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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (4 Jul 2017)

Michael McGrath: 90. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of cases in which life assurance exit tax was applied in each of the years 2011 to 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30868/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (4 Jul 2017)

Michael McGrath: 91. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of life policies to which the 1% levy was applied in each of the years 2011 to 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30869/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (4 Jul 2017)

Michael McGrath: 92. To ask the Minister for Finance the rationale for requiring life assurance policy holders to prepay part of their final tax liability by means of an anniversary tax every eight years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30870/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (4 Jul 2017)

Michael McGrath: 113. To ask the Minister for Finance the detail of the treatment of rental income from residential property situated here from a taxation point of view, including the rate of taxation that applies by different classes of recipients including private landlords domiciled and resident here, private landlords not resident here, Irish resident companies, non-Irish resident companies, partnerships,...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (4 Jul 2017)

Michael McGrath: 233. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the basis on which a primary school may appeal the mainstream teacher allocations for the 2017-18 school year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31372/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (4 Jul 2017)

Michael McGrath: 369. To ask the Minister for Health further to Question No. 239 of 24 May 2017, if he will clarify the respective role of the HSE and of the service provider in the allocation of residential places when they become available; if places are offered based on a person's position on the waiting list; if the personal circumstances of each case are considered; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (4 Jul 2017)

Michael McGrath: 462. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will have an assessment of need carried out under the Disability Act 2005; the position of the person on the waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31431/17]

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman Bill 2017: Committee Stage (29 Jun 2017)

Michael McGrath: From a consumer point of view, this is the centrepiece of the Bill. There has been a political consensus for some time that the six year rule needs to change. I broadly welcome the definition that has been brought forward. I understand Deputy Doherty's point. It is nuanced but important. My instinctive reaction is that a product that is subject to an annual renewal is not a long-term...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman Bill 2017: Committee Stage (29 Jun 2017)

Michael McGrath: When is the establishment day envisaged? If this legislation is enacted in September or October how quickly would the Minister hope to press the button and merge the offices?

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman Bill 2017: Committee Stage (29 Jun 2017)

Michael McGrath: On the question of the ombudsman drawing from external expertise, commissioning consultants' reports, etc., the officials might know whether the ombudsman has a budget line for external expertise and consultancy. I understand the logic of seeking ministerial approval if an entity goes beyond its budget and a Supplementary Estimate is required. If it comes from within existing resources,...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman Bill 2017: Committee Stage (29 Jun 2017)

Michael McGrath: Will Report Stage of this Bill be taken next week?

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (29 Jun 2017)

Michael McGrath: 89. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to merge the universal social charge with PRSI; the projected cost of such a move; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30688/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Bullying in the Workplace (29 Jun 2017)

Michael McGrath: 90. To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that anti-bullying policies in place in his Department and linked Civil Service offices are being implemented effectively; the amount paid in compensation for bullying claims in each of the past five years; the action taken to ensure such cases do not arise in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30689/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Lending (29 Jun 2017)

Michael McGrath: 91. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of exceptions to the Central Bank's loan to income and loan to value mortgage rules by each of the State supported financial institutions in 2016 and 2017; the average loan to value and loan to income ratios for these exceptions from each institution; the policies each institution has relating to the granting of exemptions; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Help-To-Buy Scheme Data (29 Jun 2017)

Michael McGrath: 92. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of applications made to the help-to-buy scheme to date; the number of claims made; the average value of those claims; the estimated cost of the scheme for 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30691/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection Forecasts (29 Jun 2017)

Michael McGrath: 93. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of persons set to face interest and penalties from the Revenue Commissioners as a result of the Circuit Court's decision that the tax avoidance scheme involving the disposal of inter-company shares was illegitimate; the expected value of the interest and penalties; the timeframe for the receipt of such interest and penalties; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: NAMA Portfolio (29 Jun 2017)

Michael McGrath: 94. To ask the Minister for Finance the number and names of portfolios that NAMA is considering for sale; the par debt and book debt that NAMA currently owns; the plans of NAMA to sell this debt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30693/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Central Bank of Ireland Supervision (29 Jun 2017)

Michael McGrath: 95. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the Central Bank's inquiry into a building society (details supplied); the expected completion time of the inquiry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30694/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (29 Jun 2017)

Michael McGrath: 96. To ask the Minister for Finance when he expects the report on potential changes to the capital acquisition tax to facilitate the provision of solar farms on farms as agreed in budget 2017 to be complete; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30695/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: State Banking Sector (29 Jun 2017)

Michael McGrath: 97. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans for the State's remaining share in a bank (details supplied) and other State assisted banks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30696/17]