affected; the amount of interest, and penalties, that have been applied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8529/15]
Thu, 26 Feb 2015
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Parliamentary Questions
Michael McGrath
60. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will arrange for the detailed replies to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 248, 249 and 250 of 20 January 2015 to be forwarded, as indicated in the initial reply. [8564/15]
Thu, 26 Feb 2015
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Mortgage Arrears Proposals
Michael McGrath
63. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an outline of Permanent TSB's plans to sell non-performing mortgages; the number, and book value, of mortgages for sale; the current position, with regard to the proposed sale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8632/15]
Thu, 26 Feb 2015
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Mortgage Arrears Proposals
Michael McGrath
64. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an outline of plans Allied Irish Banks or the Educational Building Society may have to sell non-performing mortgages; the number, and book value, of mortgages under consideration for sale; the current position with regard to any proposed sale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8633/15]
Thu, 26 Feb 2015
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IBRC Liquidation
Michael McGrath
65. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide details of the efforts made at mediation between KPMG, as special liquidator of the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation, and former directors of the Irish Nationwide Building Society; if a meeting, aimed at mediation, took place; the date of any such meeting; those in attendance; if he will provide details of any court action being taken by KPMG against former directors of the building society; the current status of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8639/15]
Thu, 26 Feb 2015
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Revenue Commissioners Investigations
Michael McGrath
66. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide for a Revenue Commissioners investigation into offshore pension transfers; the amount of pension savings the Revenue Commissioners believe has been shielded from tax; if he will list the countries the Revenue Commissioners believe have been used for such transfers; the number of cases involved, amount of tax levied, fines imposed, and settlements agreed, as part of the investigation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8644/15]
Thu, 26 Feb 2015
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Employment Data
Michael McGrath
67. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons his Department believe to be self-employed in the State and, therefore, do not receive the pay-as-you-earn tax credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8645/15]
Thu, 26 Feb 2015
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Mortgage Data
Michael McGrath
73. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance , using records available to his Department and the Central Bank of Ireland, if he will provide details, for each financial institution with a banking licence, separate from the number and book value of residential and buy-to-let mortgages sold between 2010 to date in 2015; if he will identify the purchaser of the mortgage book in each case; if he will confirm, in each case, whether the purchaser is a regulated entity here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8701/15]
Thu, 26 Feb 2015
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Corporation Tax Regime
Michael McGrath
74. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he, or officials from his Department, have had discussions with Ministers in the Stormont Executive, or their officials, regarding the proposal to cut the corporation tax rate in Northern Ireland; if he will state whether an assessment has taken place of the impact of a cut in the Northern Ireland corporation tax rate on the economy in the Republic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8702/15]
Thu, 26 Feb 2015
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Bank Stress Tests
Michael McGrath
75. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the amount of additional capital required by Permanent TSB, arising from the recent European Central Bank stress tests; the steps the bank, he and his officials are undertaking to address the shortfall; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8703/15]
Thu, 26 Feb 2015
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NAMA Debtors
Michael McGrath
76. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of debtors the National Asset Management Agency, NAMA, had on its books when all the loans were transferred; the number of debtors and the book value of loans that remain on the agency's books; the number of debtors the agency has concluded a final deal with; the number of such deals that involve balances owed to the agency being ultimately written off; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8704/15]
Thu, 26 Feb 2015
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Early Childhood Care and Education
Michael McGrath
153. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the current early childhood care and education scheme and school age child care capitation rates within the child care sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8694/15]
Thu, 26 Feb 2015
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Child Care Services Expenditure
Michael McGrath
154. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the annual cost of the community childcare subvention scheme; the number of children enrolled in it, in each year, from 2011 to 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8695/15]
Thu, 26 Feb 2015
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Preschool Services
Michael McGrath
155. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the cost of providing a second free preschool year to children with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8696/15]
Thu, 26 Feb 2015
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Michael McGrath
187. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding public hospital waiting lists (details supplied). [8629/15]
Thu, 26 Feb 2015
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Michael McGrath
188. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding public hospital waiting lists for surgery (details supplied). [8630/15]
Thu, 26 Feb 2015
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Nursing Homes Support Scheme Data
Michael McGrath
189. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in Cork city, and county, awaiting approval under the nursing home support scheme; the number of persons in Cork city and county approved but currently awaiting funding under the scheme; and the expected waiting time for a person in Cork city, and county, from the date an application is submitted to the expected approval date for funding. [8641/15]
Thu, 26 Feb 2015
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Institutes of Technology Staff
Michael McGrath
218. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 464 of 27 January 2015, if she will provide, for each institute of technology, the number of individual academic staff members, not whole-time equivalents, for each of the following categories of academic staff who hold permanent whole-time contracts; pro rata contracts of indefinite duration; pro rata contracts; hourly paid contracts of indefinite duration; hourly paid contracts; and the total number of academic staff who are on the payroll system. [8556/15]
Thu, 26 Feb 2015
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Irish Water Funding
Michael McGrath
235. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if Irish Water has been provided a credit rating by international credit ratings agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8691/15]
Thu, 26 Feb 2015
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Irish Water Funding
Michael McGrath
236. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the current level of borrowing undertaken by Irish Water; its approximate cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8692/15]
Thu, 26 Feb 2015
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Irish Water Funding
Michael McGrath
237. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the approximate level of borrowing Irish Water will have to undertake, over the next ten years, to fulfil its capital investment programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8693/15]
Thu, 26 Feb 2015
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Public Service Obligation Services
Michael McGrath
253. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a breakdown of the amount of money spent on public-service-obligation aviation routes, in 2012, 2013 and 2014; if he will consider establishing a public-service-obligation route for air services between Cork Airport and Dublin Airport in view of the need for air connectivity between the country's two largest cities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8631/15]
Thu, 26 Feb 2015
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Arts Funding
Michael McGrath
258. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the amount of funding committed by the Government for the planned multi-functional events centre in Cork; when the funding must be drawn down by; if her Department has been advised of an indicative start date for the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8628/15]
Tue, 24 Feb 2015
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Economic Management Council Meetings
Michael McGrath
171. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Taoiseach if he will provide a list of dates the Economic Management Council has met with the banks operating here; if he will provide the issues discussed at each meeting. [7939/15]
Tue, 24 Feb 2015
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Pension Provisions
Michael McGrath
197. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the position regarding compensation payment to former staff of a company (details supplied) in respect of their pension scheme; when payments will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7962/15]
Tue, 24 Feb 2015
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Pension Provisions
Michael McGrath
198. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to any other double insolvency pension schemes whereby compensation will be payable to former members; if she has estimated the potential liability to the State in such circumstances; her plans in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7963/15]
Tue, 24 Feb 2015
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Tax Rebates
Michael McGrath
239. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if a refund of income tax will be granted to a person outside of the normal four-year rule, if the overpayment of tax arises due to an error on the part of the Revenue Commissioner's by including income in the wrong spousal column, on the P21 balancing statement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7989/15]
Tue, 24 Feb 2015
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Seniors Alert Scheme
Michael McGrath
567. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if senior citizens groups which administer the monitored alarm scheme can also apply to administer the carbon monoxide scheme and the smoke alarms scheme; the way in which they may apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7671/15]
Thu, 19 Feb 2015
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Tax Rebates
Michael McGrath
69. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance when refunds of deposit interest retention tax will be processed for qualifying first-time buyers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7611/15]
Thu, 19 Feb 2015
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Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland Expenditure
Michael McGrath
70. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the amount of lending activity supported by the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7612/15]
Thu, 19 Feb 2015
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Tax Exemptions
Michael McGrath
71. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the cost in each year, from 2010 to 2014, of the tax exemption under section 1003 of the Taxes Consolidation Act; the number of persons who availed of the scheme during each year; if he will provide details of their donations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7613/15]
Tue, 17 Feb 2015
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Promissory Notes
Michael McGrath
214. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide a detailed breakdown of the €50 billion debt reduction, he and a number of Ministers have stated the Government has secured, with regard to the renegotiation of the now concluded troika programme with Ireland. [6741/15]
Tue, 17 Feb 2015
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Mortgage Arrears Proposals
Michael McGrath
215. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his plans to expand the mortgage arrears targets resolution programme, to include subprime mortgages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6743/15]
Tue, 17 Feb 2015
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Departmental Meetings
Michael McGrath
216. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if, further to Parliamentary Question No. 27 of 4 February 2015, he will provide details of the meetings he or officials of his Department have had in relation to private equity funds; the dates on which these meetings took place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6750/15]
Tue, 17 Feb 2015
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Mortgage Schemes
Michael McGrath
219. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if recourse is open to persons who purchased endowment mortgages a number of years ago, and who feel they were mis-sold the product by the financial institution concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6869/15]
Tue, 17 Feb 2015
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Mortgage Interest Rates
Michael McGrath
224. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of mortgage holders potentially affected by the case which came before the Supreme Court recently, relating to customers of the Permanent TSB bank who switched from a tracker rate to a fixed rate and were prevented from moving back to a tracker rate when their fixed rate period ended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7023/15]
Tue, 17 Feb 2015
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Mortgage Interest Rates
Michael McGrath
225. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he expects a lump sum compensation payment to be made to customers of the Permanent TSB bank, who switched from a tracker rate to a fixed rate and were prevented from moving back to a tracker rate when their fixed rate period ended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7024/15]
Tue, 17 Feb 2015
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Mortgage Interest Rates
Michael McGrath
226. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the rate that will apply to customers of the Permanent TSB bank whose tracker mortgage has been restored, following the recent Supreme Court case, in circumstances in which their original loan document did not prescribe a margin over the European Central Bank rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7025/15]
Tue, 17 Feb 2015
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Mortgage Interest Rates
Michael McGrath
227. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if a regulatory sanction will be imposed on Permanent TSB for not allowing customers who switched from a tracker rate to a fixed rate to move back to a tracker rate when their fixed rate period ended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7026/15]
Tue, 17 Feb 2015
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Tax Collection
Michael McGrath
228. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide, in tabular form, the amount recovered by the offshore assets group in the Revenue Commissioners in each year since it was set up in 2001; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7027/15]
Tue, 17 Feb 2015
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Tax Collection
Michael McGrath
229. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if the offshore assets group in the Revenue Commissioners is conducting a special investigation into the activities of a bank (details supplied), in respect of an outstanding tax matter for its Irish resident clients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7028/15]
Tue, 17 Feb 2015
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Tax Collection
Michael McGrath
230. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if any criminal prosecutions have occurred in respect of tax evasion by Irish resident clients of a bank (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7029/15]
Tue, 17 Feb 2015
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Banking Sector Regulation
Michael McGrath
231. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if Statutory Instrument No. 47 of 2015 has come into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7030/15]
Tue, 17 Feb 2015
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Legislative Measures
Michael McGrath
294. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the removal of certain minor criminal convictions from a person's record after a period of time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6700/15]
Tue, 17 Feb 2015
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Special Educational Needs Staff
Michael McGrath
434. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on correspondence regarding a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6703/15]
Thu, 12 Feb 2015
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Back to Work Allowance
Michael McGrath
57. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the number of persons in receipt of the back-to-work family dividend; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6517/15]
Thu, 12 Feb 2015
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Property Tax Deferrals
Michael McGrath
73. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of deferrals currently in place in respect of the local property tax; the number that have been in place for 2013 and 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6518/15]
Thu, 12 Feb 2015
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Mortgage Data
Michael McGrath
74. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of private residential and buy-to-let mortgages in the non-deposit-taking, retail credit sub-prime sector; the level of arrears on these mortgages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6521/15]
Thu, 12 Feb 2015
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Mortgage Interest Relief Expenditure
Michael McGrath
75. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide, in tabular form, the number of persons or mortgage accounts in receipt of tax relief at source, in each year from 2012 to 2014; the projected cost of the scheme in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6525/15]
Thu, 12 Feb 2015
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EU-IMF Programme of Support
Michael McGrath
76. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the average interest rate currently applying to each source of funds under the European Union-International Monetary Fund programme of assistance for Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6526/15]
Thu, 12 Feb 2015
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Tax Reliefs Costs
Michael McGrath
77. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the cost to the Exchequer per annum of the remaining property related tax reliefs; when these reliefs will expire; and the amount of money that would be saved for the Exchequer if they were ended immediately, or on a more phased basis, over a number of years. [6529/15]
Thu, 12 Feb 2015
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Tax Data
Michael McGrath
78. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide the full estimate of the annual cost for 2015 of each tax expenditure on the Statute Book; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6531/15]
Thu, 12 Feb 2015
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Corporation Tax
Michael McGrath
79. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the amount of tax paid by companies operating in the International Financial Services Centre, Dublin in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6532/15]
Thu, 12 Feb 2015
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General Government Debt
Michael McGrath
80. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the change in the general Government debt from December 2007 to December 2014; the way this is broken down between the building up of cash balances, paying for Government goods and services, and recapitalisation of the banks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6533/15]
Thu, 12 Feb 2015
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State Debt
Michael McGrath
81. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his estimate of Ireland’s current structural deficit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6535/15]
Thu, 12 Feb 2015
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Corporate Governance
Michael McGrath
82. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the current status of the reports completed by McCann FitzGerald and Ernst and Young into certain corporate governance matters at the former Irish Nationwide Building Society; if the reports have been referred to the Garda Síochána and the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement; the action being taken on foot of the content of the reports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6536/15]
Thu, 12 Feb 2015
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IBRC Operations
Michael McGrath
83. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance when the special liquidator of Irish Bank Resolution Corporation will be in a position to provide an updated statement of affairs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6537/15]
Thu, 12 Feb 2015
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Credit Union Liabilities
Michael McGrath
84. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he expects an additional liability to the State to arise in respect of Newbridge Credit Union, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6538/15]
Thu, 12 Feb 2015
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Credit Union Data
Michael McGrath
85. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of credit unions currently subject to lending restrictions; the average length of time for which these have applied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6539/15]
Thu, 12 Feb 2015
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NAMA Expenditure
Michael McGrath
86. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the amount of vendor finance that has been provided by the National Asset Management Agency to date; the number of projects financed; the number of housing units that will be provided by these projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6541/15]
Thu, 12 Feb 2015
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Tax Code
Michael McGrath
87. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the taxation provisions currently in legislation that are due to expire at the end of 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6542/15]
Thu, 12 Feb 2015
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National Pensions Reserve Fund Investments
Michael McGrath
88. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the current cash balance on the discretionary portfolio in the National Pension Reserve Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6543/15]
Thu, 12 Feb 2015
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Health Insurance Levy
Michael McGrath
201. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the amount raised from the levy on private medical insurance policies each year in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014; the rates of payment, for different categories of insured person, under the scheme; and the amounts paid to each of the medical insurers. [6534/15]
Thu, 12 Feb 2015
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Further Education and Training Programmes Expenditure
Michael McGrath
229. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the annual spend on apprenticeship training in each year from 2011 to 2014; the number of apprentices in training in each year; the way this is broken down across employment sectors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6544/15]
Thu, 12 Feb 2015
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Private Residential Tenancies Board Staff
Michael McGrath
246. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the total fees and expenses paid to each member of the Private Residential Tenancies Board's dispute resolution committee for the period 2012 to 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6519/15]
Thu, 12 Feb 2015
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Private Residential Tenancies Board Staff
Michael McGrath
247. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the current number of vacancies on the Private Residential Tenancy Board's dispute resolution committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6520/15]
Thu, 12 Feb 2015
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Shared Ownership Scheme
Michael McGrath
248. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of shared ownership arrangements which are currently in place with local authorities; the total value of loans outstanding for this category of home ownership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6523/15]
Thu, 12 Feb 2015
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Shared Ownership Scheme
Michael McGrath
249. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of shared ownership arrangements with local authorities which are in arrears; if a process is in place for dealing with such arrears cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6524/15]
Thu, 12 Feb 2015
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Housing Data
Michael McGrath
250. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of residential units owned by local authorities or voluntary housing partnerships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6527/15]
Thu, 12 Feb 2015
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Local Authority Finances
Michael McGrath
251. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide, separately, the development levy balance held in each of the local authority areas; his views on the restrictions that local authorities face in spending these levies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6528/15]
Thu, 12 Feb 2015
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Motor Tax Exemptions
Michael McGrath
252. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of off-the-road declarations for private motor vehicles in 2014; how this compares with figures for 2012 and 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6540/15]
Thu, 12 Feb 2015
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Better Energy Homes Scheme Data
Michael McGrath
257. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the annual cost of grants under the better energy homes scheme in each year from 2012 to 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6530/15]
Wed, 11 Feb 2015
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National Debt
Michael McGrath
52. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide, in tabular form, details of the interest incurred on the gross national debt for each year from 2010 to 2014 under the headings State savings schemes, benchmark bonds, amortising bonds, floating rate bonds, European Financial Stability Facility loans, European Financial Stabilisation Mechanisation loans, European Union bilateral loans, International Monetary Fund loans, short-term debt and other interest paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6337/15]
Wed, 11 Feb 2015
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National Debt
Michael McGrath
53. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide, in tabular form, a breakdown of the interest received from cash and other financial assets that are offset against the gross national debt, to arrive at the national debt figure for each year from 2010 to 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6338/15]
Wed, 11 Feb 2015
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Departmental Expenditure
Michael McGrath
125. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the amount of money paid by the State in respect of treatment for Irish patients in the National Health Service in the United Kingdom in each year from 2008 to 2014; the amount received by the Health Service Executive for treatment of nationals of the United Kingdom here during the same period; if he expects increased costs for treatment of Irish patients in the United Kingdom following recent changes to the rules in this regard by the National Health Service in that country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6249/15]
Wed, 11 Feb 2015
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School Enrolments Data
Michael McGrath
152. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of primary schools in the State with less than 500; between 501 and 600, 601 and 700, 701 and 800, 801 and 900, 901 and 1,000, and more than 1,000 pupils enrolled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6267/15]
Wed, 11 Feb 2015
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School Enrolments Data
Michael McGrath
153. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of post-primary schools in the State with less than 500; between 501 and 600, 601 and 700, 701 and 800, 801 and 900, 901 and 1,000, and more than 1,000 pupils enrolled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6268/15]
Wed, 11 Feb 2015
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Departmental Funding
Michael McGrath
190. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the specific purpose of the funding he has allocated towards a road project (details supplied) in County Cork in 2015; if he will confirm the funding his Department has thus far paid out in respect of the project; the estimated cost of constructing the road; when the construction of the road will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6281/15]
Tue, 10 Feb 2015
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Rent Supplement Scheme Eligibility
Michael McGrath
169. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will extend the tenant protection scheme being operated by Threshold and her Department to Cork county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5538/15]
Tue, 10 Feb 2015
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Company Law
Michael McGrath
257. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the exemptions which exist from the requirement for an annual audit for small firms and incorporated entities; if this will change with the implementation of the new Companies Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5566/15]
Tue, 10 Feb 2015
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Garda Remuneration
Michael McGrath
328. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to review the position whereby new recruits to An Garda Síochána will not be paid the allowance for rent which was previously paid; if her attention has been drawn to the hardship this will cause to new members of the force; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5737/15]
Tue, 10 Feb 2015
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Garda Remuneration
Michael McGrath
344. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to review the position whereby new recruits to An Garda Síochána will not be paid the allowance for rent which was previously paid; if her attention has been drawn to the hardship this will cause to new members of the force; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5738/15]
Tue, 10 Feb 2015
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Water Conservation Grant
Michael McGrath
564. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if customers of Irish Water will be required to furnish their PPS number in order to avail of the water conservation grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5739/15]