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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Operations and Functions: Office of Public Works (10 Dec 2014)

Michael McGrath: The expectation is that the work would start in 2016.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Operations and Functions: Office of Public Works (10 Dec 2014)

Michael McGrath: I know Mr. Smyth cannot provide a budget until the final design is in place. What is the indicative likely spend at this stage?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Operations and Functions: Office of Public Works (10 Dec 2014)

Michael McGrath: I wish to raise a related issue. Last September, Insurance Ireland wrote to local Deputies about the plans the OPW had put on display during the summer. It raised quite a serious concern. The flood relief works will be designed to prevent another flood from happening and, it is to be hoped, give enough confidence to the insurance sector for it to begin providing flood cover again for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Operations and Functions: Office of Public Works (10 Dec 2014)

Michael McGrath: It raised a specific issue, namely, that in its opinion the number of demountables and floodgates do not meet the required flood defence standard of 1:100 years as of 1 January 2012, which insurers generally regard as essential before they would consider providing flood cover in respect of private dwellings and small businesses. It was being quite specific about the fact that what is saw on...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fuel Oil Specifications (10 Dec 2014)

Michael McGrath: 68. To ask the Minister for Finance the steps being taken to deal with the issue of petrol stretching; if the Revenue Commissioners resources have been allocated to the problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47474/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Compensation Fund (10 Dec 2014)

Michael McGrath: 70. To ask the Minister for Finance the progress that has been made in respect of the liquidation of Setanta Insurance; if those caught up in outstanding claims are facing any losses; the role of the Insurance Compensation Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47482/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (10 Dec 2014)

Michael McGrath: 115. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps being taken to deal with the issue of petrol stretching; if any convictions have yet been secured against those involved in the practice; the potential penalties that apply on conviction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47475/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Motor Insurance Regulation (9 Dec 2014)

Michael McGrath: 167. To ask the Minister for Finance his views that it is acceptable for insurance companies to charge an age loading for vehicles above a certain age limit even in circumstances where the vehicle owner has an up to date NCT certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47239/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: European Stability Mechanism (9 Dec 2014)

Michael McGrath: 176. To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of money Ireland is transferring to the ESM in 2014; the amount expected in 2015; Ireland's total financial commitment to the fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46971/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (9 Dec 2014)

Michael McGrath: 495. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address a matter (details supplied) raised in correspondence regarding the driving licence system. [47247/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Rate (4 Dec 2014)

Michael McGrath: 81. To ask the Minister for Finance if he is conducting a formal review of the local property tax in particular, in respect of the revaluation date of November 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46724/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Central Bank of Ireland (4 Dec 2014)

Michael McGrath: 73. To ask the Minister for Finance if he was ever briefed by the Central Bank of Ireland regarding contingency plans providing for the army to surround banks here because of a risk the banks would run out of money; the person that provided him this briefing and those who were in attendance at the meeting; if the Department of Defence was consulted on the matter in order to provide for the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Lending (4 Dec 2014)

Michael McGrath: 78. To ask the Minister for Finance if the Central Bank of Ireland has indicated that there will be a delay to the introduction of the rules regarding mortgage lending which are due to come in to effect on 1 January 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46721/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (4 Dec 2014)

Michael McGrath: 79. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of persons who have paid the domicile levy in each year since its introduction; the total amount raised; the number of cases currently being pursued by the Revenue Commissioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46722/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Cycle to Work Scheme Data (4 Dec 2014)

Michael McGrath: 80. To ask the Minister for Finance if his Department has conducted any further analysis on the costs and benefits of the cycle to work tax incentive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46723/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Data Protection (4 Dec 2014)

Michael McGrath: 82. To ask the Minister for Finance the regulations that currently cover the use of private investigators by financial institutions to obtain information regarding their clients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46725/14]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (4 Dec 2014)

Michael McGrath: 110. To ask the Minister for Defence if there is a record in his Department of being briefed by the Central Bank of Ireland regarding contingency plans providing for the Army to surround banks here because of a risk the banks would run out of money; if the appropriate operational arrangements were in place in the event the contingency ever arose; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Business of Joint Committee
General Scheme of Sale of Loan Books to Unregulated Third Parties Bill 2014: Discussion (3 Dec 2014)

Michael McGrath: I do not think anybody is saying they should not be regulated. It is not really-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Business of Joint Committee
General Scheme of Sale of Loan Books to Unregulated Third Parties Bill 2014: Discussion (3 Dec 2014)

Michael McGrath: I appreciate that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Business of Joint Committee
General Scheme of Sale of Loan Books to Unregulated Third Parties Bill 2014: Discussion (3 Dec 2014)

Michael McGrath: Can I tease out how this will work in practice if, as Mr. Joyce said, the Central Bank has not taken any enforcement action for possible non-compliance with the code of conduct on mortgage arrears against any financial institutions? If an issue did arise in this circumstance the Central Bank would take enforcement action against the service provider.