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Order of Business (19 Apr 2011)

Michael McGrath: I am just making the point.

Order of Business (19 Apr 2011)

Michael McGrath: I believe it is in order.

Order of Business (19 Apr 2011)

Michael McGrath: It is on the Order of Business and relevant.

Order of Business (19 Apr 2011)

Michael McGrath: At this stage a senior Minister can negotiate with the IMF and the European Commission, undertake official engagements------

Order of Business (19 Apr 2011)

Michael McGrath: -----on behalf of the Government, yet he cannot come into the House and take a question from a member of the Opposition. For how long is that acceptable? Can we have an answer once and for all, please?

Order of Business (19 Apr 2011)

Michael McGrath: The Taoiseach could just answer the question.

Order of Business (19 Apr 2011)

Michael McGrath: It is included in the programme for Government.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (19 Apr 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Finance the expected reduction in VAT Exchequer receipts for the remainder of 2011, if the lower VAT rate is reduced from 13.5% to 12% from 1 July 2011; and the corresponding effect in VAT receipts for the full calendar year 2012 arising from the rate reduction. [8272/11]

Written Answers — Mortgage Arrears: Mortgage Arrears (19 Apr 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide details of the financial institutions which are currently implementing the recommendation of a deferred interest scheme as set out by the expert group on mortgage arrears and personal debt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8374/11]

Written Answers — Banks Recapitalisation: Banks Recapitalisation (19 Apr 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Finance if the recent bank stress tests involved an examination, on a sample basis, of the actual documentation underpinning individual commercial loans. [8375/11]

Written Answers — Mortgage Arrears: Mortgage Arrears (19 Apr 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on Allied Irish Banks proposal to write off certain stressed residential mortgage loans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8376/11]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (19 Apr 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 136: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an aspect of the higher education grant scheme (details supplied). [8521/11]

Written Answers — Social Insurance: Social Insurance (19 Apr 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the estimated reduction in income for the remainder of 2011 from a halving of the lower rate of employer PRSI of 8.5% from 1 July 2011 and the corresponding reduction in income for the full calendar year 2012. [8283/11]

Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (19 Apr 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 196: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to increase the maximum grant allocation to persons under the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland home energy saving grant. [8307/11]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (19 Apr 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 203: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to introduce legislation or a policy framework to support the voluntary work of residents' associations around the country in the work of maintaining their residential estate. [8261/11]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (19 Apr 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 336: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if he will arrange for home support hours to be provided in respect of a person with special needs (details supplied) in County Cork. [8550/11]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (19 Apr 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 337: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding an application for a renewal of a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [8551/11]

Commission of Inquiry into Banking Sector: Statements (20 Apr 2011)

Michael McGrath: I very much welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on the report of the Commission of Investigation into the Banking Sector in Ireland, known as the Nyberg report. The report builds on the work done in the preliminary reports by Professor Patrick Honohan and Max Watson and Klaus Regling and provides further insight into the causes of the Irish banking crisis. Mr. Peter Nyberg...

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (21 Apr 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding an application for tax relief on vehicles purchased for use by persons with disabilities in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [8909/11]

Fiscal Policy (3 May 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 30: To ask the Minister for Finance in view of his previous comments that Ireland's debt position could become unsustainable and in view of all the economic data currently available to him, if he believes Ireland's debt position is sustainable going forward; the growth forecasts for the next number of years on which he is basing his view; and if the National Treasury Management...