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Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Business of Select Committee
Ex-ante Scrutiny of Budget 2018 (Resumed): Minister for Finance (27 Sep 2017)

Michael McGrath: There has been little or no reference to Brexit during today's meeting. Will the budget contain a Brexit package, in particular for SMEs operating in sectors that are potentially very exposed to the outcome of Brexit? Some complacency may now be entering the debate on this issue because of the growing likelihood of a transition period after March 2019 but that is not certain and we do not...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Business of Select Committee
Ex-ante Scrutiny of Budget 2018 (Resumed): Minister for Finance (27 Sep 2017)

Michael McGrath: Can the Minister confirm he has the report on the taxation of rental income, which is relevant to the housing crisis, and if it is being considered in the context of the budget? What does he intend to do with it?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Business of Select Committee
Ex-ante Scrutiny of Budget 2018 (Resumed): Minister for Finance (27 Sep 2017)

Michael McGrath: Will it be subject to consultation or published and decisions made?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Business of Select Committee
Ex-ante Scrutiny of Budget 2018 (Resumed): Minister for Finance (27 Sep 2017)

Michael McGrath: Last year the then Minister, Deputy Noonan, committed to the introduction of a share-based remuneration scheme in this year's budget. Can the Minister elaborate on what has been done in that regard? I do not ask him to make any budget day announcements but that commitment was given. Have the necessary steps been taken in preparation for it?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Business of Select Committee
Ex-ante Scrutiny of Budget 2018 (Resumed): Minister for Finance (27 Sep 2017)

Michael McGrath: Similarly, although it is ultimately a matter for the Minister to confirm or not on budget day, in respect of announcements made last year but which have a multi-annual dimension there was an announcement that DIRT tax will be reduced by 2% per annum over a four-year period. Will those commitments carry through to this budget and the two to follow and how does the Minister regard...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Business of Select Committee
Ex-ante Scrutiny of Budget 2018 (Resumed): Minister for Finance (27 Sep 2017)

Michael McGrath: The issue of a sugar tax was raised. Last year the then Minister, Deputy Noonan, stated the intention should be to introduce the tax to coincide with the introduction of a sugar tax in the UK in April 2018. Can the Minister update the committee on the position in relation to a sugar tax in the UK and what impact, if any, that will have on his decision in the context of the budget?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Business of Select Committee
Ex-ante Scrutiny of Budget 2018 (Resumed): Minister for Finance (27 Sep 2017)

Michael McGrath: I have not seen the report on the taxation of rental income. I recognise that REITs have played a role, but the difference between the tax treatment of an individual Irish landlord or an Irish company involved in renting out properties compared to the tax treatment of institutional landlords, namely REITs, is very stark. It is an issue which needs to be examined and I will be interested to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (28 Sep 2017)

Michael McGrath: 27. To ask the Minister for Health when he expects the new health centre in Carrigaline, County Cork to be open; and the services that will be provided there [40770/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (28 Sep 2017)

Michael McGrath: 69. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the future of the health centre in Passage West, County Cork; and if services will continue to be provided in the local community. [40769/17]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Employment Rights (28 Sep 2017)

Michael McGrath: 81. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation further to Parliamentary Question No. 141 of 20 September 2017, if the legal obligation to comply with the order in terms of rates of pay and so on only relates to the employer concerned; if there will be an obligation on the end user of the employee's services in which, for example, an agency is the employer but a building...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Employment Rights (28 Sep 2017)

Michael McGrath: 81. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation further to Parliamentary Question No. 141 of 20 September 2017, if the legal obligation to comply with the order in terms of rates of pay and so on only relates to the employer concerned; if there will be an obligation on the end user of the employee's services in which, for example, an agency is the employer but a building...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Yield (28 Sep 2017)

Michael McGrath: 89. To ask the Minister for Finance the policy position in respect of index linking income tax bands; the costing for index linking income tax bands from 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41151/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Availability (28 Sep 2017)

Michael McGrath: 90. To ask the Minister for Finance the average and maximum capital provided by each of the State-funded banks for residential construction projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41191/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Interest Rates (28 Sep 2017)

Michael McGrath: 91. To ask the Minister for Finance the average interest rate charged by a company (details supplied) for the funding of residential construction projects, including projects to build social and affordable housing; if the company utilises development management agreements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41192/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tracker Mortgage Examination (28 Sep 2017)

Michael McGrath: 92. To ask the Minister for Finance the compensation percentages offered by each of the lenders involved in the Central Bank's tracker mortgage investigation; if these rates differ for buy-to-lets; if so, the amount by which the rates differ; if payment for independent financial advice is conditional on the borrower obtaining advice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41193/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Compensation Fund (28 Sep 2017)

Michael McGrath: 93. To ask the Minister for Finance the number and value of claims remaining outstanding from the liquidation of a company (details supplied); the number of persons that have received compensation from the insurance compensation fund (ICF) since the Supreme Court decision on the matter; the average proportion of the total claims these persons received from both the liquidation process and the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: State Aid Investigations (28 Sep 2017)

Michael McGrath: 94. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding contact between the Government and the European Commission relating to the illegal state aid complaint made by the Commission by property developers in respect of NAMA; if his Department has provided all information requested by the Commission; when he expects an outcome to the complaint; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Designation (28 Sep 2017)

Michael McGrath: 101. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 265 of 20 September 2017, if he will address the specific case concerning the schools referenced; and if the feeder schools have been designated by his department. [41075/17]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Banking Sector in Ireland (Resumed): Permanent TSB and KBC Bank (28 Sep 2017)

Michael McGrath: I welcome our guests. I saw most of the earlier questioning on the monitors but if I repeat any, let me know. In respect of interest rates, Mr. Masding said in the questionnaire that one in three of those eligible have applied for the managed variable rate. Is that the case?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Banking Sector in Ireland (Resumed): Permanent TSB and KBC Bank (28 Sep 2017)

Michael McGrath: Mr. Masding said that 51,000 customers are still on the standard variable rate, SVR. Is that on a rate of 4.5%?