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Legislative Programme (18 Apr 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 4: To ask the Minister for Finance in the context of recent comments by the IMF on the publication of its latest World economic outlook, if he is satisfied with the proposed personal insolvency arrangements in respect of secured debt, in particular residential mortgages, as set out in the published scheme of the Personal Insolvency Bill; and if he will make a statement on the...

Legislative Programme (18 Apr 2012)

Michael McGrath: The main legislative response of Government to the crisis of personal indebtedness and mortgage arrears is the personal insolvency Bill, the heads of which were published in January, and it has since been considered by the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality. I want to focus on one of the three instruments in that Bill, the instrument dealing with secured debt such as...

Legislative Programme (18 Apr 2012)

Michael McGrath: I am sure the Minister agrees with the comments of the Taoiseach and Tánaiste in recent weeks that there is a frustration, which they themselves share, about the lack of progress and the lack of urgency in dealing with the mortgage arrears crisis. The Government has held up this Bill as being the centrepiece of its response. The Government accepted, at Second Stage, a Fianna Fáil Bill in...

Economic Growth (18 Apr 2012)

Michael McGrath: I assure the Minister that Fianna Fáil does not share Sinn Féin's appetite for a mini budget. I believe we stand a good chance of meeting our fiscal targets this year. As the Minister is aware, 2012 and 2013 will be more difficult. Some €90 million must be found this year because of the fallout from the promissory note arrangements and the shortfall on the household charge may amount...

Fiscal Policy (18 Apr 2012)

Michael McGrath: I wish to bring up a related point and broaden the issue to ordinary consumers and motorists. The price at the pumps has reached a crippling level of approximately €1.70 per litre of petrol. Since VAT is the last element to be added to the price - it is applied to the excise-inclusive price of diesel and petrol - it is yielding a windfall for the Exchequer. Does the Minister have any...

Banks Recapitalisation (18 Apr 2012)

Michael McGrath: The Minister will acknowledge the history of Ireland's bank related debts is a little more nuanced than he set out a few moments ago. As the Minister is aware, shareholders lost approximately €60 billion, depositors were repaid in full - I am sure all Members agree this was the right thing to do - and junior bondholders lost approximately €15 billion. The only people left to take the...

Banks Recapitalisation (18 Apr 2012)

Michael McGrath: Does the Minister believe the ECB would have allowed senior bondholders to be burned, even in 2008?

Banks Recapitalisation (18 Apr 2012)

Michael McGrath: The Minister should publish them.

Banks Recapitalisation (18 Apr 2012)

Michael McGrath: Why would the ECB not deal with the IBRC?

Economic Growth (18 Apr 2012)

Michael McGrath: This is similar to a question taken earlier. I take it from the Minister's response that the revised forecasts have not yet been finalised. However, he has indicated clearly a number of times that a further downward revision is anticipated. Such a revision took place on budget day last December and another will take place at the end of April. However, the Minister also has indicated it...

Written Answers — Banks Recapitalisation: Banks Recapitalisation (18 Apr 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 19: To ask the Minister for Finance the impact on this year's Exchequer returns of the arrangement entered into in respect of the 31 March promissory note payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19262/12]

Written Answers — Banks Recapitalisation: Banks Recapitalisation (18 Apr 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Finance when he expects to have an overall deal concluded on the renegotiation of the IBRC promissory notes; and if he will update Dáil Éireann on this matter. [19415/12]

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (18 Apr 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 173: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of VAT receipts collected in each of the years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012 in respect of the sale of petrol and diesel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18686/12]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (18 Apr 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 347: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the legislation providing for the amalgamation of FETAC and HETAC is expected to be enacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18605/12]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (18 Apr 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 437: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the position regarding an application for a work permit in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [17991/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (18 Apr 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 575: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a carer's allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [18503/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (18 Apr 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 599: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the length of time it is taking for a carer's allowance appeal to the social welfare appeals office to be adjudicated at present; if there are any exceptional circumstances pertaining to an individual case which can result in the process being accelerated for that particular appeal. [18731/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (18 Apr 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 619: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a bereavement grant appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [18860/12]

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (18 Apr 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 850: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will respond to a query raised in correspondence in regard to the operation of the household charge (details supplied). [18466/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (18 Apr 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 935: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide details of the elements of the remuneration arrangements that apply to county sheriffs and revenue sheriffs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18625/12]