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Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Michael McGrath: The Minister referred to the report from the Society of Chartered Surveyors and I do not question the integrity of that but it is not an analysis on behalf of Government. Given the significance of this public policy issue there should be a State-commissioned analysis of the cost of delivering new homes. The amendment was ruled out of order but I will consider another way of raising it on...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Michael McGrath: The Minister said accepting the amendments would not have the desired supply effect but we are enabling completed housing stock, which may have been sitting there for months if not for the past few years, to be purchased under the scheme now whereas a young couple who have just turned the sod on a self-build and have just drawn down the first tranche of the mortgage to pay the builder cannot...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Michael McGrath: The Minister should read amendment No. 49 which essentially is captured by the impact assessment which the Minister has committed to conducting by next September. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett referred to an addendum to the commitment given by the Minister to talk to the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government about the State commissioning an analysis of the cost of...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Michael McGrath: It is Government amendment No. 100 at section 22. It is a very long amendment.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Motor Insurance (10 Nov 2016)

Michael McGrath: 1. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of the work of the working group in his Department on motor insurance costs; when the recommendations of the working group will be published; the timeline for implementation of the recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34249/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Motor Insurance (10 Nov 2016)

Michael McGrath: I again raise the issue of the spiralling cost of motor insurance faced by motorists generally and the business community. Will the Minister of State provide an update on the work of the working group that is examining the issue? When will the recommendations be published? Will there be a timeline for their implementation?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Motor Insurance (10 Nov 2016)

Michael McGrath: I thank the Minister of State for his response and acknowledge that considerable work has been done on this issue in recent months. I also commend him on his commitment to tackling this serious problem. When will Deputies have sight of the recommendations? The Minister of State indicated the senior Minister was provided with an initial set of recommendations at the end of October. When...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Motor Insurance (10 Nov 2016)

Michael McGrath: I accept the Minister of State does not propose to publish the recommendations now but will he give us a sense of the broad areas they cover? Will legislation be required to deal with some of the issues? Most important, having examined this issue in detail in recent months, does the Minister of State expect the recommendations, if implemented, to make a difference in terms of the premium...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (10 Nov 2016)

Michael McGrath: 3. To ask the Minister for Finance his department's current assessment of the impact of Brexit on the economy; his views on whether Brexit is already having a significant impact on certain sectors on the economy; if he has further plans not yet announced to deal with the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34250/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (10 Nov 2016)

Michael McGrath: The purpose of this question is to get the Minister's assessment of the impact so far of Brexit and the likely impact on the Irish economy going forward. The joint ESRI-Department of Finance working paper on the issue is helpful and interesting. Will the Minister put in context what its findings would mean for the economy? It found, depending on the nature of the post-Brexit trading...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (10 Nov 2016)

Michael McGrath: There seems to be a sense that growth in the economy is slowing. The Department of Finance downgraded the growth forecast for next year, Brexit-related or not. We are hearing concerns from several different sectors, the retail sector in particular. Evidence has shown that the traffic flows north of the Border have increased, for example. Obviously, there is serious concern in the food...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (10 Nov 2016)

Michael McGrath: It is considerable. The projections are based on certain assumptions. It could turn out better but, equally, it could turn out to be worse. What ongoing work is taking place within the Department to deal with the fallout from Brexit? The Department of the Taoiseach and Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade are taking the lead role in terms of managing Ireland's response and the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: State Aid (10 Nov 2016)

Michael McGrath: 32. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of the State's preparations for the submission of an appeal to the European courts against a European Commission ruling (details supplied); the date by which the appeal must be submitted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33878/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Flood Risk Insurance Cover Provision (10 Nov 2016)

Michael McGrath: 33. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of the flood insurance models considered by his Department; the preferred option; the timeframe for its implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33879/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Exchequer Deficit (10 Nov 2016)

Michael McGrath: 35. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether the taxation receipts for 2016 will be sufficient to fund the overall gross voted expenditure of €56.1 billion for 2016 projected in the Expenditure Report 2017; the level of receipts required for November and December; the consequences of any shortfall; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33877/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Corporation Tax Regime (10 Nov 2016)

Michael McGrath: 40. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the European Commission's revised proposals for a common consolidated corporate tax base; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33880/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Small and Medium Enterprises Supports (10 Nov 2016)

Michael McGrath: 54. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to introduce for SMEs generally a loan scheme similar to the €150 million loan fund for the agri-sector announced as part of budget 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33881/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Exemptions (10 Nov 2016)

Michael McGrath: 130. To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 64 of 27 October 2016, if the VAT exemption can be applied in respect of gymnastics lessons consistent with the sporting curriculum prescribed at primary and secondary level (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34294/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (10 Nov 2016)

Michael McGrath: 277. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a particular medicine (details supplied) is not included in the general medical services scheme or the drugs payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34371/16]

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2016: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2016)

Michael McGrath: It is agreed, yes.