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Joint Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Statements (28 Jan 2016)

Michael McGrath: I am glad to have an opportunity to say a few words on the banking inquiry report. As a group, we embarked on a journey in June 2014 when our first meeting took place. In November 2014, the Oireachtas concluded the terms of reference which were given to the inquiry team. The initial deadline for the conclusion of the report was November 2015, one year later, but we ended up getting an...

Order of Business (28 Jan 2016)

Michael McGrath: Fianna Fáil is supporting it.

Order of Business (28 Jan 2016)

Michael McGrath: There has to be amendments.

Order of Business (28 Jan 2016)

Michael McGrath: I am not sure if this is the Leas-Cheann Comhairle's last session chairing the Order of Business.

Order of Business (28 Jan 2016)

Michael McGrath: I assume it is, and I want to pay tribute to him as the outgoing Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I know he is not seeking re-election to the next Dáil, but it would be remiss of us not to acknowledge his immense contribution to public service. I believe he has been a Member of the Oireachtas for in excess of 40 years. He has a very distinguished record representing the people of Galway East....

Leaders' Questions (28 Jan 2016)

Michael McGrath: The Tánaiste is forgetting about the zero interest rates.

Leaders' Questions (28 Jan 2016)

Michael McGrath: The banking inquiry was chaired by the Labour Party and it-----

Leaders' Questions (28 Jan 2016)

Michael McGrath: I ask the Tánaiste not to treat us like fools. The suggestion that the Taoiseach's commitment to attend the conference in Davos and to meet Prime Minister David Cameron in London were arranged in the past two weeks is not credible. The fact of the matter is that a commitment was given on 12 January that a follow-up meeting with the insurance industry would take place within two weeks....

Leaders' Questions (28 Jan 2016)

Michael McGrath: The Government brought in the insurance companies and asked them nicely what they would do about the problem. We are hearing a lot of motherhood and apple pie, but not a lot of action. It is not good enough because people feel that the insurance industry is not stepping up to the mark and providing cover.

Leaders' Questions (28 Jan 2016)

Michael McGrath: We are not asking it to provide cover where there is a probability of property being flooded in the future. That is a much more complex issue, as the Government knows. The reality is that €1.4 billion has been collected from insurance policyholders in respect of the 3% stamp duty over the past 15 years. People are asking what that money was for. In cases where schemes have been...

Leaders' Questions (28 Jan 2016)

Michael McGrath: We are talking about insurance.

Leaders' Questions (28 Jan 2016)

Michael McGrath: It is being done in other areas.

Leaders' Questions (28 Jan 2016)

Michael McGrath: I refer to where schemes have been completed.

Leaders' Questions (28 Jan 2016)

Michael McGrath: The Government cut the budget for 2016.

Leaders' Questions (28 Jan 2016)

Michael McGrath: On Tuesday 12 January, the Tánaiste, the Taoiseach, the Minister for Defence, Deputy Coveney, the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Kelly, and the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, Deputy Harris, met representatives of the insurance industry to raise a number of issues, including the need for flood insurance to be...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Ministerial Allowances (28 Jan 2016)

Michael McGrath: 51. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the expenses claimed, including the amount of mileage and the amount claimed, by her and Ministers of State of her Department, by calendar year, during the current Dáil Éireann, in tabular form. [3816/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Expenditure (28 Jan 2016)

Michael McGrath: 52. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the amount she spent on media clipping and media monitoring services in each calendar year from 2011 to 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3831/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fuel Rebate Scheme (28 Jan 2016)

Michael McGrath: 71. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of the website of the Revenue Commissioners; and if it will be repaired in order that a person (details supplied) in County Cork can apply for a grant under the fuel rebate scheme. [3553/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (28 Jan 2016)

Michael McGrath: 74. To ask the Minister for Finance the total amount raised from motorists in mineral oil tax, vehicle registration tax, value added tax, carbon tax, motor tax and driver licensing in the years 2013 to 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3575/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: EU Budget Contribution (28 Jan 2016)

Michael McGrath: 75. To ask the Minister for Finance the Irish contribution to the European Union budget for the years 2013 to 2015; the projected contribution for 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3576/16]