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Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (3 May 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will confirm whether he has a veto on the establishment of the European Stability Mechanism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22513/12]

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (3 May 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will confirm the anticipated date that the European Financial Stability Facility will no longer accept new applications for funding and will be formally wound up. [22514/12]

Written Answers — National Asset Management Agency: National Asset Management Agency (3 May 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has any concerns that an agent, acting on behalf of the National Assets Management Agency has concluded a deal for the sale of a 450 acre landbank in County Cork (details supplied) without putting the landbank on the open market effectively excluding potential bidders from the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22515/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (3 May 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Finance the communications he has had with the German authorities in relation to the leaking of the European Commission's Economic Adjustment Programme for Ireland document; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22516/12]

Written Answers — National Pensions Reserve Fund: National Pensions Reserve Fund (3 May 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 79: To ask the Minister for Finance the value of the discretionary portfolio including cash balances held by the National Pension Reserve Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22517/12]

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (3 May 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 80: To ask the Minister for Finance the revenue that will be raised by the carbon levy in respect of each product on which it is applied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22518/12]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (3 May 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a person can receive a maintenance grant in respect of a third level degree course when that person already holds a primary degree but did not avail of the grant in respect of their first degree. [22443/12]

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (8 May 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when he will publish his proposed amendments to the Legal Services Bill 2011; if a regulatory impact statement will be published with the amendments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22630/12]

EU Presidency: Statements (9 May 2012)

Michael McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to make a brief contribution to this debate on the forthcoming Irish Presidency of the European Union. In the midst of a referendum campaign that will play such a crucial role regarding our position in the future of the Union, it is fitting that we use Europe Day to reflect upon what the future will hold. It is an opportunity to consider what we hope to achieve...

Written Answers — Personal Debt: Personal Debt (9 May 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 50: To ask the Minister for Finance the terms and conditions of the deferred interest scheme which is an option in the restructuring of a mortgage; in the case of each covered institution, the number of DIS arrangements that have been entered into to date and if he is satisfied with the implementation of this recommendation from the Expert Group on Mortgage Arrears and Personal...

Written Answers — EU-IMF Agreement: EU-IMF Agreement (9 May 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Finance his estimate, based on all currently available information, including the projected deficits for 2013, 2014 and 2015 set out in the recent stability programme update and the maturity of Government bonds, the amount of additional funds Ireland will need to raise beyond the funds currently available in the EU-IMF programme of assistance in 2014 and...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (10 May 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for illness benefit appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork [23535/12]

Children in Care (15 May 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will introduce aftercare as a legal right for young persons in care who turn 18 years in line with pre election commitments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24027/12]

Written Answers — National Asset Management Agency: National Asset Management Agency (15 May 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Finance the percentage and nominal value of loans in the National Assets Management Agency that are income generating at present; the percentage of the income being generated that comes from rental income paid on commercial property leased by Government Departments, State agencies and other public bodies. [24224/12]

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (15 May 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 195: To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 135 of 13 March 2012, in considering whether or not to facilitate the issuing of a publican's licence to a new person or entity, the Revenue Commissioners take account of outstanding tax liabilities owed by the previous holder of the licence or if the Revenue Commissioners is willing to facilitate the...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (15 May 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 244: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a request by a school (details supplied) in Cork for an increase in the size of a general purpose room as part of the design stage of a planned new school building (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24153/12]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (15 May 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 263: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the position regarding an appeal in respect of an employment permit application on behalf of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [24180/12]

Private Members' Business. Regulation of Debt Management Advisors Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 May 2012)

Michael McGrath: Which one - Finian or Mattie?

Private Members' Business. Regulation of Debt Management Advisors Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 May 2012)

Michael McGrath: At the outset I thank every Member who made a contribution to the debate either last night or tonight. I was not in the House last night. The Minister of State will note that I was at a public meeting on the referendum in Dunleer, County Louth, organised by Fianna Fáil. The meeting went well. The majority of Fianna Fáil supporters will be voting "Yes" on polling day. I have read the...

Regulation of Debt Management Advisors Bill 2011: Referral to Select Sub-Committee (16 May 2012)

Michael McGrath: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-Committee on Finance pursuant to Standing Order 82A(3)(a)(6)(a) and 118.