1265. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the status of action 28 of the International Financial Services 2020 strategy; when this high level group was set-up; the persons that sit on the group; the number of times the group has met each year since 2015; the specific outcomes from the group that have occurred which have enhanced the capabilities of the business process outsourcing cluster; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33961/18]
1264. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the status of action 27 of the International Financial Services 2020 strategy; if a payments forum has been established; the persons that sit on the forum; the number of times it has met since 2015; if a sectoral strategy paper has been developed; if that paper has been changed due to the Brexit result; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33960/18]
1263. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the status of action 26 of the International Financial Services 2020 strategy; if an indigenous funds services cluster has been set-up; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33959/18]
1262. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the status of action 25 of the International Financial Services 2020 strategy; the specific outcomes that have come from this action point; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33958/18]
1261. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the status of action 24 of the International Financial Services 2020 strategy; the specific domestic or international sources of finance identified for fintech companies; the specific undertakings implemented in order to enhance funding mechanisms for fintech start-ups; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33957/18]
1260. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the status of action 23 of the International Financial Services 2020 strategy; the specific undertakings implemented to enhance International Financial Services ICT sectoral collaboration; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33956/18]
1259. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the status of action 22 of the International Financial Services 2020 strategy; the specific undertakings implemented to increase research, development and innovation within existing firms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33955/18]
1258. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the status of action 21 of the International Financial Services 2020 strategy; the number of companies that have engaged each year by technology centre, gateway and strategic research cluster; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33954/18]
1257. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the status of action 17 of the International Financial Services 2020 strategy; the number of times Dublin City Council as the Strategic Development Zone development agency, the National Asset Management Agency, IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland have met since 2015 in relation to this action point; the specific outcomes reached under this action point; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33950/18]
1256. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the status of action 16 of the International Financial Services 2020 strategy; the outcomes achieved under this action point; her plans for the future under this action point; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33949/18]
1255. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the status of action 15 of the International Financial Services 2020 strategy; if a single website portal has been established to attract international information and communications technology talent; the number of visits this portal has received in each year since its creation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33948/18]
1254. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the status of action 14 of the International Financial Services 2020 strategy; the way in which the critical skills list for employment permits has been altered since 2015; if this has changed since the Brexit result; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33947/18]
1253. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the steps the International Financial Services education and skills liaison group has taken to raise the profile of International Financial Services career opportunities in relation to action 13 of the International Financial Services 2020 strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33946/18]
1252. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the specific changes made to the Finuas network since 2015 in relation to action 12 of the International Financial Services 2020 strategy; the way in which this has been changed as a result of Brexit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33945/18]
1251. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation when the first training and future skills needs assessment was published in relation to action 11 of the International Financial Services 2020 strategy; the number of assessments published or brought to her attention in each year since 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33944/18]
1250. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation when the International Financial Services education and skills liaison group was first established in relation to action 10 of the International Financial Services 2020 strategy; the persons that sit on the group; the number of times the group has met each year since 2015; the specific undertakings the group has undertaken since 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33943/18]
1249. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation when the first International Financial Services summit was launched in relation to action 9 of the International Financial Services 2020 strategy; the number of International Financial Services summits held in each year since 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33942/18]
1248. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the representative of the International Financial Services industry on the Export Trade Council in relation to action 7 of the International Financial Services 2020 strategy; when this position was first filled under the International Financial Services 2020 strategy; the periods since the establishment of the International Financial Services 2020 strategy this position has been vacant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33940/18]
1247. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of secondments established each year since 2015 in relation to action 6 of the International Financial Services 2020 strategy, by Department and State agency and by secondments here and overseas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33939/18]
1246. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the status of action 4 of the International Financial Services 2020 strategy; the actions taken before Quarter 2 2015; the way in which this action has altered as a result of Brexit; the number of international conferences and events that were attended by high level officials each year; the number of international conferences and events that were attended by An Taoiseach, the Minister for Finance, by other Cabinet Ministers and by Ministers of State in each year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33937/18]
1245. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the status of action 2 of the International Financial Services 2020 strategy; the specific steps taken; the number of persons within Enterprise Ireland that have been dedicated to this action point; the number employed specifically to implement this action; the way in which this action has changed in view of Brexit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33935/18]
1244. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the status of action 1 of the International Financial Services 2020 strategy; the specific steps taken; the number of persons within IDA Ireland that have been dedicated to this action point; the number employed specifically to implement this action; the way in which this action has changed in view of Brexit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33934/18]
1243. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if she will address matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) concerning operational issues at the Companies Registration Office; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33814/18]
911. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality 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. [34003/18]
905. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of court cases in each of the years since 2014 in which it has been shown that the claimant has made a fraudulent claim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33808/18]
904. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of appeals (details supplied) submitted to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33801/18]
903. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of probate cases being processed; the expected turnaround time for dealing with probate cases; the number of residential homes in the probate system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33798/18]
833. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the Garda stations in Cork city and county which do not have access to the Internet and-or the PULSE system; the steps being taken to address same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33411/18]
551. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills 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. [33997/18]
548. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the plans in place to meet the temporary and permanent accommodation needs of a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33809/18]
547. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the timeline for the delivery of the planned education campus at Ballinrea, Carrigaline, County Cork; when he expects the project to go to tender, the commencement of construction and the occupancy of the three new school buildings; if the capital funding is in place for the delivery of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33800/18]
546. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of students attending third-level colleges in which courses are provided that qualify for tax relief on tuition fees in each year since 2014; the number that paid fees in excess of the student contribution charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33796/18]
452. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if an Irish person working as a teacher in South Korea and who pays towards an occupational pension there for a period will receive credit for such contributions on return here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32688/18]
420. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform 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. [34004/18]
346. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the full-year cost of increasing the portion of expenses allowed for deduction under the research and development tax credit from 25% to 30% for SME companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34897/18]
345. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the full year cost of expanding the SARP scheme to new recruits and not just existing employees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34896/18]
344. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the full year cost of increasing the VAT registration thresholds for SMEs and the self employed to €50,000, €60,000, €80,000 and €90,000, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34895/18]
343. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the full-year cost of allowing up front refunds under the research and development tax credit for young SME companies four years old or younger; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34894/18]
319. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of applications made for declined insurance in each month of 2018 and each year since 2014; the number of applications accepted for declined insurance in each month of 2018 and each year since 2014 in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34649/18]
318. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the GDP for 2017; the portion of the GDP figure that is deemed to be as a result of contract manufacturing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34648/18]
317. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the gross contribution Ireland has made to the European Union budget per annum in each of the years 2010 to 2017; the estimated contribution in 2018; the net benefit or contribution made in each year in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34647/18]
316. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the amount invested by a company (details supplied) in 2018; the average interest charged; the number of homes completed in each of the years since its establishment to date in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34646/18]
315. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of open vacancies in the Central Bank, the time these vacancies have remained unfilled since first being advertised to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34645/18]
314. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of open vacancies in the Revenue Commissioners; the time these vacancies have remained unfilled since first being advertised to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34644/18]
310. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of countries the foreign earnings deduction is available for; the countries the FED is available for; the cost of €3.2 million in 2015 by country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34472/18]
309. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if there is a cost of removing the split relief under EIIS of three quarters in year one and one quarter in year four and applying a year one relief of 40%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34471/18]
308. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of self-employed persons who converted their self-employed business into a company in each of the years 2015 to 2017 based on the most recent data available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34470/18]
307. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 106 of 28 June 2018, the annual cost of applying a flat rate on dividend income for both entrepreneurs and external investors of 10%, 20% and 30% on unquoted Irish resident companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34469/18]
298. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the steps the Central Bank is taking to prevent dual pricing of insurance policies whereby teaser rates are offered in the first year; his views on the use of such a pricing model; if the Central Bank has powers to prevent this from taking place; his views on whether new and existing insurance customers should be treated the same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34198/18]
297. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of mortgage loans in receipt of mortgage interest relief for a principal dwelling; the number of persons benefitting from mortgage interest relief on their principal dwelling house mortgage; the projected cost of principal dwelling mortgage interest relief in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34197/18]