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- Finance Bill 2013: Report Stage (13 Mar 2013)
Michael McGrath: I thank the Minister for acknowledging that the increase to 26 weeks in paid maternity leave was a very positive move. We can be proud that this is one of the countries leading the way on the issue of treating women well when they are pregnant and giving birth. The Minister has stated this change will yield €40 million in a full year. Is there any estimate of how much would be saved...
- Finance Bill 2013: Report Stage (13 Mar 2013)
Michael McGrath: I move amendment No. 3:In page 23, between lines 7 and 8, to insert the following: "17.—The Minister for Finance shall, as soon as may be after the passing of this Act, prepare and lay before Dáil Éireann a report on the provision of early access to pension benefits in certain limited circumstances including employer paid contributions, regular employee contributions,...
- Finance Bill 2013: Report Stage (13 Mar 2013)
Michael McGrath: On a related matter, when does the Minister expect the legislation to enact the change he announced on budget day in respect of the €60,000 limit? Is that expected in the autumn?
- Finance Bill 2013: Report Stage (13 Mar 2013)
Michael McGrath: I have studied the two reports referred to and on that basis, I withdraw the amendment.
- Finance Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (13 Mar 2013)
Michael McGrath: The Minister could have raised it privately with the Senator.
- Finance Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (13 Mar 2013)
Michael McGrath: I signal that amendments Nos. 20 to 23, inclusive, will not be moved.
- Finance Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (13 Mar 2013)
Michael McGrath: I will not be moving the remaining amendments in this group because a number of Deputies, including my party's transport spokesperson, Deputy Timmy Dooley, and the Minister, Deputy Michael Noonan, engaged in a very good discussion on the matter on Committee Stage. As the issues were well ventilated, I will not be moving the amendments.
- Finance Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (13 Mar 2013)
Michael McGrath: I move amendment No. 25:In page 122, to delete lines 36 to 38, to delete page 123 and in page 124, to delete lines 1 to 30.This issue was debated on Committee Stage, but it is so important it should be raised on the floor of the House. It involves extending the carbon tax to solid fuels. The issue of major concern relates to the purchase of coal, in particular, but also briquettes. As the...
- Finance Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (13 Mar 2013)
Michael McGrath: Try buying them.
- Finance Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (13 Mar 2013)
Michael McGrath: The Minister could have raised it privately with the Senator.
- Finance Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (13 Mar 2013)
Michael McGrath: I signal that amendments Nos. 20 to 23, inclusive, will not be moved.
- Finance Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (13 Mar 2013)
Michael McGrath: I will not be moving the remaining amendments in this group because a number of Deputies, including my party's transport spokesperson, Deputy Timmy Dooley, and the Minister, Deputy Michael Noonan, engaged in a very good discussion on the matter on Committee Stage. As the issues were well ventilated, I will not be moving the amendments.
- Finance Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (13 Mar 2013)
Michael McGrath: I move amendment No. 25:In page 122, to delete lines 36 to 38, to delete page 123 and in page 124, to delete lines 1 to 30.This issue was debated on Committee Stage, but it is so important it should be raised on the floor of the House. It involves extending the carbon tax to solid fuels. The issue of major concern relates to the purchase of coal, in particular, but also briquettes. As the...
- Finance Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (13 Mar 2013)
Michael McGrath: Try buying them.
- Leaders' Questions (14 Mar 2013)
Michael McGrath: Are the Labour Deputies afraid to go to County Meath? They are all here this morning.
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Betting Regulations (14 Mar 2013)
Michael McGrath: To ask the Minister for Finance in respect of the application for a bookmakers licence under the Betting Act 1931, the reason the certificate of personal fitness from the applicant's local superintendent of an Garda Síochána must be dated not earlier than 21 days before the date of application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13475/13]
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Non-disclosure Agreements (14 Mar 2013)
Michael McGrath: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on banks requiring customers in financial difficulties to sign non disclosure agreements prior to entering discussions with financial institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13505/13]
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Arrears Proposals (14 Mar 2013)
Michael McGrath: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will confirm the criteria that applies in respect of the split mortgage arrangements; if he will confirm, for each of the regulated banks whether or not the shelved portion of the mortgage accrues interest; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13506/13]
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Arrears Rate (14 Mar 2013)
Michael McGrath: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether information supplied to banks by customers through the standard financial statement contradicts suggestions that up to one third of mortgage arrears cases are strategic defaults; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13507/13]
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Arrears Rate (14 Mar 2013)
Michael McGrath: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the fact that approximately half of restructured mortgages fall back into arrears; the way this information will influence the design of solutions to mortgage arrears difficulties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13508/13]