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Question· writtenPQ 112asked

112. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the status of the expected net profits arising from the wind down of the NAMA; the expected date of completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34244/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 July 2017

112. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the status of the expected net profits arising from the wind down of the NAMA; the expected date of completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34244/17]

Question· writtenPQ 77asked

77. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the consumer rights that apply to gift vouchers; her plans to introduce new rules concerning the period of time for which such vouchers must remain valid; her further plans to strengthen consumer rights in this area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34294/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 July 2017

77. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the consumer rights that apply to gift vouchers; her plans to introduce new rules concerning the period of time for which such vouchers must remain valid; her further plans to strengthen consumer rights in this area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34294/17]

Question· writtenPQ 76asked

76. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of IDA sponsored visits in each of the years 2015 to 2016 and to date in 2017, by county; and the IDA's strategy to ensure there is an equitable distribution of visits among counties. [34271/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 July 2017

76. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of IDA sponsored visits in each of the years 2015 to 2016 and to date in 2017, by county; and the IDA's strategy to ensure there is an equitable distribution of visits among counties. [34271/17]

Question· writtenPQ 69asked

69. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she will seek a special derogation from the EU state aid rules to address the impact of Brexit on Irish firms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34259/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 July 2017

69. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she will seek a special derogation from the EU state aid rules to address the impact of Brexit on Irish firms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34259/17]

Question· writtenPQ 412asked

412. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection the average processing time for domiciliary care allowance applications; the reason for these delays; her plans to address the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33218/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2017

412. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection the average processing time for domiciliary care allowance applications; the reason for these delays; her plans to address the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33218/17]

Question· writtenPQ 165asked

165. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on whether third level colleges have appropriate staffing levels; his plans to introduce a voluntary redundancy scheme in areas in which staff are deemed surplus to requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33367/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2017

165. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on whether third level colleges have appropriate staffing levels; his plans to introduce a voluntary redundancy scheme in areas in which staff are deemed surplus to requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33367/17]

Question· writtenPQ 139asked

139. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will investigate a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied) in relation to the use of contactless electronic payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33364/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2017

139. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will investigate a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied) in relation to the use of contactless electronic payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33364/17]

Question· oralPQ 30asked

30. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if detectives from the Cork city Garda division will be issued with non-lethal Tasers as part of their equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32839/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 2017

30. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if detectives from the Cork city Garda division will be issued with non-lethal Tasers as part of their equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32839/17]

Question· writtenPQ 744asked

744. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of applications currently being assessed for each social welfare payment; the average turnaround time in 2017; the expected date a decision would be made in respect of an application lodged in July 2017, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32355/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 July 2017

744. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of applications currently being assessed for each social welfare payment; the average turnaround time in 2017; the expected date a decision would be made in respect of an application lodged in July 2017, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32355/17]

Question· writtenPQ 362asked

362. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the steps which are being taken to identify and secure an appropriate long-stay placement for a person (details supplied) in Cork University Hospital [32074/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 July 2017

362. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the steps which are being taken to identify and secure an appropriate long-stay placement for a person (details supplied) in Cork University Hospital [32074/17]

Question· writtenPQ 205asked

205. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the exceptional demand for places at a school (details supplied) in County Cork; his plans to expand the availability of primary and second level school places in Cork city and environs for children with a diagnosis of autism and complex needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32116/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 July 2017

205. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the exceptional demand for places at a school (details supplied) in County Cork; his plans to expand the availability of primary and second level school places in Cork city and environs for children with a diagnosis of autism and complex needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32116/17]

Question· writtenPQ 204asked

204. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the location a school (details supplied) in temporary accommodation in Cork city will be located to for the 2017-2018 school year; the position regarding the provision of a permanent site for the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32115/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 July 2017

204. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the location a school (details supplied) in temporary accommodation in Cork city will be located to for the 2017-2018 school year; the position regarding the provision of a permanent site for the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32115/17]

Question· writtenPQ 127asked

127. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the options open to a person with a PRSA contract when drawing down the maximum amount of a tax-free lump sum and-or purchasing an annuity either before the PRSA contract matures or at the date of maturity; the position regarding the person's rights in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32132/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 July 2017

127. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the options open to a person with a PRSA contract when drawing down the maximum amount of a tax-free lump sum and-or purchasing an annuity either before the PRSA contract matures or at the date of maturity; the position regarding the person's rights in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32132/17]

Question· writtenPQ 126asked

126. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his plans to amend the qualifying rules for the fishers tax credit and the seafarers allowance in order that fishermen whose journey begins or ends within the State can avail of the relief; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32129/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 July 2017

126. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his plans to amend the qualifying rules for the fishers tax credit and the seafarers allowance in order that fishermen whose journey begins or ends within the State can avail of the relief; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32129/17]

Question· writtenPQ 125asked

125. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he or the Central Bank have changed policy on the use of the split mortgage restructuring method for mortgages in arrears in view of the recent High Court ruling involving persons and a bank (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32127/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 July 2017

125. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he or the Central Bank have changed policy on the use of the split mortgage restructuring method for mortgages in arrears in view of the recent High Court ruling involving persons and a bank (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32127/17]

Question· writtenPQ 97asked

97. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the current regulatory framework for receivers appointed by banks; her plans to introduce changes in this area; the oversight in place with regard to the level of fees charged by receivers; the recourse an affected borrower has that is of the view the fees charged in respect of their assets are excessive and unjustifiable; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32405/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 July 2017

97. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the current regulatory framework for receivers appointed by banks; her plans to introduce changes in this area; the oversight in place with regard to the level of fees charged by receivers; the recourse an affected borrower has that is of the view the fees charged in respect of their assets are excessive and unjustifiable; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32405/17]

Question· writtenPQ 163asked

163. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will review the roll-out of the new national HSE policy for the provision of post-mastectomy products and wigs in view of the short lead-in time and the impact on patients and suppliers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31869/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2017

163. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will review the roll-out of the new national HSE policy for the provision of post-mastectomy products and wigs in view of the short lead-in time and the impact on patients and suppliers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31869/17]

Question· writtenPQ 162asked

162. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will provide access to a child psychologist for a person (details supplied) in County Cork with special needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31866/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2017

162. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will provide access to a child psychologist for a person (details supplied) in County Cork with special needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31866/17]

Question· writtenPQ 102asked

102. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide access to a child psychologist for a person (details supplied) in County Cork with special needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31867/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2017

102. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide access to a child psychologist for a person (details supplied) in County Cork with special needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31867/17]

Question· writtenPQ 86asked

86. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the planned review of the 10% rule that applies to public private partnerships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31973/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2017

86. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the planned review of the 10% rule that applies to public private partnerships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31973/17]

Question· writtenPQ 78asked

78. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance when the Tax Strategy Group will publish its papers on different tax headings here; the different areas of tax to be covered in the papers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31981/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2017

78. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance when the Tax Strategy Group will publish its papers on different tax headings here; the different areas of tax to be covered in the papers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31981/17]

Question· writtenPQ 77asked

77. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update for the second quarter of the insurance working group's action plan on the rising cost of motor insurance; the second quarter actions that have yet to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31980/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2017

77. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update for the second quarter of the insurance working group's action plan on the rising cost of motor insurance; the second quarter actions that have yet to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31980/17]

Question· writtenPQ 75asked

75. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the estimated full year cost of introducing a 9% rate of VAT for the construction of new residential homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31977/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2017

75. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the estimated full year cost of introducing a 9% rate of VAT for the construction of new residential homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31977/17]

Question· writtenPQ 74asked

74. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the estimated full year cost of introducing a zero rate of VAT for the construction of new residential homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31976/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2017

74. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the estimated full year cost of introducing a zero rate of VAT for the construction of new residential homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31976/17]

Question· writtenPQ 73asked

73. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the details of each investment that has been announced for Ireland in the financial services area since the Brexit vote in June 2016 involving the transfer of operations from the City of London; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31975/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2017

73. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the details of each investment that has been announced for Ireland in the financial services area since the Brexit vote in June 2016 involving the transfer of operations from the City of London; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31975/17]

Question· writtenPQ 72asked

72. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the details of the tax relief at source deducted from the interest refunds banks are making to certain customers as a result of the Central Bank tracker mortgage examination by bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31974/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2017

72. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the details of the tax relief at source deducted from the interest refunds banks are making to certain customers as a result of the Central Bank tracker mortgage examination by bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31974/17]

Question· writtenPQ 71asked

71. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if his Department and the Revenue Commissioners have reached conclusions as to whether the cost of the USC reductions in budget 2017 were underestimated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31972/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2017

71. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if his Department and the Revenue Commissioners have reached conclusions as to whether the cost of the USC reductions in budget 2017 were underestimated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31972/17]

Question· writtenPQ 70asked

70. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the status of investments that the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund is party to that use the section 110 tax structure; his plans to review such investments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31971/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2017

70. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the status of investments that the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund is party to that use the section 110 tax structure; his plans to review such investments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31971/17]

Question· writtenPQ 67asked

67. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding regulated entities sending unsolicited messages to firms and persons here and abroad regarding loan products they have; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31862/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 July 2017

67. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding regulated entities sending unsolicited messages to firms and persons here and abroad regarding loan products they have; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31862/17]

Question· writtenPQ 70asked

70. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his position regarding the setting up of a rainy day fund in 2019; if he is committed to it being set up; the way in which he sees it being implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31242/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 July 2017

70. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his position regarding the setting up of a rainy day fund in 2019; if he is committed to it being set up; the way in which he sees it being implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31242/17]

Question· writtenPQ 65asked

65. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he is committed to the 45% debt-to-GDP target outlined in budget 2017 by his predecessor; the way in which he plans to meet this target by 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31244/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 July 2017

65. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he is committed to the 45% debt-to-GDP target outlined in budget 2017 by his predecessor; the way in which he plans to meet this target by 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31244/17]

Question· writtenPQ 44asked

44. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he has satisfied himself with the regulatory position surrounding personal contract plans used to purchase motor vehicles; if he has further satisfied himself with the current roles of the Central Bank and the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission in relation to PCPs; the complaints process for a customer in relation to PCPs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31246/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 July 2017

44. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he has satisfied himself with the regulatory position surrounding personal contract plans used to purchase motor vehicles; if he has further satisfied himself with the current roles of the Central Bank and the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission in relation to PCPs; the complaints process for a customer in relation to PCPs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31246/17]

Question· writtenPQ 35asked

35. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the status of the second phase of the cost of insurance working group in respect of employer liability and public liability; when the working group will come forward with recommendations; the progress on the working group's report on motor insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31243/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 July 2017

35. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the status of the second phase of the cost of insurance working group in respect of employer liability and public liability; when the working group will come forward with recommendations; the progress on the working group's report on motor insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31243/17]

Question· oralPQ 25asked

25. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his plans for the remaining share of a bank (details supplied); his further plans in relation to the remaining share of all other State-supported financial institutions held by the Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31245/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 July 2017

25. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his plans for the remaining share of a bank (details supplied); his further plans in relation to the remaining share of all other State-supported financial institutions held by the Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31245/17]

Question· oralPQ 19asked

19. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his plans to ensure that all outstanding claims associated with the collapse of a company (details supplied) in 2014 are met in full through the Insurance Compensation Fund, the proceeds from the liquidation process and a contribution from the industry if necessary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31611/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 July 2017

19. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his plans to ensure that all outstanding claims associated with the collapse of a company (details supplied) in 2014 are met in full through the Insurance Compensation Fund, the proceeds from the liquidation process and a contribution from the industry if necessary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31611/17]

Question· oralPQ 17asked

17. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the status of the independent impact analysis of the help-to-buy scheme; when he plans to clarify the future of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31610/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 July 2017

17. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the status of the independent impact analysis of the help-to-buy scheme; when he plans to clarify the future of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31610/17]

Question· writtenPQ 462asked

462. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will have an assessment of need carried out under the Disability Act 2005; the position of the person on the waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31431/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2017

462. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will have an assessment of need carried out under the Disability Act 2005; the position of the person on the waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31431/17]

Question· writtenPQ 369asked

369. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 239 of 24 May 2017, if he will clarify the respective role of the HSE and of the service provider in the allocation of residential places when they become available; if places are offered based on a person's position on the waiting list; if the personal circumstances of each case are considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31004/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2017

369. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 239 of 24 May 2017, if he will clarify the respective role of the HSE and of the service provider in the allocation of residential places when they become available; if places are offered based on a person's position on the waiting list; if the personal circumstances of each case are considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31004/17]

Question· writtenPQ 233asked

233. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the basis on which a primary school may appeal the mainstream teacher allocations for the 2017-18 school year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31372/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2017

233. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the basis on which a primary school may appeal the mainstream teacher allocations for the 2017-18 school year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31372/17]

Question· writtenPQ 113asked

113. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the detail of the treatment of rental income from residential property situated here from a taxation point of view, including the rate of taxation that applies by different classes of recipients including private landlords domiciled and resident here, private landlords not resident here, Irish resident companies, non-Irish resident companies, partnerships, real estate investment trusts and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31424/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2017

113. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the detail of the treatment of rental income from residential property situated here from a taxation point of view, including the rate of taxation that applies by different classes of recipients including private landlords domiciled and resident here, private landlords not resident here, Irish resident companies, non-Irish resident companies, partnerships, real estate investment trusts and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31424/17]

Question· writtenPQ 92asked

92. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the rationale for requiring life assurance policy holders to prepay part of their final tax liability by means of an anniversary tax every eight years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30870/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2017

92. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the rationale for requiring life assurance policy holders to prepay part of their final tax liability by means of an anniversary tax every eight years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30870/17]

Question· writtenPQ 296asked

296. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his plans to review water extraction regulations; the previous times such regulations on extracting water from rivers were reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30712/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2017

296. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his plans to review water extraction regulations; the previous times such regulations on extracting water from rivers were reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30712/17]