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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Home Repossessions (14 Feb 2017)

Michael McGrath: 167. To ask the Minister for Finance in respect of each unregulated fund, the number of habitable residential properties they own or control which are currently vacant; the reasons such properties are vacant; the number of habitable residential properties currently controlled by receivers appointed by that fund which are vacant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7454/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Superannuation Schemes (14 Feb 2017)

Michael McGrath: 317. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will pay a superannuation pension and gratuity to retiring supervisors of community employment schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7405/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Funding (14 Feb 2017)

Michael McGrath: 480. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding his Department and HSE national lottery grants for 2017; the closing date for applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7184/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Waste Disposal (14 Feb 2017)

Michael McGrath: 611. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the policy of the Government concerning commercial incineration; his views on two recent European Union reports (details supplied) relevant to this issue; the steps the Government plans to take in response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7227/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Early Childhood Care and Education (14 Feb 2017)

Michael McGrath: 682. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if, with regard to eligibility for the second ECCE year, an application can be considered in respect of a child whose date of birth falls marginally outside the qualifying date but certain extenuating circumstances apply; her Department's policy relating to exceptions to the eligibility rule and the basis on which exceptions can be made;...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services Regulation (15 Feb 2017)

Michael McGrath: 111. To ask the Minister for Finance if there is a limit of the number of live loans that a customer can have with an individual licensed moneylender at any point in time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7516/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services Regulation (15 Feb 2017)

Michael McGrath: 112. To ask the Minister for Finance if there are rules regarding the loan limit that a selling agent can decide upon during a face to face meeting with a customer with regard to licensed moneylending here; the process of underwriting that must apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7517/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services Regulation (15 Feb 2017)

Michael McGrath: 115. To ask the Minister for Finance the amount currently owed to licensed moneylenders here; the number of customers that are in debt to these moneylenders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7520/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services Regulation (15 Feb 2017)

Michael McGrath: 113. To ask the Minister for Finance if there are limits on the amount of cash that a licensed moneylending agent can have in their possession or in their vehicle in the course of their work; if there are any security concerns arising therefrom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7518/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services Regulation (15 Feb 2017)

Michael McGrath: 114. To ask the Minister for Finance if the agents that meet with the customers at their home are generally employed by the moneylender or are self-employed with regard to licensed moneylending here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7519/17]

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Vote 7 - Office of the Minister for Finance (Revised)
Vote 8 - Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (Revised)
Vote 9 - Office of the Revenue Commissioners (Revised)
Vote 10 - Tax Appeals Commission (Revised) (15 Feb 2017)

Michael McGrath: With the permission of members, I shall substitute for the Chairman, Deputy John McGuinness, until he comes back. We are considering the Revised Estimates for 2017 for the Finance group of Votes, namely, Votes 7 to 10, inclusive. On 15 December 2016, the Dáil ordered that the following Revised Estimates be referred to this committee for consideration: Vote 7, Office of the Minister for...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Vote 7 - Office of the Minister for Finance (Revised)
Vote 8 - Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (Revised)
Vote 9 - Office of the Revenue Commissioners (Revised)
Vote 10 - Tax Appeals Commission (Revised) (15 Feb 2017)

Michael McGrath: Thank you for your opening statement, Minister. Four Deputies are signalling. We will start with Deputy Doherty. Can we try to keep the round to ten minutes, please?

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Vote 7 - Office of the Minister for Finance (Revised)
Vote 8 - Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (Revised)
Vote 9 - Office of the Revenue Commissioners (Revised)
Vote 10 - Tax Appeals Commission (Revised) (15 Feb 2017)

Michael McGrath: I have a question and I will add it to Deputy Doherty's time. The Minister referred to Customs controls. Did he indicate that it may be possible, even in the event that the UK leaves the EU Customs Union, not to have any physical Customs controls or Customs-related activities at the Border?

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Vote 7 - Office of the Minister for Finance (Revised)
Vote 8 - Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (Revised)
Vote 9 - Office of the Revenue Commissioners (Revised)
Vote 10 - Tax Appeals Commission (Revised) (15 Feb 2017)

Michael McGrath: What about a car boot full of high-value goods, for example, electronics, jewellery and so on going over the Border and back every day?

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Vote 7 - Office of the Minister for Finance (Revised)
Vote 8 - Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (Revised)
Vote 9 - Office of the Revenue Commissioners (Revised)
Vote 10 - Tax Appeals Commission (Revised) (15 Feb 2017)

Michael McGrath: The question is what will the position be for someone who is over the relevant thresholds, and who is over and back across the Border. The Deputy's question-----

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Vote 7 - Office of the Minister for Finance (Revised)
Vote 8 - Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (Revised)
Vote 9 - Office of the Revenue Commissioners (Revised)
Vote 10 - Tax Appeals Commission (Revised) (15 Feb 2017)

Michael McGrath: I have a question on the report.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Vote 7 - Office of the Minister for Finance (Revised)
Vote 8 - Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (Revised)
Vote 9 - Office of the Revenue Commissioners (Revised)
Vote 10 - Tax Appeals Commission (Revised) (15 Feb 2017)

Michael McGrath: I have one question relating to his brief in the context of financial services. What opportunities have arisen in light of Brexit? He has been active in promoting Ireland in the City of London as a destination for financial services. What does he expect to achieve in terms of employment, the nature of that employment and our capacity to receive that investment?

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Vote 7 - Office of the Minister for Finance (Revised)
Vote 8 - Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (Revised)
Vote 9 - Office of the Revenue Commissioners (Revised)
Vote 10 - Tax Appeals Commission (Revised) (15 Feb 2017)

Michael McGrath: Is there an element of unfair competition? Are some of the larger cities we are competing with making offerings they may not be able to stand over? What is the Minister of State suggesting in this regard? He mentioned the word "regulatory", in particular.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Vote 7 - Office of the Minister for Finance (Revised)
Vote 8 - Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (Revised)
Vote 9 - Office of the Revenue Commissioners (Revised)
Vote 10 - Tax Appeals Commission (Revised) (15 Feb 2017)

Michael McGrath: Should this issue be raised with the ECB? If promises are being made on regulation and how companies will be treated when we are meant to be under a common supervisory and regulatory system------

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Vote 7 - Office of the Minister for Finance (Revised)
Vote 8 - Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (Revised)
Vote 9 - Office of the Revenue Commissioners (Revised)
Vote 10 - Tax Appeals Commission (Revised) (15 Feb 2017)

Michael McGrath: How many jobs could be attracted from the UK in the context of Brexit? Could the Minister of State also comment on the quality of the jobs?