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Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (29 Nov 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Finance the revenue that would be raised from reducing the threshold for capital acquisitions tax for Category A to €250,000 and Category B to €25,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37709/11]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (29 Nov 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Finance the revenue that would be raised from increasing the capital gains tax rates to 30% and 35%, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37710/11]

Written Answers — School Closures: School Closures (29 Nov 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 181: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has divested the old school building of a school (details supplied) in County Cork back to the Diocese of Cork and Ross; if not, the timeframe for the divesting process to be completed; and his plans regarding the remaining prefabs on the site. [37629/11]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (29 Nov 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 195: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the revenue that would be raised by introducing a public service pension deduction at a rate of 15% and 20% respectively for pension payments in excess of €80,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37704/11]

Written Answers — Public Service Reform: Public Service Reform (29 Nov 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the savings that will be realised in 2012 from the public service reform plan recently announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37191/11]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (29 Nov 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 229: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on the claim for a pension scheme for community employment scheme supervisors and assistant supervisors across the country; if she will explain the rationale behind any decision that has been made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37004/11]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (29 Nov 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 342: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the revenue that would be raised by increasing all motor tax rates by 2%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37116/11]

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (29 Nov 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 378: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the procedures in place for the recruitment of staff at polling stations at election time; if any effort was made during the recent presidential election to give the work to unemployed persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37603/11]

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (29 Nov 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 375: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to grant an exemption from the flat-rate household charge to persons who paid a significant amount of stamp duty in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37576/11]

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (29 Nov 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 439: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to introduce legislation in the area of animal welfare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36932/11]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (29 Nov 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 499: To ask the Minister for Health if there has been any change to the rules regarding eligibility for persons with mental health issues to a medical card or the availability of drugs for these persons under the general medical scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36933/11]

Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (29 Nov 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 563: To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons who presented at accident and emergency units in 2010 who were not in possession of a medical card or a letter of referral from a GP; the amount raised from the charge applied to such persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37705/11]

Credit Institutions (Eligible Liabilities Guarantee) (Amendment) Scheme 2011: Motion (1 Dec 2011)

Michael McGrath: I wish to share time with Deputy Kelleher. I will take ten minutes and Deputy Kelleher will take the balance. This debate is taking place against an extraordinary back-drop of uncertainty and fear. My party will be supporting the motion before the House. I do not believe we have any choice as a country. The consequences of ending the eligible liabilities guarantee scheme at this time...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (1 Dec 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an extension for a school (details supplied) in County Cork. [38079/11]

Written Answers — Court Sittings: Court Sittings (1 Dec 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will confirm that the required statutory instrument is in place to allow the sitting of the Castletownbere District Court in the Bantry District Court area. [38105/11]

Statements on Expenditure (5 Dec 2011)

Michael McGrath: Great for jobs.

Statements on Expenditure (5 Dec 2011)

Michael McGrath: Job creation.

Statements on Expenditure (5 Dec 2011)

Michael McGrath: We know the Ceann Comhairle does not like having an Opposition but we have one.

Budget Statement 2012 (6 Dec 2011)

Michael McGrath: I thank the Minister for Finance for his comments about our late colleague, Brian Lenihan, and I want to honour the memory of my predecessor as Fianna Fáil finance spokesperson, former deputy leader of our party and the man who, as Minister for Finance, introduced the last budget one year ago tomorrow. We can all agree that Brian's patriotism and courage in the face of the greatest possible...

Budget Statement 2012 (6 Dec 2011)

Michael McGrath: -----and the EU and IMF did not tell the Government to breach its self-imposed pay cap for special advisers to the tune of €35,000. These were political choices made by Fine Gael and the Labour Party. Fianna Fáil has committed itself to a positive approach to opposition. We will not oppose measures for the sake of it, nor have we done so. If we agree with what the Government is doing,...