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Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (17 May 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 48: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the feasibility of a European wide stimulus package; the manner in which this would be funded; the impact on the public finances in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24724/12]

Written Answers — VAT Rates: VAT Rates (17 May 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Finance if he intends to proceed with the imposition of VAT on road tolls; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24726/12]

Written Answers — Government Bonds: Government Bonds (17 May 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 50: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will give consideration to a proposal relating to the issuance of Government bonds (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24727/12]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (17 May 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 61: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills in the context of various Department circulars dealing with the issue, the protections that are in place for existing special needs assistants when the special education needs organiser and or the school decide to reduce an existing special needs assistants hours in order to recruit a new special needs assistant; and if he will make a...

Private Members' Business. Regulation of Debt Management Advisors Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 May 2012)

Michael McGrath: Which one - Finian or Mattie?

Private Members' Business. Regulation of Debt Management Advisors Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 May 2012)

Michael McGrath: At the outset I thank every Member who made a contribution to the debate either last night or tonight. I was not in the House last night. The Minister of State will note that I was at a public meeting on the referendum in Dunleer, County Louth, organised by Fianna Fáil. The meeting went well. The majority of Fianna Fáil supporters will be voting "Yes" on polling day. I have read the...

Regulation of Debt Management Advisors Bill 2011: Referral to Select Sub-Committee (16 May 2012)

Michael McGrath: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-Committee on Finance pursuant to Standing Order 82A(3)(a)(6)(a) and 118.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (16 May 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Health when he expects to finalise his plans to close 898 community nursing unit beds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24292/12]

Written Answers — National Asset Management Agency: National Asset Management Agency (15 May 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Finance the percentage and nominal value of loans in the National Assets Management Agency that are income generating at present; the percentage of the income being generated that comes from rental income paid on commercial property leased by Government Departments, State agencies and other public bodies. [24224/12]

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (15 May 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 195: To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 135 of 13 March 2012, in considering whether or not to facilitate the issuing of a publican's licence to a new person or entity, the Revenue Commissioners take account of outstanding tax liabilities owed by the previous holder of the licence or if the Revenue Commissioners is willing to facilitate the...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (15 May 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 244: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a request by a school (details supplied) in Cork for an increase in the size of a general purpose room as part of the design stage of a planned new school building (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24153/12]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (15 May 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 263: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the position regarding an appeal in respect of an employment permit application on behalf of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [24180/12]

Children in Care (15 May 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will introduce aftercare as a legal right for young persons in care who turn 18 years in line with pre election commitments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24027/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (10 May 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for illness benefit appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork [23535/12]

Written Answers — Personal Debt: Personal Debt (9 May 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 50: To ask the Minister for Finance the terms and conditions of the deferred interest scheme which is an option in the restructuring of a mortgage; in the case of each covered institution, the number of DIS arrangements that have been entered into to date and if he is satisfied with the implementation of this recommendation from the Expert Group on Mortgage Arrears and Personal...

Written Answers — EU-IMF Agreement: EU-IMF Agreement (9 May 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Finance his estimate, based on all currently available information, including the projected deficits for 2013, 2014 and 2015 set out in the recent stability programme update and the maturity of Government bonds, the amount of additional funds Ireland will need to raise beyond the funds currently available in the EU-IMF programme of assistance in 2014 and...

EU Presidency: Statements (9 May 2012)

Michael McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to make a brief contribution to this debate on the forthcoming Irish Presidency of the European Union. In the midst of a referendum campaign that will play such a crucial role regarding our position in the future of the Union, it is fitting that we use Europe Day to reflect upon what the future will hold. It is an opportunity to consider what we hope to achieve...

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (8 May 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when he will publish his proposed amendments to the Legal Services Bill 2011; if a regulatory impact statement will be published with the amendments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22630/12]

Written Answers — Tax Reliefs: Tax Reliefs (3 May 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 65: To ask the Minister for Finance if he intends to provide tax relief for persons who improve the energy efficiency in their home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22306/12]

Written Answers — Banks Recapitalisation: Banks Recapitalisation (3 May 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the recent disposal by Irish Life Investment Managers of its stake in the National Asset Management Agency special purpose vehicle; the implications of this for the accounting treatment of the NAMA bonds in the General Government Debt; his views on the operation of the Special Purpose Vehicle; and if he will make a statement on the...