Results 16,281-16,300 of 27,945 for speaker:Michael McGrath

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Ireland Strategic Investment Fund Management (6 Oct 2015)

Michael McGrath: 253. To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 250 of 29 September 2015, if he will confirm the interest rate that will apply to finance drawn down by borrowers under the fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34281/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (6 Oct 2015)

Michael McGrath: 281. To ask the Minister for Finance in order to qualify for the foreign earnings deduction, if the person concerned must be employed directly by a company, or will a sole trader or contractor qualify for the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34596/15]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Budget 2016 (6 Oct 2015)

Michael McGrath: 311. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the amount of the €750 million of fiscal space identified for 2016 that will be used up by public sector pay commitments relating to the Lansdowne Road agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34735/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Legal Costs (6 Oct 2015)

Michael McGrath: 411. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the legal costs that have arisen to the State from a case (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34192/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Funding (6 Oct 2015)

Michael McGrath: 509. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to extend funding for the provision of fertility treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34162/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (6 Oct 2015)

Michael McGrath: 526. To ask the Minister for Health when an application for a home care package was received for a person (details supplied) in County Cork; the present status of the application; if funding is available to sanction new home care packages in Cork city and county; the way the application has been assessed since it was received; when he expects a decision to be made on it; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (6 Oct 2015)

Michael McGrath: 557. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons in Cork city and county who are awaiting community podiatry services; the number of podiatrists currently employed to service the region; if steps are being taken to fill any current vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34540/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (6 Oct 2015)

Michael McGrath: 586. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children, under 18 years of age, in Cork City and County, currently on an outpatient waiting list to see an Ophthalmologist; the number waiting for less than six; six plus 12; 12 plus to 24 plus; 24 plus months; the steps being taken to address the waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34635/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (6 Oct 2015)

Michael McGrath: 631. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for grant aid for major capital works by a school (details supplied) in County Cork; the status of the application; when a decision is likely to be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34052/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (6 Oct 2015)

Michael McGrath: 664. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide details of the in-school supports that are available, depending on the needs of the individual child, for a child in second level education diagnosed with dyspraxia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34545/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Motor Tax Collection (6 Oct 2015)

Michael McGrath: 700. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if a person's legal liability for motor tax commences on the first day after the disc expires; in that regard, his views on the renewal notice which is sent to motorists which states the form can be used prior to the expiry of the current tax disc or during the subsequent month; his views that this is misleading as...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Seniors Alert Scheme (6 Oct 2015)

Michael McGrath: 709. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to change the manner in which the seniors alert scheme is delivered, in particular if local community alert groups will still be involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34165/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Maintenance (6 Oct 2015)

Michael McGrath: 713. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the number of voids and vacant local authority dwellings for Cork City Council and for Cork County Council; if he will confirm that sufficient funding has been granted to both authorities to repair these properties so they can be made available to persons on the social housing list; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (6 Oct 2015)

Michael McGrath: 768. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the body responsible for promoting Cork city and its environs as a tourist destination; the investment that is being made to promote Cork city for tourism; the relationship between Cork city and county, the Wild Atlantic Way and the Ireland's Ancient East initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34406/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (6 Oct 2015)

Michael McGrath: 775. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if funding is committed to completing the construction of the N28 Cork to Ringaskiddy road scheme under the transport section of the Infrastructure and Capital Investment Plan 2016-2021; under which year this funding is allocated; the estimated cost of the project that has been factored into the plan; and if he will make a statement on...

Finance (Tax Appeals) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Oct 2015)

Michael McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the Second Stage debate on this important Bill. While I would take issue with some aspects of it, I welcome the fact that the system of tax appeals is to be reformed and modernised. There is no doubt that a comprehensive and fair tax appeals system is required. Figures released to me by the Minister for Finance earlier this year showed that 26%...

Leaders' Questions (1 Oct 2015)

Michael McGrath: That is done. That is not the issue.

Leaders' Questions (1 Oct 2015)

Michael McGrath: The Tánaiste is throwing out the compliments.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Data (1 Oct 2015)

Michael McGrath: 42. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the cost in 2016 of a 1%; 2% and €5 per week increase in the weekly rate of all pension age payments, including proportionate increases for qualified adults where applicable; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33807/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Data (1 Oct 2015)

Michael McGrath: 43. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the cost in 2016 of a €5 increase in the monthly rate of child benefit from €135 to €140; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33808/15]