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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Data (27 Jun 2013)

Michael McGrath: 103. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of properties valued for the local property tax at greater than €1m, the total amount that will be raised from properties valued at in excess of €1m based on current level of registration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31416/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Data (27 Jun 2013)

Michael McGrath: 104. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will set out in tabular form the total number of deferrals from the local property tax in each valuation band; the total tax foregone in 2013 in respect of deferrals and exemptions based on current level of registration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31417/13]

Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Jun 2013)

Michael McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to make a contribution to this debate. The debate so far today and the general public debate on this issue have been respectful. I have always believed one does not have to agree with someone to respect him or her or to listen carefully to his or her views. I will oppose the Bill for one primary reason. I have continuing concerns that the termination of a...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (26 Jun 2013)

Michael McGrath: 54. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the further discussions he has had with US officials to date to progress the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernisation Act of 2013; the further engagement he has had with organisations representing the undocumented Irish; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30802/13]

Leaders' Questions (25 Jun 2013)

Michael McGrath: Is that the purpose of the whole thing?

Leaders' Questions (25 Jun 2013)

Michael McGrath: They have reached conclusions already.

Leaders' Questions (25 Jun 2013)

Michael McGrath: The Taoiseach wants a political inquiry. We get all that.

Leaders' Questions (25 Jun 2013)

Michael McGrath: The Taoiseach spent too long in Europe. He has started to lose touch with the people again.

Leaders' Questions (25 Jun 2013)

Michael McGrath: That is the first time the Taoiseach has referred to them.

Leaders' Questions (25 Jun 2013)

Michael McGrath: It is hard to listen to rubbish.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Graduate Nursing Scheme Issues (25 Jun 2013)

Michael McGrath: 103. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the graduate nurse recruitment scheme; the take up to date; the way this compares to the original target; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30434/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services Ombudsman Issues (25 Jun 2013)

Michael McGrath: 199. To ask the Minister for Finance if he intends to introduce a change to the legislation whereby consumers currently have six years from the date they purchased a financial product to submit a complaint to the Financial Services Ombudsman; if he will consider allowing persons a certain period of time from the date they became aware of a problem with the financial product to submit a...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Registered Employment Agreements (25 Jun 2013)

Michael McGrath: 344. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on the recent Supreme Court decision upholding a constitutional challenge to the system of Registered Employment Agreements; his response to this decision; the impact of the decision on existing employees employed under such agreements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30738/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Issues (25 Jun 2013)

Michael McGrath: 423. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if local authorities are permitted to sell social housing units in order to fund the refurbishment of vacant social housing stock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30313/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service Issues (25 Jun 2013)

Michael McGrath: 457. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to revise the monetary thresholds that apply to initiation of debt recovery proceedings in the District Court, Circuit Court and High Court; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30292/13]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Veterans (25 Jun 2013)

Michael McGrath: 489. To ask the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 214 of 22 May 2013, if the relevant legislation provides for any Ministerial discretion to consider applications for an Active Military Service certificate beyond the statutory date in the case, for example, when exceptional medical circumstances applied; if he will cite the relevant legislative reference for the...

Order of Business (19 Jun 2013)

Michael McGrath: I wish to raise the betting amendment Bill, in which the Minister has an interest. It was published in draft form in July 2012, almost one year ago but Members still await the final Bill and its introduction to this House. As the Minister is aware, its purpose is to introduce a level playing field for all bookmakers and betting exchanges and it is legislation that Members must consider.

Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2013: First Stage (19 Jun 2013)

Michael McGrath: I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland Act 2004 to enable the Financial Services Ombudsman to investigate complaints in relation to the sale of financial products within three years of the consumer becoming aware for the first time that the product was defective.

Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2013: First Stage (19 Jun 2013)

Michael McGrath: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licences Applications (19 Jun 2013)

Michael McGrath: 47. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the earliest date legally the disadvantaged area payment can be paid on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29342/13]