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Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland (Amendment) Bill 2012: Referral to Select Sub-Committee (28 Mar 2012)

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

Mahon Tribunal Report: Statements (Resumed) (28 Mar 2012)

Michael McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to make a contribution to the debate on the Mahon tribunal or as it is formally known, the Final Report of the Tribunal of Inquiry into Certain Planning Matters and Payments. While many people suspected endemic corruption in our planning system during the years under scrutiny by this tribunal, and perhaps even to this day, it was nonetheless shocking for the full...

Order of Business (28 Mar 2012)

Michael McGrath: One of the most important documents published every year by the Department of Finance is the stability programme update, which is sent to the European Commission. Unfortunately, it is widely expected that it will confirm a further downward revision of the growth forecast for the Irish economy in 2012. Do we have the date when that document will be published?

Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (27 Mar 2012)

Michael McGrath: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I wish to share time with Deputies Billy Kelleher and Timmy Dooley. I will take 20 minutes, with ten minutes each for the two Deputies.

Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (27 Mar 2012)

Michael McGrath: The Bill I am moving is straightforward legislation concerning the operation of the Financial Services Ombudsman. It proposes to give the ombudsman's office the power to publish the complaints record of individual financial services providers that come within his remit. The Bill is designed to deal with an important issue of public interest, namely, the need to fully inform the people of...

Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (27 Mar 2012)

Michael McGrath: I thank the Minister for that.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (27 Mar 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 36: To ask the Minister for Health in view of the fact that the Health Service Executive has confirmed that its service plan is out of date, if the number of community hospital beds closed this year may be greater than 900; when he expects to finalise plans for bed closures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16481/12]

Written Answers — National Asset Management Agency: National Asset Management Agency (27 Mar 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of cash reserves currently held by the National Assets Management Agency; the nature of the account in which the money is deposited; the rate of return being earned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16615/12]

Written Answers — National Asset Management Agency: National Asset Management Agency (27 Mar 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide details of the number of enquiries and formal applications made to National Asset Management Agency by debtors and tenants for a rent reduction prior to the issuing by NAMA of the Guidance Note on Upward Only Commercial Leases on 6 December 2011; the number of such applications which ultimately resulted in NAMA approving a rent...

Written Answers — National Asset Management Agency: National Asset Management Agency (27 Mar 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide details of the number of enquiries and formal applications made to National Asset Management Agency by debtors and tenants for a rent reduction since the issuing by NAMA of the Guidance Note on Upward Only Commercial Leases on 6 December 2011; the number of such applications which ultimately resulted in NAMA approving a rent...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Mar 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 169: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to the fact that a primary school (details supplied) in County Cork is rapidly expanding, that it has recently been forced to use multiple locations, that it will need a permanent school building well in advance of the 2014/15 time frame set out in the recent capital programme; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (27 Mar 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 171: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the retention of the special class and the existing special needs assistant provision at a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16109/12]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Mar 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason two schools (details supplied) in County Meath are not listed as part of the school building programme 2012-2016. [16142/12]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Mar 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason two schools (details supplied) in County Louth are not listed as part of the school building programme 2012-2016 [16143/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (27 Mar 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 292: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an invalidity pension appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [16138/12]

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (27 Mar 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 332: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will review a matter in respect of a person (details supplied) [16806/12]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (27 Mar 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 384: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the current status of the planned lower harbour main drainage scheme in County Cork; if he will provide a timeline for the completion of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16065/12]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Mar 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 546: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the development of a primary care centre (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will outline the next steps in the process. [16068/12]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (22 Mar 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide the details of the arrangements for the July provision this year in respect of children with an ASD diagnosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15884/12]

Bank Guarantee Scheme (22 Mar 2012)

Michael McGrath: At the outset I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this important matter. I also thank the Minister for Finance for coming into the Chamber to reply. It is fair to say the Minister caught us all unawares last night with his statement in the House, giving us a progress report on the Government's efforts to renegotiate the planned repayment of €3.1 billion at the end of this month in...