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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector Remuneration (29 Nov 2012)

Michael McGrath: To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 55 of 7 November 2012, if he will now provide the information requested; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53634/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector Remuneration (29 Nov 2012)

Michael McGrath: To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 130 of 8 November 2012, if he will provide the information requested; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53658/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector Legal Cases (29 Nov 2012)

Michael McGrath: To ask the Minister for Finance in respect of each covered institution, the number of legal cases currently before or due to come before the Courts that the institution is a party to; and if he provide a breakdown of the cases by category including, for example, cases regarding enforcement of loan contracts, contractual disputes and so on. [53676/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Household Charge Exemptions (29 Nov 2012)

Michael McGrath: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the reason a housing estate (details supplied) in County Cork was not included in the list of unfinished estates qualifying for a waiver from the household charge. [53443/12]

Credit Union Bill 2012: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stages (28 Nov 2012)

Michael McGrath: I recognise the Minister's logic in encouraging rotation and a turnover at board level, but it is not necessary. What is the problem we are trying to solve? What is not happening that should happen? There is a natural turnover of directors in the vast majority of credit unions. They must all go before their members at AGMs and if their positions are renewed, it is because their members...

Credit Union Bill 2012: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stages (28 Nov 2012)

Michael McGrath: We had a good discussion on this matter on Committee Stage. I share the sentiments expressed by Deputies Tommy Broughan and Pearse Doherty. The issue is that many credit unions are, to a large extent, dependent on the work of volunteers. In that context, some of the exclusions provided for in the Bill, as drafted, are overly restrictive. I welcomed the Minister for Finance's comments on...

Credit Union Bill 2012: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stages (28 Nov 2012)

Michael McGrath: This is Report Stage.

Credit Union Bill 2012: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stages (28 Nov 2012)

Michael McGrath: I support the amendments and I put forward a similar amendment on Committee Stage. Amendments Nos. 7, 11 and 13 relate specifically to CUSOs and the sharing of services at the level of the credit union. The Minister's response on Committee Stage was essentially that this is actively encouraged and is already happening - I know it is happening in west Cork, for example. The view he...

Credit Union Bill 2012: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stages (28 Nov 2012)

Michael McGrath: I support this group of amendments. We had a good discussion on them on Committee Stage and they were withdrawn then on the basis of a commitment by the Minister to review the situation. The key issue is section 12 of the Bill, dealing with investments. While the Minister stated that there is no explicit prohibition on credit unions investing in State guaranteed projects, section 12 is...

Credit Union Bill 2012: Report Stage (28 Nov 2012)

Michael McGrath: In speaking to the first group of amendments I wish to set out my party's approach on Report Stage. We had a constructive session last week, a five-hour meeting of the Select Sub-Committee on Finance, to deal with this Bill. During the course of those discussions the Minister engaged in a positive way and all Members have acknowledged that. As a result all Opposition amendments tabled at...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Crime Prevention (28 Nov 2012)

Michael McGrath: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the progress that has been made in locating missing pieces of art owned by the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53026/12]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Archives (28 Nov 2012)

Michael McGrath: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his future plans for the National Archives; if there are any development projects to be undertaken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53015/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Unions Regulation (28 Nov 2012)

Michael McGrath: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the potential role that credit unions can play in helping to meet the financial services needs of local communities, particularly at a time when the mainstream banks are withdrawing from branch operations in many areas; his views on whether credit unions have the potential to offer additional services to members and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (27 Nov 2012)

Michael McGrath: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the action he will take to ensure a viable hotel industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52655/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (27 Nov 2012)

Michael McGrath: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there are any circumstances in which a child attending a primary school other than their nearest primary school may be able to avail of the school transport scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52592/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (27 Nov 2012)

Michael McGrath: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [52574/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Job Losses (22 Nov 2012)

Michael McGrath: To ask the Minister for Finance in view of the recent announcement of job losses at Liberty Insurance, the status of the commitment given at the time of the sale of the company last year that employment levels would be maintained for at least two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52010/12]

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Credit Union Bill 2012: Committee Stage (21 Nov 2012)

Michael McGrath: In many credit unions the role of treasurer has been subsumed into the work of the executive because of its nature and complexity. It is no longer the kind of work a volunteer could reasonably be expected to do. Nevertheless, I have a sense that the credit unions want the office of treasurer to be retained. They want a treasurer to have a role, perhaps in chairing a finance committee and...

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Credit Union Bill 2012: Committee Stage (21 Nov 2012)

Michael McGrath: I move amendment No. 124: In page 84, between lines 16 and 17, to insert the following: " 43 Section 64(2) Delete. ".

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Credit Union Bill 2012: Committee Stage (21 Nov 2012)

Michael McGrath: I move amendment No. 123: In page 84, line 16, to delete item 42 and substitute the following: " 42 Section 64(1) Substitute:“(1) The treasurer of a credit union shall be responsible for ensuring the timely preparation of accounts and their presentation to members at general meetings.”. ". I suggest we hear the Minister's note on the role of treasurer. It might make the...