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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (29 Sep 2016)

Michael McGrath: 146. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position in relation to the payment of a Christmas bonus to social protection recipients in 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27811/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Expenditure (29 Sep 2016)

Michael McGrath: 148. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the cost of the Christmas bonus paid in 2015; his plans to pay a Christmas bonus in 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27810/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Maritime Safety Regulations (29 Sep 2016)

Michael McGrath: 262. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the clarification his Department received from the European Commission in June 2016 on the requirement for the Marine Survey Office to accept UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency certificates of proficiency issued outside of the UK in another member state in respect of seafarers' certificates; his current position on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Maritime Safety Regulations (29 Sep 2016)

Michael McGrath: 262. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the clarification his Department received from the European Commission in June 2016 on the requirement for the Marine Survey Office to accept UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency certificates of proficiency issued outside of the UK in another member state in respect of seafarers' certificates; his current position on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (4 Oct 2016)

Michael McGrath: 457. To ask the Minister for Health if the HSE has a policy of outsourcing the home help service to private contractors; the total number of home help hours expected to be provided in 2016; the number provided in this regard by home help assistants employed by the HSE, by private companies or contractors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28519/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care of the Elderly Provision (4 Oct 2016)

Michael McGrath: 458. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 333 of 28 April 2015, the current status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28521/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (4 Oct 2016)

Michael McGrath: 522. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to strengthen the law to tackle abuses to animals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28311/16]

Leaders' Questions (5 Oct 2016)

Michael McGrath: I am aware the Taoiseach briefed party leaders last evening about the Government’s plans on how to deal with Brexit. There is no doubt it is the single biggest challenge that all of us on the island of Ireland face. What we need is a coherent and multilayered response to deal with this issue. In the Taoiseach’s announcement yesterday, there were plans for forums and lots of...

Leaders' Questions (5 Oct 2016)

Michael McGrath: I thank the Taoiseach for his response. The reality is that thousands of businesses operating in Ireland today are very dependent on the UK market. Many mortgages and salaries are dependent on having access to the UK market on reasonable terms. The fall in sterling and the possibility of tariffs and customs being reinstated is a doomsday scenario for many businesses. The message they want...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (5 Oct 2016)

Michael McGrath: As the Taoiseach is aware, there is a real crisis in motor insurance premiums. A Government working group is examining the issue at the moment. Will the Taoiseach give a commitment that we will have recommendations from that group by the end of this month, as promised? The personal injuries assessment board (amendment) Bill has been proposed to reform the Injuries Board. It is to be hoped...

Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland (Amendment Bill) 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (6 Oct 2016)

Michael McGrath: On behalf of Fianna Fáil, I very much welcome the opportunity to speak on this Private Members' Bill. Fianna Fáil will be supporting its passage on Second Stage. It is a little like the buses in that one must wait a long time for one, only to have three come pretty much at the same time. We have the heads of the Government Bill, Deputy Pearse Doherty's Bill and, as he has...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (6 Oct 2016)

Michael McGrath: 86. To ask the Minister for Finance if receipt by a beneficiary of €3,000 annually by way of a gift (in line with the annual exemption) from a donor, has any impact on the amount that beneficiary can receive tax free (in accordance with the relevant threshold) by way of inheritance on the death of the same donor, under gift tax legislation. [29108/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector Regulation (6 Oct 2016)

Michael McGrath: 87. To ask the Minister for Finance the position in relation to equity release loans on a person's home; if they are permitted by the Central Bank; if so, if he will provide a list of regulated entities that provide them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29109/16]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pensions Levy (6 Oct 2016)

Michael McGrath: 182. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans for the public sector pension levy provided for in the FEMPI legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29092/16]

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Budget Statement 2017 (11 Oct 2016)

Michael McGrath: I wish to share time with Deputy Calleary.

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Budget Statement 2017 (11 Oct 2016)

Michael McGrath: In the general election earlier this year, the people spoke and, in doing so, delivered a clear message. They wanted a fairer Ireland with decent public services at its core. They were determined to set Ireland in a new direction. They wanted to see a less divided Ireland, a more inclusive and a more caring country. It is evident today that the voice of the ordinary people of Ireland has...

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Budget Statement 2017 (11 Oct 2016)

Michael McGrath: Like everyone else, we will await all the details as they are released Department by Department over the coming days. Many of the measures announced by both Ministers can be traced back to the confidence and supply arrangement entered into prior to the formation of this Government and the drawing up of the programme for Government. The fact that Fianna Fáil has some role in the...

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Budget Statement 2017 (11 Oct 2016)

Michael McGrath: Not to be outdone on the far left, the AAA-PBP has gone for no less than €25 billion of new taxes. Yes, €25 billion.

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Budget Statement 2017 (11 Oct 2016)

Michael McGrath: I will not even go into it. That is the alternative to the centre ground. Fianna Fáil's central point is that the annual national budget has to be more than the total of the sums contained within it. It is an opportunity to at least leave a fingerprint of a vision for the country. I will speak in a while about some of the long-term challenges our country faces. In the here and now,...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (11 Oct 2016)

Michael McGrath: 88. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the potential risks to the Irish banking sector and the economy as a whole given the recent issues facing a bank (details supplied) and the wider instability in the European banking industry; his views on whether this is likely to affect the financial performance of Irish banks, and, if so, the extent to which progress has...