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Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Rate Application (20 May 2020)

Michael McGrath: 93. To ask the Minister for Finance the position relating to the VAT rate that applies to different types of activities in the commercial water sports sector including the provision of diving lessons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6166/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (20 May 2020)

Michael McGrath: 96. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding the temporary wage subsidy scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6191/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Rate Application (20 May 2020)

Michael McGrath: 104. To ask the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners has scope under the EU Commission Decision C (2020) 2146 of 3 April 2020 to extend the zero rate of VAT on medical supplies to an organisation such as dentists and shop owners on condition that the supplies are distributed free of charge by the organisation to persons affected by or at risk from Covid-19 or involved in...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Rate Application (20 May 2020)

Michael McGrath: 105. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will publish the request he made to the Revenue Commissioners to apply a zero rate of VAT on medical supplies under EU Commission Decision C (2020) 2146 of 3 April 2020; the scope of the request; if it included organisations such as shops and dentists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6383/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Costs (20 May 2020)

Michael McGrath: 115. To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that certain insurers are increasing the insurance premium of persons whose NCT certificate is out of date as a result of the NCT test centres being closed due to Covid-19; if the matter will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6613/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Costs (20 May 2020)

Michael McGrath: 116. To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that certain insurers are using claims history information on a more granular geographic basis than before as a reason for increasing premiums; if the matter will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6614/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Lending (20 May 2020)

Michael McGrath: 119. To ask the Minister for Finance if all mortgage holders and business customers of the banks availing of a payment break as a result of Covid-19 will have the option of having the term of their loan extended in order that they do not face a rise in monthly repayments when they resume paying in view of the announcement of 11 May 2020 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Lending (20 May 2020)

Michael McGrath: 126. To ask the Minister for Finance if the banks have now agreed that anyone availing of the Covid-19 break in loan or mortgage payments can now extend the loan term in order that their repayments are no higher; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6817/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (20 May 2020)

Michael McGrath: 121. To ask the Minister for Finance the companies that qualify for the proposed tax warehousing scheme; if it is restricted to businesses unable to trade due to the Covid-19 related restrictions; if not, if it is for businesses which have experienced significant falls in turnover; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6677/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (20 May 2020)

Michael McGrath: 122. To ask the Minister for Finance if the tax warehousing scheme that is currently operational on an administrative basis will be exactly the same as the scheme that will be run under legislation; if there are restrictions or limitations in place that would prevent the Revenue Commissioners from implementing the scheme without primary legislation; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (20 May 2020)

Michael McGrath: 127. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether banks should extend the approval in principle periods for those on the temporary wage subsidy scheme and other such Covid-19 measures; if he has consulted with the banks on the issue; his views on whether such a move would not represent an issue for the banks as they will continue to have the right to withdraw approval when the loan...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (20 May 2020)

Michael McGrath: 240. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which the system of calculated grades for the leaving certificate will apply in respect of students that have been home schooled and that have not had consistent contact with a single teacher; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6207/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staff (20 May 2020)

Michael McGrath: 177. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on whether a secondary school (details supplied) has sufficient special education supports for the intake of pupils for the 2020/21 school year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5720/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (20 May 2020)

Michael McGrath: 241. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to refund the leaving certificate fee of €116 to those that have paid it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6208/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (20 May 2020)

Michael McGrath: 189. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position in relation to an application for additional school accommodation by a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5822/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Covid-19 Pandemic (20 May 2020)

Michael McGrath: 486. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Covid Query No. 5.709 (details supplied), the specific changes being proposed to the insolvency legislation as a consequence of the Covid-19 outbreak; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6711/20]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (20 May 2020)

Michael McGrath: 525. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if businesses in arrears for local authority rates for 2019 will be able to avail of the grant by way of the rebate of rates; the way in which the grant will work; the person or body that will administer the grant; the qualifying conditions for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6618/20]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Commercial Property (20 May 2020)

Michael McGrath: 534. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her plans to undertake an initiative to address the issues regarding commercial rents in the context of Covid-19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5631/20]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Tests (20 May 2020)

Michael McGrath: 626. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if her attention has been drawn to the fact that certain employees in particular some Irish persons with jobs based abroad are required to have a Covid-19 test before returning to work; her plans to put a system in place to facilitate tests for such persons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6591/20]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Credit Guarantee Scheme (20 May 2020)

Michael McGrath: 631. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the differences between the existing credit guarantee scheme and the new €2 billion credit guarantee scheme announced on 2 May 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6673/20]