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Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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Hospital Appointments Administration
Robert Troy
551. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if an appointment for a person (details supplied) will be scheduled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12389/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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Hospital Appointments Administration
Robert Troy
552. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if an appointment for a person (details supplied) will be expedited. [12393/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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Health Services Provision
Robert Troy
656. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) who has been diagnosed with Degos disease is being refused medication based on financial costs. [12818/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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Broadband Service Provision
Robert Troy
787. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 462 of 20 February 2018, the reason an area (details supplied) appears to be the only area excluded from the commercial rollout of broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12017/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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Local Authority Housing Maintenance
Robert Troy
1023. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the plans in place to allocate funding to local authorities to replace storage heating systems in social housing which are not fit for purpose. [12019/18]
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
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Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund
Robert Troy
1035. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 37 of 27 February 2018, the amount that has been drawn down and spent; and the amount that is committed to contribution obligations of the €266 million allocated under phase 1 of the local infrastructure activation housing fund. [12252/18]
Thu, 8 Mar 2018
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Primary Medical Certificates Applications
Robert Troy
37. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if the circumstances in a primary medical certificate application by a person (details supplied) will be investigated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10887/18]
Thu, 8 Mar 2018
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Mortgage Book Sales
Robert Troy
43. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the steps he or the Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach have taken to confirm that family homes would not be included in the proposed mortgage portfolio sale by a bank (details supplied); if the committee has powers to request an explanation or confirmation from the bank regarding the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11115/18]
Thu, 8 Mar 2018
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Motor Insurance Costs
Robert Troy
44. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the actions being considered by his Department to reduce the cost of motor insurance for drivers; and when he expects to bring forward further proposals which will have an immediate impact on prices. [11141/18]
Thu, 8 Mar 2018
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Mortgage Repayments
Robert Troy
45. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will consult with the head of the Central Bank to confirm the way in which the mortgage accounts of customers who have renegotiated terms and are repaying the mortgage under these terms can be classed as non-performing; the efforts being made to ensure that customers that continue to meet their commitments are protected from the possibility of their account being sold on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11167/18]
Thu, 8 Mar 2018
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Hospital Appointments Status
Robert Troy
260. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health when an appointment for a person (details supplied) will be scheduled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10856/18]
Thu, 8 Mar 2018
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Hospital Appointments Status
Robert Troy
273. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if an appointment for a person (details supplied) will be expedited [10904/18]
Thu, 8 Mar 2018
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Hospital Appointments Status
Robert Troy
285. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10925/18]
Thu, 8 Mar 2018
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Departmental Projects
Robert Troy
479. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the projects committed to under the Project Ireland 2040 national planning framework; the deadline for each project's completion; and the status of each project (details supplied). [11273/18]
Thu, 8 Mar 2018
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Public Transport Initiatives
Robert Troy
480. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of projects (details supplied) as conceptualised under the 2015 capital plan as of 1 February 2018; the amount that had been spent on them to date since their announcement; the areas in which projects are included in the Project Ireland 2040 national planning framework; and the estimated amount of prior expenditure that will remain relevant to the project in the future. [11274/18]
Thu, 8 Mar 2018
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Social Welfare Code
Robert Troy
552. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the timeframe for changes to the social welfare system which would allow self-employed persons to apply for an invalidity or disability payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10923/18]
Thu, 8 Mar 2018
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Housing Assistance Payment Administration
Robert Troy
625. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to amend the current housing assistance payment model in order to speed up the process (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10872/18]
Tue, 6 Mar 2018
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School Accommodation Provision
Robert Troy
72. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if an application by a school (details supplied) for additional building units will be re-examined with a view to providing additional funding to link these new buildings to the existing school building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10470/18]
Tue, 6 Mar 2018
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Schools Site Acquisitions
Robert Troy
86. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the steps an existing school authority must take in order to apply for a new school building on a site which is available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10746/18]
Tue, 6 Mar 2018
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HSE Governance
Robert Troy
169. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health his views on whether all services contracted by the HSE in the midlands region have been awarded as part of a fair tendering process. [10707/18]
Tue, 6 Mar 2018
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Fisheries Protection
Robert Troy
220. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the compensation scheme for eel fishermen will be rolled out. [10708/18]
Tue, 6 Mar 2018
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Local Improvement Scheme Administration
Robert Troy
233. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development his plans to widen the criteria for eligibility to the local improvement schemes from the minimum of two persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10705/18]
Tue, 6 Mar 2018
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Housing Adaptation Grant Funding
Robert Troy
263. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when funding for housing adaptation works to local authority dwellings to enable councils commence urgent work will be allocated. [10706/18]
Wed, 28 Feb 2018
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Hospital Appointments Delays
Robert Troy
143. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if a matter regarding the case of a person (details supplied) will be investigated. [10220/18]
Wed, 28 Feb 2018
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Road Projects Status
Robert Troy
200. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of plans to upgrade the N4 road prior to the shelving of this plan in 2011; if this route will become a dual carriageway or a motorway; if the preparatory work which was previously undertaken on this route can be used on this occasion; the timeframe for this project; and the stages this project will have to go through. [10395/18]
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund
Robert Troy
37. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when the next round of funding for the local infrastructure housing activation fund will be announced; and his plans to fund an application by Westmeath County Council for a project on Ardmore Road, Mullingar, County Westmeath. [9709/18]
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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Social and Affordable Housing Provision
Robert Troy
69. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the stages a local authority must go through when seeking departmental approval for a new housing scheme; his views on whether this is efficient ; the longest and shortest timeframe, respectively, it has taken to go through all stages; and the reason for the variance. [9710/18]
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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Sentencing Policy
Robert Troy
308. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the penalties in place for theft will be examined in view of the rise in the number of work and farm equipment burglaries; his plans to address the penalties which are in place for such offences and for repeat offenders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9407/18]
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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Cash for Gold Trade Regulation
Robert Troy
319. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to regulate the trading of scrap metal and cash for gold outlets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9438/18]
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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Hospital Appointments Status
Robert Troy
398. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied). [9355/18]
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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Maternity Services
Robert Troy
432. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the status of the arrangements surrounding the provision of 20-week anomaly scans at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar. [9558/18]
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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Light Rail Projects
Robert Troy
623. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of the Project Ireland 2040 plan regarding the provision of a Luas line to Finglas and associated issues. [9594/18]
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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Light Rail Projects
Robert Troy
624. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the capital plan funds the construction of the Luas line to Finglas; if not, if it only funds the design of this project; and the timeframe for completion of the project. [9595/18]
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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Light Rail Projects
Robert Troy
625. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the Luas to Finglas has been prioritised above the other post 2027 Luas projects; and if it will be the first line constructed. [9596/18]
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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Light Rail Projects
Robert Troy
626. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the timeframe for completion of the Luas line to Finglas; and if the line will be operational by 2029. [9597/18]
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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Light Rail Projects
Robert Troy
627. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there will be park and ride facilities provided at the new Finglas Luas station; and his plans to construct park and ride facilities at Broombridge. [9598/18]
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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Cycling Facilities Provision
Robert Troy
630. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount the capital investment plan has allocated to upgrades of urban cycling infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9621/18]
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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Cycling Facilities Provision
Robert Troy
635. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to upgrade the urban cycling infrastructure under the capital investment plan. [9738/18]
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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Taxi Regulations
Robert Troy
637. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the penalties and fines which were imposed in the past five cases whereby a person has been convicted of illegally operating a taxi; his views on whether the penalties in operation are a sufficient deterrent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9794/18]
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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Invalidity Pension Reviews
Robert Troy
676. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an invalidity pension review for a person (details supplied) will be expedited. [9460/18]
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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Local Authority Housing Funding
Robert Troy
735. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the detail of funding allocated by Westmeath County Council for 2017; and the amount spent in terms of the rental accommodation scheme, housing assistance payment and long-term leasing arrangements. [9587/18]
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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Local Authority Housing Eligibility
Robert Troy
736. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to review the income guidelines for local authority housing lists in view of rental increases. [9588/18]
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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Anti-Social Behaviour
Robert Troy
737. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to deal with landlords who ignore tenants who are engaged in anti-social behaviour. [9589/18]
Thu, 22 Feb 2018
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National Development Plan
Robert Troy
72. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the parts of the national development plan that will assist development in County Longford. [9077/18]
Thu, 22 Feb 2018
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Office of Public Works Projects
Robert Troy
75. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the timeframe for the planned extension to the Garda station in Longford town. [9133/18]
Thu, 22 Feb 2018
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Immigration Policy
Robert Troy
104. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will ensure a person (details supplied) can return to his or her home country for a short period and, subsequently, re-enter the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9099/18]
Thu, 22 Feb 2018
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Garda Station Refurbishment
Robert Troy
110. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of plans for Ballymahon Garda station. [9134/18]
Thu, 22 Feb 2018
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Garda Station Refurbishment
Robert Troy
111. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if funding to improve working conditions in Castlepollard Garda station will be approved in view of the condition of the station. [9135/18]
Thu, 22 Feb 2018
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Hospital Appointments Administration
Robert Troy
138. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if an appointment for a person (details supplied) will be scheduled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9063/18]
Thu, 22 Feb 2018
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Hospital Equipment
Robert Troy
139. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health his views on the fact that community groups in an area (details supplied) are raising funds to purchase an additional MRI scanner for the Regional Hospital in Mullingar; if the HSE can supply the equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9070/18]
Thu, 22 Feb 2018
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Medicinal Products Availability
Robert Troy
140. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the reason Versatis pain relief patches have been withdrawn from vulnerable persons; and his plans to put in place a suitable replacement treatment on the medical card scheme. [9073/18]
Thu, 22 Feb 2018
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GLAS Administration
Robert Troy
162. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to launch a fourth tranche of the green low-carbon agri-environment scheme or GLAS scheme; and if so, the changes when compared with GLAS 1, 2 and 3. [9074/18]
Thu, 22 Feb 2018
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Brexit Supports
Robert Troy
163. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to help farmers, especially beef farmers after Brexit. [9076/18]
Thu, 22 Feb 2018
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National Broadband Plan Implementation
Robert Troy
174. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the timeframe for the roll-out of broadband; and if the roll-out of high-speed broadband is included in the national development plan. [9075/18]
Thu, 22 Feb 2018
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Water and Sewerage Schemes Funding
Robert Troy
236. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to implement changes to the three year multiannual rural water programme which would see two programmes approved per local authority area as was previously the case (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9196/18]
Wed, 21 Feb 2018
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Visa Applications
Robert Troy
114. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if a person (details supplied) who has previously applied for entry here will be granted a visa; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8862/18]
Wed, 21 Feb 2018
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Hospital Appointments Administration
Robert Troy
136. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if an appointment will be issued for a person (details supplied). [8888/18]
Wed, 21 Feb 2018
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Hospital Appointments Administration
Robert Troy
151. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) who attended an appointment was told to return home in view of the fact that there was no consultant on site to carry out the assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8938/18]
Wed, 21 Feb 2018
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Community Employment Schemes Supervisors
Robert Troy
209. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to bring forward a pension scheme for community employment supervisors. [9017/18]
Wed, 21 Feb 2018
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Community Employment Schemes Supervisors
Robert Troy
210. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to implement a Labour Court recommendation (details supplied) which sought to provide a redundancy payment deal for community employment workers and those formerly employed through FÁS. [9018/18]
Tue, 20 Feb 2018
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Student Grant Scheme Administration
Robert Troy
173. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if an overpayment refund will not be requested by SUSI in the case of a person (details supplied). [8138/18]
Tue, 20 Feb 2018
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Student Grant Scheme Administration
Robert Troy
176. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if an anomaly whereby SUSI is allowed a specific write off pertaining to overpayments made to certain persons will be examined (details supplied); the reason for the discrepancy; and the selection process in determining which persons must repay and which do not. [8150/18]
Tue, 20 Feb 2018
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Robert Troy
217. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if provision will be made for an ASD unit and three additional classrooms further to his visit to a school (details supplied); and if DEIS 2 status will be awarded. [8730/18]
Tue, 20 Feb 2018
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Hospital Appointments Status
Robert Troy
331. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if a date for surgery in the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital for a person (details supplied) will be expedited. [8248/18]
Tue, 20 Feb 2018
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Broadband Service Provision
Robert Troy
462. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the availability of broadband services in an area (details supplied) in County Westmeath; when the national broadband plan will provide adequate service to this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8122/18]
Tue, 20 Feb 2018
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Broadband Service Provision
Robert Troy
472. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to provide fibre optic broadband facilities in the Ballinalack and Rathowen areas of County Westmeath. [8317/18]
Tue, 20 Feb 2018
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Water and Sewerage Schemes Status
Robert Troy
603. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the status of an application to provide a group sewerage scheme (details supplied). [8243/18]
Thu, 15 Feb 2018
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Traffic Management
Robert Troy
1. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he is taking to address traffic congestion in Dublin, particularly in respect of Luas cross city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7940/18]
Thu, 15 Feb 2018
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Noise Pollution Legislation
Robert Troy
3. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason for his appointment of Fingal County Council as an independent noise regulator in respect of airport noise; the reason he plans to introduce less restrictive noise regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7941/18]
Thu, 15 Feb 2018
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Capital Expenditure Programme Review
Robert Troy
39. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his Department's main capital investment priorities in the context of the ongoing review of the capital investment plan; and the status of the key capital projects within his Department's scope. [7745/18]
Thu, 15 Feb 2018
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Brexit Issues
Robert Troy
43. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps his Department is taking to mitigate the impacts of Brexit on the tourism sector; the steps he is taking to address the drop in UK visitor numbers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7748/18]
Thu, 15 Feb 2018
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Sport Ireland Administration
Robert Troy
68. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of his Department's commitment to make it mandatory for all bodies that are funded by Sport Ireland to adopt the community and voluntary code of governance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7747/18]
Thu, 15 Feb 2018
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European Fund for Strategic Investments
Robert Troy
69. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether his Department and transport agencies under its aegis are not doing enough to promote the use of the European Fund for Strategic Investments in terms of identifying and carrying out background work on public infrastructure projects that may meet the criteria for project selection in terms of additionality and revenue generation and may attract private co-financing investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7744/18]
Thu, 15 Feb 2018
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Cycling Facilities Provision
Robert Troy
89. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether there is sufficient investment in cycling infrastructure; his further views on whether cycling infrastructure is sufficiently well developed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7746/18]
Thu, 15 Feb 2018
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Legislative Programme
Robert Troy
222. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health his plans regarding the independence of dental hygienists; his plans to introduce a new Bill to amend or replace the Dentists Act 1985; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8000/18]
Thu, 15 Feb 2018
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Traffic Management
Robert Troy
253. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to relieve the level of traffic congestion in Dublin city; and the forward planning which will see a reduction in car usage in the city. [7823/18]
Thu, 15 Feb 2018
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Ports Facilities
Robert Troy
257. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the size of Dublin Port; the amount of land in operational use; the amount of land used for storage; the amount of unused land; the number of staff directly employed there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7863/18]
Thu, 15 Feb 2018
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Sport and Recreational Development
Robert Troy
258. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when his Department will publish its sports policy. [7864/18]
Thu, 15 Feb 2018
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Sports Capital Programme Applications
Robert Troy
259. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when his Department will adjudicate on the sports capital appeals; if he envisages unsuccessful clubs; and if there is a budget to deal with successful appeals. [7866/18]
Thu, 15 Feb 2018
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EU Directives
Robert Troy
263. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the consultation he has held with relevant stakeholders regarding Directive 2015/2302/EU; the meetings held; when this will come into effect; and if a regulatory impact assessment has been carried out. [7998/18]
Thu, 15 Feb 2018
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Family Resource Centres
Robert Troy
278. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the reason there is a difference of up to €30,000 in annual funding for an existing FRC and a new FRC (details supplied). [7836/18]
Thu, 15 Feb 2018
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Job Creation
Robert Troy
281. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development his plans to increase employment opportunities in rural areas. [7825/18]
Thu, 15 Feb 2018
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Homeless Persons Data
Robert Troy
301. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of persons classed as homeless; and the increased efforts being made to ensure these persons are suitably housed as a matter of urgency. [7827/18]
Wed, 14 Feb 2018
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Orthodontic Services
Robert Troy
205. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the efforts being made and that have been made recently to recruit a suitably qualified orthodontist in order to reduce the waiting list for dental treatment in CHO 8. [7785/18]
Wed, 14 Feb 2018
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Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists
Robert Troy
206. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health his views on the waiting lists for orthodontic treatment in CHO 8. [7786/18]
Wed, 14 Feb 2018
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Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists
Robert Troy
207. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the waiting times for orthodontic services in CHO 8; and the actions being considered to reduce these waiting times and arrange urgent treatment for cases classified as severe. [7787/18]
Wed, 14 Feb 2018
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Road Safety
Robert Troy
260. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to introduce a national accreditation programme for bike mechanics further to correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter [7709/18]
Wed, 14 Feb 2018
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Road Safety
Robert Troy
261. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the safety concerns arising when vehicles, including bicycles, are poorly maintained; and his plans to introduce measures to raise public awareness of the need to properly maintain bicycles. [7710/18]
Tue, 13 Feb 2018
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Revenue Commissioners
Robert Troy
128. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether an adequate service is being provided at the Revenue Commissioners' office in Athlone (details supplied) in view of the difficulties experienced by persons who have limited or no online experience; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6874/18]
Tue, 13 Feb 2018
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Equality Issues
Robert Troy
284. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the inequality of car rental companies seeking a doctor's note when leasing a car to a person over 75 years of age (details supplied); his views on whether this practice is age discrimination on behalf of the companies involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7378/18]
Tue, 13 Feb 2018
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Equality Issues
Robert Troy
310. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the reason car rental companies seek a doctor's note when leasing a car to a person over 75 years of age (details supplied); her views on whether this practice is age discrimination on the part of the companies involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7377/18]
Tue, 13 Feb 2018
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Health Services Provision
Robert Troy
329. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that as of 1 January 2018 there is now no sexual health service within an hour’s commute of Athlone; and his plans to rectify this matter. [6700/18]
Tue, 13 Feb 2018
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Hospitals Building Programme
Robert Troy
361. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the level of investment for refurbishment works at a campus (details supplied); and the timeframe for the provision of this funding. [6876/18]
Tue, 13 Feb 2018
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Hospital Appointments Status
Robert Troy
362. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if a date for surgery in the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital for a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath will be expedited. [6877/18]
Tue, 13 Feb 2018
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Hospital Appointments Status
Robert Troy
374. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if a date for surgery in the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital for a person (details supplied) will be expedited. [6964/18]
Tue, 13 Feb 2018
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Disabled Drivers Grant
Robert Troy
448. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health when the motorised transport grant, which was suspended in 2013 for new applications, will be reopened. [7385/18]
Tue, 13 Feb 2018
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Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists
Robert Troy
450. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health his views on the current waiting times for orthodontic treatment in CHO area 8; if solutions to the staffing shortage in this area can be investigated; and his further views on a number of possible short-term solutions (details supplied) to ease this waiting list and provide essential treatment for the most severe cases within the region. [7390/18]
Tue, 13 Feb 2018
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Pension Provisions
Robert Troy
500. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the pension entitlements of a person (details supplied) who was formerly employed within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7374/18]
Tue, 13 Feb 2018
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Fisheries Protection
Robert Troy
532. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the planned compensation scheme for eel fishermen; the timeframe for the implementation of this scheme; and the monetary compensation available. [7000/18]
Tue, 13 Feb 2018
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National Broadband Plan Implementation
Robert Troy
533. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the roll-out of broadband in an area (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and the service provider that persons are to use in cases in which broadband is not readily available. [7002/18]