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Central Bank (Code of Conduct) Bill 2015: First Stage (29 Sep 2015)

Michael McGrath: I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for measures to ensure a primary residence of a borrower is not repossessed by court order in circumstances where the lender in question has not complied with a relevant code of practice. I seek leave to introduce this Bill. In May of this year, the Supreme Court held that lenders were not required to comply with the...

Central Bank (Code of Conduct) Bill 2015: First Stage (29 Sep 2015)

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

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Legislative Measures (29 Sep 2015)

Michael McGrath: 132. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has signed the remaining provisions of the Credit Union Act 2012 into law; his views on the concerns expressed by the credit union sector in relation to these provisions, particularly regarding the cap on deposits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32867/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Home Repossession (29 Sep 2015)

Michael McGrath: 140. To ask the Minister for Finance his views regarding the Supreme Court ruling as a result of which a financial institution may be granted an order for home repossession, even if that institution has failed to comply with the code of conduct on mortgage arrears; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32865/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Lending (29 Sep 2015)

Michael McGrath: 143. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to request the Central Bank of Ireland to carry out a review of the current mortgage lending rules; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32863/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: NAMA Portfolio (29 Sep 2015)

Michael McGrath: 254. To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of land the National Asset Management Agency controls which is already zoned for housing; the way in which the agency will assist in expediting the provision of social and for-profit housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33163/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Agencies Expenditure (29 Sep 2015)

Michael McGrath: 250. To ask the Minister for Finance in relation to the announcement by the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund of a €500 million home building finance joint venture with an investment firm (details supplied), the amount that has been drawn down to date; the number of housing units which will be constructed as a result of the drawdown to date; the average interest rate which applies to...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Exemptions (29 Sep 2015)

Michael McGrath: 251. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide, in tabular form, the number of cases where dwelling house exemption from capital acquisitions tax was claimed and granted in each year from 2008 to 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33160/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: NAMA Receivers (29 Sep 2015)

Michael McGrath: 252. To ask the Minister for Finance the role of receivers appointed to properties controlled by the National Asset Management Agency; if he is aware of the number of cases where the receivers have given tenants notice to quit on the basis that properties are to be sold; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33161/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (29 Sep 2015)

Michael McGrath: 253. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the performance of the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33162/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: EU Investigations (29 Sep 2015)

Michael McGrath: 255. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the formal investigation being undertaken by the European Commission into Ireland's corporation tax arrangements with a company (details supplied); if the Irish authorities have co-operated fully with the investigation; when he expects the investigation to be concluded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33164/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services Regulation (29 Sep 2015)

Michael McGrath: 256. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will legislate to require banks to give equal treatment to new and existing mortgage customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33165/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: NAMA Loan Book (29 Sep 2015)

Michael McGrath: 257. To ask the Minister for Finance the outstanding book-value of the National Asset Management Agency loans; the original face-value of these loans; his plans for their disposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33166/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (30 Sep 2015)

Michael McGrath: 78. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider seeking the extension of the seafarer’s tax allowance to those whose voyages both begin and end in the State, but which involve extended periods outside of the State and its territorial waters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33490/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: IBRC Loans (30 Sep 2015)

Michael McGrath: 84. To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 67 of 2 July 2015, if he will provide a breakdown, by category, of the number of Facility Letters or Agreements issued for each of the days 19, 20 and 21 January 2009. [33588/15]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Contracts (30 Sep 2015)

Michael McGrath: 91. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 92 of 2 July 2015, the reason a company (details supplied) which recently terminated its contract for the supply of stationery and office supplies to the Open Government Partnership Group 4 Sector, that is central Government, local authorities and schools, has now been awarded a new contract...

Leaders' Questions (1 Oct 2015)

Michael McGrath: That is done. That is not the issue.

Leaders' Questions (1 Oct 2015)

Michael McGrath: The Tánaiste is throwing out the compliments.

Finance (Tax Appeals) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Oct 2015)

Michael McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the Second Stage debate on this important Bill. While I would take issue with some aspects of it, I welcome the fact that the system of tax appeals is to be reformed and modernised. There is no doubt that a comprehensive and fair tax appeals system is required. Figures released to me by the Minister for Finance earlier this year showed that 26%...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Data (1 Oct 2015)

Michael McGrath: 42. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the cost in 2016 of a 1%; 2% and €5 per week increase in the weekly rate of all pension age payments, including proportionate increases for qualified adults where applicable; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33807/15]