Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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137. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of Central Bank and his Department's staff seconded to the European Central Bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54147/17]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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I am informed by the Central Bank that, as of 12/12/17 there are currently 59 Central Bank of Ireland employees on secondment to the European Central Bank in Frankfurt. The Central Bank is committed to increased participation and influence in the Eurosystem and as a result secondments to roles of strategic importance are a key priority. Employees are encouraged to view secondments as an opportunity to develop new skills and competencies, and to engage with their European counterparts.

At present, there are no officials from my Department on secondment to the European Central Bank.

Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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138. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of European Central Bank on-site inspections of Irish financial institutions in 2015, 2016 and 2017; the number carried out by ECB staff; the number carried out by the Central Bank on behalf of the ECB; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54148/17]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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It was not possible for the Central Bank of Ireland to provide the information sought in the time available and, therefore, I will make arrangements to provide the information in line with Standing Orders.