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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Unions (18 Jan 2023)

Michael McGrath: We have a Minister of State with responsibility for credit unions, Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeil, who will lead the Government's engagement with the credit union sector. Arising from the recent Government changes Minister Carroll MacNeil was appointed to her position on 21 December 2022 and has already had an engagement with Core Credit Union on 5 January 2023. Core Credit Union has 7...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Yield (18 Jan 2023)

Michael McGrath: I am advised by Revenue that the estimated revenue to be raised in 2023 from legislated increases in the carbon tax in May 2023 and October 2023 respectively is estimated at €138.4m for 2023, comprised of €125m in carbon tax and €13.4m in VAT. This estimate is based on the most recent full year data and does not account for any future behavioural changes.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Resolution Processes (18 Jan 2023)

Michael McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 386 and 387 together. The Central Bank has put in place a range of measures in order to protect consumers who take out or have a mortgage.  This consumer protection framework seeks to ensure that lenders are transparent and fair in all their dealings with borrowers and that borrowers are protected from the beginning to the end of the mortgage...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Coverage (18 Jan 2023)

Michael McGrath: As Minister for Finance, I have policy responsibility for the development of the legal framework governing financial services regulation, including for the insurance sector. Within this context, it should be noted that the provision of insurance cover and the price at which it is offered is a commercial matter for insurance companies providing the service and is based on an assessment of the...

Taoiseach a Ainmniú - Nomination of Taoiseach (17 Dec 2022)

Michael McGrath: At the outset, I wish to join with colleagues in conveying my own personal deepest sympathies to the family of the late Private Seán Rooney on their devastating loss, and to send my very best wishes to Private Shane Kearney and his family as his battle continues today. Today's proceedings are an historic occasion in the history of our nation. It is the first time, during a Dáil...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Private Partnerships (15 Dec 2022)

Michael McGrath: Details of financial commitments in relation to PPPs in operation were furnished to the Deputy in my response to PQ no 224 on 8 December. Projections of future growth in expenditure related to planned PPP projects which have not reached financial close and are at various stages of development, are not available. Any queries in relation to the details of specific projects could be confirmed...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Archives (15 Dec 2022)

Michael McGrath: A significant number of physical files were located and deposited to my Department in November 2020, on foot of the Deputy's initial query. These are in the form of pension files for individuals, which may also contain information in relation to the committees in question from the early years of the State. A search of these files was not feasible at the time, due to then-ongoing pandemic...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (15 Dec 2022)

Michael McGrath: My Department has engaged independent environmental consultants to assess the environmental impacts of the River Deel (Crossmolina) flood relief scheme in accordance with the Arterial Drainage Acts, as amended. Following the receipt of further information in respect of the environmental impacts of the scheme, a further period of public consultation was held earlier this year. The independent...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Lottery (15 Dec 2022)

Michael McGrath: The National Lottery is a significant asset which plays an important role in generating funds for Good Causes throughout Ireland and across a range of areas including sport and recreation, culture and heritage, community health, the arts, and youth affairs. The National Lottery Fund transferred €289m to the Exchequer in 2021, which represents a significant 14% increase on 2020 and...

Sustainable Energy Act 2002 (section 8(2)) (Conferral of Additional Functions — Energy Efficiency) Order 2022: Motion (14 Dec 2022)

Michael McGrath: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Sustainable Energy Act 2002 (section 8(2)) (Conferral of Additional Functions — Energy Efficiency) Order 2022, a copy of which was laid in draft form before Dáil Éireann on 27th September, 2022.

Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022 [Seanad]: Instruction to Committee (14 Dec 2022)

Michael McGrath: I move: That it be an instruction to the Committee, on the Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022, that pursuant to Standing Order 187, the Committee has power to make amendments to the Bill which are outside the scope of the existing provisions of the Bill in relation to the temporary disapplication of the Part 8 planning approval process for local authority own...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (14 Dec 2022)

Michael McGrath: I will engage with the relevant bodies in relation to this issue. We made progress, as the Deputy knows, in relation to school secretaries, for example. A large group of people across the country are directly involved in providing public services on behalf of the State but are not directly employed by the State. That raises the kinds of issues the Deputy has brought up, such as not being...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (14 Dec 2022)

Michael McGrath: I welcome the ambitious plans for the delivery of thousands of homes in east Cork and note the progress Irish Water is making. The delivery of water and waste water infrastructure in Midleton has been a long-standing issue and has held back its development so that is real progress. In relation to the road infrastructure project, the N25, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, TII, and the...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (14 Dec 2022)

Michael McGrath: I acknowledge the Deputy’s interest in this issue and in ensuring proper Traveller accommodation is in place around the country. I will follow up with the Minister, Deputy Darragh O’Brien. I am not sure how quickly new caravans can be procured and made available if the funding is provided but we will see what we can do. We want people to be safe, warm and comfortable in this...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (14 Dec 2022)

Michael McGrath: The community safety innovation fund is an important new initiative which the Minister, Deputy McEntee, and a number of parliamentary colleagues were anxious to implement. It is about ensuring a link between where crimes are committed and proceeds are raised by CAB, for example, and the availability of those proceeds to improve investment in local communities. I do not have the details of...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (14 Dec 2022)

Michael McGrath: I do not have the full details of this-----

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (14 Dec 2022)

Michael McGrath: -----but it seems to me the relevant bodies need to come together. These bodies are under the aegis of different Departments and should work together to try to find a way through this issue-----

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (14 Dec 2022)

Michael McGrath: -----while respecting they have different mandates. If the Deputy provides me with the details, we will try to get them talking to each other to see if a way can be found.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (14 Dec 2022)

Michael McGrath: I appreciate the importance of this issue for fishers, communities and for marine life. I do not have a specific update on that issue. However, I will ask the Minister, Deputy McConalogue, to come back to the Deputy with a detailed reply.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (14 Dec 2022)

Michael McGrath: As Deputy Higgins will know, there is a right to education. That right to education will be vindicated in the communities she represents as well. The Department of Education is very successfully implementing a school building programme. It has received a further allocation in the budget next year of €490 million. I am working closely with the Minister, Deputy Foley, and Minister of...