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Mortgage Arrears Proposals: Motion [Private Members] (9 Jul 2013)

Michael McGrath: I move:“That Dáil Éireann: notes:-- the latest mortgage arrears statistics published by the Central Bank showing a further increase in the number of arrears cases with 142,118 family home mortgages in arrears at 31st March, 2013; -- that, as a result of various initiatives by Government and the Central Bank, the balance of power has shifted firmly in favour of the banks and...

Mortgage Arrears Proposals: Motion [Private Members] (9 Jul 2013)

Michael McGrath: This is the second time in six months that we have tabled a Private Members' motion relating to the mortgage crisis which is hitting every community across the country. Despite promises at the time from Ministers that decisive action was being taken to confront the problem head on, we now see the situation is actually getting worse. In the intervening period the numbers of arrears cases...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: IBRC Staff (9 Jul 2013)

Michael McGrath: 154. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of Irish Bank Resolution Corporation staff who have transferred to the National Asset Management Agency; the number who are on fixed-term contracts; the number who are permanent appointees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33036/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: IBRC Staff (9 Jul 2013)

Michael McGrath: 155. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of Irish Bank Resolution Corporation staff who have been made redundant or have been notified that they will be made redundant since the liquidation of the company was announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33037/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staffing (9 Jul 2013)

Michael McGrath: 186. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the time new applications for redundancy payments for special needs assistants are currently taking to process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32886/13]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Bodies (9 Jul 2013)

Michael McGrath: 276. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of staff members currently working at the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement; the number of staff holding professional qualifications in the areas of forensic accounting, company law, money laundering, financial fraud and other areas relevant to the body's work; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (9 Jul 2013)

Michael McGrath: 436. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide details of the number of staff members currently working at the Garda Bureau of Fraud Investigation; the number of staff holding professional qualifications in the areas of forensic accounting, criminal law and other areas relevant to the body's work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33488/13]

Other Questions: Child Care Services Provision (4 Jul 2013)

Michael McGrath: 10. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the resources that will be required to ensure the successful implementation of the Síolta and Aistear strategies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32563/13]

Central Bank (Supervision and Enforcement) Bill 2011: Amendments from the Seanad (4 Jul 2013)

Michael McGrath: Well spotted.

Central Bank (Supervision and Enforcement) Bill 2011: Amendments from the Seanad (4 Jul 2013)

Michael McGrath: Does amendment No. 4 on the Bankers' Books Evidence Act 1879 - I would be the first to acknowledge that I am not terribly familiar with it - relate to any issue that has been raised with the Department concerning the admissibility of evidence? Is it something officials have identified themselves or is it something that has arisen in the course of ongoing investigations?

Order of Business (4 Jul 2013)

Michael McGrath: That is not true.

Order of Business (4 Jul 2013)

Michael McGrath: I wish to raise a couple of Bills. The Government has announced again that the strategic investment fund will be established on a statutory basis, with the Bill in question the National Treasury Management Agency (amendment) Bill. It comes almost two years from the original announcement in September 2011 but it is a very important Bill that will help to channel upwards of €6 billion...

Leaders' Questions (4 Jul 2013)

Michael McGrath: That is regulation.

Leaders' Questions (4 Jul 2013)

Michael McGrath: I want to raise with the Tánaiste some comments by the outgoing Financial Regulator which I believe have not got the attention they deserve so far. During a recent appearance before the Committee of Public Accounts, Matthew Elderfield called for a review of Ireland's regime for dealing with white collar crime. I fully support that call. To be clear, I am not looking for a response on...

Leaders' Questions (4 Jul 2013)

Michael McGrath: I thank the Tánaiste for his reply, which I largely welcome. I was clear that my comments were not directed in any way at the current investigations. The Tánaiste is correct in saying there is already a substantial body of law in place. Investigations are under way and offences will have to be dealt with through the criminal justice system. That is taken as a given. The issue I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Review of ECOFIN Matters under Irish EU Presidency: Discussion (3 Jul 2013)

Michael McGrath: I asked earlier if all of this applied to both failing banks and banks needing capital, and the Minister said that it did.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Review of ECOFIN Matters under Irish EU Presidency: Discussion (3 Jul 2013)

Michael McGrath: Bail-in rules will not be there for five years anyway.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Review of ECOFIN Matters under Irish EU Presidency: Discussion (3 Jul 2013)

Michael McGrath: Will certain functions be delegated to the domestic central bank, such as site visits, inspections and that kind of work?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Review of ECOFIN Matters under Irish EU Presidency: Discussion (3 Jul 2013)

Michael McGrath: Here, the pillar banks will be in category 1. Therefore, all direct contact between those banks and their regulator will be with the ECB directly. Is that the thrust of it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Review of ECOFIN Matters under Irish EU Presidency: Discussion (3 Jul 2013)

Michael McGrath: What are the consequences of this for our Central Bank? Clearly, it will still have a role in regard to non-category 1 regulated entities. What are the implications in terms of the resources that will be needed? Staff currently involved in regulating the pillar banks will no longer be doing that for the Central Bank. Is there a strategy involved?