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Question· writtenPQ 69asked

69. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the rules regarding the ownership of accounts into which a mortgage borrower makes repayments when the mortgage loan is owned by an unregulated loan owner but serviced by a regulated credit servicing firm; if the account must be in the name of the regulated credit servicing firm; if it can be in the name of the unregulated loan owner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9222/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2018

69. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the rules regarding the ownership of accounts into which a mortgage borrower makes repayments when the mortgage loan is owned by an unregulated loan owner but serviced by a regulated credit servicing firm; if the account must be in the name of the regulated credit servicing firm; if it can be in the name of the unregulated loan owner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9222/18]

Question· writtenPQ 54asked

54. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if the expenditure benchmark under the Stability and Growth Pact will be met in 2018 in view of the announcement of the national development plan 2018 to 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9091/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2018

54. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if the expenditure benchmark under the Stability and Growth Pact will be met in 2018 in view of the announcement of the national development plan 2018 to 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9091/18]

Question· writtenPQ 53asked

53. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the expectation of the structural balance under the Stability and Growth Pact for 2018 in view of the announcement of the national development plan 2018 to 2027; the amount by which the structural balance is set to meet the State's medium-term objective; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9090/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2018

53. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the expectation of the structural balance under the Stability and Growth Pact for 2018 in view of the announcement of the national development plan 2018 to 2027; the amount by which the structural balance is set to meet the State's medium-term objective; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9090/18]

Question· writtenPQ 52asked

52. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the risk of overheating the economy as a result of the national development plan 2018 to 2027; the inflation forecasts for each year up to 2027; if investment in major capital projects will be held back if the economy is overheating; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9089/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2018

52. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the risk of overheating the economy as a result of the national development plan 2018 to 2027; the inflation forecasts for each year up to 2027; if investment in major capital projects will be held back if the economy is overheating; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9089/18]

Question· writtenPQ 51asked

51. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his plans to address inflation in view of the investment announced in the national development plan 2018 to 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9086/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2018

51. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his plans to address inflation in view of the investment announced in the national development plan 2018 to 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9086/18]

Question· writtenPQ 50asked

50. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the net fiscal space for 2019, 2020 and 2021 accounting for the national development plan 2018 to 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9085/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2018

50. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the net fiscal space for 2019, 2020 and 2021 accounting for the national development plan 2018 to 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9085/18]

Question· writtenPQ 49asked

49. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if the Exchequer borrowing requirement will be revised in each of the years 2018 to 2027, further to the announcement of the national development plan 2018 to 2027; the general debt developments (details supplied), in tabular form; the amount by which the Exchequer borrowing requirement will be revised in each of the years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9084/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 February 2018

49. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if the Exchequer borrowing requirement will be revised in each of the years 2018 to 2027, further to the announcement of the national development plan 2018 to 2027; the general debt developments (details supplied), in tabular form; the amount by which the Exchequer borrowing requirement will be revised in each of the years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9084/18]

Question· writtenPQ 215asked

215. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the way in which the calculation of net disposable income works in relation to the Rebuilding Ireland home loan; the living expense allowances that apply, for example, in respect of a couple for food, heat and other essential living expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8978/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 2018

215. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the way in which the calculation of net disposable income works in relation to the Rebuilding Ireland home loan; the living expense allowances that apply, for example, in respect of a couple for food, heat and other essential living expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8978/18]

Question· writtenPQ 92asked

92. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if in a situation in which an unregulated loan owner appoints a credit servicing firm in respect of a mortgage portfolio, it is the unregulated loan owner or the credit servicing firm that makes the final decision as to whether a restructuring agreement is entered into; if enforcement action is taken; if there is a change in the interest rate of a variable rate product; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8993/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 2018

92. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if in a situation in which an unregulated loan owner appoints a credit servicing firm in respect of a mortgage portfolio, it is the unregulated loan owner or the credit servicing firm that makes the final decision as to whether a restructuring agreement is entered into; if enforcement action is taken; if there is a change in the interest rate of a variable rate product; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8993/18]

Question· writtenPQ 91asked

91. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if a repossession action will be taken in the name of the unregulated loan owner or the appointed credit servicing firm in relation to a PDH mortgage acquired by an unregulated loan owner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8992/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 2018

91. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if a repossession action will be taken in the name of the unregulated loan owner or the appointed credit servicing firm in relation to a PDH mortgage acquired by an unregulated loan owner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8992/18]

Question· writtenPQ 89asked

89. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the reason unregulated loan owners such as private equity funds should not be brought fully within the ambit of the Central Bank regulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8990/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 2018

89. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the reason unregulated loan owners such as private equity funds should not be brought fully within the ambit of the Central Bank regulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8990/18]

Question· writtenPQ 88asked

88. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if unregulated loan owners are permitted by the Central Bank to have direct contact with the borrower in relation to their loan, for example, to discuss a possible restructuring of the loan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8989/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 2018

88. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if unregulated loan owners are permitted by the Central Bank to have direct contact with the borrower in relation to their loan, for example, to discuss a possible restructuring of the loan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8989/18]

Question· writtenPQ 87asked

87. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the details of all known loan portfolio sales by regulated banks here, including the State supported banks since 2016; the project name given to the sale, in tabular form; the number and nature of the loans sold; the name of the purchaser; and the purchase price, if available. [8988/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 2018

87. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the details of all known loan portfolio sales by regulated banks here, including the State supported banks since 2016; the project name given to the sale, in tabular form; the number and nature of the loans sold; the name of the purchaser; and the purchase price, if available. [8988/18]

Question· writtenPQ 566asked

566. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the options open to a person (details supplied) in County Cork to continue to pay PRSI contributions or receive credits that would be reckonable for the State contributory pension. [8695/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 February 2018

566. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the options open to a person (details supplied) in County Cork to continue to pay PRSI contributions or receive credits that would be reckonable for the State contributory pension. [8695/18]

Question· writtenPQ 406asked

406. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the location and number of beds in the Munster region for child and adolescent mental health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8693/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 February 2018

406. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the location and number of beds in the Munster region for child and adolescent mental health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8693/18]

Question· writtenPQ 363asked

363. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 302 of 23 January 2018, when the HSE disability service plans to revert to the service provider with a recommendation regarding progression of the works. [8428/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 February 2018

363. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 302 of 23 January 2018, when the HSE disability service plans to revert to the service provider with a recommendation regarding progression of the works. [8428/18]

Question· writtenPQ 246asked

246. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he is empowered under the Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004 to set a rate of return or to set a methodology to define a rate of return in respect of claims made against the State; if so, when a rate of return under the Act will be enabled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8488/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 February 2018

246. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he is empowered under the Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004 to set a rate of return or to set a methodology to define a rate of return in respect of claims made against the State; if so, when a rate of return under the Act will be enabled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8488/18]

Question· writtenPQ 244asked

244. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when a statutory instrument that would provide for a pre-action protocol under the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015 will be signed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8486/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 February 2018

244. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when a statutory instrument that would provide for a pre-action protocol under the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015 will be signed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8486/18]

Question· writtenPQ 243asked

243. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when the commencement order for all Parts, except Part 4, of the Civil Liability (Amendment) Act 2017 will be signed (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8485/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 February 2018

243. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when the commencement order for all Parts, except Part 4, of the Civil Liability (Amendment) Act 2017 will be signed (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8485/18]

Question· writtenPQ 241asked

241. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the plans of An Garda Síochána in regard to the 1,500 posts identified for civilianisation by the Policing Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8388/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 February 2018

241. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the plans of An Garda Síochána in regard to the 1,500 posts identified for civilianisation by the Policing Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8388/18]

Question· writtenPQ 172asked

172. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills his policy in respect of pay equality for teachers who joined the public service since 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8093/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 February 2018

172. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills his policy in respect of pay equality for teachers who joined the public service since 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8093/18]

Question· writtenPQ 168asked

168. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of plans for a flood relief scheme (details supplied) in County Cork; the stage the project is at; when work will commence; the estimated cost of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8792/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 February 2018

168. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of plans for a flood relief scheme (details supplied) in County Cork; the stage the project is at; when work will commence; the estimated cost of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8792/18]

Question· writtenPQ 162asked

162. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the completed report provided for in section 11 of the Public Service Pay and Pensions Act 2017 on the issue of pay equality for public servants will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8092/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 February 2018

162. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the completed report provided for in section 11 of the Public Service Pay and Pensions Act 2017 on the issue of pay equality for public servants will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8092/18]

Question· writtenPQ 157asked

157. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if banks (details supplied) involved in the tracker mortgage examination have set a limit to the amount of compensation their independent appeals panel can sanction for a person by way of compensation; if so, the limit in this regard; the reason such a limit is in place; the number of times the appeals panel has recommended a level of compensation above this limit; the response of the bank in those cases; the views of the Central Bank on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8696/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 February 2018

157. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if banks (details supplied) involved in the tracker mortgage examination have set a limit to the amount of compensation their independent appeals panel can sanction for a person by way of compensation; if so, the limit in this regard; the reason such a limit is in place; the number of times the appeals panel has recommended a level of compensation above this limit; the response of the bank in those cases; the views of the Central Bank on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8696/18]

Question· writtenPQ 153asked

153. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the reason proprietary directors do not receive credit for PAYE paid when calculating a late filing charge; his plans to review same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8566/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 February 2018

153. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the reason proprietary directors do not receive credit for PAYE paid when calculating a late filing charge; his plans to review same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8566/18]

Question· writtenPQ 151asked

151. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the principal dwelling house average mortgage interest rate, fixed and variable, for each euro area country, in tabular form (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8552/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 February 2018

151. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the principal dwelling house average mortgage interest rate, fixed and variable, for each euro area country, in tabular form (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8552/18]

Question· writtenPQ 137asked

137. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the value of assets held by the European Central Bank and associated national central banks as part of the public sector purchase programme. PSPP; the value of Irish Government bonds held by the ECB as part of the PSPP; the plans by the ECB to unwind PSPP; the method by which it will be determined which sovereign bonds will be sold in each month of the unwinding of PSPP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8061/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 February 2018

137. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the value of assets held by the European Central Bank and associated national central banks as part of the public sector purchase programme. PSPP; the value of Irish Government bonds held by the ECB as part of the PSPP; the plans by the ECB to unwind PSPP; the method by which it will be determined which sovereign bonds will be sold in each month of the unwinding of PSPP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8061/18]

Question· writtenPQ 300asked

300. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the amount of Exchequer funds spent funding the purchase of homes by local authorities or approved housing bodies under the mortgage to rent scheme; and the number of homes the expenditure related to in each of the years since 2012, in tabular form. [8016/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 February 2018

300. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the amount of Exchequer funds spent funding the purchase of homes by local authorities or approved housing bodies under the mortgage to rent scheme; and the number of homes the expenditure related to in each of the years since 2012, in tabular form. [8016/18]

Question· writtenPQ 120asked

120. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the impact on the interest rate on Government bonds of the European Central Bank halting its quantitative easing programme; the impact on same of the ECB reversing its quantitative easing programme by selling €10 billion worth of bonds per month; the impact on same of the ECB raising interest rates by 0.25%, 0.75% and 1% respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8049/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 February 2018

120. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the impact on the interest rate on Government bonds of the European Central Bank halting its quantitative easing programme; the impact on same of the ECB reversing its quantitative easing programme by selling €10 billion worth of bonds per month; the impact on same of the ECB raising interest rates by 0.25%, 0.75% and 1% respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8049/18]

Question· writtenPQ 119asked

119. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the NTMA's plans to raise funds from the market for the remainder of 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021; the detail of the estimated value to be raised in each of these years; the estimated interest on these bonds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8048/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 February 2018

119. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the NTMA's plans to raise funds from the market for the remainder of 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021; the detail of the estimated value to be raised in each of these years; the estimated interest on these bonds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8048/18]

Question· writtenPQ 118asked

118. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of the increase in the standard rate tax band from budget 2018 in each of the years 2019, 2020 and 2021; the estimated number of persons to pay the marginal rate in each of these years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8047/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 February 2018

118. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of the increase in the standard rate tax band from budget 2018 in each of the years 2019, 2020 and 2021; the estimated number of persons to pay the marginal rate in each of these years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8047/18]

Question· writtenPQ 117asked

117. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the estimated revenue to be received from non-residential construction stamp duty in each of the years 2019 to 2021; the estimated number of transactions in each of these years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8046/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 February 2018

117. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the estimated revenue to be received from non-residential construction stamp duty in each of the years 2019 to 2021; the estimated number of transactions in each of these years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8046/18]

Question· writtenPQ 116asked

116. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the progress a bank (detail supplied) has made in selling non-performing loans; the number and names of the bundles of loans set to be sold; the type of loans contained within each bundle; the value of each bundle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8045/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 February 2018

116. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the progress a bank (detail supplied) has made in selling non-performing loans; the number and names of the bundles of loans set to be sold; the type of loans contained within each bundle; the value of each bundle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8045/18]

Question· writtenPQ 115asked

115. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the details of the proposed loan portfolio sale by a bank (details supplied); the nature of the loans concerned; the number and book value of the loans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8017/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 February 2018

115. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the details of the proposed loan portfolio sale by a bank (details supplied); the nature of the loans concerned; the number and book value of the loans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8017/18]

Question· writtenPQ 114asked

114. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the details of the Revenue Commissioners investigation into claims that many pensioners who bought an annuity with a fixed cost of living increase or escalator have not been paid the pension amount they are entitled to; if the investigation will deal with claims that insurers and pension providers may have held funds in reserve and not paid them out on the death of the pensioner; the number and value of pensions potentially involved in the probe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8015/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 February 2018

114. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the details of the Revenue Commissioners investigation into claims that many pensioners who bought an annuity with a fixed cost of living increase or escalator have not been paid the pension amount they are entitled to; if the investigation will deal with claims that insurers and pension providers may have held funds in reserve and not paid them out on the death of the pensioner; the number and value of pensions potentially involved in the probe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8015/18]

Question· writtenPQ 37asked

37. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the budgetary allocation in 2018 for the M20 Cork to Limerick motorway; when he expects to progress to statutory planning; the overall timeframe for the delivery of the new motorway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7540/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 February 2018

37. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the budgetary allocation in 2018 for the M20 Cork to Limerick motorway; when he expects to progress to statutory planning; the overall timeframe for the delivery of the new motorway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7540/18]

Question· writtenPQ 19asked

19. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if funding will be provided to Cork County Council for the construction of a road (details supplied) as soon as the detailed design phase is completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7539/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 February 2018

19. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if funding will be provided to Cork County Council for the construction of a road (details supplied) as soon as the detailed design phase is completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7539/18]

Question· writtenPQ 599asked

599. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if correspondence from persons (details supplied) in County Cork regarding an early childhood care and education, ECCE, scheme place for their child will be examined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6711/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 February 2018

599. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if correspondence from persons (details supplied) in County Cork regarding an early childhood care and education, ECCE, scheme place for their child will be examined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6711/18]

Question· writtenPQ 291asked

291. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the quantity and estimated street value of an illegal drug (details supplied) seized for each year since 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7427/18]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 February 2018

291. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the quantity and estimated street value of an illegal drug (details supplied) seized for each year since 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7427/18]