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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Pension Provisions (26 Sep 2023)

Michael McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 157, 173, 187, 188, 190 and 191 together. I understand that Deputy Lowry, in line with Deputies O'Dowd, Bruton, Troy and Smyth, is referring to the chargeable excess tax and Standard Fund Threshold (SFT) regime. I am advised by Revenue that the SFT was introduced in Finance Act 2005, with the purpose of addressing excessive pension accrual, and it...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (22 Feb 2022)

Michael McGrath: ...to assist the area to tackle challenges and build a sustainable place to live and work. As the Deputy is aware, last Friday the Tánaiste and the Ministers of State, Deputy English and Deputy Troy, launched the mid-west regional enterprise plan to 2024. The Government has developed nine region-specific plans and we are investing up to €180 million to aid their implementation....

Irish Economy: Statements (23 Apr 2020)

Michael McGrath: I will share time with Deputies Cowen, Calleary and Troy. I will vacate the Chamber as soon as I have completed my remarks. I convey my deepest sympathy to all of those families who have lost loved ones due to Covid-19 and to all of those families who have lost a loved one for whatever reason and as a result of whatever cause in recent weeks. It has been an incredibly tough time for...

Health (Covid-19): Statements (16 Apr 2020)

Michael McGrath: I wish to share my time with Deputies Devlin and Troy. We will be brief to allow time for the Minister to respond. I wish to quickly raise three issues. Will the Minister confirm that a stability programme update, SPU, will be published in the next two weeks, that is, by the end of April? We have had several economic assessments so far looking at different scenarios. They have included a...

Order of Business (21 Mar 2017)

Michael McGrath: ...recognition. Many Deputies in this House have raised the issue with the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross. As I understand it the legislation goes back to 1856. Deputy Troy raised the issue with the Minister recently. The Minister is of the view that legislation is not necessary but I urge the Taoiseach to personally examine the matter to establish whether there is...

Insurance Costs: Motion [Private Members] (8 Jun 2016)

Michael McGrath: ...Car Test (NCT) certificate. I welcome the opportunity to raise the vital issue of motor insurance premiums in the House by way of this Fianna Fáil motion. I acknowledge the work of my colleagues, Deputy Niall Collins, our spokesperson on enterprise and jobs, and the Acting Chairman, Deputy Troy, who is the party's spokesperson on transport. Today's motion coincides with the launch...

Residential Mortgage Interest Rates: Motion [Private Members] (31 Mar 2015)

Michael McGrath: ...Ireland, in its consumer protection role, to engage directly with the banks on the issue of high standard variable interest rates and on the need for fair treatment of existing standard variable rate customers as well as new mortgage customers.I wish to share time with Deputies Robert Troy, Sean Fleming and Éamon Ó Cuív.

Child Care: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (11 Feb 2015)

Michael McGrath: I thank Deputy Robert Troy for putting forward this motion, which is positive and focused on solutions. Given that children are undoubtedly our most precious asset, debating their welfare, protection and development should be a priority in this House. I therefore very much welcome this debate. As other speakers have stated, the reality for many families is that both parents must go out...

Order of Business (28 Jun 2012)

Michael McGrath: In response to Deputy Troy, the Minister mentioned that the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government would be giving an update following the meeting of the national emergency response co-ordinating committee. Will the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government attend the House to make a statement and take questions from Deputies representing areas that...

Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)

Michael McGrath: I wish to share time with Deputy Troy.