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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Overview of Banking Sector: AIB (13 Nov 2014)

Michael McGrath: In a sense, I think Mr. Duffy is saying he is preparing AIB to go before the market in a saleable state.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Overview of Banking Sector: AIB (13 Nov 2014)

Michael McGrath: What is Mr. Duffy's view as to the best way of achieving the maximum return for the State, with a view to getting back the full €21 billion?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Overview of Banking Sector: AIB (13 Nov 2014)

Michael McGrath: Does Mr. Duffy see it as desirable to sell a stake in the bank to the markets?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Overview of Banking Sector: AIB (13 Nov 2014)

Michael McGrath: Or by paying dividend over time?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Overview of Banking Sector: AIB (13 Nov 2014)

Michael McGrath: Mr. Duffy said he is confident the State will get all its money back. How long does he think that will take?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Overview of Banking Sector: AIB (13 Nov 2014)

Michael McGrath: Mr. Duffy must have some basis for his confidence that the money will be paid back in full?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Overview of Banking Sector: AIB (13 Nov 2014)

Michael McGrath: Is Mr. Duffy confident the State will have all its money back within ten years?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Overview of Banking Sector: AIB (13 Nov 2014)

Michael McGrath: It is a fair question. Mr. Duffy says he is confident the moneys will be repaid but for all we know, that could be in 50 years time. His confidence must surely be grounded in an assessment of when the money can actually be paid back.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Overview of Banking Sector: AIB (13 Nov 2014)

Michael McGrath: I very much welcome the announcement of a reduction in the standard variable interest rate. This is a significant move by AIB and makes it a market leader in this regard. I hope it will trigger a round of further cuts by other banks. Does AIB management intend to put some money behind that move in terms of marketing to customers of other banks? Will it try to entice people who have their...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Economic Management Council Meetings (18 Nov 2014)

Michael McGrath: 124. To ask the Taoiseach the dates on which the Economic Management Council have met with the banks during the lifetime of the current Government; the banks that attended on each occasion; the issues that were discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44322/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (18 Nov 2014)

Michael McGrath: 161. To ask the Minister for Finance the impact for the development of an Irish knowledge development box of reports that the UK and Germany have agreed to phase out their respective patent box tax incentives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43896/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Avoidance Issues (18 Nov 2014)

Michael McGrath: 162. To ask the Minister for Finance if the European Commission has requested further information in respect of the investigation being conducted into a company's (details supplied) tax affairs here; if this contradicts his public statement that the investigation was likely to be dropped rather than there being further investigation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43897/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (18 Nov 2014)

Michael McGrath: 163. To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of deferred tax assets held by the State supported banks; his plans to review how these are treated in the tax system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43898/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: State Banking Sector (18 Nov 2014)

Michael McGrath: 176. To ask the Minister for Finance the value of the State's investments in Allied Irish Banks, Bank of Ireland and Permanent TSB; the percentage ownership of each company that this represents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44099/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banks Recapitalisation (18 Nov 2014)

Michael McGrath: 177. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to simplify the capital structure of Allied Irish Banks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44100/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Personal Insolvency Act (18 Nov 2014)

Michael McGrath: 178. To ask the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioner has written off tax owed to it as part of completed personal insolvency arrangements; the number of cases involved; the total amount written off; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44101/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Irish Water Funding (18 Nov 2014)

Michael McGrath: 182. To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 218 of 11 November 2014 the nature of the convertible debt instrument that will be issued by Irish Water; if this will be sold to a private investor or investor; if in certain circumstances this will allow a private investor to convert the instrument into an equity holding in Irish Water; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Payments (18 Nov 2014)

Michael McGrath: 190. To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of VAT owed by a person (details supplied) in County Cork based on returns that have been made; if he will examine if the person was required to be VAT registered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44285/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (18 Nov 2014)

Michael McGrath: 473. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the autonomy schools have to set their own enrolment policy; if there are national guidelines or rules around enrolment policies; the circumstances in which the Department may intervene if a suitable school place cannot be secured for a child in their local community; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44172/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Irish Water Establishment (18 Nov 2014)

Michael McGrath: 500. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the reason Irish Water was established with A and B share classes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43894/14]