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Written Answers — Department of Finance: State Banking Sector (29 Jun 2017)

Michael McGrath: 97. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans for the State's remaining share in a bank (details supplied) and other State assisted banks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30696/17]

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

Michael McGrath: 98. To ask the Minister for Finance the details on the OECD tax treaty; the multilateral instrument signed in June 2017; the details on its potential implications for taxpayers; the number of tax treaties in negotiation at EU or OECD level; the number of tax treaties currently in negotiation with other countries; the process followed to ensure that tax treaties are in Ireland's long-term best...

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

Michael McGrath: 99. To ask the Minister for Finance the detail of the different incentives offered by NAMA to developers; the number and value of incentives offered by NAMA to developers in each of the past five years and to date in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30698/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Motor Insurance Regulation (29 Jun 2017)

Michael McGrath: 100. To ask the Minister for Finance when he expects the liquidator of a company (details supplied) to complete their report on the estimate of the proportion of claims expected to be covered by the liquidation of the company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30699/17]

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

Michael McGrath: 101. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of initiatives to protect the family home and to introduce additional long-term solutions for mortgage arrears cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30700/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Loan Books Purchasers (29 Jun 2017)

Michael McGrath: 102. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of the provision of greater protection for mortgage holders, tenants and SMEs whose loans have been and will be transferred or sold to unregulated entities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30701/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Stability and Growth Pact (29 Jun 2017)

Michael McGrath: 103. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether Ireland will be in breach of the fiscal rules in respect of the structural rule and the expenditure benchmark in 2017; his further views on whether sanctions will be brought against Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30702/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: EU Investigations (29 Jun 2017)

Michael McGrath: 104. To ask the Minister for Finance the expected timeframe for the acquisition of a sum relating to a case (details supplied). [30709/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: EU Investigations (29 Jun 2017)

Michael McGrath: 105. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of the ownership of interest accumulating from the escrow account established from a judgment (details supplied). [30710/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: EU Investigations (29 Jun 2017)

Michael McGrath: 106. To ask the Minister for Finance if the State has secured legal immunity in the operation of the escrow account arising from a case (details supplied). [30711/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (29 Jun 2017)

Michael McGrath: 180. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will have an assessment of need carried out under the Disability Act 2005; the person's position on the waiting list with the service provider; the number of persons who are on the waiting list with the service provider; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30532/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Administration (29 Jun 2017)

Michael McGrath: 188. To ask the Minister for Health if the value included for the home in the financial assessment under the nursing home support scheme is net of debts or mortgages outstanding on the property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30570/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Project Funding (29 Jun 2017)

Michael McGrath: 253. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the Fáilte Ireland grants scheme for large tourism projects is open for applications; the level of funding available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30588/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Water Abstraction Regulation (29 Jun 2017)

Michael McGrath: 296. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his plans to review water extraction regulations; the previous times such regulations on extracting water from rivers were reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30712/17]

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman Bill 2017: Committee Stage (29 Jun 2017)

Michael McGrath: From a consumer point of view, this is the centrepiece of the Bill. There has been a political consensus for some time that the six year rule needs to change. I broadly welcome the definition that has been brought forward. I understand Deputy Doherty's point. It is nuanced but important. My instinctive reaction is that a product that is subject to an annual renewal is not a long-term...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman Bill 2017: Committee Stage (29 Jun 2017)

Michael McGrath: When is the establishment day envisaged? If this legislation is enacted in September or October how quickly would the Minister hope to press the button and merge the offices?

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman Bill 2017: Committee Stage (29 Jun 2017)

Michael McGrath: On the question of the ombudsman drawing from external expertise, commissioning consultants' reports, etc., the officials might know whether the ombudsman has a budget line for external expertise and consultancy. I understand the logic of seeking ministerial approval if an entity goes beyond its budget and a Supplementary Estimate is required. If it comes from within existing resources,...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman Bill 2017: Committee Stage (29 Jun 2017)

Michael McGrath: Will Report Stage of this Bill be taken next week?

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (4 Jul 2017)

Michael McGrath: 88. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of approved retirement funds here in each of the years 2011 to 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30866/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (4 Jul 2017)

Michael McGrath: 89. To ask the Minister for Finance the tax yield from approved retirement funds in each of the years 2011 to 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30867/17]