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Regulation of Debt Management Advisors Bill 2011: First Stage (21 Sep 2011)

Michael McGrath: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to make provision in relation to debt management advisors and for the authorisation and supervision of debt management advisors by the Central Bank of Ireland and the Minister for Finance and to provide for related matters.

Regulation of Debt Management Advisors Bill 2011: First Stage (21 Sep 2011)

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

European Financial Stability Facility and Euro Area Loan Facility (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Sep 2011)

Michael McGrath: The Minister has changed his tune.

European Financial Stability Facility and Euro Area Loan Facility (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Sep 2011)

Michael McGrath: If we successfully exit the programme we are in at the end of 2013, is there a situation where the EFSF could still be in existence and the guarantee of the enhanced amount in the Bill could be invoked? Is that a possibility, or do we have a legal commitment that on the introduction of the ESM in mid-2013, the EFSF will cease to be in place?

Leaders' Questions (22 Sep 2011)

Michael McGrath: So did the Minister's colleagues.

Order of Business (22 Sep 2011)

Michael McGrath: On the Government's plans to set up the NewERA authority and create the promised 100,000 jobs, is it still the intention that it will be set up as a statutory body by primary legislation? According to some media reports, it may be a non-statutory body under the NTMA. Has a Government decision been made and is legislation pending?

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (22 Sep 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 36: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the expenditure profile, both current and capital, for his Department for 2011 up to the end of August; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25228/11]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (22 Sep 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 52: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the amount of money given by Irish Aid to each Irish non-governmental organisation for the years 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2010 in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25390/11]

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (22 Sep 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 53: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the names and salaries of every special adviser appointed by every Cabinet member and Minister of State since the new Government came to office on 9 March 2011; and if he will give the same details for any other advisers appointed. [26119/11]

Written Answers — Banks Recapitalisation: Banks Recapitalisation (22 Sep 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the current promissory note structure in respect of the recapitalisation of Anglo Irish Bank; if he will provide details of the changes he is seeking; the steps he has taken in that regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25516/11]

Written Answers — Banking Sector: Banking Sector (22 Sep 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 70: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide details of his contacts in recent weeks with AIB in relation to the appointment of a new chief executive; if the bank has requested permission to award a salary in excess of €500,000 to the new chief executive; and his views on the appropriate salary that should be paid. [25499/11]

Written Answers — Exchequer Savings: Exchequer Savings (22 Sep 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Finance the estimated savings for Ireland, for each of the years 2012, 2013 and 2014, arising from the anticipated reduction in the interest rate on funds available from the European Financial Stability Fund, European Financial Stability Mechanism and the bilateral loans; the interest rates he expects Ireland will now be charged; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Exchequer Savings: Exchequer Savings (22 Sep 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 69: To ask the Minister for Finance when the interest rate reductions on funds drawn down under the European Financial Stability Facility and the European Financial Stabilisation Mechanism will take effect; the date to which they will be backdated; the estimated saving for Ireland in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25498/11]

Written Answers — Eligible Liabilities Guarantee Scheme: Eligible Liabilities Guarantee Scheme (22 Sep 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the future of the eligible liabilities guarantee scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25500/11]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (22 Sep 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide details, including the value and the name of the beneficiary, of any contract awarded by him or any public body directly under his control for public relations, communications and consultancy services from 9 March 2011 to date in 2011. [25501/11]

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (22 Sep 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide details of the meeting he held with the head of the European Central Bank, Mr. Jean Claude Trichet, in Poland on 17 September 2011; the matters discussed affecting Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25503/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (22 Sep 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has given his approval to the establishment of NewERA as a non-statutory body in the National Treasury Management Agency; if so, if he will provide details of the way that this will work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25504/11]

Written Answers — National Asset Management Agency: National Asset Management Agency (22 Sep 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Finance if he approves of the incentivisation arrangements the National Asset Management Agency is entering with developers whereby NAMA allows developers to share in any additional return or profit beyond the amount NAMA has paid for the developer's loan plus an allowance for NAMA's expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25505/11]

Written Answers — Banks Recapitalisation: Banks Recapitalisation (22 Sep 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to any interest among private equity investors in taking a minority shareholding in AIB as outlined recently to the Oireachtas finance committee by the bank chairman, Mr. David Hodginkson; his views on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25507/11]

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (22 Sep 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has finalised a date for the publication of the pre-budget outlook and medium term fiscal plan in October; if he intends to brief Opposition spokespersons in advance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25508/11]