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Mortgage Redemption Fees. (13 May 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: In regard to NAMA, the Minister stated he would dictate the terms with the banks. The banks are not getting long-term funding so there is clearly an issue with regard to the fixed rate they are paying. What proposals will the Minister introduce to help people with distressed loans, particularly mortgage holders? Those with young families are struggling to pay their mortgages. What...

Mortgage Redemption Fees. (13 May 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: What about distressed loans?

Banks Recapitalisation. (13 May 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: What level of new business has been written by Anglo Irish Bank since it was nationalised? Will the Minister confirm that Anglo Irish Bank will be covered by NAMA, as his reply was somewhat vague?

Banks Recapitalisation. (13 May 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: How much new business has been written by Anglo Irish Bank since it was nationalised?

Banks Recapitalisation. (13 May 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: May I put the question now?

Banks Recapitalisation. (13 May 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Can the Minister get the information?

Written Answers — Stability and Growth Pact: Stability and Growth Pact (13 May 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Finance if the EU has expressed a view on the maximum borrowing levels before penalty clauses might apply to Ireland under the stability pact. [19081/09]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (13 May 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 245: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the schools in Limerick city and county at which prefabs are being rented; the number and cost of these prefabs for each school in Limerick city and county for the past year; the projected number and cost for each school in Limerick city and county for 2009; if he will provide this information in tabular format; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (13 May 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 255: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status in securing a site for a school (details supplied) in County Limerick; when he expects work to commence on the new school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19391/09]

Written Answers — Financial Institutions Support Scheme: Financial Institutions Support Scheme (19 May 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 106: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she has data available to her on the work of the clearing group on blocked credit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19126/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (19 May 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 436: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of funding of capital works at a school (details supplied) in County Limerick; the timeframe for the delivery of this funding; when he expects work to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20088/09]

Official Engagements. (26 May 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 56: To ask the Minister for Transport the outcome of his discussions with Mr. Jim Fitzpatrick, MP, UK Under Secretary of State for Transport, on 21 May 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21213/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (26 May 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 313: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of people in receipt of jobseeker's benefit in Limerick City on 31 December 2006, 31 December 2007, 31 December 2008 and at present; the number of people in receipt of jobseeker's allowance in Limerick City on the same dates; if she will make the information available in tabular format; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (26 May 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 314: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of people in receipt of jobseeker's allowance in County Limerick on 31 December 2006, 31 December 2007, 31 December 2009 and at present; the number of people in receipt of jobseeker's benefit in County Limerick on the same dates; if she will make this information available in tabular form; and if she will make a...

Finance Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (27 May 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Several people have previously suggested that the Comptroller and Auditor General, Mr. John Buckley, should be involved in the review being carried out by the special group on public service numbers and expenditure programmes, which is chaired by Dr. McCarthy. I am surprised that the Comptroller and Auditor General is not a member of that group. Has any action been taken in the context of...

Finance Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (27 May 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: The term "puzzled" is not one I would use.

Finance Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (27 May 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: I accept the Minister's points and I welcome the fact that he will be encouraging Dr. McCarthy's review group to consult the Comptroller and Auditor General. As already stated, I would not use the term "puzzled" in respect of the way in which the public accounts are presented. Reviewing them is relatively straightforward. The issue which arises is that when one considers the various...

Finance Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (27 May 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: I want to raise two points, following on from what Deputy Bruton has said. In terms of this income levy, it is anti-business in that we are trying to encourage people, particularly the self-employed, to invest in equipment, plant and so forth. This levy is applied on a gross rather than an after-capital allowance basis. By way of observation, the Minister has introduced a composite rate,...

Finance Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (27 May 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: It is an interesting point, worthy of comment by the Minister.

Finance Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (27 May 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: I would be encouraging them to do it.