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Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (17 May 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 324: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to carry out a comprehensive clean-up at the former Irish ISPAT site at Haulbowline, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11268/11]

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (17 May 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 325: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to reduce the annual leave entitlements of county managers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11276/11]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (17 May 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 535: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has received an application for a low cost safety improvement grant by Cork County Council for works at a location (details supplied). [11221/11]

Leaders' Questions (18 May 2011)

Michael McGrath: The Taoiseach is not saying "No."

Order of Business (18 May 2011)

Michael McGrath: The Reuters news agency reported the Minister, Deputy Howlin, as saying that the Government wished to restructure the national debt, whereas earlier this week the Minister for Finance denied that at the European Council of Finance Ministers. Does the Government intend to bring forward proposals for restructuring the national debt? Perhaps the Taoiseach might clarify the communication issue...

Order of Business (24 May 2011)

Michael McGrath: This morning the Minister for Finance published the Central Bank and Credit Institutions (Resolution) (No. 2) Bill. When is it intended to introduce it in the House?

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2011: Second Stage (24 May 2011)

Michael McGrath: I would like to share time with Deputy Seán Fleming.

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2011: Second Stage (24 May 2011)

Michael McGrath: I am pleased to have an opportunity to contribute to the Second Stage debate on the Finance (No. 2) Bill 2011, which gives effect to the taxation measures announced in the jobs initiative two weeks ago. The Government has decided to target its stimulus measures towards the tourism sector. It hopes this approach will attract additional visitors to Ireland and lead to job creation. As I said...

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (24 May 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Finance if Minister Howlin is in the position to direct any members of his administrative staff; and the governance structures which currently apply in the areas which will be transferred to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. [12401/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (24 May 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 69: To ask the Minister for Finance the person who is the Accounting Officer for the various sections of his Department. [12402/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (24 May 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 70: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide details of all non-established persons currently working in his Department [12403/11]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (24 May 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding a certain flood relief project (details supplied) in County Cork. [12565/11]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (24 May 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Finance if information has been published showing the current effective income tax rate including the universal social charge for a person in different circumstances, such as single, married and so on. [12636/11]

Written Answers — Pension Fund Levy: Pension Fund Levy (24 May 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the implications of the proposed pension fund levy on the take-up of private pensions and the contribution levels of existing pension holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12647/11]

Written Answers — Pension Fund Levy: Pension Fund Levy (24 May 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will confirm that he does not intend to extend the proposed pension fund levy beyond pension funds to include other assets including commercial and household deposit savings and life assurance funds. [12650/11]

Written Answers — Pension Fund Levy: Pension Fund Levy (24 May 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Finance the measures he will bring forward to moderate the impact of the pension fund levy on defined benefit pension schemes which are in deficit and may be required to reduce employee benefits to meet solvency requirements. [12651/11]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (24 May 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason tax relief on rent paid does not apply to local authority tenants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12692/11]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 May 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the appointment of a design team for a planned new school building (details supplied) in County Cork. [12297/11]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 May 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a planned extension to a primary school (details supplied) in County Cork; and a time line for the completion the project. [12564/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (24 May 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the supports made available by him to the National Parents' Council, Primary, on an annual basis; and if he will define the relationship between his Department and the National Parents' Council. [12682/11]