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Order of Business (18 May 2011)

Michael McGrath: The Reuters news agency reported the Minister, Deputy Howlin, as saying that the Government wished to restructure the national debt, whereas earlier this week the Minister for Finance denied that at the European Council of Finance Ministers. Does the Government intend to bring forward proposals for restructuring the national debt? Perhaps the Taoiseach might clarify the communication issue...

Leaders' Questions (18 May 2011)

Michael McGrath: The Taoiseach is not saying "No."

Written Answers — Census of Population: Census of Population (17 May 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 79: To ask the Taoiseach the number of census forms that remain unreturned by householders or unavailable for collection by enumerators as part of Census 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11272/11]

Written Answers — Public Procurement Contracts: Public Procurement Contracts (17 May 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the imposition of minimum turnover requirements for prospective tenderers in public sector tendering competitions is restricting the ability of small and medium sized enterprises here to win public contracts, if he intends to address this problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Financial Services Sector: Financial Services Sector (17 May 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide a list of the financial institutions currently implementing the deferred interest scheme as recommended by the Expert Group on Mortgage Arrears and Personal Debt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11269/11]

Written Answers — Banking Sector: Banking Sector (17 May 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of persons employed by the Central Bank of Ireland and of that total, the number of those who are employed on the basis of a 32.5-hour week; the number of those who are employed on the basis of a 35-hour week; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11274/11]

Written Answers — Banking Sector: Banking Sector (17 May 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of days annual leave attached to various staff grades at the Central Bank of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11275/11]

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (17 May 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Finance if businesses which offer debt management services to persons are required to be licensed and regulated by the Financial Regulator; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11278/11]

Written Answers — Bank Guarantee Scheme: Bank Guarantee Scheme (17 May 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount, by covered institution, of senior bonds repaid during the two year period of 30 September 2008 to 29 September 2010 of the Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Scheme 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11279/11]

Written Answers — National Debt: National Debt (17 May 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Finance the anticipated nominal amount of the national debt, fully taking account the amount of capital invested to date and expected to be invested in the banks, at the end of each of the years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. [11332/11]

Written Answers — Television Licence Fee: Television Licence Fee (17 May 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 306: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans for a review of the television licence system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11270/11]

Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (17 May 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 324: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to carry out a comprehensive clean-up at the former Irish ISPAT site at Haulbowline, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11268/11]

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (17 May 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 325: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to reduce the annual leave entitlements of county managers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11276/11]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (17 May 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 535: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has received an application for a low cost safety improvement grant by Cork County Council for works at a location (details supplied). [11221/11]

Report of the Standing Order 103 Select Committee: Motion (17 May 2011)

Michael McGrath: I very much welcome the opportunity of making a contribution on the deliberations of the Standing Order 103 Select Committee on the proposed directive from the European Commission on the introduction of a common consolidated corporate tax base. I strongly support the decision reached by the committee, namely that the proposal for a Council directive on a common consolidated corporate tax base...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (17 May 2011)

Michael McGrath: What are the legislative arrangements for the implementation of the provisions of the jobs initiative announced last week? Will legislation other than the Finance (No. 2) Bill be required? When is it expected to deal with the Finance (No. 2) Bill?

Jobs Initiative 2011: Statements (Resumed) (12 May 2011)

Michael McGrath: The Minister will be aware that most defined benefit pension funds are experiencing a funding crisis. How does he suggest such funds should meet the obligation of this levy? The Minister is putting in place a disincentive for companies wishing to bridge the deficit in their pension funds. For example, where a company's pension fund has a deficit of €40 million and it wishes to bridge...

Jobs Initiative 2011: Statements (Resumed) (12 May 2011)

Michael McGrath: Is the Minister planning legislation to allow the pensions of existing pensioners to be reduced?

Jobs Initiative 2011: Statements (Resumed) (12 May 2011)

Michael McGrath: They are all in ARFs which would be exempt.

Jobs Initiative 2011: Statements (Resumed) (12 May 2011)

Michael McGrath: I thought the Government was trying bring down energy prices.