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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Fossil Fuel Divestment Bill 2016: Discussion (27 Jun 2017)

Michael McGrath: Is that €30 million made up of a small number of substantial chunks or a very large number of small elements which combined give the €30 million?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Fossil Fuel Divestment Bill 2016: Discussion (27 Jun 2017)

Michael McGrath: No. I am referring to the €30 million in the pooled funds.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Fossil Fuel Divestment Bill 2016: Discussion (27 Jun 2017)

Michael McGrath: In terms of divestment, is it fair to say that that is the most challenging aspect?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Fossil Fuel Divestment Bill 2016: Discussion (27 Jun 2017)

Michael McGrath: On the Irish side, there is no current exposure-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Fossil Fuel Divestment Bill 2016: Discussion (27 Jun 2017)

Michael McGrath: -----but Mr. Bristow has a concern about being constrained in the ability to invest in companies that currently meet the definition, although there is an acceptance that the definition may lead to change to take account of the transitioning issue Mr. Deane highlighted.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Fossil Fuel Divestment Bill 2016: Discussion (27 Jun 2017)

Michael McGrath: We nearly have a meeting of minds. We have gone a long way to resolving it.

Mortgage Arrears Resolution (Family Home) Bill 2017: First Stage (28 Jun 2017)

Michael McGrath: I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for the establishment of a Mortgage Resolution Office; to provide for a non-judicial Mortgage Resolution Order concerning mortgages over family homes; to provide for an independent appeals process against decisions of the Mortgage Resolution Office; and to provide for related matters. I am pleased to introduce this...

Mortgage Arrears Resolution (Family Home) Bill 2017: First Stage (28 Jun 2017)

Michael McGrath: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Jun 2017)

Michael McGrath: Including Deputy McGuinness.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Jun 2017)

Michael McGrath: Absolutely.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Jun 2017)

Michael McGrath: Deputy McGuinness should not forget that the "lads" include him.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Schemes (28 Jun 2017)

Michael McGrath: 96. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of life loans in respect of residential properties in issuance here; the amount owed on these loans; if such loans are still being marketed by banks; if he is satisfied that the attention of the general public is being fully drawn to the risk associated with a life loan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30368/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (29 Jun 2017)

Michael McGrath: 89. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to merge the universal social charge with PRSI; the projected cost of such a move; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30688/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Bullying in the Workplace (29 Jun 2017)

Michael McGrath: 90. To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that anti-bullying policies in place in his Department and linked Civil Service offices are being implemented effectively; the amount paid in compensation for bullying claims in each of the past five years; the action taken to ensure such cases do not arise in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30689/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Lending (29 Jun 2017)

Michael McGrath: 91. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of exceptions to the Central Bank's loan to income and loan to value mortgage rules by each of the State supported financial institutions in 2016 and 2017; the average loan to value and loan to income ratios for these exceptions from each institution; the policies each institution has relating to the granting of exemptions; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Help-To-Buy Scheme Data (29 Jun 2017)

Michael McGrath: 92. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of applications made to the help-to-buy scheme to date; the number of claims made; the average value of those claims; the estimated cost of the scheme for 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30691/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection Forecasts (29 Jun 2017)

Michael McGrath: 93. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of persons set to face interest and penalties from the Revenue Commissioners as a result of the Circuit Court's decision that the tax avoidance scheme involving the disposal of inter-company shares was illegitimate; the expected value of the interest and penalties; the timeframe for the receipt of such interest and penalties; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: NAMA Portfolio (29 Jun 2017)

Michael McGrath: 94. To ask the Minister for Finance the number and names of portfolios that NAMA is considering for sale; the par debt and book debt that NAMA currently owns; the plans of NAMA to sell this debt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30693/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Central Bank of Ireland Supervision (29 Jun 2017)

Michael McGrath: 95. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the Central Bank's inquiry into a building society (details supplied); the expected completion time of the inquiry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30694/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (29 Jun 2017)

Michael McGrath: 96. To ask the Minister for Finance when he expects the report on potential changes to the capital acquisition tax to facilitate the provision of solar farms on farms as agreed in budget 2017 to be complete; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30695/17]