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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Costs (20 May 2020)

Michael McGrath: 116. To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that certain insurers are using claims history information on a more granular geographic basis than before as a reason for increasing premiums; if the matter will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6614/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Lending (20 May 2020)

Michael McGrath: 119. To ask the Minister for Finance if all mortgage holders and business customers of the banks availing of a payment break as a result of Covid-19 will have the option of having the term of their loan extended in order that they do not face a rise in monthly repayments when they resume paying in view of the announcement of 11 May 2020 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Lending (20 May 2020)

Michael McGrath: 126. To ask the Minister for Finance if the banks have now agreed that anyone availing of the Covid-19 break in loan or mortgage payments can now extend the loan term in order that their repayments are no higher; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6817/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (20 May 2020)

Michael McGrath: 121. To ask the Minister for Finance the companies that qualify for the proposed tax warehousing scheme; if it is restricted to businesses unable to trade due to the Covid-19 related restrictions; if not, if it is for businesses which have experienced significant falls in turnover; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6677/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (20 May 2020)

Michael McGrath: 122. To ask the Minister for Finance if the tax warehousing scheme that is currently operational on an administrative basis will be exactly the same as the scheme that will be run under legislation; if there are restrictions or limitations in place that would prevent the Revenue Commissioners from implementing the scheme without primary legislation; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (20 May 2020)

Michael McGrath: 127. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether banks should extend the approval in principle periods for those on the temporary wage subsidy scheme and other such Covid-19 measures; if he has consulted with the banks on the issue; his views on whether such a move would not represent an issue for the banks as they will continue to have the right to withdraw approval when the loan...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (20 May 2020)

Michael McGrath: 240. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which the system of calculated grades for the leaving certificate will apply in respect of students that have been home schooled and that have not had consistent contact with a single teacher; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6207/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staff (20 May 2020)

Michael McGrath: 177. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on whether a secondary school (details supplied) has sufficient special education supports for the intake of pupils for the 2020/21 school year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5720/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (20 May 2020)

Michael McGrath: 241. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to refund the leaving certificate fee of €116 to those that have paid it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6208/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (20 May 2020)

Michael McGrath: 189. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position in relation to an application for additional school accommodation by a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5822/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Covid-19 Pandemic (20 May 2020)

Michael McGrath: 486. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Covid Query No. 5.709 (details supplied), the specific changes being proposed to the insolvency legislation as a consequence of the Covid-19 outbreak; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6711/20]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (20 May 2020)

Michael McGrath: 525. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if businesses in arrears for local authority rates for 2019 will be able to avail of the grant by way of the rebate of rates; the way in which the grant will work; the person or body that will administer the grant; the qualifying conditions for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6618/20]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Commercial Property (20 May 2020)

Michael McGrath: 534. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her plans to undertake an initiative to address the issues regarding commercial rents in the context of Covid-19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5631/20]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Tests (20 May 2020)

Michael McGrath: 626. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if her attention has been drawn to the fact that certain employees in particular some Irish persons with jobs based abroad are required to have a Covid-19 test before returning to work; her plans to put a system in place to facilitate tests for such persons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6591/20]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Credit Guarantee Scheme (20 May 2020)

Michael McGrath: 631. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the differences between the existing credit guarantee scheme and the new €2 billion credit guarantee scheme announced on 2 May 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6673/20]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Credit Guarantee Scheme (20 May 2020)

Michael McGrath: 632. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the date the current credit guarantee scheme came into effect; the allocation of State funding set aside for the existing credit guarantee scheme as against the scheme announced on 2 May 2020; the amount that has been currently used up; the number of loans that have been issued to companies under the scheme each month since the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Credit Guarantee Scheme (20 May 2020)

Michael McGrath: 633. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the reason for the exclusions to the current credit guarantee scheme; if the agriculture sector primary production in agriculture, horticulture and fisheries is excluded from the scheme; if the construction sector property-related activities are excluded from the scheme; if a company cannot use the scheme to restructure its current...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Credit Guarantee Scheme (20 May 2020)

Michael McGrath: 634. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if the exclusions in the current credit guarantee scheme will be removed from the new scheme announced on 2 May 2020; if the new scheme will avail of the relaxed state aid rules; if state aid approval has been sought for the new scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6676/20]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Credit Guarantee Scheme (20 May 2020)

Michael McGrath: 640. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the average interest rate charged by the banks on the loans handed out with regard the current credit guarantee scheme; if there is a 0.5% premium on top of that for the guarantee scheme; if she is considering to reduce this premium to zero; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6814/20]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Credit Guarantee Scheme (20 May 2020)

Michael McGrath: 641. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the interest rate that will be applicable to loans advanced under the new scheme for the €2 billion credit guarantee scheme announced in early May 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6815/20]