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Written Answers — Local Government Review Group: Local Government Review Group (14 Dec 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 177: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he is satisfied with progress made on the implementation of the independent local government efficiency review group. [40234/11]

Written Answers — Health Insurance: Health Insurance (14 Dec 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 280: To ask the Minister for Health the timeline for the injection of funds into the VHI and the potential impact on this arising from the proposed changes to the charging for public beds used by private patients in public hospitals. [40235/11]

Bretton Woods Agreements (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2011: Second Stage (15 Dec 2011)

Michael McGrath: I thank the Minister for introducing this Bill, which we will be supporting. As the Minister confirmed, it is a technical Bill that ratifies changes to the articles of agreement of the IMF, particularly relating to the appointment of the executive board. The Bill is Ireland's part of the ratification process which will bring into effect the changes approved by the executive board of the IMF...

Bretton Woods Agreements (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2011: Second Stage (15 Dec 2011)

Michael McGrath: In general, therefore, after this process has been completed we hope, based on current market conditions, that the interest rate being charged by the IMF will be below 4%.

Bretton Woods Agreements (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2011: Second Stage (15 Dec 2011)

Michael McGrath: The present rate is about 4.8% so it will reduce to approximately 3.8%, which is a very welcome improvement in the interest rate being charged by the IMF. I am sure that saving has been factored into the numbers for 2012 and 2013. This will come into effect in October 2012 so the impact in that year will only be marginal as it will only apply to a quarter of the year. Nonetheless, it will...

Bretton Woods Agreements (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2011: Second Stage (15 Dec 2011)

Michael McGrath: That is modest but it is welcome. It will be of greater benefit in 2013 when it will take full effect and brings the IMF interest rate down to a far more reasonable level. In that respect, the changes being made are welcome. Increasing Ireland's quota will have the effect of reducing the interest rate being charged. It would be remiss of us not to acknowledge the important role the IMF has...

Written Answers — Bond Markets: Bond Markets (15 Dec 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Finance when he expects Ireland will be back borrowing on the international sovereign debt markets in a meaningful way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40658/11]

Written Answers — National Asset Management Agency: National Asset Management Agency (15 Dec 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Finance the role he envisages for the new advisory board on the National Asset Management Agency; the person to whom the advisory board will report; and if he will specify its relationship with the board of the agency itself. [40659/11]

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (15 Dec 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the proposed introduction of a financial transactions tax in the EU; if he has undertaken an assessment of the way such a tax would impact on employment in the International Financial Services Centre in Dublin; if he believes a UK opt out from such a tax would put the IFSC at a significant competitive disadvantage; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (15 Dec 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of tax paid by companies operating in the International Financial Services Centre, Dublin in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40673/11]

Written Answers — Budget Submissions: Budget Submissions (15 Dec 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Finance in view of budget 2012 being informed by the principle of fairness, if a poverty impact assessment of budgetary measures, weighing up different budgetary options and their impact, was carried out in advance of decisions being made; and if so, when this assessment will be published. [40753/11]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (15 Dec 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will clarify the funding options, including reference to fees and grant support, open to a person from a low-income household currently in third level education who wishes to pursue postgraduate study commencing in the 2012-13 academic year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40576/11]

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (15 Dec 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will clarify the details of the agreement with the EU, IMF, ECB in relation to the sale of State assets, including details of the value of assets to be sold and the timeframe for their sale; and if he will give further details on the way any such sale proceeds are to be used. [40657/11]

Written Answers — Public Service Staff: Public Service Staff (15 Dec 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 151: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in all cases shown by category such as health, education and so forth, the number of persons employed in the public sector at the peak; the number who have since left the public sector; the number he expects will leave by the end of February 2012; if he will clarify his overall targets for the public sector; and if he will...

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (15 Dec 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views on the impact of the reduction in the employer rebate under the redundancy and insolvency scheme on the incentive for employers to take on additional staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40674/11]

Written Answers — Water Charges: Water Charges (15 Dec 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 227: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he expects to commence and complete the domestic water metering project; and when he plans to start charging households for water use. [40660/11]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (15 Dec 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 354: To ask the Minister for Health his views on the impact in recent years on demand for publicly funded health services arising from persons relinquishing private medical insurance; if he expects further pressure on the public health system in 2012 arising from likely private medical insurance increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40675/11]

Protection of Employees (Temporary Agency Work) Bill 2011: Second Stage (11 Jan 2012)

Michael McGrath: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Written Answers — Insurance Industry: Insurance Industry (11 Jan 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 59: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that some insurance companies are refusing to provide house insurance cover in respect of all residential properties in certain towns because of a deemed subsidence risk; if he has any concerns about such a practice from a competition point of view; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1416/12]

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (11 Jan 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount raised from the levy on private medical insurance policies in each of the past three years; the rates of payment for different category of insured person that are made under the scheme; and the amounts paid to each of the medical insurers. [1507/12]