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Leaders' Questions (28 Jan 2016)

Michael McGrath: The banking inquiry was chaired by the Labour Party and it-----

Leaders' Questions (28 Jan 2016)

Michael McGrath: The Tánaiste is forgetting about the zero interest rates.

Order of Business (28 Jan 2016)

Michael McGrath: I am not sure if this is the Leas-Cheann Comhairle's last session chairing the Order of Business.

Order of Business (28 Jan 2016)

Michael McGrath: I assume it is, and I want to pay tribute to him as the outgoing Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I know he is not seeking re-election to the next Dáil, but it would be remiss of us not to acknowledge his immense contribution to public service. I believe he has been a Member of the Oireachtas for in excess of 40 years. He has a very distinguished record representing the people of Galway East....

Order of Business (28 Jan 2016)

Michael McGrath: Fianna Fáil is supporting it.

Order of Business (28 Jan 2016)

Michael McGrath: There has to be amendments.

Joint Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Statements (28 Jan 2016)

Michael McGrath: I am glad to have an opportunity to say a few words on the banking inquiry report. As a group, we embarked on a journey in June 2014 when our first meeting took place. In November 2014, the Oireachtas concluded the terms of reference which were given to the inquiry team. The initial deadline for the conclusion of the report was November 2015, one year later, but we ended up getting an...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Ministerial Allowances (28 Jan 2016)

Michael McGrath: 51. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the expenses claimed, including the amount of mileage and the amount claimed, by her and Ministers of State of her Department, by calendar year, during the current Dáil Éireann, in tabular form. [3816/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Expenditure (28 Jan 2016)

Michael McGrath: 52. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the amount she spent on media clipping and media monitoring services in each calendar year from 2011 to 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3831/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fuel Rebate Scheme (28 Jan 2016)

Michael McGrath: 71. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of the website of the Revenue Commissioners; and if it will be repaired in order that a person (details supplied) in County Cork can apply for a grant under the fuel rebate scheme. [3553/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (28 Jan 2016)

Michael McGrath: 74. To ask the Minister for Finance the total amount raised from motorists in mineral oil tax, vehicle registration tax, value added tax, carbon tax, motor tax and driver licensing in the years 2013 to 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3575/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: EU Budget Contribution (28 Jan 2016)

Michael McGrath: 75. To ask the Minister for Finance the Irish contribution to the European Union budget for the years 2013 to 2015; the projected contribution for 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3576/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: European Investment Bank Loans (28 Jan 2016)

Michael McGrath: 76. To ask the Minister for Finance the amount Ireland has drawn down from the European Investment Bank for each year since 2011, by project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3577/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (28 Jan 2016)

Michael McGrath: 77. To ask the Minister for Finance the total betting duty paid in 2015 and the estimated betting duty for 2016 by licensed betting offices and by online facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3578/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (28 Jan 2016)

Michael McGrath: 78. To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of revenue foregone under exemptions granted to organisations which have been granted charitable status for each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3579/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Revenue Commissioners Investigations (28 Jan 2016)

Michael McGrath: 79. To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of money the Revenue Commissioners paid as a reward for information received from whistleblowers or other information received and the number of cases involved in each year from 2013 to 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3583/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: State Claims Agency (28 Jan 2016)

Michael McGrath: 80. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of Solicitors and Barristers the State Claims Agency directly employs; his views on the legal staffing of the Agency; how this has changed since 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3584/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector Data (28 Jan 2016)

Michael McGrath: 81. To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 238 of 18 February 2014, the number of jobs lost in the banking sector since 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3585/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Revenue Documents Issuance (28 Jan 2016)

Michael McGrath: 82. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of certificates the Revenue Commissioners issued to sheriffs, the total value of the certificates and the amount of tax and interest collected in each of the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3586/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (28 Jan 2016)

Michael McGrath: 83. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has examined the feasibility of having a specific inheritance tax allowance for the family home; the cost introducing a €500,000 threshold in respect of the inheritance of family homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3587/16]