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- Fiscal Code (23 May 2012)
Michael McGrath: Can I finish with one sentence?
- Fiscal Code (23 May 2012)
Michael McGrath: What advice is available to the Minister concerning whether Ireland has a veto over the establishment of the ESM in terms of Article 136 of the treaty on the functioning of the EU?
- European Council Meetings (23 May 2012)
Michael McGrath: We all welcome the renewed focus on economic growth and measures that can emanate from Europe to assist us in this regard. However, the question as to where is the beef will arise very soon. What are we looking at in practical terms from European initiatives rather than from the proceeds from the sale of State assets? Will it involve expanding the role of the European Investment Bank or...
- National Asset Management Agency (23 May 2012)
Michael McGrath: I thank the Minister for his reply. I welcome the statement made by NAMA today, in so far as it goes, on the investment of â¬2 billion over the next four years. NAMA has access to up to â¬5 billion to invest in working capital and the completion of projects in its remit. The key test is whether the â¬2 billion it is to invest will add more than â¬2 billion in value to the assets in...
- National Asset Management Agency (23 May 2012)
Michael McGrath: I know that.
- National Asset Management Agency (23 May 2012)
Michael McGrath: Is it from the â¬5 billion, which is the ceiling?
- National Asset Management Agency (23 May 2012)
Michael McGrath: I have some concerns over NAMA's intention to use â¬2 billion of its cash reserves on vendor financing. In effect it will lend money to people or institutions to buy NAMA assets. While it might look good in terms of achieving its sales targets, given that the agency is trying to reduce the debts owed to it, adding to the debts by lending money to prospective purchasers may not be...
- Written Answers — Banks Recapitalisation: Banks Recapitalisation (23 May 2012)
Michael McGrath: Question 24: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the impact of possible European assistance for the Spanish banking sector on Ireland's efforts to reduce the cost incurred by this State in the rescue of banks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25574/12]
- Written Answers — Redundancy Provisions: Redundancy Provisions (24 May 2012)
Michael McGrath: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Finance the discussions he has had with financial institutions currently considering finalising redundancy schemes as to how best employees availing of such schemes can be supported in finding alternative employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26081/12]
- Debt Renegotiation (6 Jun 2012)
Michael McGrath: I thank the Office of the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this important item for discussion today. My motivation for raising it is to seek an update from the Minister on the Government's efforts to renegotiate the arrangement associated with the IBRC promissory notes, which, as we know, account for approximately â¬30.6 billion, and, in light of the recent developments in the eurozone,...
- Debt Renegotiation (6 Jun 2012)
Michael McGrath: The issue is that something will need to be done in the short term with Spain, which has a matter of weeks at most before certainty must be brought to the recapitalisation of its banks. The problem for Ireland is the absence of clarity as to the negotiating strategy of the Irish Government. We simply do not know what the Government is seeking. Is the Government simply looking at tinkering...
- Written Answers — Bank Guarantee Scheme: Bank Guarantee Scheme (6 Jun 2012)
Michael McGrath: Question 61: To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 172 of 1 May 2012, if he will arrange for the outstanding information relating to Bank of Ireland to be forwarded on at an early date. [26183/12]
- Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (6 Jun 2012)
Michael McGrath: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Finance if a medical device (details supplied) is subject to VAT. [26647/12]
- Written Answers — Banks Recapitalisation: Banks Recapitalisation (6 Jun 2012)
Michael McGrath: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide details of the number, value and maturity date of Irish Government bonds held by each of the covered institutions at the end of 2011 and at the present time. [26709/12]
- Written Answers — General Government Debt: General Government Debt (6 Jun 2012)
Michael McGrath: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Finance for each of the years 2006 to 2011 inclusive, if he will provide the final nominal Exchequer balance figure; the final nominal general government balance figure; and the general government balance as a percentage of GDP. [26861/12]
- Written Answers — State Banking Sector: State Banking Sector (6 Jun 2012)
Michael McGrath: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of representations made to him or his Department by or on behalf of customers of an institution (details supplied) in 2011 and to date in 2012; the nature of the representations; the way they are handled by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27199/12]
- Written Answers — Strategic Investment Fund: Strategic Investment Fund (6 Jun 2012)
Michael McGrath: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of money that has been invested to date in the Strategic Investment Fund by the Government and by ways of commercial investment by private investors; the amount of money he plans to invest in the funds; the details of the investments made by the fund to date;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27202/12]
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (6 Jun 2012)
Michael McGrath: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will arrange for a school (details supplied) in County Cork to be provided with an internet router as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26523/12]
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (6 Jun 2012)
Michael McGrath: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to a primary school (details supplied) in County Cork which is on the school building programme for a new school building and has been designated to move to construction stage in 2014/15, and has an autism spectrum disorders unit in its current temporary premises; and if he will confirm whether the...
- Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (6 Jun 2012)
Michael McGrath: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he intends to purchase or lease the intended site for a new school building in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26524/12]