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- Written Answers — National Pensions Reserve Fund: National Pensions Reserve Fund (30 Mar 2011)
Michael McGrath: Question 61: To ask the Minister for Finance the current value, including a breakdown by asset type, of the National Pensions Reserve Fund and the amount of the remaining value of the fund that has been committed to further bank recapitalisation and any capital projects. [6061/11]
- Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (30 Mar 2011)
Michael McGrath: Question 63: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will respond to a matter raised in correspondence by a school (details supplied) in County Cork. [6056/11]
- Banks Recapitalisation and Restructuring: Statements (31 Mar 2011)
Michael McGrath: I welcome the Minister and his statement. It is significant that he reassured depositors in the first instance that their money is secure because the last thing we want when people see the news tonight is for there to be any further uncertainty on the security of their deposits. I accept that reassurance. That message should be emphasised by all Members of this House. The main question...
- Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (31 Mar 2011)
Michael McGrath: Question 38: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding a subcontractor certificate for a business (details supplied) in County Cork. [6262/11]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (31 Mar 2011)
Michael McGrath: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the payment due to a nursing home for a week of respite care in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [6237/11]
- Programmes for Government (5 Apr 2011)
Michael McGrath: Question 23: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources the role he will play in implementing NewEra; the timeframe envisaged for establishing the bodies outlined in NewEra; and the number of new jobs that will be created under this plan [6729/11]
- Programmes for Government (5 Apr 2011)
Michael McGrath: I take this opportunity to congratulate the Minister of State, Deputy O'Dowd, on his appointment and to thank him for his reply. What level of funding does the Minister of State anticipate will be required to fund the NewERA project? Different figures were articulated prior to and during the election campaign, ranging from â¬7 billion to â¬18 billion, but the only reference in the...
- Programmes for Government (5 Apr 2011)
Michael McGrath: The questions were simple. In fairness to Fine Gael, it had no problem with going into specifics during the election. It quoted a particular figure for the number of jobs that would be created and the amount of money that would be invested. How much will NewERA cost, how much does the Government expect to invest and how many jobs will be created?
- Programmes for Government (5 Apr 2011)
Michael McGrath: How much funding?
- Programmes for Government (5 Apr 2011)
Michael McGrath: Is there an expected level of investment? Is it â¬2 billion?
- Programmes for Government (5 Apr 2011)
Michael McGrath: People want details.
- Broadcasting Services (5 Apr 2011)
Michael McGrath: Question 26: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide further details on the commitment in the Programme for Government to review the funding of public and independent broadcasters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6731/11]
- Broadcasting Services (5 Apr 2011)
Michael McGrath: I thank the Minister for his response concerning what we all agree is an important area. I welcome the review to be initiated. Will the Minister elaborate on when he hopes to undertake the review, who will undertake it and its anticipated terms of reference? I am sure he is aware of reports today that the independent broadcasters of Ireland are asking the Government that the planned new...
- Programmes for Government (5 Apr 2011)
Michael McGrath: What is the next step in the process? The Minister of State outlined the investment programme being funded under NewERA, which will absorb money from the National Pensions Reserve Fund and, according to the programme for Government, it is also proposed to finance the investment programme from the sale of certain State assets. Up to â¬2 billion is targeted through such sales. The programme...
- Programmes for Government (5 Apr 2011)
Michael McGrath: Is the establishment of the NewERA authority the first step envisaged in the whole project?
- Departmental Expenditure (5 Apr 2011)
Michael McGrath: I thank the Minister for his reply. He referred to expenditure of â¬69 million for the energy efficiency area. The home energy savings scheme has been one of the most successful grant schemes administered by the SEAI. Is it the Minister's intention to continue to fund that scheme? As he will be aware, there is provision in the Finance Act 2011 for some tax relief for persons who invest...
- Departmental Expenditure (5 Apr 2011)
Michael McGrath: I acknowledge the Minister's comments as to whether any tax relief in this area, as set out in the Finance Act, would provide a tangible incentive. The administration of the scheme has been quite efficient. As the Minister will be aware, people who apply online have an answer in a short number of days. It is easy to administer and it is easy for the home owner to avail of it. Whether the...
- Leaders' Questions (5 Apr 2011)
Michael McGrath: On the basis that Fine Gael was on the opposite side of the House at that time.
- Order of Business (5 Apr 2011)
Michael McGrath: I have been in the Chamber for several hours so I apologise if my question is answered in the legislative programme. In regard to the proposed division of responsibilities in the Department of Finance, I am sure the Minister, Deputy Howlin, is anxious to get his teeth into his new portfolio of public expenditure and public sector reform. However, he currently has no portfolio and we in...
- Written Answers — Energy Prices: Energy Prices (5 Apr 2011)
Michael McGrath: Question 33: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the steps he will take to reduce energy prices. [6646/11]