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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Central Credit Register (20 Nov 2014)

Michael McGrath: 17. To ask the Minister for Finance when the central credit register will be fully operational; the steps that have been taken thus far in its implementation; the reason for the delay in bringing it forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44628/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (20 Nov 2014)

Michael McGrath: 19. To ask the Minister for Finance the Revenue Commissioners' position regarding the sale of a public house (details supplied) in County Cork; if the Revenue Commissioners have reached an agreement with the secured creditor involved; if the Revenue Commissioners are agreeable to the sale of the property proceeding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44669/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fiscal Policy (20 Nov 2014)

Michael McGrath: 20. To ask the Minister for Finance if he expects Irish Water to pass the market test to be off the State’s balance sheet based on the revised structure for water charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44694/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fiscal Policy (20 Nov 2014)

Michael McGrath: 21. To ask the Minister for Finance the overall impact on the public finances in terms of gross and net revenue from domestic water charges in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44695/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Recruitment (20 Nov 2014)

Michael McGrath: 106. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the post of consultant psychiatrist at the child and adolescent mental health service in the Health Service Executive south Lee catchment area; the length of time the position has been vacant; the steps being taken to fill the vacancy; the measures in place in the interim to ensure that a service may be provided, especially in urgent...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Residential Institutions (20 Nov 2014)

Michael McGrath: 123. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding plans for a monument to commemorate the survivors of residential institutions; if a decision has to be made as to the location of the monument; if she plans to proceed with the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44636/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Residential Institutions Redress Scheme (20 Nov 2014)

Michael McGrath: 124. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to review the requirement that a survivor of abuse in residential institutions must have gone through the redress board in order to access support from Caranua; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44637/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Residential Institutions Redress Scheme (20 Nov 2014)

Michael McGrath: 125. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when she expects the final report of the Residential Institutions Redress Board to be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44638/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Residential Institutions Redress Scheme (20 Nov 2014)

Michael McGrath: 126. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to change the residential institutions redress legislation in order that a survivor may nominate a person to benefit from entitlements under the redress scheme in the event of the death of the survivor; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44639/14]

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (19 Nov 2014)

Michael McGrath: I echo all the points that have been made. I thank the Minister, the Minister of State and the officials. The one point that stands out for me is in respect of the amendments from the Government side. It would be helpful if we could have an explanation of those in advance. There was one example today, which I highlighted, where 24 amendments, many of which were technical, were grouped....

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (19 Nov 2014)

Michael McGrath: I move amendment No. 97: In page 119, between lines 24 and 25, to insert the following:“Amendment of Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 92. The Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 is amended by the insertion of a new section after 195A—“Non residents: certain expense payments 195B. (1)In this section— ‘associated company’ has the same meaning as in section 432;...

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (19 Nov 2014)

Michael McGrath: I welcome that because my understanding is that Ireland is an outlier in its treatment of this issue. That is something the Revenue can check. It strikes me as odd that a non-executive director who, of necessity, travels in and out of Ireland to attend meetings and who is reimbursed for the cost of that travel, is then taxed by the Irish Revenue on the amounts that have been reimbursed....

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (19 Nov 2014)

Michael McGrath: That is a bigger debate, which we could start, but I think I got my point across.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (19 Nov 2014)

Michael McGrath: I thank the Minister for his response to amendment No. 96 on the revaluation of properties for the LPT. I welcome the Minister's intention to examine the operation of the LPT, including the impact of rising property prices on the liability that households face because as matters stand, many people in the greater Dublin area are facing a jump of approximately two bands, which equates to an...

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (19 Nov 2014)

Michael McGrath: I move amendment No. 96: In page 119, between lines 24 and 25, to insert the following: “Amendment of section 13 of the Finance (Local Property Tax) Act 2012 92. The Finance (Local Property Tax) Act 2012 is amended by substituting the the following section for section 13—“13. (1) In this Act the date by reference to which the chargeable value of a relevant residential...

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (19 Nov 2014)

Michael McGrath: Amendment No. 96 relates to the valuation date for local property tax in the 2012 Act. As the Minister will be aware, owners have certainty for the next two calendar years as to the amount of LPT that they will pay. For 2015 and 2016, the amount they will pay will be based on the valuation on the valuation date of 1 May 2013, but there is to be a new valuation date of 1 November 2016. It...

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (19 Nov 2014)

Michael McGrath: I have a question for the Minister, although the Revenue officials might be able to answer as well. Aside from this section, has Revenue any discretion in its application of interest and penalties in the case of an under-declaration of income by a self-employed person or an under-declaration of a VAT liability?

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (19 Nov 2014)

Michael McGrath: Could someone clarify that?

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (19 Nov 2014)

Michael McGrath: My question is on whether there is any discretion in the application of the legislation or whether the situation is absolutely black or white? People often approach us with Revenue issues. Usually I say that there is nothing I can do because everything is laid out in black and white in the Act, Revenue has no discretion and it applies the law.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (19 Nov 2014)

Michael McGrath: Please.