Results 41-60 of 129 for revert speaker:Michael McGrath

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (7 Mar 2023)

Michael McGrath: ...the detriment involved arising from and/or associated with being on an incorrect rate (such compensation to reflect the specific circumstances of each impacted customer); and - impacted borrowers to revert to the appropriate Tracker Interest Rate or to be offered the option to revert to an appropriate Tracker Interest Rate, where relevant. The Central Bank's final report of the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (7 Mar 2023)

Michael McGrath: .... The respective costs of extending the 9% VAT rate to the end of August this year would be €212m for hospitality, €61m for accommodation, and €27m for the remaining sectors. However, if accommodation reverted to 13.5% while hospitality was kept at 9% this change would have to apply to all accommodation including B&Bs and small hotels because of the principle of...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (23 Feb 2023)

Michael McGrath: ...Ireland as well as the fact that they continue to need a level of support. For this reason I will be extending the 9% VAT rate for these sectors, including hairdressing, to 31 August 2023. It will revert to the 13.5% VAT rate on 1 September 2023. The estimated cost of this measure is €300m. This extension strikes a balance between the cost to public finances and the provision...

Financial Resolution No.3: Value-Added Tax (22 Feb 2023)

Michael McGrath: ..., will assist families and businesses in mitigating the impact of increased energy costs. I might speak to the amendments if I get a chance, but I want to deal with the primary resolutions first and I will revert to the amendments if time permits. The second financial resolution provides for an extension of the temporary 9% VAT rate for gas and electricity. This measure was first...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (22 Feb 2023)

Michael McGrath: ...and the role that these businesses play in driving employment and economic activity across Ireland. For this reason I will be extending the 9% VAT rate for these sectors to 31 August 2023. It will revert to the 13.5% VAT rate on 1 September 2023. The estimated cost of this measure is €300m. This extension strikes a balance between the cost to public finances and the provision of...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (21 Feb 2023)

Michael McGrath: ...1406.3 A tentative estimate of the VAT generated for 2021, 2022 and the estimated yield in 2023 on the Carbon tax component is €57m, €68m and €81m respectively. The 2023 estimate assumes that the VAT rate on gas will revert from the second reduced rate to the reduced rate on 1 March 2023.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 7 - Office of the Minister for Finance (Revised)
Vote 8 - Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (Revised)
Vote 9 - Office of the Revenue Commissioners (Revised)
Vote 10 - Tax Appeals Commission (Revised) (15 Feb 2023)

Michael McGrath: I will revert to the Chairman's initial question and give him partial information, but we will write to the committee with a full statement of account regarding the capitalisation that was invested and the amount we have received back at this stage. A total of €29.4 billion was invested in AIB, Bank of Ireland and Permanent TSB over the period from 2009 to 2011. To date,...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Legislative Measures (18 Jan 2023)

Michael McGrath: It has not been possible in the time available to compile an updated list of the information sought in the Deputy's PQ. My officials will revert in writing to the Deputy when this is ready. Please note however that where the Oireachtas has chosen to provide a discretion to a Minister to commence legislation the Oireachtas has decided it should not commence...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Dec 2022)

Michael McGrath: I thank Deputy Kenny for raising this issue. I do not have a specific answer to hand. I will ask the Minister, Deputy Donnelly, to revert to the Deputy on any consideration being given to changing the age eligibility for the breast cancer screening programme.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Dec 2022)

Michael McGrath: ...the point he is making. The spirit of what has been decided is clear and we have to find a way of giving effect to it. I will discuss the issue with the Minister, Deputy Donohoe, and we will revert to the Deputy.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Cost of Living Issues (15 Nov 2022)

Michael McGrath: ...set up across government to work on that and determine what possible solutions may exist. I will ask the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Deputy Harris, to revert to Deputy Murnane O'Connor on Carlow College and the non-availability of some of the supports to some of its students.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Nov 2022)

Michael McGrath: ...to go through the questions quickly. Deputy Mairéad Farrell raised an issue relating to the hot school meals programme. I will ask the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Humphreys, to revert to her because it falls under that Department as well as the Department of Education in terms of the rates that are paid to contractors to make sure that vital service can continue. ...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (12 Oct 2022)

Michael McGrath: I am not familiar with the detail of this issue in respect of radiation therapists but I will raise it with the Minister, Deputy Stephen Donnelly, who will get an answer from the HSE and revert to Deputy Harkin. I will make the point that we have increased overall staffing numbers in healthcare by 15,000 over the last two years. This is biggest increase in staff since the HSE was...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (12 Oct 2022)

Michael McGrath: ...as a national stand-alone regulated entity. We very much look forward to seeing what the Oireachtas committee brings forward. I will ask the Minister for Housing, Heritage and Local Government to revert directly to the Deputy on the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Pension Provisions (14 Jul 2022)

Michael McGrath: ...would not have the information readily to hand about the number of staff to whom abatement has been applied. We can follow up with the deputy’s office to confirm the information required and revert directly to the Deputy.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (29 Jun 2022)

Michael McGrath: I will ask the Minister, Deputy Donnelly, to revert to Deputy MacSharry directly on this issue. We all acknowledge that when it comes to responding to a cardiac incident, time is paramount, but so too is the quality of the service. I have heard what the Deputy had to say in regard to a cardiac cath lab and the requirements at Sligo. I will ask the Minister to come back to the Deputy...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (29 Jun 2022)

Michael McGrath: ...making a difference. I do not know the detail of the area and the case the Deputy raised. I assume it is related to recruitment. I will ask the Minister, Deputy Donnelly, to look into this and revert to the Deputy. Certainly, I am not aware of any national policy change, so I can only assume that it is a shortage of staff because of an inability to recruit. We will look into it and...

Seanad: Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (23 Jun 2022)

Michael McGrath: I thank Senators Flynn and Higgins for this amendment. We had some discussion earlier on the retrospective application of the Bill and I am sure we will revert to that on Report Stage. This amendment provides that employers with 50 or more employees shall establish, maintain and operate reporting channels and procedures within six months of the commencement of this section. The core...

Seanad: Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (23 Jun 2022)

Michael McGrath: ...is, the whistleblower, must be given at subsidiary level. It is important that direct relationship is maintained in the work-out and follow through of each protected disclosure that is made. We can revert to it again. We will reflect on what the Senator has said. We do have the limitation that the directive provides for resource sharing, so we have to provide for it in some way.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Capital Expenditure Programme (16 Jun 2022)

Michael McGrath: ...The line Department is responsible for ensuring compliance with the PSC and taking a project through the various stages, and if my Department can assist in any way, we will do so. I am happy to revert to the Deputy with a specific update on the timeline and what role my Department has played to date, if any. I would be happy to check that out for her.