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Fiscal Policy (3 May 2011)

Michael McGrath: In regard to the NTMA's advice that if there were to be any deterioration on the figures beyond what we currently anticipate, are we-----

Fiscal Policy (3 May 2011)

Michael McGrath: As the Minister has indicated, the projection is that by 2015 the national debt interest repayments will account for 21% of tax revenue but that tax revenue figure is based on a figure which is 27% higher than the 2011 tax revenues. If that transpires to be more optimistic than the reality, the amount of the tax revenue going in interest repayments will far exceed 21%; it could be 25% or...

Fiscal Policy (3 May 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 33: To ask the Minister for Finance the expected cost for the remainder of 2011 and for each of 2012 and 2013 of the planned jobs initiative; and if this cost will be met by spending cuts, tax increases or a combination of both. [9751/11]

Fiscal Policy (3 May 2011)

Michael McGrath: I thank the Minister for his response. As was mentioned recently, when EU and IMF officials reviewed the bailout agreement, they made it clear that any initiative would have to be revenue neutral and the Minister has referred to that. The gross costs of what is proposed are significant and I emphasise the word "gross" because we all hope the measures will be successful and that some of the...

Fiscal Policy (3 May 2011)

Michael McGrath: The reduction in the lower rate of VAT between the middle of this year and the end of the 2013 will cost approximately €850 million gross and the reduction in the lower rate of PRSI will cost more than €400 million between now and the conclusion of the EU-IMF programme in 2013. Those two measures alone, therefore, have a gross cost of €1.3 billion. Hopefully the net cost will be much...

Fiscal Policy (3 May 2011)

Michael McGrath: The parliamentary question reply is from the Minister, Deputy Noonan.

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (21 Apr 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding an application for tax relief on vehicles purchased for use by persons with disabilities in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [8909/11]

Commission of Inquiry into Banking Sector: Statements (20 Apr 2011)

Michael McGrath: I very much welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on the report of the Commission of Investigation into the Banking Sector in Ireland, known as the Nyberg report. The report builds on the work done in the preliminary reports by Professor Patrick Honohan and Max Watson and Klaus Regling and provides further insight into the causes of the Irish banking crisis. Mr. Peter Nyberg...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (19 Apr 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Finance the expected reduction in VAT Exchequer receipts for the remainder of 2011, if the lower VAT rate is reduced from 13.5% to 12% from 1 July 2011; and the corresponding effect in VAT receipts for the full calendar year 2012 arising from the rate reduction. [8272/11]

Written Answers — Mortgage Arrears: Mortgage Arrears (19 Apr 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide details of the financial institutions which are currently implementing the recommendation of a deferred interest scheme as set out by the expert group on mortgage arrears and personal debt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8374/11]

Written Answers — Banks Recapitalisation: Banks Recapitalisation (19 Apr 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Finance if the recent bank stress tests involved an examination, on a sample basis, of the actual documentation underpinning individual commercial loans. [8375/11]

Written Answers — Mortgage Arrears: Mortgage Arrears (19 Apr 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on Allied Irish Banks proposal to write off certain stressed residential mortgage loans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8376/11]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (19 Apr 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 136: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an aspect of the higher education grant scheme (details supplied). [8521/11]

Written Answers — Social Insurance: Social Insurance (19 Apr 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the estimated reduction in income for the remainder of 2011 from a halving of the lower rate of employer PRSI of 8.5% from 1 July 2011 and the corresponding reduction in income for the full calendar year 2012. [8283/11]

Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (19 Apr 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 196: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to increase the maximum grant allocation to persons under the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland home energy saving grant. [8307/11]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (19 Apr 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 203: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to introduce legislation or a policy framework to support the voluntary work of residents' associations around the country in the work of maintaining their residential estate. [8261/11]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (19 Apr 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 336: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if he will arrange for home support hours to be provided in respect of a person with special needs (details supplied) in County Cork. [8550/11]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (19 Apr 2011)

Michael McGrath: Question 337: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding an application for a renewal of a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [8551/11]

Order of Business (19 Apr 2011)

Michael McGrath: At this stage a senior Minister can negotiate with the IMF and the European Commission, undertake official engagements------

Order of Business (19 Apr 2011)

Michael McGrath: -----on behalf of the Government, yet he cannot come into the House and take a question from a member of the Opposition. For how long is that acceptable? Can we have an answer once and for all, please?