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Written Answers — Department of Finance: IBRC Staff (3 Apr 2014)

Michael McGrath: 66. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of staff employed by the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation at the time the special liquidator was appointed in 2013; the number currently employed; the number currently serving out a notice period; the special liquidator's plans for the remainder of the staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15943/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: IBRC Liquidation (3 Apr 2014)

Michael McGrath: 67. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the sale by the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation special liquidator of Project Sand; the number of parties who submitted final bids; when a final decision will be made on the sale of the mortgage book; the special liquidator's plans regarding the applicability of the code of conduct on mortgage arrears after the sale; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Bank Debt Restructuring (3 Apr 2014)

Michael McGrath: 68. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the ongoing delay in finalising the restructuring plan for Permanent TSB with the European Commission; if he will advise of the current position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15945/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services Regulation (3 Apr 2014)

Michael McGrath: 69. To ask the Minister for Finance if the Central Bank of Ireland plans to progress the investigation into the mis-selling of payment protection insurance policies; the number of policies that have been reviewed at this point in time; how far back the review covers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15946/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Euro Coins Production (3 Apr 2014)

Michael McGrath: 70. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide details, for each year since the introduction of the euro in Ireland, of the quantity and value of each denomination of Irish euro coins, for example, the number of one cent coins for each year, number of two cent coins for each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15947/14]

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality; and Defence: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 Apr 2014)

Michael McGrath: That is not true, Minister. That is a despicable comment.

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality; and Defence: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 Apr 2014)

Michael McGrath: Several of the Minister's backbenchers have said tonight that this debate is about personality. It is absolutely not. The material that was sent to the Minister's home today is utterly reprehensible and our leader has dealt with that issue in his opening remarks. The issues that have emerged in recent months on penalty points, the GSOC and Garda tapes have become so confusing and there is...

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality; and Defence: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 Apr 2014)

Michael McGrath: Someone had to go, because a head of steam had been building up since the previous Thursday, when the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Leo Varadkar, publicly called on the Garda Commissioner to withdraw his "disgusting" remark made at the Committee of Public Accounts. He was backed up by a succession of Ministers in the following days. Of course, the sacrificial lamb would...

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality; and Defence: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 Apr 2014)

Michael McGrath: Why was he forced to go? There have been efforts to assassinate his character and good name.

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality; and Defence: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 Apr 2014)

Michael McGrath: He is public is a public servant of the utmost integrity. I am left with the inescapable conclusion that the wrong man has gone.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Mortgage Arrears Resolution Process: Discussion (2 Apr 2014)

Michael McGrath: Mr. Maguire has put forward bankruptcy as a more attractive option than many people would have seen it as being up to now. That is a very important debate to have because with the discharge period being reduced significantly under the legislation, it is now an option for many people. There is the stigma of becoming a bankrupt, but I agree with him that as a country we have to get over that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Mortgage Arrears Resolution Process: Discussion (2 Apr 2014)

Michael McGrath: An issue that was raised a while ago - I believe this is factual because I have seen it - is that banks are taking a more hard-line approach where there is equity in the property because it means the loan balance will be cleared in full whereas if they move on a borrower who has negative equity, it will crystallise a loss on their books and they are very conscious of that with stress tests...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Mortgage Arrears Resolution Process: Discussion (2 Apr 2014)

Michael McGrath: I welcome our guests and thank them for the work they are doing on behalf of consumers and, in particular, those mortgage holders operating in very stressful circumstances. Ms Sadlier referred to a key issue. One of the most sinister developments in recent times was the change to the code of conduct and the option for banks, in certain circumstances, to declare people as not co-operating....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Mortgage Arrears Resolution Process: Discussion (2 Apr 2014)

Michael McGrath: Mr. Joyce raised what I believe to be the key issue, the lack of consistency in the approach of the banks. It is an issue I have been raising for some time. The solution one gets and whether one gets a solution at all depends completely on one's bank. We see the cases that are being resolved by the mortgage holders group with AIB, for example, while other banks have a very strict policy of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Mortgage Arrears Resolution Process: Discussion (2 Apr 2014)

Michael McGrath: My observation is that the approach to dealing with mortgage arrears is quite disparate. People do not know where to turn. Many people are not facing up to their problems because of fear or confusion. They could go to any one of the six organisations represented before the committee today, and obviously we would all encourage them to engage with the bank as quickly as possible. There is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Mortgage Arrears Resolution Process: Discussion (2 Apr 2014)

Michael McGrath: I can keep going if the Chair wishes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Mortgage Arrears Resolution Process: Discussion (2 Apr 2014)

Michael McGrath: I will do my best. I welcome the representatives from the three groups before us. The purpose of this engagement is for us to sharpen our questions to be put to representatives of the banks next week. Last September, I found it a very frustrating experience not having an agreed template for information, with much data presented on the day. We were bombarded with information and had to try...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Employment Data (1 Apr 2014)

Michael McGrath: 142. To ask the Taoiseach the number of persons employed in County Galway at the end of 2011, 2012 and 2013, respectively, both full time and part time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15096/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Levy (1 Apr 2014)

Michael McGrath: 177. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide in tabular form the total amount raised from the levy on insurance policies in each year from 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15095/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (1 Apr 2014)

Michael McGrath: 178. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of customer mobility measures that are in place in respect of Irish banks as a result of EU action; his view on the effectiveness of such measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15097/14]