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Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Brexit Staff (25 Oct 2018)

Michael McGrath: 1. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of the preparedness of the Revenue Commissioners for Brexit; the number of customs officials who will be required on 29 March 2019 in the event of a no-deal Brexit; the number of customs officials he anticipates will be operational on 29 March 2019; the extra work that will be required in the event of a transitional period being agreed to; and if...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Brexit Staff (25 Oct 2018)

Michael McGrath: This question relates to the preparedness of the Revenue Commissioners for Brexit and, in particular, for all possible scenarios. I understand they have informed the Minister they require 600 additional staff in the scenario of an orderly Brexit where a deal is done and then there is a transition period up to the end 2020. It appears we will fall well short of that by March of next year. I...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Brexit Staff (25 Oct 2018)

Michael McGrath: I will cut to the chase on this one. Revenue has told the Minister it requires 600 additional staff in the scenario of an orderly Brexit and a transition period to the end of 2020. When does it need those 600 staff by? Is it by March of next year or by the end of 2020? The Government will deliver 200 additional staff by the end of March 2019, which is well short of the 600 required, being...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Central Bank of Ireland Reports (25 Oct 2018)

Michael McGrath: 14. To ask the Minister for Finance if he anticipates legislative changes as a result of the report from the Central Bank on the behaviour and culture of Irish retail banks; if he has had further consultations with the main banks in relation to the tracker mortgage scandal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44119/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Interest Rates (25 Oct 2018)

Michael McGrath: 26. To ask the Minister for Finance the steps he is taking to reduce mortgage interest rates; his views on whether interest rates being charged here are reasonable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44118/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Union Services (25 Oct 2018)

Michael McGrath: 58. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to develop a new strategy for the growth and development of the credit union sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44116/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Costs (25 Oct 2018)

Michael McGrath: 37. To ask the Minister for Finance the key recommendations of the cost of insurance working group, including the report on employer and public liability, he plans to implement in the next six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44117/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Motor Insurance Claims (25 Oct 2018)

Michael McGrath: 53. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of the liquidation of a company (details supplied); when the Insurance (Amendment) Act 2018 will be fully enacted; when he expects the next payment to take place; when he expects all claimants involved in the company will receive compensation in full; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44120/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Electric Vehicle Grants (25 Oct 2018)

Michael McGrath: 89. To ask the Minister for Finance if the €50,000 cap on the original market value of a vehicle in the context of the 0% benefit-in-kind,BIK, rate for electric vehicles will apply to directors that were provided with an electric car during 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44331/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (25 Oct 2018)

Michael McGrath: 91. To ask the Minister for Finance the number and value of instances of capital gains tax on the sale of company shares in each of the years 2015 to 2017 and to date in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44370/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Loan Books Purchasers (25 Oct 2018)

Michael McGrath: 92. To ask the Minister for Finance if unregulated loan owners are allowed to have direct contact with borrowers including face-to-face meetings or to send correspondence direct to the borrower without going through a credit servicing agent; if an unregulated loan owner can write directly to a borrower that has an active loan account with that unregulated loan owner regarding a guarantee...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services Regulation (25 Oct 2018)

Michael McGrath: 96. To ask the Minister for Finance when legislation updating the laws on limited partnerships will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44450/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Union Services (25 Oct 2018)

Michael McGrath: 97. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on enabling credit unions to avail of debit cards for their members; if legislative changes are required; if it is solely a decision for the Central Bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44451/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Insurance Fraud (25 Oct 2018)

Michael McGrath: 171. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his views in relation to the establishment of a Garda fraud squad to tackle insurance fraud specifically; his plans in relation to the establishment of such a unit; his views on whether the unit should be publicly funded or funded by the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44453/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Personal Injuries Commission (25 Oct 2018)

Michael McGrath: 172. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when he will request that the judicial council compile guidelines for appropriate general damages for various types of personal injury as recommended by the Personal Injuries Commission; when the judicial council will be established; the interim measures being commenced in the area of personal injury damages; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (25 Oct 2018)

Michael McGrath: 173. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when he expects the Judicial Council Bill 2017 will go to committee stage in Seanad Éireann; when he expects it will be introduced in Dáil Éireann; when he expects the Bill to be passed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44456/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Personal Injuries Commission (25 Oct 2018)

Michael McGrath: 174. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his interaction with the Law Reform Commission in relation to the third recommendation of the Personal Injuries Commission in its second and final report; when the report from the Law Reform Commission will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44457/18]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Personal Injuries Commission (25 Oct 2018)

Michael McGrath: 200. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if an implementation report with timelines for the recommendations of the Personal Injuries Commission in its second and final report will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44454/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Sites Data (25 Oct 2018)

Michael McGrath: 367. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if his Department is monitoring the quantity of land identified by local authorities as vacant for the purposes of the vacant site tax; the quantity, number and acreage of land identified by each local authority as vacant; the number of vacant sites in which the owner has been informed; the number of vacant sites in which...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Compensation Fund (24 Oct 2018)

Michael McGrath: 119. To ask the Minister for Finance when he expects the next payment from the insurance compensation fund in relation to the liquidation of a company (details supplied); if payments will be made at the end of October 2018 as expected; if there is a delay to provide the reasons for that delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44053/18]