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Finance (Tax Appeals and Prospectus Regulation) Bill 2019: Second Stage (24 Sep 2019)

Michael McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate. On behalf of Fianna Fáil, I welcome the Bill. For some time, we have highlighted the very significant issues arising in the Tax Appeals Commission, not least the lengthy backlog in the number of cases before it. The commission has only been in existence since 2016, having replaced an earlier entity, and it inherited a significant...

Special Needs Education Places: Motion [Private Members] (25 Sep 2019)

Michael McGrath: I thank Deputy Byrne for putting down this motion. My heart sinks when parents of children with special needs who are at the beginning of their journey come to my office - not because the child has special needs but because I know the battle that they are going through to face every step along the way in getting that to which their child is entitled by way of education and special supports....

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services Regulation (25 Sep 2019)

Michael McGrath: 54. To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 63 of 6 September 2019, the process by which an unauthorised financial services provider can be fined by a court following conviction; the person or body whose role it is to take proceedings to court in order to impose a fine on an unauthorised financial services provider; if it is a matter for the Director of Public...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (25 Sep 2019)

Michael McGrath: 55. To ask the Minister for Finance if a matter raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) in County Cork regarding the tax treatment of unmarried couples will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38948/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Availability (25 Sep 2019)

Michael McGrath: 56. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on removing the restriction in which tax relief is only available for physiotherapy sessions on the basis of a general practitioner referral; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38980/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (25 Sep 2019)

Michael McGrath: 57. To ask the Minister for Finance the treatment of off-road voluntary ambulances for the purposes of VRT, VAT and annual motor tax; the way in which the treatment differs from regular voluntary ambulances; the estimated cost if the rules for off-road ambulances were equalised with those of regular ambulances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39056/19]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (25 Sep 2019)

Michael McGrath: 74. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 204 of 6 September 2019, if there are currently negotiations under way between the OPW and Cork County Council regarding a revised purchase plan; the two of the nine properties it has been decided to retain in State ownership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39006/19]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (25 Sep 2019)

Michael McGrath: 75. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 204 of 6 September 2019, the plans there are for the boathouse adjacent to No. 12 and for the improvement and maintenance of the drive adjacent to the boathouse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39007/19]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (25 Sep 2019)

Michael McGrath: 76. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 204 of 6 September 2019, if he will facilitate a meeting between the residents that live in houses formerly sold and the OPW to discuss issues of concern; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39008/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (25 Sep 2019)

Michael McGrath: 79. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 443 of 6 September 2019, the nature of the tender process he plans to take; the number of steps in the process; the estimated length of time it will take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38961/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (25 Sep 2019)

Michael McGrath: 80. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the amount spent to date on the provision of temporary accommodation, including site rental costs, for a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38962/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (25 Sep 2019)

Michael McGrath: 92. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the locations in which the newly qualified gardaí have been assigned since September 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38913/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (25 Sep 2019)

Michael McGrath: 104. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 268 of 17 September 2019, the number of Garda vehicles available in working order and operational in each Garda district within the Cork city division at the end of each of the years 2015 to 2018 and as at 20 September 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39022/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Data (25 Sep 2019)

Michael McGrath: 139. To ask the Minister for Health the number of voluntary off-road ambulances nationally; the number of call-outs these ambulances have undertaken in each of the past three years and to date in 2019 on behalf of the 999 emergency services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39055/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Brexit Preparations (26 Sep 2019)

Michael McGrath: 1. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of the preparations for a no-deal Brexit; the further steps he plans to take in the coming weeks to prepare for this scenario; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39206/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Brexit Preparations (26 Sep 2019)

Michael McGrath: The purpose of this question is to raise the issue of the preparations that are being made for all Brexit scenarios, in particular the possible scenario of a no-deal Brexit. Now that we are just five weeks away from the end of October, I seek more clarity on what work is ongoing with the European Commission on cross-border trade and potential checks that may arise in that scenario, and if...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Brexit Preparations (26 Sep 2019)

Michael McGrath: I thank the Minister for his reply. While there may be a growing view in political circles that Brexit may not come to a head at the end of October and that it may not be the end of it, the reality is that we are now just five weeks away from a potential cliff-edge, no-deal Brexit. People who are engaged in cross-border trade will want to know at what stage are these discussions with the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Brexit Preparations (26 Sep 2019)

Michael McGrath: To be fair, all parties in this House have adopted a very supportive position in regard to Brexit and we have afforded Government the time and space to work through these issues. However, we are coming to a point now, just five weeks out from a no-deal Brexit, where people deserve to know and will want to know because they want to make preparations and plans. Can the Minister tell the House...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Insurance Costs (26 Sep 2019)

Michael McGrath: 3. To ask the Minister for Finance the steps being taken to protect businesses and voluntary organisations from increasing insurance costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39207/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Insurance Costs (26 Sep 2019)

Michael McGrath: The fact that both Deputy Pearse Doherty and I have selected this issue for priority questions is a measure of how serious is the situation. The Minister of State has put great store on the judicial council legislation and the new award levels coming into effect, and he can say it is a matter for the Judiciary and so on, but that does not cut much mustard for those who are directly affected...