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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Overview of Operations of the National Lottery: Discussion (7 Mar 2017)

Michael McGrath: Are the witnesses satisfied with allowing more games to be approved, retail outlets and online activity in terms of lottery gambling to take place? Do they have any remit to control that overall, given the potential societal impact?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Overview of Operations of the National Lottery: Discussion (7 Mar 2017)

Michael McGrath: My observation is that over the past number years, especially under the new operator, the number of games, platforms and distribution channels has grown significantly. They are everywhere, which has consequences for society. It is constantly in people's faces. Gambling can destroy people's lives – not necessarily this type of gambling, but more generally.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Overview of Operations of the National Lottery: Discussion (7 Mar 2017)

Michael McGrath: If the witnesses felt the 2013 Act needed to be changed or strengthened they would let that be known.

Other Questions: Mental Health Services Staff (8 Mar 2017)

Michael McGrath: 24. To ask the Minister for Health when critical vacancies in Cork child and adolescent mental health services will be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12119/17]

Other Questions: Mental Health Services Staff (8 Mar 2017)

Michael McGrath: I wish to raise with the Minister of State, Deputy McEntee, the question of child and adolescent mental health services. I realise there is a serious issue nationally. I am raising the question especially in the context of Cork city and county, where several vacancies have arisen in critical staff positions. This is now having a direct impact on the waiting lists and the ability of...

Other Questions: Mental Health Services Staff (8 Mar 2017)

Michael McGrath: I respect what the Minister of State has said. I have no doubt the HSE is trying to recruit consultants not only for Cork but throughout the country. However, it is not working, unfortunately. I do not have the answer for the Minister of State in respect of how to solve this. The HSE is going to have to prioritise this issue. This is having a serious impact on the people who need to...

Other Questions: Mental Health Services Staff (8 Mar 2017)

Michael McGrath: It is true that they are seen relatively quickly to deal with the immediate crisis but the services they need to deal with the underlying issue are simply not being provided. It is not just about consultant posts. The CAMHS across Cork and Kerry currently have 84 posts, but 170 were recommended in A Vision for Change. It is 50% of the recommended level of staffing resources for CAMHS in...

National Educational Psychological Service: Motion [Private Members] (8 Mar 2017)

Michael McGrath: I commend Deputy Thomas Byrne on introducing this motion on behalf of Fianna Fáil. I would like to focus on the entry point for children, for which the Department of Health and the HSE, rather than the Department of Education and Skills, is strictly responsible. The lack of real integration between the health and education authorities in dealing with special needs is part of the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: State Claims Agency (9 Mar 2017)

Michael McGrath: 83. To ask the Minister for Finance the amount the State Claims Agency paid in legal costs to solicitors representing the agency in 2015 and 2016; the amount paid in legal costs to solicitors acting for plaintiffs; the top ten payments made to named legal firms representing the agency and plaintiffs, respectively, in 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12492/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (9 Mar 2017)

Michael McGrath: 87. To ask the Minister for Finance the classification of the announced dividend for the State from a bank (details supplied) in terms of being on-balance sheet or off-balance sheet revenue; if it will take the form of a financial transaction; the purposes for which it can be used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12632/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (9 Mar 2017)

Michael McGrath: 88. To ask the Minister for Finance if it is possible to use the proceeds of the sale of a bank (details supplied) or dividends from the bank to fund or partly fund the proposed National Children's Hospital; if he has been consulted on this issue by the Minister for Health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12633/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services Regulation (9 Mar 2017)

Michael McGrath: 90. To ask the Minister for Finance if a complaints process has been put in place for the 2,141 SMEs which were placed into a group by a bank (details supplied); if this process is operational for these customers here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12647/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services Regulation (9 Mar 2017)

Michael McGrath: 91. To ask the Minister for Finance if the Central Bank has been asked to approve any complaints process put in place for the 2,141 SME customers involved in an issue (details supplied); if the Central Bank approved this complaints process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12648/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services Regulation (9 Mar 2017)

Michael McGrath: 92. To ask the Minister for Finance if he or the Central Bank are satisfied that the 2,141 Irish SME customers placed into a group by a bank (details supplied) have been contacted appropriately and directly by the bank outlining clearly the complaints process put in place; if not, when the Central Bank expects this communication to take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services Regulation (9 Mar 2017)

Michael McGrath: 93. To ask the Minister for Finance if the complaints process for the 2,141 SME customers of a bank (details supplied) placed into a group is the exact same as the one put in place by the bank for UK customers; if the independent third party was appointed by the bank; if the Central Bank is satisfied with the appointment process of the independent third party; if an Irish independent third...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services Regulation (9 Mar 2017)

Michael McGrath: 94. To ask the Minister for Finance if, in the case of the complaints process put in place for the 2,141 Irish SME customers of a bank (details supplied) placed into a group, it is standard practice to deduct refunds to the customers from debt outstanding from the customers; if he and the Central Bank are satisfied that this compensation is adequate for SME customers whose financial position...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Revenue Commissioners Enforcement Activity (9 Mar 2017)

Michael McGrath: 95. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide details of the Revenue Commissioners' current compliance activity in relation to offshore transactions; the number of solicitor firms identified to date as being associated with offshore transactions; the number of enquiry letters in respect of such transactions issued by the Revenue Commissioners to solicitor firms for each year since...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Revenue Commissioners Enforcement Activity (9 Mar 2017)

Michael McGrath: 96. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of persons or entities that have made a voluntary disclosure to the Revenue Commissioners since budget day in October 2016 concerning the ending of the opportunity to make a qualifying disclosure in respect of offshore assets and accounts; the yield from these voluntary disclosures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12653/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (9 Mar 2017)

Michael McGrath: 97. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide, in respect of each organisation deemed to be a public body, including State agencies, Government Departments, local authorities, statutory bodies, section 38 and section 39 funded organisations and third level education bodies, the area in which the Revenue Commissioners have identified interest, penalties and-or arrears of tax as being...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (9 Mar 2017)

Michael McGrath: 98. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of persons that have paid the domicile levy; the amount collected by the Revenue Commissioners for each year since 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12656/17]