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Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2014: First Stage (16 Jan 2014)

Michael McGrath: I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Finance (Local Property Tax) Act 2012 and the Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Act 2013 in order to ensure that no payments are deducted by the Revenue Commissioners until the calendar year to which the local property tax liability relates.This is simple legislation which is designed to deal with an issue...

Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2014: First Stage (16 Jan 2014)

Michael McGrath: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Equality Proofing of Budgets (16 Jan 2014)

Michael McGrath: 24. To ask the Minister for Finance the steps being taken by the regulatory authorities to ensure the health of the credit union sector and that any weak credit unions are supported; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1630/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Central Bank of Ireland Investigations (16 Jan 2014)

Michael McGrath: 28. To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied with the progress being made by the Central Bank of Ireland in their investigation into the misselling of payment protection insurance policies; when the investigation will be completed; the expected number of customers who will be entitled to some remediation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1631/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Commercial Debt (16 Jan 2014)

Michael McGrath: 36. To ask the Minister for Finance the steps being taken to ensure that the issue of small and medium-sized enterprise debt is being tackled; if he is satisfied with the progress being made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1632/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: National Pensions Reserve Fund Investments (16 Jan 2014)

Michael McGrath: 69. To ask the Minister for Finance the amount invested to date by the NPRF in respect of the installation of water meters; the full amount it expects to invest; the return that will be generated from the investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2076/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Bank Charges (16 Jan 2014)

Michael McGrath: 70. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether the increase in online business banking fees by AIB, in particular the 25% increase in the cost of a basic online business account, will be detrimental to the interests of small and medium enterprises; if he will request that AIB consider the wider economic interests when reviewing its fees; his views on whether the actions of AIB...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: IBRC Liquidation (16 Jan 2014)

Michael McGrath: 71. To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 63 of 10 October 2013, the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation has made a voluntary disclosure to the Revenue Commissioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2089/14]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committee Meetings (21 Jan 2014)

Michael McGrath: 159. To ask the Taoiseach the dates of meetings held to date by the Cabinet sub Committee on Mortgage Arrears since its establishment in March 2012. [54553/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Data (21 Jan 2014)

Michael McGrath: 196. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of residential mortgages here that are classified as sub-prime; the number of sub-prime lenders currently operating in the market; the total value of sub-prime mortgages outstanding; the rate of arrears on these mortgages; the actions specific to the sub-prime sector which are being taken to address arrears; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: NAMA Operations (21 Jan 2014)

Michael McGrath: 197. To ask the Minister for Finance when the review of National Asset Management Agency operations will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2424/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (21 Jan 2014)

Michael McGrath: 201. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will set out the latest estimate available to the Revenue Commissioners for the tax years 2011 and 2012 of the total number of taxpayers in each of the following bands, the latest estimate of the total income for each of these bands, the latest estimate of the total income tax, universal social charge and PRSI paid for each of the following income...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Assessments (21 Jan 2014)

Michael McGrath: 202. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of properties valued at greater than €1 million for purposes of the local property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2460/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (21 Jan 2014)

Michael McGrath: 207. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will address an issue raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding the one parent family tax credit. [2508/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: EU Budget Contribution (21 Jan 2014)

Michael McGrath: 212. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason Ireland's 2013 EU budget contribution exceeded the budget day forecast by €300 million; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2580/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector Issues (21 Jan 2014)

Michael McGrath: 213. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the early involvement of a strategic or capital market based investor for Permanent TSB as part of its long term plan to return to market ownership. [2581/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: EU Directives (21 Jan 2014)

Michael McGrath: 214. To ask the Minister for Finance when he envisages the bank resolution and recovery directive coming into force; the way banks would be recapitalised prior to its implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2582/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Textbooks Rental Scheme (21 Jan 2014)

Michael McGrath: 242. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will respond to an issue raised in correspondence (details supplied) by a primary school principal in Cork City; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2422/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Pension Provisions (21 Jan 2014)

Michael McGrath: 336. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding deferred pensions of individuals in the context of pension schemes in difficulty under the Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Act 2013; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2386/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Process (21 Jan 2014)

Michael McGrath: 527. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on granting formal recognition to the Irish Institute of Legal Executives as part of the Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2892/14]