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Financial Services Regulation (1 Feb 2012)

Michael McGrath: Is the estimate still broadly-----

Financial Transaction Tax (1 Feb 2012)

Michael McGrath: I thank the Minister for his reply and welcome the substance of what he said. He clearly pointed out the implications for Ireland of such a tax being introduced and being effective here but not applying to our nearest neighbour, the UK. That is something which would be of great concern. I trust the Minister and his colleagues are using their influence in Europe to ensure the eventual...

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (1 Feb 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has advanced plans to regulate businesses providing debt management services to citizens; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6138/12]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (1 Feb 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 65: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether recent proposals from France and Germany in relation to accelerating implementation of a common consolidated tax base within the EU pose a significant risk in respect of Ireland's long-established corporation tax policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5820/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (1 Feb 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an invalidity pension appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [5878/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (1 Feb 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an invalidity pension appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [5879/12]

Written Answers — Údarás na Gaeltachta: Údarás na Gaeltachta (31 Jan 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 52: To ask the Aire Ealaíon, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta cad iad na hathruithe atá i gceist aige d'Údarás na Gaeltachta; an bhfuil níos lú béime anois ar chúrsaí gnó; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [5254/12]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (31 Jan 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Finance if a person's income from the Department of Social Protection, which is exempt from the universal social charge, counts towards the exemption limit of €10,036 per annum. [4796/12]

Written Answers — Tax Clearance Certificates: Tax Clearance Certificates (31 Jan 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will arrange for tax credit to be reviewed and a revised certificate issued if necessary in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [5059/12]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (31 Jan 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 148: To ask the Minister for Finance the potential implications for financial institutions in this State of the inclusion in the draft European bank capital directive the requirement that all loans be treated as in default when they are in arrears for more than 90 days, particularly the impact on banks' capital requirements and their ability to work with mortgage holders in arrears;...

Written Answers — Insolvency Payments Scheme: Insolvency Payments Scheme (31 Jan 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 310: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application by a receiver (details supplied); if she will confirm when this application was received by her from the receiver; when it is expected to be disposed of; and if there is a cap of €600 per week that can be sanctioned in respect of the wages owing to the employees. [4977/12]

Order of Business (31 Jan 2012)

Michael McGrath: I ask if legislation is promised to deal with the banks in their repossessions of homes, equipment and machinery. This matter will have to be taken under control because it is causing upheaval and upset.

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (26 Jan 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 65: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will arrange to have a tax credit certificate for 2012 corrected in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [4591/12]

Written Answers — Mortgage Arrears: Mortgage Arrears (26 Jan 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide a detailed statement on the status of the Keane report on mortgage arrears; and the steps he has taken on foot of receiving the report last September. [4662/12]

Written Answers — Bank Guarantee Scheme: Bank Guarantee Scheme (26 Jan 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent of participation by institutions covered by the eligible liabilities guarantee in the ECB's recent three year long term re-financing operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4657/12]

Written Answers — Credit Availability: Credit Availability (26 Jan 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Finance his view on the availability of credit in the residential mortgage market particularly for first time buyers and persons seeking to switch their mortgage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4658/12]

Written Answers — Universal Social Charge: Universal Social Charge (26 Jan 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to publish the report prepared for him in respect of the review into the operation of the universal social charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4659/12]

Written Answers — Government Deficit: Government Deficit (26 Jan 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will define his interpretation of the term structural deficit and to state, in respect of the years 2008 to 2011, inclusive, his estimate of the structural deficit for Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4660/12]

Written Answers — EU-IMF Programme: EU-IMF Programme (26 Jan 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 76: 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 medium term fiscal statement 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 2015;...

Written Answers — Tracker Mortgages: Tracker Mortgages (26 Jan 2012)

Michael McGrath: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Finance if he or any officials in his Department or in the Central Bank of Ireland have had discussions with any of the covered institutions regarding warehousing their loss-making tracker mortgages in off-balance sheet vehicles or with the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4664/12]