Parliamentary questions

Covid-19 Pandemic

Michael McGrath

1006. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will address matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding the response of her Department to Covid-19 in relation to the childcare sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8616/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Michael McGrath

1007. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will address matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding the response of her Department to Covid-19 in relation to the childcare sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8617/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Michael McGrath

1008. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will address matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding the response of her Department to Covid-19 in relation to the childcare sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8618/20]

Community Services Programme

Michael McGrath

1043. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the length of time he plans for the community services programme support fund 2020 to remain in place to support community organisations through the Covid-19 crisis; his plans to amend the scheme to provide support for a full-time manager position; if participating organisations will also be allowed to avail of the temporary wage subsidy scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8464/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Michael McGrath

30. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when he expects the authentications and-or apostilles in the public offices to reopen in Dublin and Cork in the context of the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8054/20]

Wage Subsidy Scheme

Michael McGrath

52. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied) in relation to the temporary wage subsidy scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7272/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Michael McGrath

55. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied) relating to the temporary wage subsidy scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7328/20]

Corporation Tax

Michael McGrath

75. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the conditions applied to a member state before it can avail of funding (details supplied); if corporation tax reform in terms of rate, minimum effective tax and digital tax will not be conditions to accessing funding through the model; his plans if the European Commission applies conditions such as corporation tax reform on formal proposals in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7890/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Michael McGrath

76. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if an employer that laid off a worker onto the pandemic unemployment payment can rehire that employee under the temporary wage subsidy scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7891/20]

Insurance Industry

Michael McGrath

81. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the engagement he has had with the insurance industry in relation to rebates for public liability insurance and employer liability insurance for those businesses forced to close due to restrictions put in place to prevent the spread of Covid-19; the engagement he has had with UK companies that are providing insurance to businesses here; if the Central Bank has the power to influence companies in this respect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8006/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Michael McGrath

82. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of businesses that have availed of each of the Covid-19 supports put in place by his Department; the number of employees that have availed of each scheme; the cost to date of each scheme in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8008/20]

Departmental Communications

Michael McGrath

261. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address a matter raised in correspondence in relation to a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7938/20]

Special Educational Needs Staff

Michael McGrath

278. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position in relation to the planned redeployment of special needs assistants in the context of Covid-19; if there has been consultation with the relevant trade unions; if roles they may be requested to fill will be suitable for their skills and experience; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8051/20]

Third Level Education

Michael McGrath

279. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that certain leaving certificate students missed the deadline to apply for the CAO; if he will arrange for late applications to be accepted in view of the extenuating circumstances these students are dealing with arising from Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8052/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Michael McGrath

280. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will respond to a matter raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) in the context of the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8055/20]

Personal Insolvency Arrangements

Michael McGrath

336. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to act on the recommendations made by the Insolvency Service of Ireland as part of its section 141 consultation submission made in June 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7390/20]

Personal Insolvency Arrangements

Michael McGrath

359. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 202 of 28 January 2016, the progress made in introducing a streamlined process to register satisfaction of judgment debts in the appropriate court register in respect of judgment debts discharged under the Personal Insolvency Acts since his predecessor confirmed the matter was being examined in January 2016; his plans to introduce measures to permit personal insolvency practitioners or the Insolvency Service of Ireland to do same; if the satisfaction of the judgment process generally will be simplified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7889/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Michael McGrath

455. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the purpose of placing a 50% portfolio cap on the credit guarantee scheme; the portfolio caps on each guarantee scheme run by other EU countries in response to Covid-19 in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8014/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Michael McGrath

456. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if an analysis has been carried out by her Department on the impact on productivity in the construction sector as a result of Covid-19 restrictions and social distancing; the impact in terms of input costs; the way in which that will impact the viability of housing and apartment projects; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8005/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Michael McGrath

457. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the rules regarding the restart grant; if the grant is based on 2019 commercial rates; the way in which that impacts businesses that do not pay commercial rates or businesses that have recently started and were not liable for 2019 commercial rates; if these businesses are prohibited from applying for the grant; if legislation is required to alter this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8007/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Michael McGrath

458. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the schemes in her Department in place to assist Covid-19-impacted businesses; the number of loans drawn down since 1 March 2020 in each instance; the aggregate amount drawn down under each scheme since 1 March 2020; the number of businesses that have availed of each scheme since 1 March 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8009/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Michael McGrath

487. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if a matter raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) will receive a response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7294/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Michael McGrath

494. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health when an organisation (details supplied) will be able to reopen in line with the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7843/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Michael McGrath

500. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if advice will be provided for couples planning a wedding in September and October 2020 in view of the publication of the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Businesses as a result of Covid-19; the number of guests that will be permitted at that stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8049/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Michael McGrath

501. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the phase in which psychotherapy practices will able to reopen in accordance with the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8053/20]

Covid-19 Tests

Michael McGrath

531. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the daily capacity for Covid-19 testing; the response time from test application to test to result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7296/20]

Health Services

Michael McGrath

567. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if matters raised in correspondence will be addressed (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5973/20]

Health Services Provision

Michael McGrath

592. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of the implementation of the model of care report on lymphoedema and lipoedema treatment here; the details of the communications plan by the HSE for those affected by lymphoedema that cannot access treatment during the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7862/20]

National Car Test

Michael McGrath

757. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a matter raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) will receive a response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7322/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Michael McGrath

838. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied) will receive a response in the context of the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8050/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Michael McGrath

902. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if the €35 million Covid-19 stability fund for the charity and voluntary sector is up and running; the number of applications there has been to the fund; the number of applications accepted; the amount paid out of the fund; the number of organisations that have received funding to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8010/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Michael McGrath

903. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if the €5 million Covid-19 philanthropy fund for the charity and voluntary sector is up and running; the number of applications to the fund; the number of applications accepted; the amount paid out of the fund; the number of organisations that have received funding to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8011/20]

Supplementary Welfare Allowance

Michael McGrath

981. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a weekly court ordered maintenance payment received by a person from a former spouse is regarded as means for the purposes of the supplementary welfare allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7817/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Michael McGrath

1070. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if an analysis has been carried out by his Department on the impact on productivity in the construction sector as a result of Covid-19 restrictions and social distancing; the impact in terms of input costs; the way in which that will impact the viability of housing and apartment projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8003/20]

Overseas Missions

Michael McGrath

14. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if members of the Defence Forces serving in Lebanon who are due to return on 19 May 2020 will return on that date; if the required arrangements are in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6179/20]

Pension Provisions

Michael McGrath

49. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his plans to consider allowing certain pension scheme members access to additional voluntary contributions as a means of stimulating the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5721/20]

VAT Rate Application

Michael McGrath

93. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the position relating to the VAT rate that applies to different types of activities in the commercial water sports sector including the provision of diving lessons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6166/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Michael McGrath

96. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding the temporary wage subsidy scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6191/20]

VAT Rate Application

Michael McGrath

104. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners has scope under the EU Commission Decision C (2020) 2146 of 3 April 2020 to extend the zero rate of VAT on medical supplies to an organisation such as dentists and shop owners on condition that the supplies are distributed free of charge by the organisation to persons affected by or at risk from Covid-19 or involved in combating the Covid-19 outbreak; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6388/20]

VAT Rate Application

Michael McGrath

105. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will publish the request he made to the Revenue Commissioners to apply a zero rate of VAT on medical supplies under EU Commission Decision C (2020) 2146 of 3 April 2020; the scope of the request; if it included organisations such as shops and dentists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6383/20]

Insurance Costs

Michael McGrath

115. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that certain insurers are increasing the insurance premium of persons whose NCT certificate is out of date as a result of the NCT test centres being closed due to Covid-19; if the matter will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6613/20]

Insurance Costs

Michael McGrath

116. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that certain insurers are using claims history information on a more granular geographic basis than before as a reason for increasing premiums; if the matter will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6614/20]

Mortgage Lending

Michael McGrath

119. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if all mortgage holders and business customers of the banks availing of a payment break as a result of Covid-19 will have the option of having the term of their loan extended in order that they do not face a rise in monthly repayments when they resume paying in view of the announcement of 11 May 2020 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6664/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Michael McGrath

120. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if the temporary wage subsidy scheme will be extended to cater for women on maternity leave specifically those who were not on the payroll in February 2020 due to their maternity leave; if so, if such an extension will require primary legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6672/20]

Tax Data

Michael McGrath

121. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the companies that qualify for the proposed tax warehousing scheme; if it is restricted to businesses unable to trade due to the Covid-19 related restrictions; if not, if it is for businesses which have experienced significant falls in turnover; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6677/20]

Tax Data

Michael McGrath

122. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if the tax warehousing scheme that is currently operational on an administrative basis will be exactly the same as the scheme that will be run under legislation; if there are restrictions or limitations in place that would prevent the Revenue Commissioners from implementing the scheme without primary legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6682/20]

Mortgage Lending

Michael McGrath

126. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if the banks have now agreed that anyone availing of the Covid-19 break in loan or mortgage payments can now extend the loan term in order that their repayments are no higher; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6817/20]

Banking Sector

Michael McGrath

127. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether banks should extend the approval in principle periods for those on the temporary wage subsidy scheme and other such Covid-19 measures; if he has consulted with the banks on the issue; his views on whether such a move would not represent an issue for the banks as they will continue to have the right to withdraw approval when the loan advances to the loan offer stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6818/20]

Special Educational Needs Staff

Michael McGrath

177. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on whether a secondary school (details supplied) has sufficient special education supports for the intake of pupils for the 2020-21 school year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5720/20]

School Accommodation

Michael McGrath

189. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position in relation to an application for additional accommodation by a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5822/20]

State Examinations

Michael McGrath

240. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which the system of calculated grades for the leaving certificate will apply in respect of students that have been home schooled and that have not had consistent contact with a single teacher; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6207/20]

State Examinations

Michael McGrath

241. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to refund the leaving certificate fee of €116 to those who have paid it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6208/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Michael McGrath

486. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Covid Query No. 5.709 (details supplied), the specific changes being proposed to the insolvency legislation as a consequence of the Covid-19 outbreak; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6711/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Michael McGrath

525. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if businesses in arrears for local authority rates for 2019 will be able to avail of the grant by way of the rebate of rates; the way in which the grant will work; the person or body that will administer the grant; the qualifying conditions for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6618/20]

Commercial Property

Michael McGrath

534. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation her plans to undertake an initiative to address the issues regarding commercial rents in the context of Covid-19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5631/20]

Covid-19 Tests

Michael McGrath

626. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if her attention has been drawn to the fact that certain employees in particular some Irish persons with jobs based abroad are required to have a Covid-19 test before returning to work; her plans to put a system in place to facilitate tests for such persons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6591/20]

Credit Guarantee Scheme

Michael McGrath

631. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the differences between the existing credit guarantee scheme and the new €2 billion credit guarantee scheme announced on 2 May 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6673/20]

Credit Guarantee Scheme

Michael McGrath

632. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the date the current credit guarantee scheme came into effect; the allocation of State funding set aside for the existing credit guarantee scheme as against the scheme announced on 2 May 2020; the amount that has been currently used up; the number of loans that have been issued to companies under the scheme each month since the scheme was established; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6674/20]

Credit Guarantee Scheme

Michael McGrath

633. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the reason for the exclusions to the current credit guarantee scheme; if the agriculture sector primary production in agriculture, horticulture and fisheries is excluded from the scheme; if the construction sector property-related activities are excluded from the scheme; if a company cannot use the scheme to restructure its current debt; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6675/20]

Credit Guarantee Scheme

Michael McGrath

634. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if the exclusions in the current credit guarantee scheme will be removed from the new scheme announced on 2 May 2020; if the new scheme will avail of the relaxed state aid rules; if state aid approval has been sought for the new scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6676/20]

Credit Guarantee Scheme

Michael McGrath

640. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the average interest rate charged by the banks on the loans handed out with regard the current credit guarantee scheme; if there is a 0.5% premium on top of that for the guarantee scheme; if she is considering to reduce this premium to zero; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6814/20]

Credit Guarantee Scheme

Michael McGrath

641. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the interest rate that will be applicable to loans advanced under the new scheme for the €2 billion credit guarantee scheme announced in early May 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6815/20]

Credit Guarantee Scheme

Michael McGrath

642. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the changes made to the credit guarantee scheme as a result of Covid-19; the number of loans that have been advanced under the scheme since the changes were made; the value of loans advanced under the scheme since the changes were made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6816/20]

Departmental Correspondence

Michael McGrath

707. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if a matter raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) in relation to the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business will receive a response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5954/20]

Hospital Services

Michael McGrath

708. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position in relation to private consultants being able to see their patients in private hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5955/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Michael McGrath

823. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if an update will be provided for couples planning a wedding in September or October in view of the publication of the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Businesses as a result of Covid-19; the number of guests that may be permitted at that stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7040/20]

Departmental Correspondence

Michael McGrath

916. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a reply will issue to a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied) in relation to the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5989/20]

National Vehicle and Driver File Access

Michael McGrath

1039. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the information made available to insurance companies from the national vehicle and driver file; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6615/20]

Redundancy Payments

Michael McGrath

1228. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person who has been laid off as a result of the appointment of a liquidator to a business can take up alternative employment with another employer without it impacting on the person's redundancy entitlements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6004/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment

Michael McGrath

1262. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the pandemic unemployment payment can be extended indefinitely under section 202 of the Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005; if there are limits placed on the powers granted under this section; if she can spend as much money as deemed appropriate under this section; if primary legislation will be needed for the pandemic unemployment payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6490/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Michael McGrath

1273. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if assistance is available for employers endeavouring to keep their business afloat but that cannot afford the redundancy costs they are facing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6622/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment

Michael McGrath

1276. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if section 202 of the Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005 has been used previously for a payment such as the pandemic unemployment payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6669/20]

Commercial Rates

Michael McGrath

1378. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the businesses that can avail of the commercial rates waiver; if it is just reserved for businesses that have been forced to close due to Covid-19 restrictions; if businesses that have partially closed will be able to avail of the waiver; if businesses that have not been forced to close but nevertheless have experienced a significant drop in turnover will be able to avail of the waiver; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6819/20]

Human Rights

Michael McGrath

26. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the treatment by Iran of Bahá'í citizens and members of other minorities; the steps he is taking on the issue at a diplomatic level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4469/20]

Life Insurance Policies

Michael McGrath

46. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his views on the lifesaver plan sold by certain life assurance companies by which the quarterly premium is regularly reviewed and increases very significantly as the policyholder gets older; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3964/20]

VAT Payments

Michael McGrath

59. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if it is possible to implement a temporary suspension of VAT in which payments can be temporarily deferred in view of the Covid-19 outbreak; if so, the estimated cost of implementing such a scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4288/20]

Fuel Prices

Michael McGrath

60. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the potential positive and negative impact of the decision by Saudi Arabia to increase oil supply and as a result reduce oil prices on the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4290/20]

State Banking Sector

Michael McGrath

61. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the risks facing the economy as a result of the recent falls in stock prices on the Stock Exchange here and globally; the potential impacts on banks here including the capitalisation of the banks and the value of the shareholding of the State in each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4291/20]

State Banking Sector

Michael McGrath

62. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the value of the shareholding of the State in each of the State-supported banks since 2016 in six month intervals and in the case of a bank (details supplied) including the last sale of shares to the market in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4292/20]

State Banking Sector

Michael McGrath

63. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his views on the recent results published by banks (details supplied) and the prospect for the shareholding of the State in those banks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4293/20]

State Banking Sector

Michael McGrath

68. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the relationship, direct or otherwise, between the share price of a bank and the capitalisation of that bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4322/20]

Tax Reliefs Eligibility

Michael McGrath

69. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if there is relief for medical expenses incurred by persons which would normally qualify under a Med1 claim in circumstances in which the person did not have a tax liability for the year in question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4408/20]

Financial Services Regulation

Michael McGrath

72. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the rules and regulations surrounding mortgage and loan repayments in the event a lender gives leeway or a holiday for workers impacted by the Covid-19 outbreak; if such mortgages or loans will be deemed by the Central Bank to be in arrears; if they will be considered as non-performing under ECB and EBA regulations; if the loans or mortgages will be recorded on the Central Credit Register; the views of the Central Bank in relation to the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4504/20]

Banking Sector

Michael McGrath

81. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if SSM rules will be reviewed as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak; the liquidity measures being considered by the ECB, EBA and the Central Bank; if the Central Bank is considering reviewing the countercyclical buffer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4800/20]

Tax Code

Michael McGrath

91. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his plans to make changes in the tax treatment of benefit-in-kind regarding company cars in view of the fact that under the benefit-in-kind tax bracket a company employee with a company vehicle falls into is dependent on mileage done and many such persons are now travelling considerably less as a result of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5073/20]

Banking Sector

Michael McGrath

92. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the SSM rules regarding non-performing loans; the definition of a non-performing loan or exposure; the amount of capital that a bank must set aside for loans that turn non-performing; if the ECB or the EBA are reviewing the rules in view of the Covid-19 outbreak; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5079/20]

Tax Code

Michael McGrath

109. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the tax heads which will apply in respect of the announcement regarding the possible warehousing of certain liabilities; when the measure will come into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5505/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Michael McGrath

126. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the fiscal capabilities in place to deal with the Covid-19 outbreak; the possible need for a supplementary estimate for the health service in particular; if an initial estimate has been made in terms of the extra amount the State will have to spend to deal with the outbreak; if there is cash flow capacity in the health budget to deal with the outbreak; if so, the capacity available in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4287/20]

Enterprise Support Services

Michael McGrath

127. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if immediate financial contingencies or assistance packages have been explored to deal with the Covid-19 outbreak, specifically cash flow remedies for businesses at serious risk of losing significant business through a fall in clients; if it is possible to implement a temporary suspension of VAT in which payments can be temporarily deferred; if so, the estimated cost of implementing such a scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4289/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic

Michael McGrath

129. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the change in the general government balance for 2020 as a result of the extra spending announced to deal with the Covid-19 outbreak; if the funding is coming out of existing resources; if a supplementary estimate will be required to be passed by Dáil Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4432/20]

Special Educational Needs

Michael McGrath

213. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the steps being taken to ensure that a child (details supplied) in County Cork with additional needs receives an appropriate second-level school place for the 2020/2021 school year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4486/20]

Special Educational Needs

Michael McGrath

214. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the steps being taken to ensure that a child (details supplied) in County Cork with additional needs secures an appropriate primary school place for the 2020-21 school year and beyond; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4499/20]

Student Visas Eligibility

Michael McGrath

250. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the issues that arise if a student from another EU member state currently studying in fifth year at second-level here under an exchange programme wishes to remain here to continue their studies in sixth year and then enter the third-level education system here; his views on eligibility issues in relation to the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4819/20]

School Transport Fees

Michael McGrath

278. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position in relation to the cost involved for students that have been allocated a concessionary school transport place and that hold a medical card due to a particular medical condition they have; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5060/20]

Special Educational Needs

Michael McGrath

289. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the steps being taken to ensure a child (details supplied) in County Cork with additional needs has an appropriate second level school place for the 2020-21 school year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5163/20]

Emergency Works Scheme Appeals

Michael McGrath

290. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if an emergency works grant appeal by a school (details supplied) in County Cork will be awarded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5174/20]

Schools Building Projects Status

Michael McGrath

317. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills when he expects a school building to be put in place for a school (details supplied) in County Cork; the process and timeline in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5470/20]

Special Educational Needs

Michael McGrath

318. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a suitable school place will be secured for a child (details supplied) in County Cork with additional needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5481/20]

Special Educational Needs

Michael McGrath

319. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if an appropriate secondary school place will be secured for a child (details supplied) in County Cork with additional needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5482/20]

Special Educational Needs

Michael McGrath

322. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to extend the entitlement for the July provision to children with Down syndrome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5501/20]