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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Mortgage Debt (20 Feb 2014)

Michael McGrath: That is no problem.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Mortgage Debt (20 Feb 2014)

Michael McGrath: The Minister will have no power.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Mortgage Debt (20 Feb 2014)

Michael McGrath: They are frightened.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Availability (20 Feb 2014)

Michael McGrath: 11. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason no specific lending targets are in place for the pillar banks for 2014; if he is satisfied the banks are meeting the credit needs of personal and business customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8379/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Unions (20 Feb 2014)

Michael McGrath: 23. To ask the Minister for Finance the current position in relation to the assessment of the health of the credit union sector; the issues that have been identified; the timeline for action; if further financial resources will need to be available to the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8383/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector Issues (20 Feb 2014)

Michael McGrath: 31. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether the lack of competition in the banking sector is leading to increased fees and charge as well as greater use of cash in the domestic economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8381/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Bank Debt Restructuring (20 Feb 2014)

Michael McGrath: 40. To ask the Minister for Finance when the European Commission will deliver its response to the restructuring proposals for Permanent TSB; the progress that has been made to date in ensuring Permanent TSB plays a positive role in the Irish banking market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8380/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Flood Risk Insurance Cover (20 Feb 2014)

Michael McGrath: 42. To ask the Minister for Finance in view of his comments the insurance industry must cope with flood insurance, his views on whether the industry is sufficiently prepared to cope with challenges associated with flooding and subsidence issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8382/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: NAMA Portfolio (20 Feb 2014)

Michael McGrath: 59. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has asked the National Asset Management Agency, as part of the current review of the agency, to consider selling off large portions of its loan book through a small number of big ticket portfolio deals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8800/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: NAMA Loan Book (20 Feb 2014)

Michael McGrath: 60. To ask the Minister for Finance the current book value and the estimated market value of loan assets and property assets currently under the control of the National Asset Management Agency; if he will set out the proposed disposal schedule; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8801/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Central Bank of Ireland (20 Feb 2014)

Michael McGrath: 61. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has had any discussions with the Central Bank of Ireland regarding any possible salary increases this year for its employees; the current policy of the Central Bank of Ireland on salary increases; if any salary increases have already been sanctioned for Central Bank of Ireland staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8802/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Contracts Data (20 Feb 2014)

Michael McGrath: 63. To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 50 and 51 of 22 January 2014, if he will forward, as promised, the information requested without further delay. [8808/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Collection (20 Feb 2014)

Michael McGrath: 76. To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of local property tax collected in respect of properties in the jurisdiction of Cork County Council in 2012 and 2013; and the amount expected to be collected in 2014. [8824/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Collection (20 Feb 2014)

Michael McGrath: 77. To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of local property tax collected in respect of properties in the jurisdiction of Cork City Council in 2012 and 2013; and the amount expected to be collected in 2014. [8825/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: State Banking Sector (20 Feb 2014)

Michael McGrath: 80. To ask the Minister for Finance the manner in which the proceeds from the disposal of State bank assets will be deployed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8832/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (20 Feb 2014)

Michael McGrath: 81. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether the capital gains tax exemption for property purchases is having a detrimental impact on the ability of owner occupiers to purchase family homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8833/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: National Pensions Reserve Fund Investments (20 Feb 2014)

Michael McGrath: 82. To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of the National Pensions Reserve Fund discretionary portfolio that will be invested in job supporting initiatives in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8834/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banks Recapitalisation (20 Feb 2014)

Michael McGrath: 83. To ask the Minister for Finance if Ireland has made a formal case to the ESM for the manner in which retrospective recapitalisation of the banks could take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8835/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Betting Legislation (20 Feb 2014)

Michael McGrath: 84. To ask the Minister for Finance when remote betting will be subject to betting duty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8837/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Pensions Levy Issues (20 Feb 2014)

Michael McGrath: 85. To ask the Minister for Finance if will consider relaxing the pension fund levy for pension schemes in severe difficulties and seeking to complete a restructuring; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8838/14]