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Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Fiscal Responsibility Bill 2012: Committee Stage (18 Oct 2012)

Michael McGrath: That is not in reference to public sector pensions. The Minister is referring to pensions paid through the social welfare code.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Fiscal Responsibility Bill 2012: Committee Stage (18 Oct 2012)

Michael McGrath: So the Minister is not talking about the State contributory and non-contributory pensions. He is building on the reforms in the Bill of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Fiscal Responsibility Bill 2012: Committee Stage (18 Oct 2012)

Michael McGrath: Is that in respect of pensions paid to retired public servants?

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Fiscal Responsibility Bill 2012: Committee Stage (18 Oct 2012)

Michael McGrath: Does the Minister wish to elaborate on what may be involved in that?

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Fiscal Responsibility Bill 2012: Committee Stage (18 Oct 2012)

Michael McGrath: The Minister does not want to take the opportunity to inform the committee.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Fiscal Responsibility Bill 2012: Committee Stage (18 Oct 2012)

Michael McGrath: I move amendment No. 12: In page 8, subsection (4)(b), line 22, after “Pact” to insert the following:"taking in to account the future pension liabilities of the State".

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Fiscal Responsibility Bill 2012: Committee Stage (18 Oct 2012)

Michael McGrath: I move amendment No. 13: In page 8, subsection (4), between lines 22 and 23, to insert the following:"(c) provide an assessment of the sustainability of the debt position of the State taking account of the taxable base of the State and the ratio of General Government Deficit to Gross Domestic Product,".

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Fiscal Responsibility Bill 2012: Committee Stage (18 Oct 2012)

Michael McGrath: I move amendment No. 14: In page 8, subsection (4), between lines 22 and 23, to insert the following:“(c) whenever requested in writing by a Committee of Dáil Éireann established under the Standing Orders of Dáil Éireann, provide an assessment of a policy proposal.".This is a straightforward amendment which the Minister should strongly consider accepting. It...

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Fiscal Responsibility Bill 2012: Committee Stage (18 Oct 2012)

Michael McGrath: I move amendment No. 15: In page 8, lines 27 to 31, to delete subsection (6) and substitute the following:“(6) The Minister shall, within 2 months of being given a copy of the assessment under subsection (5), prepare and lay before Dáil Éireann a statement of the Government's response.”.The Bill provides that if the Government does not accept an assessment of the...

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Fiscal Responsibility Bill 2012: Committee Stage (18 Oct 2012)

Michael McGrath: I move amendment No. 18: In page 10, paragraph 1, lines 5 and 6, to delete subparagraph (2) and substitute the following: "(2) Subject to paragraph 3, the members of the Fiscal Council shall be nominated by the Minister and appointed subject to approval by the Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform.".Amendment No. 18 is a very simple amendment. As the Bill stands, the...

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Fiscal Responsibility Bill 2012: Committee Stage (18 Oct 2012)

Michael McGrath: Surely the same logic would apply in respect of all other committees and all other appointments of board members and chairpersons. On other occasions, people have appeared before committees which have been given a formal role. I disagree with the Minister on this. I do not see the members of the council having any difficulty coming before the committee to engage constructively. I do not...

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Fiscal Responsibility Bill 2012: Committee Stage (18 Oct 2012)

Michael McGrath: I move amendment No. 19: In page 10, paragraph 1(3), line 7, to delete “appointing” and substitute “nominating”.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Fiscal Responsibility Bill 2012: Committee Stage (18 Oct 2012)

Michael McGrath: I move amendment No. 20: In page 10, paragraph 1(4), line 17, to delete “appoint” and substitute “nominate”.

Other Questions: Septic Tank Registration Scheme (23 Oct 2012)

Michael McGrath: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the numbers of persons who have registered for the waste water services register; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46170/12]

Statutory Sick Pay: Motion [Private Members] (23 Oct 2012)

Michael McGrath: I compliment Deputy Calleary on moving this important motion and welcome the opportunity to make a contribution to this debate. If we take as our starting point that the Government's top priority must be job creation and retention must, this should guide the rest of the debate on this motion and the proposal the Minister appears to be intent on pursuing. We must also accept that economic...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Expenditure (23 Oct 2012)

Michael McGrath: To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide in tabular form, in respect of 2011, to show separately the number of payments issued by his Department and each agency within the remit of his Department to suppliers in respect of the supply of goods and services ; and splitting the payments between those issued within 30 days of receipt of the invoice; between 30 and 60 days of receipt of the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Central Bank Property (23 Oct 2012)

Michael McGrath: To ask the Minister for Finance in view of the proposed move of the Central Bank of Ireland to the Docklands, his plans for the future of the current Central Bank building on Dame Street, Dublin City Centre; if he has any ideas for the future use of the site; the name of the owner of the building and site; the persons who have been consulted thus far on the future use of the building; the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (23 Oct 2012)

Michael McGrath: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will respond to an issue raised with him in correspondence dated 1 August 2012 (details supplied). [45755/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Arrears (23 Oct 2012)

Michael McGrath: To ask the Minister for Finance the forbearance options offered by each of the covered banks in respect of customers in difficulty with their mortgage repayments; if the Central Bank of Ireland has requested that information in relation to forbearance options is made available in an accessible format to customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46401/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Arrears (23 Oct 2012)

Michael McGrath: To ask the Minister for Finance if the Central Bank of Ireland is updating its code of conduct on mortgage arrears to reflect the provisions of the Personal Insolvency Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46402/12]