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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Credit Union Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Dec 2015)

Michael McGrath: In her opening statement Ms McKiernan said:To bring additional clarity to the challenges around business model development, we recently initiated a stakeholder dialogue process, where we engage with credit union stakeholders on their priorities for business development and our expectations to ensure that regulatory standards are met and members’ funds are appropriately protected. ...

Leaders' Questions (17 Dec 2015)

Michael McGrath: Motorists who have received their motor insurance renewal notices in the post in recent months have gotten quite a shock, with dramatic increases in the premiums being charged by insurance companies. In the past year premiums have gone up by 30% or more in some cases. On top of this, the insurers' representative body, Insurance Ireland, is predicting that motor insurance premiums are likely...

Leaders' Questions (17 Dec 2015)

Michael McGrath: For somebody receiving a motor insurance renewal premium notice today showing an increase of €150 or €200, burying this issue in a Dáil committee is not a satisfactory answer. The truth of the matter is that we have been here before. The establishment of the Motor Insurance Advisory Board which examined independently the reasons premiums were rising so significantly in...

Leaders' Questions (17 Dec 2015)

Michael McGrath: The reality is that it does not explain the issue about which we are talking. The industry will state it is caused essentially by the rising cost of claims, but we do not have a handle on that issue because seven out of ten claims are settled outside the Personal Injuries Assessment Board, PIAB, and a court environment. Therefore, we do not have the published records and, in the absence of...

Leaders' Questions (17 Dec 2015)

Michael McGrath: That is not driving the increase.

Leaders' Questions (17 Dec 2015)

Michael McGrath: That is what I suggested.

Leaders' Questions (17 Dec 2015)

Michael McGrath: It would not be a quango.

Leaders' Questions (17 Dec 2015)

Michael McGrath: The Tánaiste is passing the buck; that is all she is doing.

Leaders' Questions (17 Dec 2015)

Michael McGrath: The Minister for Finance, Deputy Michael Noonan, has already done that.

Leaders' Questions (17 Dec 2015)

Michael McGrath: I did not say that.

Order of Business (17 Dec 2015)

Michael McGrath: On behalf of Fianna Fáil, I echo the Tánaiste's sentiments and wish everyone a very happy Christmas and the best of luck for 2016. Time is tight and I know Deputies want to come in, but I want to raise two Bills with the Tánaiste, the first of which is the gambling control Bill 2015. The former Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Alan Shatter, published a Bill in...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Waiting Times (17 Dec 2015)

Michael McGrath: 56. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the average waiting time for a decision on appeal for all social protection payments paid on a weekly basis, where there is no oral hearing and where there is an oral hearing, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter [45933/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Youth Unemployment Data (17 Dec 2015)

Michael McGrath: 57. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the number of young persons categorised as not in education, training or employment; the percentage of youth unemployment; the way this number compares with the European Union area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45934/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Dental Services Expenditure (17 Dec 2015)

Michael McGrath: 55. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the cost of the dental treatment benefit scheme and the number of persons who will benefit in 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45932/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Data Protection (17 Dec 2015)

Michael McGrath: 58. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the number of data protection breaches reported in her Department this year; the action she has taken to address these breaches; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45935/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Pensions Insolvency Payments Scheme (17 Dec 2015)

Michael McGrath: 59. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she is aware of any double insolvency pension schemes whereby compensation will be payable to former members; if she has estimated the potential liability to the State in such circumstances; the action she plans to take in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45962/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: IBRC Liquidation (17 Dec 2015)

Michael McGrath: 110. To ask the Minister for Finance the cost incurred by the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation in respect of the work of the commission of investigation into certain transactions at the corporation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45665/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Compensation Fund (17 Dec 2015)

Michael McGrath: 112. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of the liquidation of Setanta Insurance; if those caught up in outstanding claims are facing any losses; the role of the Insurance Compensation Fund and the Motor Insurers Bureau of Ireland; the number and value of outstanding claims; the shortfall; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45737/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Central Credit Register (17 Dec 2015)

Michael McGrath: 116. To ask the Minister for Finance when the central credit register will be fully operational; the steps taken in its implementation; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45822/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Lending (17 Dec 2015)

Michael McGrath: 117. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of residential mortgages that are classified as sub-prime; the number of sub-prime lenders operating in the market; the value of outstanding sub-prime mortgages; the rate of arrears on these; the actions specific to the sub-prime sector that are being taken to address arrears; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45831/15]