174. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the estimated full-year cost of reducing the effective tax rate on dividends to 32%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36817/18]
173. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the estimated full year cost of removing the 3% universal social charge, USC, levy for non-PAYE income over €100,000; the number of persons it would impact; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36816/18]
172. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the breakdown of taxpayer units by single person, married persons or civil partners with one income and married persons or civil partners with two incomes for each gross income range, similar to that set out in the Revenue Commissioners' ready reckoner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36815/18]
171. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of share options that have been issued under the key employee engagement programme; the number of employees availing of the programme; the number of companies utilising the programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36814/18]
170. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the status of regulatory changes that have been introduced since the publication by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission of its report on personal contract plans, PCPs, specifically, if PCP providers will be obliged to undertake a credit assessment before issuing such products and if PCPs will fall under the Central Bank's consumer protection code; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36813/18]
167. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the status of the appointment of Ireland's directorship of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. [36647/18]
164. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if it is possible to break down excise duty on alcohol based on final sale to the customer; the breakdown of excise duty on alcohol in each of the past three years by pubs, restaurants, hotels, off-licences and grocery outlets, and supermarkets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36603/18]
132. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of mortgages set to be sold by a bank (details supplied) as part of a project; the number of loans that are standard, variable, fixed rate and tracker mortgages; the number in each category that are performing; the number in each category that are adhering to the restructuring arrangement in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36145/18]
98. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners invoke section 122(3) of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 in circumstances (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35581/18]
2839. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the cost of insurance under headings (details supplied) for her Department and each body under its aegis; the cost of the premium for 2018 or the premium paid in 2018 if the policy year straddles two calendar years; the comparable premium amount paid in 2017; the number of outstanding insurance claims against her Department or bodies under its aegis; the estimated cost of those claims; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33995/18]
2834. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht further to Parliamentary Question No. 51 of 9 May 2018, if her Department has completed its analysis of the project; if it has been referred to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform; if legal advice is being provided in regard to extra public funding; when a final decision will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33785/18]
2746. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of approved housing bodies here; the number of mortgage to rent transactions undertaken by each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34651/18]
2745. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of mortgage to rent transactions that have taken place each year since its establishment and in each month of 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34650/18]
2717. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the cost of insurance under headings (details supplied) for his Department and each body under its aegis; the cost of the premium for 2018 or the premium paid in 2018 if the policy year straddles two calendar years; the comparable premium amount paid in 2017; the number of outstanding insurance claims against his Department or bodies under its aegis; the estimated cost of those claims; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34002/18]
2716. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of mortgage holders who have purchased their home under an affordable housing scheme; if he has commenced the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009 which would enable new purchasers to switch mortgage providers; when he expects to bring forward legislative changes to enable existing mortgage holders who purchased their home through an affordable housing scheme to switch mortgage providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33933/18]
2715. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 1576 of 17 April 2018, the number of notices issued by each planning authority in relation to vacant site tax in tabular form; if his Department is monitoring the progress of each planning authority in identifying vacant sites; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33908/18]
2696. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to separate Irish Water from Ervia; the way in which this will be done; the anticipated timeline; the engagement that has been held or is planned with staff representatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33822/18]
2695. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of homeless adults, families and dependants in Cork city and county; the number staying in hotels; the corresponding figures for the same date in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33812/18]
2667. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he will consider using the new powers available under the Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016 to revoke a planning permission in the case of An Bord Pleanála's recent decision to grant permission to a company (details supplied) for an incinerator in Ringaskiddy, County Cork in view of the submission made by the Department of Defence during the planning process regarding the impact the development would have on the operation of the Naval Service headquarters at Haulbowline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33442/18]
2604. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if a project (details supplied) will be considered for funding under the urban regeneration and development fund when it is released in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33260/18]
2603. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if the planned urban regeneration and development fund is a potential source of funding for a road scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32687/18]
2525. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the cost of insurance under headings (details supplied) for her Department and each body under its aegis; the cost of the premium for 2018 or the premium paid in 2018 if the policy year straddles two calendar years; the comparable premium amount paid in 2017; the number of outstanding insurance claims against her Department or bodies under its aegis; the estimated cost of those claims; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33998/18]
2386. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the cost of insurance under headings (details supplied) for his Department and each body under its aegis; the cost of the premium for 2018 or the premium paid in 2018 if the policy year straddles two calendar years; the comparable premium amount paid in 2017; the number of outstanding insurance claims against his Department or bodies under its aegis; the estimated cost of those claims; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34005/18]
2363. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of convictions obtained to date in respect of offences under the Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33414/18]
2336. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the cost of insurance under headings (details supplied) for her Department and each body under its aegis; the cost of the premium for 2018 or the premium paid in 2018 if the policy year straddles two calendar years; the comparable premium amount paid in 2017; the number of outstanding insurance claims against her Department or bodies under its aegis; the estimated cost of those claims; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33993/18]
2231. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cost of insurance under headings (details supplied) for his Department and each body under its aegis; the cost of the premium for 2018 or the premium paid in 2018 if the policy year straddles two calendar years; the comparable premium amount paid in 2017; the number of outstanding insurance claims against his Department or bodies under its aegis; the estimated cost of those claims; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34007/18]
2220. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he plans to open the next round of the sports capital grant programme for applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33653/18]
2219. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to reopen the tourism office in a village (details supplied) in County Cork; his view on whether this would be a good investment in view of the extra tourism attractions developed in the area in recent times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33645/18]
2069. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the cost of insurance under headings (details supplied) for his Department and each body under its aegis; the cost of the premium for 2018 or the premium paid in 2018 if the policy year straddles two calendar years; the comparable premium amount paid in 2017; the number of outstanding insurance claims against his Department or bodies under its aegis; the estimated cost of those claims; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33994/18]
2062. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of homes and businesses in County Cork without high speed broadband; the number by geographic unit within the county; when he expects these homes and businesses to have access to high speed broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33791/18]
2058. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a meeting took place between his officials and a waste management company (details supplied) on 9 March 2011; if so, the persons who attended the meeting; the purpose of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33688/18]
2057. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a meeting took place between his officials and a waste management company (details supplied) on 15 July 2011; if so, the persons who attended the meeting; the purpose of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33687/18]
2053. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 1018 of 12 June 2018, the agenda for the meeting; the persons or bodies that attended; the outcome or action points agreed arising from the meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33444/18]
1934. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the cost of insurance under headings (details supplied) for his Department and each body under its aegis; the cost of the premium for 2018 or the premium paid in 2018 if the policy year straddles two calendar years; the comparable premium amount paid in 2017; the number of outstanding insurance claims against his Department or bodies under its aegis; the estimated cost of those claims; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33991/18]
1888. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount of funding that has been committed to the clean-up of Haulbowline Island, County Cork; the amount that has been spent to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33784/18]
1670. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the cost of insurance under headings (details supplied) for his Department and each body under its aegis; the cost of the premium for 2018 or the premium paid in 2018 if the policy year straddles two calendar years; the comparable premium amount paid in 2017; the number of outstanding insurance claims against his Department or bodies under its aegis; the estimated cost of those claims; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34001/18]
1647. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will be provided with an increase in home help hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33891/18]
1621. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding public hospital waiting lists for surgery. [33805/18]
1620. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding public hospital waiting lists. [33804/18]
1618. 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 orthodontic treatment; the length of time they have been waiting; the number of consultants providing such services in the area; the vacancies in the area for same; the steps being taken to reduce the waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33786/18]
1617. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the number of children and in Cork city and county on the waiting list for an autism assessment; the number waiting for periods (details supplied) for each HSE area in Cork city and county, in tabular form; the estimated waiting time for a child joining the waiting list in each HSE area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33782/18]
1613. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if an Irish person living and working in Barcelona is entitled to healthcare through their European health card after having an accident (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33660/18]
1609. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if a child (details supplied) in County Cork will be provided with an increase in nursing support, that is, registered general nurse, RGN, hours to include two further nights on a temporary basis in view of the exceptional circumstances that apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33636/18]
1575. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will purchase a building (details supplied) in County Cork to ensure a continuation of vital day care and other services in the local community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33472/18]
1547. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if there is an advocacy contact point within the HSE, his Department or the appropriate ombudsman for residents in long-stay facilities such as a nursing home who may wish to raise issues or have someone to represent them outside the long-stay facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33364/18]
1514. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position in relation to the filling of a post (details supplied) in the HSE in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33252/18]
1468. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the intervention services that will be provided to a child (details supplied) in County Cork in line with the needs identified in the assessment of need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33015/18]
1386. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if the State Claims Agency had settled CervicalCheck claims prior to April 2018; if so, the details of same; if confidentiality clauses applied to such settlements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32696/18]
1313. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the cases the State Claims Agency is dealing with in relation to the various cancer screening programmes; the stage each case is at by programme; the notifications it has received from the HSE or the programmes themselves in relation to correspondence received from persons or their legal representatives regarding a possible claim; the approach of the agency in dealing with these cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33783/18]
1266. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the cost of insurance under headings (details supplied) for her Department and each body under its aegis; the cost of the premium for 2018 or the premium paid in 2018 if the policy year straddles two calendar years; the comparable premium amount paid in 2017; the number of outstanding insurance claims against her Department or bodies under its aegis; the estimated cost of those claims; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33992/18]