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Written Answers — School Management: School Management (3 Jul 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 200: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason for the changes in Section 20 of the Finance Act 2011 relating specifically to school principals and boards of management of schools now acting as principal contractor on school building projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32220/12]

Written Answers — School Management: School Management (3 Jul 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Finance the additional supports and or resources that are being made available to school principals and school boards of management in relation to section 20 of the Finance Act 2011, which has added an administrative burden as school principals and school boards of management now need to contact the Revenue Commissioners in relation to any school...

Written Answers — Banking Operations: Banking Operations (3 Jul 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Finance his views regarding the length of time it is taking banks to clear cheques and credit a customers account; and from the point of view of retail businesses, the length of time it is taking for credit card receipts to appear in the account of the business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32412/12]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (3 Jul 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 233: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when it is planned to have a new school (details supplied) in County Cork up and running; if he will advise the steps that are being taken to identify a suitable site and or temporary accommodation for the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31891/12]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (3 Jul 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the provision he has made to ensure that the special needs of a child (details supplied) in County Cork will be fully met when he commences second level school this coming September. [31892/12]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (3 Jul 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 277: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding a flood relief project (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will confirm when a decision on funding is expected. [32426/12]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (3 Jul 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 317: To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views on the drop in the number of persons in occupational pension schemes in recent times; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31665/12]

Written Answers — Commercial Rates: Commercial Rates (3 Jul 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 476: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to review Section 20(1) of Cork City Management (Amendment) Act 1941 in view of the fact that it limits to 50% the reduction in local authority rates that may be granted to the owner of a vacant commercial premises in the city; the rationale behind the provision; if similar provisions apply to...

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (3 Jul 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 483: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of public houses in the country that are currently open and operating without a licence; the person who is responsible for the enforcement of the law in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32410/12]

Written Answers — Prison Building Programme: Prison Building Programme (3 Jul 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 522: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when a building project (details supplied) is expected to move to tender stage. [32421/12]

Flood Prevention Measures (3 Jul 2012)

Michael McGrath: I thank the office of the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this matter and acknowledge the presence of the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Hogan, in the House. As Deputy Buttimer outlined, people in several parts of Cork woke up last Thursday morning to devastation caused by floods. Flooding occurred in Douglas, Togher, the Kinsale Road, Blackpool,...

Flood Prevention Measures (3 Jul 2012)

Michael McGrath: The Minister referred to the provision of financial assistance for local authorities. Such assistance is important, but what about helping the people who were affected by the floods?

Flood Prevention Measures (3 Jul 2012)

Michael McGrath: The Minister ignored the question I asked with regard to whether a fund would be put in place to provide practical assistance for those affected. It is not sufficient to merely point to the services on offer from community welfare officers and the Department of Social Protection. When a similar flooding incident occurred in Dublin last year, a special humanitarian assistance fund of €10...

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (28 Jun 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will ensure that measures are put in place to ensure that customer credit records are not adversely affected as a result of recent IT problems experienced by Ulster Bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31430/12]

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (28 Jun 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has asked the Central Bank of Ireland if it is satisfied that the commercial banks have adequate business continuity and disaster recovery plans in place in order to protect consumer interests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31429/12]

Written Answers — European Council Meetings: European Council Meetings (28 Jun 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update in respect of recent discussions at ECOFIN in relation to a proposed financial transaction tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31431/12]

Written Answers — National Asset Management Agency: National Asset Management Agency (28 Jun 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 69: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether the work of the National Assets Management Agency is being undermined by developers attempting to avail of bankruptcy in the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31432/12]

Written Answers — Bank Guarantee Scheme: Bank Guarantee Scheme (28 Jun 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 70: To ask the Minister for Finance the discussions, if any, his officials had with the ECB prior to the payment this week of €1.1 billionn to unsecured unguaranteed bondhholders in IBRC; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31433/12]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (28 Jun 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to provide accommodation for a new school (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31503/12]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (28 Jun 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when planning permission was applied for a school (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31504/12]