Results 8,081-8,100 of 27,945 for speaker:Michael McGrath

Written Answers — Department of Finance: State Debt (5 Mar 2015)

Michael McGrath: 90. To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 81 of 12 February 2015, if his reply that the projected structural deficit for 2015 is above the headline deficit indicates that the economy is operating above its trend line, with negative spare capacity; his estimate of the equilibrium level of unemployment, based on the current structural deficit; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Operations (5 Mar 2015)

Michael McGrath: 91. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on requiring banks to provide more information as to why lending applications are declined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9834/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Compliance (5 Mar 2015)

Michael McGrath: 92. To ask the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners are conducting a dedicated investigation of taxation issues relating to hospital consultants who have income from both public and private practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9835/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Settlements (5 Mar 2015)

Michael McGrath: 93. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of State agencies and public bodies, including third level institutions, that have made settlements with the Revenue Commissioners since 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9836/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: National Pensions Reserve Fund Investments (5 Mar 2015)

Michael McGrath: 94. To ask the Minister for Finance the value of direct investments by the National Pensions Reserve Fund in tobacco firms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9837/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: National Pensions Reserve Fund Investments (5 Mar 2015)

Michael McGrath: 95. To ask the Minister for Finance the value of direct investments by the National Pensions Reserve Fund in firms in the armaments and defence industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9838/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: National Pensions Reserve Fund Investments (5 Mar 2015)

Michael McGrath: 96. To ask the Minister for Finance the value of direct investments by the National Pensions Reserve Fund in alcohol firms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9839/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Industry (5 Mar 2015)

Michael McGrath: 97. To ask the Minister for Finance the current status of the investigation of matters relating to Setanta Insurance; when customers with outstanding claims will receive compensation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9841/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Deposit Guarantee Scheme (5 Mar 2015)

Michael McGrath: 98. To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of covered deposits in the Irish banking system at the end of September 2008 under the deposit guarantee scheme; and if he will provide a breakdown by institution if possible. [9852/15]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Professional Fees (5 Mar 2015)

Michael McGrath: 103. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has held discussions with representatives of providers of professional services to the State in respect of cuts made to professional fees under financial emergency measures in the public interest legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9828/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service (5 Mar 2015)

Michael McGrath: 135. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of applications for examinership through the Circuit Court since the Companies Act 2014 was enacted; the approximate saving to firms in terms of fees; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9840/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water and Sewerage Scheme Grants (5 Mar 2015)

Michael McGrath: 263. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the changes being introduced to annual grants to households in group water schemes; the amount that will be saved in 2015 as a result of these changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9831/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (5 Mar 2015)

Michael McGrath: 289. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht further to Parliamentary Question No. 258 of 26 February 2015, the total amount of national funding that has been committed to the project. [9819/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Ministerial Appointments (10 Mar 2015)

Michael McGrath: 195. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to appoint an additional public interest director to the board of Bank of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10030/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Cost (10 Mar 2015)

Michael McGrath: 203. To ask the Minister for Finance the cost of allowing the full adult ceiling of €1,000 for private medical insurance qualify for tax relief at 20% for all adults aged 21 years and over, regardless of whether they are availing of a reduced premium; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10126/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (10 Mar 2015)

Michael McGrath: 206. To ask the Minister for Finance the circumstances in which a significant number of old age pensioners were recently overcharged tax as a result of an error in the processing of tax credits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10149/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Yield (10 Mar 2015)

Michael McGrath: 217. To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of value added tax received by the Revenue Commissioners in each of the years 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 from the sale of residential properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10381/15]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Consumer Protection (10 Mar 2015)

Michael McGrath: 247. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the rules that govern the accuracy and authenticity of advertisements in the print media, including, for example, the Golden Pages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10338/15]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Support Schemes (10 Mar 2015)

Michael McGrath: 249. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the State enterprise body that a business (details supplied) with an expansion opportunity should make contact with for support; the supports that may be available in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10417/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Voluntary Housing Sector (10 Mar 2015)

Michael McGrath: 546. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if voluntary housing bodies are allowed by his Department to enter into contractual arrangements committing them to purchasing residential units prior to the units being constructed; the reason for the current rule; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10484/15]