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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Central Bank Property (28 May 2013)

Michael McGrath: 188. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide details of the steps that have been taken to date on the development of the new office building for the Central Bank of Ireland at Spencer Dock, Dublin; if he will specify the tender procedures that have been undertaken to date; if he will specify any project appointments that have been made to date; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: NAMA Operations (28 May 2013)

Michael McGrath: 192. To ask the Minister for Finance if the National Asset Management Agency intends to launch a Real Estate Investment Trust; the timetable involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25608/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Administration (28 May 2013)

Michael McGrath: 193. To ask the Minister for Finance the per minute cost to a person of phoning the local property tax 1890 telephone helpline. [25623/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Pension Provisions (28 May 2013)

Michael McGrath: 281. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address the issues raised with his Department by a person (details supplied) in County Cork concerning the discontinuation of a pension. [25749/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (28 May 2013)

Michael McGrath: 298. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the circumstances in which a person who fulfils all the criteria for a maintenance grant except for the residence condition in the State may still qualify for a fee grant or a postgraduate fee contribution as a tuition student; the conditions that such a person must fulfil in order to secure the fee grant; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Illness Benefit Appeals (28 May 2013)

Michael McGrath: 379. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an illness benefit payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [25376/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (28 May 2013)

Michael McGrath: 397. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an invalidity pension appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [25644/13]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (28 May 2013)

Michael McGrath: 546. To ask the Minister for Defence the reason full time summer training for the Reserve Defence Forces is planned to take place in Tralee, County Kerry, instead of Bere Island this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25841/13]

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (29 May 2013)

Michael McGrath: I support the motion and thank Deputy Niall Collins for tabling it on behalf of the Fianna Fáil Party. In his opening remarks last evening he covered many of the policy issues of substance. There is no doubt the Minister will survive tonight’s motion of confidence, the remainder of the Government’s term as a Cabinet Minister and perhaps beyond, unless some revelation...

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (29 May 2013)

Michael McGrath: In response to the Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, it was not the offence given to Deputy Wallace that night; the bottom line was the offence and the potential issues that arise for the Irish people. It was not just about the Deputy, which was mentioned that night. It was a much broader and more important issue than that. At a time when the State is collecting more and more...

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (29 May 2013)

Michael McGrath: It was reported that the Minister appeared not to make a sufficient effort to complete the breath test and that he drove off without being waved on by the officer. If a newspaper wrongly made those allegations about me I would sue them because either they are correct or the Minister has been seriously defamed. I would let nobody make such allegations about me. That is a decision the...

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (29 May 2013)

Michael McGrath: He knows Article 15.13 of the Constitution like the back of his hand.

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (29 May 2013)

Michael McGrath: Therefore, the question remains unanswered as to the reason the Minister raised that issue. Did the Minister more explicitly cite constitutional privilege as the reason the garda in question could not follow through fully on what ultimately was a simple road alcohol breath test?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (29 May 2013)

Michael McGrath: I welcome Ms Feehily and her colleagues. The high level of compliance that has been achieved confirms that people respect the Revenue Commissioners while fearing it in equal measure. That is borne out by what appears to be a very high rate of compliance before the statutory deadline. The Revenue Commissioners were given a job to do by the Government through the Oireachtas and a good job...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (29 May 2013)

Michael McGrath: Is there even an estimate?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (29 May 2013)

Michael McGrath: Returns have been filed for approximately 1.7 million properties, taking into account local authority and social housing, and the total figure is in the region of 1.9 million properties or even a bit more. The estimate of compliance at this stage is in excess of 80%. Is that correct?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (29 May 2013)

Michael McGrath: Ms Feehily does not know the number of properties in respect of which enforcement will be required.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (29 May 2013)

Michael McGrath: Ms Feehily has indicated that the May Exchequer returns will include a figure in excess of €100 million which relates to those who have already paid at this stage. Others will pay on 21 July. Is there an estimate of the amount paid and pledged at this stage for the total returns?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (29 May 2013)

Michael McGrath: The total is not yet categorised into bands and added up.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Property Tax: Discussion with Revenue (29 May 2013)

Michael McGrath: On a related point - I realise Ms Feehily may not yet have this level of detail, although there was a survey published during the week by AA Insurance - can we get a feel for the extent to which people accepted the valuation guidance given by the Revenue Commissioners or how they revised it downwards or upwards? Is there any indication of the percentage of people who accepted the valuation...