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Written Answers — Mortgage Applications: Mortgage Applications (19 Jul 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of persons who have applied for residential mortgages to the banks each year for the past five years; the number of approvals; the corresponding numbers to date in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36793/12]

Written Answers — Mortgage Applications: Mortgage Applications (19 Jul 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Finance the current duration for which mortgage approval is valid once granted for each of the covered banks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36794/12]

Written Answers — European Stability Mechanism: European Stability Mechanism (19 Jul 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 134: To ask the Minister for Finance when Ireland will make its first capital contribution to the European Stability Mechanism; the size of the contribution; the way it will be funded; the dates on which future contributions are due to be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36795/12]

Written Answers — Economic Growth: Economic Growth (19 Jul 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 135: To ask the Minister for Finance if he is concerned by the contraction in GNP over the past three quarters; the implications of this trend for employment and future taxation revenue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36796/12]

Written Answers — Sale of State Assets: Sale of State Assets (19 Jul 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 235: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will clarify the agreement with the EU/IMF/ECB in relation to the sale of State assets, including details of what has been agreed on the value of assets to be sold and the time frame for their sale; and the agreement on the way any such sale proceeds are to be used. [36079/12]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (19 Jul 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide details of the funding allocated to Cork County Council and Cork City Council for each of the years 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012 in respect of flood alleviation works; if he will further provide corresponding figures of the amounts actually drawn down by the local authorities; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Carer's Allowance: Carer's Allowance (19 Jul 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 329: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a carer's allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [35942/12]

Written Answers — Programme for Government: Programme for Government (19 Jul 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 365: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she remains committed to honouring the Programme for Government commitment not to reduce basic social welfare rates during the remainder of the lifetime of this Government [36175/12]

Written Answers — Non-Principal Private Residence Charge: Non-Principal Private Residence Charge (19 Jul 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 471: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of properties registered for the non principle private residence tax; the proportion this represents of all residential properties in the country; his views in the level of compliance with the tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36788/12]

Written Answers — House Prices: House Prices (19 Jul 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 556: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when the register of residential house prices envisaged in discussions with the Troika will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36078/12]

Written Answers — Drug Seizures: Drug Seizures (19 Jul 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 565: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide details of the number of drug seizures in Cork City and county for each of the years 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; and the quantity, type and value of drug seizures involved. [36097/12]

Written Answers — National Lottery Funding: National Lottery Funding (19 Jul 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 699: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the national lottery grant application in respect of an organisation (details supplied) in County Corki [35978/12]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (19 Jul 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 768: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding an appointment for surgery for a person (details supplied) in County Cork [36553/12]

Fostaíocht Gaeltachta (18 Jul 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 6: To ask the an Aire Ealaíon; Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta cén polasaí atá aige chun an teanga Ghaeilge a choinneáil beo, cén polasaí atá aige chun fostaíocht a chaomhnú sna ceantair Ghaeltachta [35400/12]

Consumer Credit (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 Jul 2012)

Michael McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the Second Stage debate on the Consumer Credit (Amendment) Bill 2012. I commend Deputy Pearse Doherty and Sinn Féin for introducing the Bill. On behalf of the Fianna Fáil Party, I confirm we will support it. It echoes a call by the Irish League of Credit Unions, which is at the coalface in respect of dealing with such matters. It is fair to...

Written Answers — Credit Unions Regulation: Credit Unions Regulation (17 Jul 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that the process for form of nomination in respect of credit union account has sufficient safeguards to ensure that the best interests of the account holder are protected and they are not subject to undue influence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35161/12]

Written Answers — Mortgage Interest Relief: Mortgage Interest Relief (17 Jul 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Finance when the qualifying mortgage customers of Ulster Bank will benefit from the increase in mortgage interest relief in the Finance Act 2012; if he will confirm the number of customers affected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35251/12]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (17 Jul 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide a detailed update on plans for an education campus development in Carrigaline, County Cork, comprising of a new Gaelcholáiste, the relocation of the existing Gaelscoil and Sonas; if he has given the go ahead for these developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34820/12]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (17 Jul 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 232: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the conditions governing the granting of employment permits visas to South African nationals who wish to come and work in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35288/12]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (17 Jul 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 329: To ask the Minister for Social Protection in respect of the proposed increase in the minimum qualifying State pension age to 68, if she will specify the transitional arrangements that will be in place for persons who may, for example, have a contract of employment which specifies they must retire at 65 or who may have an income continuance plan under which payments cease on...