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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector Regulation (23 Oct 2018)

Michael McGrath: 229. To ask the Minister for Finance the grounds for requiring his consent or consultation for a bank (details supplied) under paragraph 9 of the relationship arrangement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43962/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (23 Oct 2018)

Michael McGrath: 353. To ask the Minister for Health if he will address a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43173/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Expenditure (23 Oct 2018)

Michael McGrath: 373. To ask the Minister for Health the estimated and-or expected HSE overspend for the full year to 31 December 2018; if he will provide the breakdown as opposed to the budget of the areas in which the overspend occurred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43244/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Implementation (23 Oct 2018)

Michael McGrath: 543. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when high speed broadband will be available to all households in a village (details supplied) in County Cork; the details and timelines in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43552/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Working Family Payment Data (23 Oct 2018)

Michael McGrath: 640. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the way in which, and when, existing recipients of the working family payment will be affected by the changes announced to the scheme in budget 2019; if existing recipients will need to reapply or be reassessed to establish if they will benefit from the changes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43510/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Compensation Fund (24 Oct 2018)

Michael McGrath: 119. To ask the Minister for Finance when he expects the next payment from the insurance compensation fund in relation to the liquidation of a company (details supplied); if payments will be made at the end of October 2018 as expected; if there is a delay to provide the reasons for that delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44053/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Brexit Staff (25 Oct 2018)

Michael McGrath: 1. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of the preparedness of the Revenue Commissioners for Brexit; the number of customs officials who will be required on 29 March 2019 in the event of a no-deal Brexit; the number of customs officials he anticipates will be operational on 29 March 2019; the extra work that will be required in the event of a transitional period being agreed to; and if...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Brexit Staff (25 Oct 2018)

Michael McGrath: This question relates to the preparedness of the Revenue Commissioners for Brexit and, in particular, for all possible scenarios. I understand they have informed the Minister they require 600 additional staff in the scenario of an orderly Brexit where a deal is done and then there is a transition period up to the end 2020. It appears we will fall well short of that by March of next year. I...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Brexit Staff (25 Oct 2018)

Michael McGrath: I will cut to the chase on this one. Revenue has told the Minister it requires 600 additional staff in the scenario of an orderly Brexit and a transition period to the end of 2020. When does it need those 600 staff by? Is it by March of next year or by the end of 2020? The Government will deliver 200 additional staff by the end of March 2019, which is well short of the 600 required, being...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Brexit Staff (25 Oct 2018)

Michael McGrath: I thank the Minister for his reply but I must put that "what if" question. If that arises it will go well beyond resource implications, which it will. I assume the Revenue Commissioners, which is a competent professional body, have given the Minister its assessment of what is required by March 2019, in the event of a cliff edge Brexit. It will go well beyond the 600 figure that they have...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Banking Sector Reform (25 Oct 2018)

Michael McGrath: 3. To ask the Minister for Finance the steps he plans to take to follow through on the Central Bank's recommendation that an enhanced individual accountability framework be introduced for banks and other regulated financial services providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44280/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Banking Sector Reform (25 Oct 2018)

Michael McGrath: I want to raise with the Minister the recent Central Bank report into the culture across our banking system and in particular its recommendation that we move towards the introduction of an enhanced individual accountability framework. I want to know if the Minister and the Government support that call by the Central Bank. There is such a regime in the UK for the last number of years. It...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Banking Sector Reform (25 Oct 2018)

Michael McGrath: For me, this is not about a witch hunt. It is about having accountability at the top level of our financial institutions. The impact of decisions and behaviours is profound. The Minister referenced the tracker scandal. Approximately 3,000 directly affected customers are yet to receive redress and compensation despite us being almost three years on from the commencement of the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Banking Sector Reform (25 Oct 2018)

Michael McGrath: It remains to be seen whether the enforcement investigations that are under way in the tracker scandal will deliver answers. The people affected will want to know how it could have happened in the first place, that is, how all the main banks could have made the same mistake in a manner that was adverse to the interests of their customers and was favourable to the interests of the banks. I...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Central Bank of Ireland Reports (25 Oct 2018)

Michael McGrath: 14. To ask the Minister for Finance if he anticipates legislative changes as a result of the report from the Central Bank on the behaviour and culture of Irish retail banks; if he has had further consultations with the main banks in relation to the tracker mortgage scandal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44119/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Interest Rates (25 Oct 2018)

Michael McGrath: 26. To ask the Minister for Finance the steps he is taking to reduce mortgage interest rates; his views on whether interest rates being charged here are reasonable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44118/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Union Services (25 Oct 2018)

Michael McGrath: 58. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to develop a new strategy for the growth and development of the credit union sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44116/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Costs (25 Oct 2018)

Michael McGrath: 37. To ask the Minister for Finance the key recommendations of the cost of insurance working group, including the report on employer and public liability, he plans to implement in the next six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44117/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Motor Insurance Claims (25 Oct 2018)

Michael McGrath: 53. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of the liquidation of a company (details supplied); when the Insurance (Amendment) Act 2018 will be fully enacted; when he expects the next payment to take place; when he expects all claimants involved in the company will receive compensation in full; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44120/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Electric Vehicle Grants (25 Oct 2018)

Michael McGrath: 89. To ask the Minister for Finance if the €50,000 cap on the original market value of a vehicle in the context of the 0% benefit-in-kind,BIK, rate for electric vehicles will apply to directors that were provided with an electric car during 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44331/18]