170. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if there is a source of funding within her Department for a school project (details supplied) in County Cork; her views on possible sources of funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47513/14]
168. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if there is a possible source of funding within her Department for public health initiative (details supplied) in County Cork; her views on possible sources of funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47517/14]
167. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if there is a possible source of funding within her Department for a project (details supplied) to benefit children in County Cork; her views on possible sources of funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47514/14]
89. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the reason a commencement order has not been signed to bring the National Asset Management Agency within the Freedom of Information Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47680/14]
84. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to lay out a plan for the unwinding of the public service pension deduction over time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47502/14]
82. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the legal restrictions which will apply to non-State operated mortgage to rent schemes; if his Department’s approval is required for such a scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47692/14]
81. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has made an estimate of the tax expenditure associated with the two year capital gains tax exemption on property investment which will expire on 31 December 2014 in view of the increases in commercial and residential property prices over the past 18 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47691/14]
80. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the reason for the delay in extending betting duty to online activity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47690/14]
79. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the implications for the pension fund levy of 0.15% that applies in 2014 and 2015 from the proceeded settlement with a company's pensioners (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47689/14]
78. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the way the proceeds from the various sales by the State of its investment in Bank of Ireland has been invested or spent to date; if the proceeds will be available for investment by the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47688/14]
77. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will issue a public tender for advisers regarding any future sale of AIB; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47687/14]
76. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will publish his Department’s submission to the Central Bank of Ireland on the subject of macro-prudential policy for residential mortgage lending; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47685/14]
75. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the benefits to Ireland that would arise from a programme of quantitative easing by the European Central Bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47684/14]
74. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the total nominal value of bonds in Anglo Irish Bank and Irish Nationwide Building Society subject to liability management exercises in each year from 2008 to 2012; the average discount which applied in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47683/14]
73. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the status in the ranking of preferred creditors of the payment he made the bank guarantee to senior bondholders of IBRC following its liquidation in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47682/14]
72. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the way a terminal payment from the IBRC liquidator to the State would be treated in the Government's accounts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47681/14]
70. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide for each financial institution the amount of losses imposed on subordinated/junior bondholders since the banking crisis of 2008 by the previous Government and, separately, by the present Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47621/14]
69. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he is categorically ruling out the possibility of payments being made to junior bondholders in Irish Bank Resolution Corporation as a result of the special liquidation process; if he is prepared to issue a direction order that they would not be paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47619/14]
68. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if there is an exemption from the universal social charge in respect of an occupational pension which goes directly to a State hospital for the long-term care for a terminally ill patient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47558/14]
115. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps being taken to deal with the issue of petrol stretching; if any convictions have yet been secured against those involved in the practice; the potential penalties that apply on conviction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47475/14]
70. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the progress that has been made in respect of the liquidation of Setanta Insurance; if those caught up in outstanding claims are facing any losses; the role of the Insurance Compensation Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47482/14]
68. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the steps being taken to deal with the issue of petrol stretching; if the Revenue Commissioners resources have been allocated to the problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47474/14]
495. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address a matter (details supplied) raised in correspondence regarding the driving licence system. [47247/14]
176. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the amount of money Ireland is transferring to the ESM in 2014; the amount expected in 2015; Ireland's total financial commitment to the fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46971/14]
167. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his views that it is acceptable for insurance companies to charge an age loading for vehicles above a certain age limit even in circumstances where the vehicle owner has an up to date NCT certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47239/14]
110. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Defence if there is a record in his Department of being briefed by the Central Bank of Ireland regarding contingency plans providing for the Army to surround banks here because of a risk the banks would run out of money; if the appropriate operational arrangements were in place in the event the situation ever arose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46677/14]
82. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the regulations that currently cover the use of private investigators by financial institutions to obtain information regarding their clients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46725/14]
81. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he is conducting a formal review of the local property tax in particular, in respect of the revaluation date of November 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46724/14]
80. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has conducted any further analysis on the costs and benefits of the cycle to work tax incentive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46723/14]
79. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons who have paid the domicile levy in each year since its introduction; the total amount raised; the number of cases currently being pursued by the Revenue Commissioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46722/14]
78. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if the Central Bank of Ireland has indicated that there will be a delay to the introduction of the rules regarding mortgage lending which are due to come in to effect on 1 January 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46721/14]
73. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he was ever briefed by the Central Bank of Ireland regarding contingency plans providing for the army to surround banks here because of a risk the banks would run out of money; the person that provided him this briefing and those who were in attendance at the meeting; if the Department of Defence was consulted on the matter in order to provide for the operational arrangements to put the plans into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46676/14]
4. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his plans to introduce changes to the pay and file arrangements for 2015, particularly in respect of filing dates; his views on the need to give certainty as soon as possible for professional advisers and self-employed persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46376/14]
1. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his plans for the future of the State's ownership of AIB; the reason for his recent comments in relation to the price of AIB shares; his plans to dispose of a stake in the bank in 2015; how the proceeds of any such sale would be used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46375/14]
530. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to set out the position regarding the liability for water charges in a landlord-tenant scenario; the implications in the event that the tenant does not pay the water charges; if the landlord has a right to establish whether or the tenant has paid the water charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46032/14]
529. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to set out the position regarding the amount of water charges that will be levied in respect of a second property a person may own and which is unoccupied; his views on whether these charges are fair in view of the new charges that apply to principal private dwellings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46031/14]
457. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views in respect of correspondence (details supplied) regarding sick leave entitlements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46145/14]
436. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position concerning the reconfiguration of disability services in the area of HSE south; the work that has been done to date; the steps that remain to be taken including timeframe; the location of any proposed new facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46310/14]
214. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his views on recent OECD comments on Ireland’s public finances and that further reforms were needed to increase competition, innovation and make it easier to start and develop a business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46174/14]
213. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the implications for Ireland of the European Court of Justice ruling in respect of the levying of air travel tax on transit and transfer passengers; if he has estimated a potential cost to the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46173/14]
207. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the interest rate being charged by a financial institution (details supplied) in respect of feeder accounts used by landlords for properties, that is, the account to which the rent is lodged and the mortgage repayments are made from; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46132/14]
180. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the licensing costs incurred by off-trade alcohol retailers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45888/14]
179. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide all unpublished reports in the possession of his Department relating to matters arising from the banking crisis; his plans in respect of publication of these reports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45887/14]
178. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his views on following the example of the UK in exempting charity music sales, including the recent Band Aid 30 single, from VAT; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45886/14]
177. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of approved retirement funds in operation here; the annual income tax take from approved retirement funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45885/14]
176. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide in tabular form the annual cost of the artists exemption tax relief in each year from 2005 to 2013; the number of persons benefitting in each year; his plans to review the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45884/14]
175. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his views on the Fiscal Council report which highlighted the lack of planning for the public finances beyond 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45883/14]
145. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if PRSI has to be paid on the interest income from the State savings scheme products administered by An Post; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46100/14]
213. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the cost of the projected capital investment by Irish Water in each year from 2014 to 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45762/14]
212. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the cost to the State of the provision of free water allowances in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45761/14]