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Public Accounts Committee: Special Report No. 94 of the Comptroller and Auditor General: National Asset Management Agency Sale of Project Eagle (Resumed) (10 Nov 2016)

Peter Burke: In his opening statement Mr. McCarthy commented that he had spoken to NAMA's sister audit office in the United Kingdom and got advice from it on the report, and Northern Rock was used as an example. Mr. McDonagh said in his opening statement that, at the time, experts were sought on the valuation of assets in dealing with Northern Rock. I am beginning to understand now why Mr. McCarthy did...

Public Accounts Committee: Special Report No. 94 of the Comptroller and Auditor General: National Asset Management Agency Sale of Project Eagle (Resumed) (10 Nov 2016)

Peter Burke: It would have engaged experts in that report.

Public Accounts Committee: Special Report No. 94 of the Comptroller and Auditor General: National Asset Management Agency Sale of Project Eagle (Resumed) (10 Nov 2016)

Peter Burke: I think Mr. McDonagh was very clear on that. If memory serves, he wrote that on the end of his statement that day. He was using that to discredit what Mr. McCarthy was saying. It is important to get to the truth of that. Did the NAO seek additional expertise in compiling its reports?

Public Accounts Committee: Special Report No. 94 of the Comptroller and Auditor General: National Asset Management Agency Sale of Project Eagle (Resumed) (10 Nov 2016)

Peter Burke: I thank the witnesses for giving of their time. I have heard a good deal of evidence today. Unfortunately, I was detained at the Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform and the Taoiseach for part of the meeting and hope I am not repeating anything. Obviously, the discount rate is one issue about which we have had a significant argument. In terms of the process, the...

Public Accounts Committee: Special Report No. 94 of the Comptroller and Auditor General: National Asset Management Agency Sale of Project Eagle (Resumed) (10 Nov 2016)

Peter Burke: What teeth does the Minister have under the NAMA Act to direct it? If he believes a major sale was not conducted appropriately, where, in terms of good practice, it has failed to display that there was sufficient competitor tension and where he believes things were not done in a comparable way to other major sales, what teeth does he have to direct NAMA? Does he have any role in that regard?

Public Accounts Committee: Special Report No. 94 of the Comptroller and Auditor General: National Asset Management Agency Sale of Project Eagle (Resumed) (10 Nov 2016)

Peter Burke: Does the Minister have to act on foot of of the decisions of this committee? I am not pre-empting anything; I am not sure what the process is.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (10 Nov 2016)

Peter Burke: 111. To ask the Minister for Finance the total tax take on a new car retailing at €15,000, €20,000, €25,000, €30,000 and in €10,000 increments up to €100,000; if he will provide a breakdown on headings under which the tax is collected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34168/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (10 Nov 2016)

Peter Burke: 112. To ask the Minister for Finance the total tax paid on second-hand cars imported here beginning at €5,000 and in increments of €5,000 up to €50,000; if he will provide a breakdown on headings under which the tax is collected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34169/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (10 Nov 2016)

Peter Burke: 113. To ask the Minister for Finance the tax take on motor diesel, petrol and marked gas oil on a spend of €20, €30, €40, €50 and €60; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34170/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: State Aid (10 Nov 2016)

Peter Burke: 286. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the low cost loan scheme for farmers as outlined in budget 2017; the opening date for applications; the type of loans provided; and the purpose these loans will serve. [34137/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Applications (10 Nov 2016)

Peter Burke: 289. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a basic payment scheme application in respect of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34228/16]

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Peter Burke: I welcome the scheme. The alternative is to do nothing and we cannot go down that road. People need assistance to get a mortgage. On 23 October, Mr. Brian Keegan, a director of taxation at the Institute of Chartered Accountants, wrote an interesting article. He said behaviour following schemes that have been introduced on foot of various tax incentives does not always follow the route...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (9 Nov 2016)

Peter Burke: 146. To ask the Minister for Health if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding the fair deal scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34015/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Availability (8 Nov 2016)

Peter Burke: 119. To ask the Minister for Finance if deposit interest retention tax deducted at source can be refunded on foot of charitable donations in line with other tax paid subsequent to the 2013 tax year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33599/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Funding (8 Nov 2016)

Peter Burke: 366. To ask the Minister for Health the consideration his Department has given a project (details supplied) for funding in the context of budget 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33608/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Angling Season (8 Nov 2016)

Peter Burke: 462. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to any additional regulation that will be imposed on Lough Sheelin, County Westmeath, regarding the reduction in the number of months in which anglers can fish; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33291/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licensing Exchange Agreements (8 Nov 2016)

Peter Burke: 480. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason US driving licences cannot transfer here in view of the onerous and internationally recognised test system employed in the US; the reason those who have been driving for decades in the US must complete 12 driving lessons, a theory test and a practical test at considerable expense; the reason, in Germany and Finland, this...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Portfolio (8 Nov 2016)

Peter Burke: 500. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the interaction both the IDA and Enterprise Ireland have had in acquiring a building (details supplied) in Mullingar, County Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33585/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (3 Nov 2016)

Peter Burke: 132. To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33156/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (2 Nov 2016)

Peter Burke: 80. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will expedite a visa application for a person (details supplied); her views on the delays associated with the application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32645/16]