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Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Agriculture Schemes
Robert Troy
389. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will urgently give consideration to a scheme which would assist landowners in removing dangerous roadside trees, particularly those affected by ash dieback, and encourage landowners to plant trees at the lower end of landholdings; and his views on whether ash dieback is becoming an extremely urgent issue to deal with in the ash tree population. [8952/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Departmental Contracts
Robert Troy
492. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he is confident that all contracts put to tender are awarded to companies that meet the tender criteria; and if it were to be identified where one clearly did not meet the stated criteria in the tender specifications, what the recourse would be. [8714/24]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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Departmental Schemes
Robert Troy
667. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide an update on the outdoor recreation application by a group (details supplied). [9297/24]
Thu, 22 Feb 2024
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Wastewater Treatment
Robert Troy
163. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will expedite an application (details supplied) for a domestic wastewater treatment grant for a person. [8471/24]
Thu, 22 Feb 2024
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Wastewater Treatment
Robert Troy
164. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will examine the administration of the recently enhanced domestic wastewater treatment system grant; and if applications are being selected randomly rather than on a priority basis from an environmental impact point of view. [8473/24]
Thu, 22 Feb 2024
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Wildlife Regulations
Robert Troy
166. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will allow an extension to cut diseased ash trees to 1 March 2024 to ensure all dangerous trees are removed as soon as possible, given the large number of trees to be felled at the same time. [8559/24]
Tue, 20 Feb 2024
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Energy Conservation
Robert Troy
133. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the date in February 2024 that the new low-cost home energy upgrade loan scheme will be launched. [7530/24]
Tue, 20 Feb 2024
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State Properties
Robert Troy
147. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the timeframe required for the conclusion of Columb Barracks to be transferred to the LDA for the purposes of providing housing and associated social/community developments. [7548/24]
Tue, 20 Feb 2024
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Tax Code
Robert Troy
217. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will urgently review the thresholds for capital gains tax; if he agrees that it is unfair to have a different threshold for non-relatives, particularly in the case where it affects the child of a partner or ex-partner; and given the recent High Court case involving a widow's pension payment, if he agrees that this issue needs to be re-examined. [7707/24]
Tue, 20 Feb 2024
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Tax Code
Robert Troy
218. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the issue of capital gains tax in a case (details supplied). [7710/24]
Tue, 20 Feb 2024
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Schools Building Projects
Robert Troy
278. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education the future plans for a school (details supplied). [7595/24]
Tue, 20 Feb 2024
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State Bodies
Robert Troy
344. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if Tailte Éireann is subject to any criminal investigation by the fraud squad at the moment for a total of nine allegations against them including fraudulent concealment and misrepresentation. [7552/24]
Tue, 20 Feb 2024
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Agriculture Schemes
Robert Troy
452. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will clarify if a person (details supplied) can qualify for the Shannon callows scheme. [7569/24]
Tue, 20 Feb 2024
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Mental Health Services
Robert Troy
534. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the progress on reforms regarding the serious concerns surrounding Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) which have been reported repeatedly for years (including both the very concerning review of CAMHS in the Mental Health Commission and Maskey reports) and yet families across Ireland have seen no urgent action or prioritisation of reform, 22,000 children referred to CAMHS each year continue to be failed as a result. [7561/24]
Tue, 20 Feb 2024
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Home Help Service
Robert Troy
551. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect the allocated home help to be in place. [7645/24]
Tue, 20 Feb 2024
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Vaccination Programme
Robert Troy
623. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will urgently review the cost of the shingles vaccine at present; if he is aware that this vaccine currently costs over €900 in Ireland and €440 in the United Kingdom (details supplied). [8019/24]
Thu, 15 Feb 2024
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Homeless Accommodation
Robert Troy
107. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage what measures are in place to deal with homelessness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6799/24]
Thu, 15 Feb 2024
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State Properties
Robert Troy
113. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the Land Development Agency will reconvene the consultation forum on the future development of Columb Barracks, Mullingar; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6798/24]
Thu, 15 Feb 2024
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School Transport
Robert Troy
201. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education if she will give an outline of the school bus lottery system for concessionary seats, outlining in full how seats are allocated through this system. [7181/24]
Thu, 15 Feb 2024
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School Transport
Robert Troy
202. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education if she will give an update on the review of the school bus system. [7182/24]
Wed, 14 Feb 2024
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Bus Services
Robert Troy
85. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if he will examine transport links between Tullamore and Athlone in view that since the termination of a route by a private bus operator there are only two Bus Éireann services per day linking these towns. [6700/24]
Wed, 14 Feb 2024
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Driver Licences
Robert Troy
97. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport for an update on discussions regarding the recognition of Argentinian driver licences for the haulage industry. [6997/24]
Wed, 14 Feb 2024
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Driver Licences
Robert Troy
98. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider commencing negotiations with the Indian authorities on recognising their driver license. [6998/24]
Wed, 14 Feb 2024
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Parking Provision
Robert Troy
99. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if he will engage with Transport Infrastructure Ireland and ensure necessary funding is made available to Delvin to address parking along the N51 in the interests of safety. [7008/24]
Wed, 14 Feb 2024
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Bus Services
Robert Troy
101. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the Mullingar town bus service. [7070/24]
Wed, 14 Feb 2024
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Revenue Commissioners
Robert Troy
104. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if the contact details for customers to contact Revenue by phone can be corrected (details supplied). [6707/24]
Wed, 14 Feb 2024
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School Accommodation
Robert Troy
171. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on a number of schools projects (details supplied). [7006/24]
Wed, 14 Feb 2024
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Cross-Border Co-operation
Robert Troy
277. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there are any funding opportunities for research projects for Northern Ireland. [6996/24]
Wed, 14 Feb 2024
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Public Procurement Contracts
Robert Troy
322. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he is confident that all contracts put to tender are awarded to companies who meet the tender criteria; and if it was to be identified where one clearly did not meet the stated criteria in the tender specs, what the recourse would be. [7000/24]
Wed, 14 Feb 2024
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Special Educational Needs
Robert Troy
323. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the future plans for St. Mary’s, South Hill Delvin. [7007/24]
Wed, 14 Feb 2024
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Hospital Appointments Status
Robert Troy
326. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite an appointment for surgery for a person (details supplied). [7055/24]
Tue, 13 Feb 2024
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School Transport
Robert Troy
106. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the review of the school transport scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6164/24]
Tue, 13 Feb 2024
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School Accommodation
Robert Troy
113. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the progression of an application by a school (details supplied) for additional accommodation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6165/24]
Tue, 13 Feb 2024
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Special Educational Needs
Robert Troy
261. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education if a special needs place at a particular school can be allocated to students (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6041/24]
Tue, 13 Feb 2024
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Road Network
Robert Troy
418. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider establishing a grant scheme in order that Transport Infrastructure Ireland or local authorities can erect noise mitigation measures where roads have been constructed in populated areas. [6566/24]
Tue, 13 Feb 2024
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State Bodies
Robert Troy
421. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the LDA will reconvene the consultative form for the future development of Columb Barracks, Mullingar; and if the transfer has concluded. [6619/24]
Tue, 13 Feb 2024
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Maternity Leave
Robert Troy
446. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will rectify the issue where teachers on indefinite duration contracts, given they have to sign on for midterm and summer holidays, cannot work up the minimum 26 weeks continuous work to qualify for maternity benefit. [6486/24]
Tue, 13 Feb 2024
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Agriculture Schemes
Robert Troy
516. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address a query in respect of farm payments (details supplied). [6582/24]
Tue, 13 Feb 2024
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Departmental Properties
Robert Troy
591. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the future plans for the old HSE-owned site at St Peter’s in Castlepollard, County Westmeath. [6488/24]
Thu, 8 Feb 2024
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Business Supports
Robert Troy
76. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on the on the implementation of the non-financial reporting directive and what supports will be available to help businesses implement same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5648/24]
Thu, 8 Feb 2024
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Industrial Development
Robert Troy
78. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on the awarding of a tender for the construction of an advanced manufacturing factory at Marlinstown Business Park, Mullingar; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5647/24]
Thu, 8 Feb 2024
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Public Sector Pay
Robert Troy
100. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform what reforms were negotiated as part of the new collective pay agreement for the public service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5661/24]
Thu, 8 Feb 2024
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Flood Risk Management
Robert Troy
131. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he will consider inviting a representative of the Save our Shannon group onto the CFRAMS implementation group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5662/24]
Thu, 8 Feb 2024
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Raidió Teilifís Éireann
Robert Troy
209. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she has she received a proposal from RTÉ for the removal of its plus one channels and its digital radio stations, as outlined in its New Direction strategy, as required under section 103 of the Broadcasting Act 2009 (details supplied); if he received RTÉ's proposal, when she plans to commence her decision making process under the Act; and if that process will include taking submissions from the public. [5850/24]
Wed, 7 Feb 2024
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Electric Vehicles
Robert Troy
66. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the EU Just Transition Fund community facilities EV charging point scheme; when an announcement will be made on this scheme and can he ensure an application (details supplied) is approved for funding. [5099/24]
Wed, 7 Feb 2024
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Public Sector Pay
Robert Troy
119. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to detail efficiency reforms agreed as part of the new public sector wage agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5035/24]
Wed, 7 Feb 2024
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Hospital Appointments Status
Robert Troy
499. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if a surgical appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied).; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5110/24]
Wed, 7 Feb 2024
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Robert Troy
546. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health how a former HSE worker (details supplied) can apply for the pandemic bonus payment. [5444/24]
Wed, 7 Feb 2024
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Home Care Packages
Robert Troy
571. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the number of home help hours provided in each CHO region, in tabular form; how these hours are provided for example by private provider contracted in or by HSE employees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5641/24]
Wed, 7 Feb 2024
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Home Help Service
Robert Troy
572. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the number of home help hours sanctioned or approved and waiting on a service provider in each CHO region.. [5642/24]
Thu, 1 Feb 2024
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Taxi Licences
Robert Troy
64. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if he will review the criteria for awarding taxi plates. [4597/24]
Thu, 1 Feb 2024
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Business Supports
Robert Troy
85. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will ensure flexibility and support for businesses with regard to tax debt warehousing. [4605/24]
Thu, 1 Feb 2024
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Financial Services
Robert Troy
112. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the powers of the Financial Services Ombudsman with regard to protecting customers against unfair practices by financial institutions. [4606/24]
Thu, 1 Feb 2024
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Social Welfare Payments
Robert Troy
298. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection why a person's (details supplied) jobseeker's payment was stopped recently. [4661/24]
Thu, 1 Feb 2024
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Hospital Facilities
Robert Troy
357. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure the HSE issues funding of €110,000 to a facility (details supplied) without further delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4690/24]
Wed, 31 Jan 2024
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Broadband Infrastructure
Robert Troy
14. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will expedite a National Broadband Ireland broadband connection to a property (details supplied). [4486/24]
Tue, 30 Jan 2024
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Departmental Funding
Robert Troy
82. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development to outline what funding options/calls for funding her Department will run this year. [3923/24]
Tue, 30 Jan 2024
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Departmental Funding
Robert Troy
113. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if there will be a Community Recognition Fund 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3924/24]
Tue, 30 Jan 2024
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Departmental Schemes
Robert Troy
147. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will make an urgent alteration to the legislation of the Electricity Costs (Emergency Measures) Domestic Accounts Bill 2023 to ensure customers who purchased properties that were vacant during the monitoring period, are now eligible to avail of this support (details supplied). [3765/24]
Tue, 30 Jan 2024
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Departmental Policies
Robert Troy
162. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications for an update on the Government backed finance for retrofitting houses which was to be rolled in 2024. [4119/24]
Tue, 30 Jan 2024
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Bus Services
Robert Troy
188. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure an additional bus stop is provided on the old N6 at Temple Spa to allow for additional transport links for residents (details supplied). [3874/24]
Tue, 30 Jan 2024
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School Transport
Robert Troy
269. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education if primary school students (details supplied) can be considered for the remote area transport grant; and if so, the application process for this grant. [3855/24]
Tue, 30 Jan 2024
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Tourism Industry
Robert Troy
299. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to outline her plans to address the bed shortage in the tourism sector as a result of many beds being used in the response to the migration crisis. [3872/24]
Tue, 30 Jan 2024
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Septic Tanks
Robert Troy
332. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the proposed changes to the septic tank grant will be available (details supplied). [4065/24]
Tue, 30 Jan 2024
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International Protection
Robert Troy
472. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide an update on the review of transport services for residents of a centre (details supplied). [3873/24]
Tue, 30 Jan 2024
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International Protection
Robert Troy
483. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide a full breakdown on the number of asylum seekers/refugees accommodated across various sites in County Westmeath in tabular form and the number of each nationality accommodated in the various sites, including the direct provision centre at Lissywoolen, Athlone. [4095/24]
Tue, 30 Jan 2024
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International Protection
Robert Troy
484. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of asylum seekers/refugees in County Westmeath as of December 2022. [4096/24]
Tue, 30 Jan 2024
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Robert Troy
511. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) qualifies for the PSRP. [3812/24]
Tue, 30 Jan 2024
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Departmental Funding
Robert Troy
588. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide an update on when the community recognition fund will reopen for applications. [3720/24]
Tue, 23 Jan 2024
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Economic Policy
Robert Troy
3. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the Government’s response to the annual recommendations of the National Competitiveness and Productivity Council, which was published by his Department on 29 November 2023. [54689/23]
Tue, 23 Jan 2024
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State Properties
Robert Troy
92. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence for an update on the transfer of Columb Barracks, Mullingar to the LDA; if he will consider withholding final transfer until such time as he is satisfied a masterplan is concluded with a timeframe for implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2738/24]
Tue, 23 Jan 2024
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Postal Services
Robert Troy
122. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his plans to put in place an Ombudsman, or independent oversight body for post offices and An Post workers. [2535/24]
Tue, 23 Jan 2024
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Social Welfare Appeals
Robert Troy
377. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update on a domiciliary care allowance appeal for a person (details supplied). [2379/24]
Tue, 23 Jan 2024
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Health Service Executive
Robert Troy
612. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the possible acquisition of a parcel of land (owned by the HSE) adjacent to a location (details supplied).
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Tue, 23 Jan 2024
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Home Help Service
Robert Troy
658. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite the allocation of home help hours for a person (details supplied). [2986/24]
Tue, 23 Jan 2024
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Nursing Homes
Robert Troy
659. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the fair deal application of a person (details supplied). [2987/24]
Thu, 18 Jan 2024
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Social Welfare Benefits
Robert Troy
229. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will allow an appeal for domiciliary care allowance (details supplied). [2256/24]
Thu, 18 Jan 2024
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Health Service Executive
Robert Troy
287. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide an update on a placement appeal for a person (details supplied). [2262/24]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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School Funding
Robert Troy
612. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education if STEM grants are awarded on a lottery basis; and the reason schools are required to submit a comprehensive, time-consuming application, that is not even considered when the grants are being allocated. [1320/24]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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Sports Funding
Robert Troy
721. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will ensure a club (details supplied) is awarded a suitable sports capital grant. [1584/24]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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Social Welfare Eligibility
Robert Troy
899. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection the qualifying criteria for the fuel allowance; if it is correct that any form of income from work in a household will disqualify an applicant; if she agrees that the fuel allowance should be subject to a straight means test at all times, whether income is derived from work or social welfare; and if she will agree to a full review of the eligibility criteria for fuel allowance. [57019/23]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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Tax Code
Robert Troy
1238. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine what negotiations were had with the Minister for Finance regarding the recent VAT changes on excluding farm equipment on the VAT rebate scheme; and if he plans to discuss this matter further with the Minister for Finance. [57333/23]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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Mother and Baby Homes
Robert Troy
1331. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if a payment will be expedited for a person (details supplied) under the mother and baby home redress scheme. [56637/23]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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Health Service Executive
Robert Troy
1496. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will urgently re-examine the boundary re-alignments of primary and disability services nationally, given it has caused serious issues in some parts of south Westmeath (details supplied). [56505/23]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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Departmental Schemes
Robert Troy
1639. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will extend eligibility to the long-term illness scheme for reimbursement of blood glucose test strips (insulin and metformin) to all women who develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy; if he agrees with the decision to remove them from the scheme and if he will now reverse that decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1064/24]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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Departmental Data
Robert Troy
1640. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will outline the number of women who develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy in each of the years 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1065/24]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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Home Help Service
Robert Troy
1711. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite the provision of home help services for a person (details supplied). [1503/24]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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Nursing Homes
Robert Troy
1762. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if she will carry out a review of a fair deal application (details supplied). [1743/24]
Thu, 14 Dec 2023
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Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence
Robert Troy
391. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Justice to positively support an application (details supplied) to the DSGBV funding call under four applications: and when a decision may be made. [55932/23]
Thu, 14 Dec 2023
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International Protection
Robert Troy
470. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to consider and refer correspondence (details supplied) to IPAS, requesting it to address the issues identified. [55905/23]
Wed, 13 Dec 2023
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Medical Aids and Appliances
Robert Troy
218. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the reason custom made insoles are not covered by the full medical card in relation to the case of a person (details supplied). [55504/23]
Wed, 13 Dec 2023
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General Practitioner Services
Robert Troy
247. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the strategic review of general practice and if the issues, identified in the Finance Bill 2024 which have adversely affected general practice, have been rectified, specifically regarding GP partnerships. [55712/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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Climate Change Negotiations
Robert Troy
23. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at COP28. [54688/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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Pension Provisions
Robert Troy
475. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection how someone’s annual average entitlement for a contributory State pension is calculated; and if credit is paid for a home making period and period spent as a carer. [54743/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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Passport Services
Robert Troy
518. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Justice how a child (details supplied) can qualify for an Irish passport. [54492/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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Agriculture Supports
Robert Troy
625. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will ensure a BISS payment is issued to persons (details supplied). [55060/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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Health Services
Robert Troy
791. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) will be called for speech and language therapy. [54773/23]
Thu, 7 Dec 2023
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Housing Policy
Robert Troy
30. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he would introduce a weighted system into the scheme of letting priorities for allocations of local authority homes; if as part of this system there could be bonus points for people who work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54203/23]
Thu, 7 Dec 2023
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Community Employment Schemes
Robert Troy
99. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will ensure measures are taken to align the pay of Tús supervisors with CE supervisors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54156/23]
Thu, 7 Dec 2023
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Social Welfare Rates
Robert Troy
106. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if it is her intention to reduce payment rates for recipients of social welfare engaged in criminal behaviour; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54157/23]