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Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Hospital Appointments Administration
Robert Troy
1463. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will schedule an appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28628/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Hospital Admissions
Robert Troy
1464. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if persons that were previously cared for at St Vincent's hospital Athlone have been able to return to the hospital. [28637/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Hospital Staff Recruitment
Robert Troy
1465. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the timeframe for the hiring of a clinical specialist radiographer at Mullingar Regional Hospital; and if this will immediately lead to the provision of a 20 week anomaly scan for all expectant mothers attending the hospital [28639/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Disease Management
Robert Troy
1555. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) in relation to Lyme disease. [28917/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Drug and Alcohol Task Forces
Robert Troy
1577. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if there is a funding stream that is available to an organisation (details supplied); and his plans to support services such as this. [29022/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Robert Troy
1582. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will schedule an appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29099/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Departmental Expenditure
Robert Troy
1637. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount his Department or a body under its aegis has paid to a company (details supplied) for advice, the use of intellectual property and other services. [27702/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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GLAS Payments
Robert Troy
1705. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a GLAS payment will issue to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28624/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Post Office Network
Robert Troy
1734. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a reciprocal free post arrangement is in place between Ireland and China which provides free post from China to Ireland and from Ireland to China. [26697/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Departmental Expenditure
Robert Troy
1774. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the amount his Department or a body under its aegis has paid to a company (details supplied) for advice, the use of intellectual property and other services. [27705/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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National Broadband Plan Implementation
Robert Troy
1778. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will extend the area for the initial rollout of fibre broadband in the Gaybrook area L1132, Mullingar, County Westmeath. [27808/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Sports Capital Programme Applications
Robert Troy
1806. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide funding under the sports capital programme to a group (details supplied). [26523/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Rural Transport Services Provision
Robert Troy
1825. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to improve rural transport connections nationwide. [26885/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Rail Services
Robert Troy
1826. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ensure the provision of extra carriages at peak times on the Sligo to Connolly, Dublin, train service. [26886/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Road Projects Expenditure
Robert Troy
1839. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cost to the Exchequer of the design and construction of the M1 Dundalk western bypass PPP project; the estimated Exchequer contribution to the operational and maintenance costs on an annual basis; and the percentage of these costs that come from toll charges. [27377/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Road Projects Expenditure
Robert Troy
1840. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cost to the Exchequer of the design and construction of the N8 Rathcormac Fermoy bypass PPP Project; the estimated Exchequer contribution to the operational and maintenance costs on an annual basis; and the percentage of these costs that come from toll charges. [27378/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Transport Infrastructure Ireland Projects
Robert Troy
1841. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Transport Infrastructure Ireland, TII, is considering using a design, build, finance and maintain PPP or a concessions, build, operate and transfer PPP agreement to progress the metro north project. [27379/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Road Projects Expenditure
Robert Troy
1842. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cost of designing and building the M20 motorway; and if transport agencies have explored the feasibility of building the motorway via a concessions PPP agreement. [27380/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Traffic Data
Robert Troy
1857. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated reduction in the number of cars on the roads nationally and in Dublin during the summer months when schools and universities are closed. [27673/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Departmental Expenditure
Robert Troy
1859. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount his Department or a body under its aegis has paid to a company (details supplied) for advice, the use of intellectual property and other services. [27717/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Integrated Ticketing
Robert Troy
1860. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department or a body under its aegis have considered the possibility of integrated ticketing and fares across two or more of the public transport company services, especially for those using Leap cards; and his views on whether there should be an ability for public transport users to use more than one form of public transport without a financial penalty as there is at present. [27721/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Integrated Ticketing
Robert Troy
1861. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether it would be desirable and encouraging for more integrated public transport usage if Leap card weekly fare caps were applied for all CIÉ and Luas services trips and not only if a person uses just one form of transport (details supplied). [27722/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Public Transport Provision
Robert Troy
1862. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department or a body under it aegis have considered plans to integrate the scheduling of Dublin Bus, DART and commuter rail services at certain locations in order to enable persons to experience the rail and bus services as a network and to make connections easier. [27723/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Tourism Ireland Expenditure
Robert Troy
1864. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the Tourism Ireland marketing budget spent in each country since 2010. [27877/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Swimming Pool Programme Data
Robert Troy
1881. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount allocated and recouped respectively under the local authority swimming pool programme in each of the years 2011 to 2016 and to date in 2017 in each local authority. [28634/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Severe Weather Events Expenditure
Robert Troy
1882. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the costs associated with the adverse winter of 2015 to 2016 in relation to the roads; the amount of funding that each local authority sought; and the amount of Exchequer funding that was given to each local authority to remedy the damage. [28643/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Departmental Expenditure
Robert Troy
1932. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the amount her Department or a body under its aegis has paid to a company (details supplied) for advice, the use of intellectual property and other services. [27704/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Disability Allowance Applications
Robert Troy
1991. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if an application for a disability allowance by a person (details supplied) can be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26764/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Disability Allowance Applications
Robert Troy
2018. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will grant a disability allowance to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27211/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Departmental Expenditure
Robert Troy
2037. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection the amount her Department or a body under its aegis has paid to a company (details supplied) for advice, the use of intellectual property and other services. [27715/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Local Authority Funding
Robert Troy
2173. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government when infrastructural funding will be available to open up the proposed development road on the Ardmore Road, Mullingar in order to allow for future construction works. [27125/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Departmental Expenditure
Robert Troy
2211. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the amount his Department or a body under its aegis has paid to a company (details supplied) for advice, the use of intellectual property and other services. [27708/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Tenant Purchase Scheme
Robert Troy
2250. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the timeframe for the implementation of the new tenant purchase scheme and the expected date for the introduction of same. [28797/17]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Departmental Expenditure
Robert Troy
2288. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the amount his Department or a body under its aegis has paid to a company (details supplied) for advice, the use of intellectual property and other services. [27706/17]
Thu, 1 Jun 2017
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Flood Relief Schemes Status
Robert Troy
26. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of essential maintenance works along the River Shannon; and his plans to remove the silt deposits and pinch points along the river downstream of Athlone. [26047/17]
Thu, 1 Jun 2017
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Flood Relief Schemes
Robert Troy
27. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the flood relocation scheme; and when farmers that have been severely affected by flooding can expect to be included on this scheme in order to relocate their farm enterprise. [26046/17]
Thu, 1 Jun 2017
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Disability Support Services Funding
Robert Troy
185. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the status of funding for a facility (details supplied) in County Longford; and if the current level of funding for this facility will be maintained. [26487/17]
Wed, 31 May 2017
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Labour Activation Programmes
Robert Troy
46. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection his plans to ensure the community employment scheme remains operational within the communities it serves; and his views on the pivotal social good they provide and that they are not simply labour activation schemes. [25892/17]
Wed, 31 May 2017
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State Pension (Contributory) Eligibility
Robert Troy
56. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will reverse the changes to the eligibility criteria to the State (contributory) pension which was introduced in 2012, which is extremely discriminatory against women, in particular. [25893/17]
Wed, 31 May 2017
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National Broadband Plan Implementation
Robert Troy
246. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the details of the plans for a broadband service upgrade at Ballinamuck, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26078/17]
Tue, 30 May 2017
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Garda Operations
Robert Troy
129. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the plans in place to mitigate against a terrorist attack; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25756/17]
Tue, 30 May 2017
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Special Educational Needs Staff
Robert Troy
169. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 318 of 2 May 2017, the reason a school (details supplied) has not been allocated enough SNA teaching hours to meet demand within the school. [25324/17]
Tue, 30 May 2017
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Summer Works Scheme Administration
Robert Troy
189. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason many schools are now facing a tax liability bill for projects undertaken under the summer works scheme over the past number of years; if his attention has been drawn to the scale of tax liability faced by many schools; the estimated number of schools facing a retrospective tax liability bill for summer works schemes; and the aggregate amount involved. [25563/17]
Tue, 30 May 2017
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Housing Issues
Robert Troy
218. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his plans to revise the thresholds for inclusion on the social housing list (details supplied) in view of the fact the current thresholds are unrealistic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25276/17]
Tue, 30 May 2017
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Health Services Provision
Robert Troy
420. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the supports in place for persons who suffer from arthritis; his plans to put further services in place for arthritis sufferers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25396/17]
Tue, 30 May 2017
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Hospital Appointments Status
Robert Troy
430. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite surgery for a person (details supplied). [25467/17]
Tue, 30 May 2017
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Hospital Appointments Status
Robert Troy
443. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will schedule an appointment for surgery for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25502/17]
Tue, 30 May 2017
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Hospital Appointments Status
Robert Troy
469. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite an appointment for surgery for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25718/17]
Tue, 30 May 2017
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Gas Networks Ireland
Robert Troy
569. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of progress being made to extend the natural gas pipeline throughout County Longford. [25751/17]
Tue, 30 May 2017
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Tourism Promotion
Robert Troy
591. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when a decision will be made on the creation of a lakeland tourism brand; and his views on creating this brand. [25487/17]
Tue, 30 May 2017
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Tourism Promotion
Robert Troy
592. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Fáilte Ireland is in favour of creating a lakeland tourism brand. [25488/17]
Tue, 30 May 2017
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Tourism Policy
Robert Troy
593. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to assist small-scale tourism businesses within the regions. [25489/17]
Tue, 30 May 2017
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Public Service Vehicles
Robert Troy
611. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason for such a long delay in reforming the public service vehicle process to bring it under the remit of the RSA (details supplied); and the expected date for completion of same. [25852/17]
Tue, 30 May 2017
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State Bodies
Robert Troy
614. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the guidelines for the filling of State board vacancies which fall under the remit of his Department. [25962/17]
Wed, 24 May 2017
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Student Universal Support Ireland
Robert Troy
112. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review a number of aspects of the current SUSI system including the current gross income threshold of €54,240; and if he will allow for household deductibles such as mortgage or rent to be included on a SUSI application. [24885/17]
Wed, 24 May 2017
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Wind Energy Guidelines
Robert Troy
181. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government when he will publish the new wind energy guidelines.. [21870/17]
Wed, 24 May 2017
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Health Services Provision
Robert Troy
233. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will schedule an emergency appointment for a procedure for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24916/17]
Wed, 24 May 2017
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Child Care Qualifications
Robert Troy
264. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will re-examine the 2016 child care regulation requirements whereby only persons who are qualified with a major level 5 in early childhood care and education can be included in adult child ratios. [24979/17]
Wed, 24 May 2017
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Child Care Services Regulation
Robert Troy
265. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to implement the proposals which have been put forward by a group (details supplied) in a submission relating to the 2016 child care regulation requirements. [24980/17]
Tue, 23 May 2017
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Citizenship Status
Robert Troy
105. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will grant family citizenship to persons (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24003/17]
Tue, 23 May 2017
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Water Charges Refunds
Robert Troy
292. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the position regarding the reimbursement of Irish Water customers who are solely connected to a sewerage system and do not utilise mains water; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24404/17]
Tue, 23 May 2017
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Hospital Appointments Status
Robert Troy
417. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite an appointment for hip replacement surgery for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23981/17]
Tue, 23 May 2017
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Hospital Appointments Status
Robert Troy
418. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite an appointment for hip surgery for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23982/17]
Tue, 23 May 2017
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Hospital Appointments Status
Robert Troy
419. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite an appointment for hip surgery for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23983/17]
Tue, 23 May 2017
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Medical Goods Regulation
Robert Troy
433. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the reason melatonin is not covered under the medical card; and if he will include it under the next revision of included drugs. [24029/17]
Tue, 23 May 2017
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Hospital Appointments Status
Robert Troy
439. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if an appointment for hip replacement surgery can be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24101/17]
Tue, 23 May 2017
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Hospital Appointments Administration
Robert Troy
502. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will schedule an appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24432/17]
Tue, 23 May 2017
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Broadband Service Provision
Robert Troy
600. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to improve broadband availability in Glascarn, Rathconrath, County Westmeath; and when it will be rolled out. [24550/17]
Tue, 23 May 2017
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Motor Insurance Coverage
Robert Troy
619. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to outline the reason vehicles that are over ten years old and pass the national car test can be refused insurance quotes from a large percentage of providers. [24181/17]
Tue, 23 May 2017
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Taxi Licences
Robert Troy
621. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to set down the number of local hackney licences that have been awarded since establishment; the year of their award; and the locations where they have been awarded. [24229/17]
Tue, 23 May 2017
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Bus Services
Robert Troy
633. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to outline his plans to bring forward proposals to fund specialised buses for persons with a disability; and if his attention has been drawn to the fact that agencies that currently provide such a service and have applied to the HSE for assistance have been informed that the HSE does not fund the purchase of vehicles. [24759/17]
Tue, 23 May 2017
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Bus Éireann
Robert Troy
634. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consultants have been appointed to oversee a review of Bus Éireann; the way in which the consultants were chosen; if a tender process was in place; the closing date for applications; if this matter was publicly advertised; the amount of time he expects the review process to take; and if it will be open to public tender. [24761/17]
Tue, 23 May 2017
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Defence Forces Pensions
Robert Troy
701. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the reason a person's Defence Forces pension entitlement changes when the recipient turns 66 years of age. [24520/17]
Thu, 18 May 2017
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Robert Troy
193. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the waiting lists for a spinal consultation at Tallaght hospital; the number awaiting triage to go on the waiting list; and the steps he will take to reduce the list. [23644/17]
Wed, 17 May 2017
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Defence Forces Deployment
Robert Troy
52. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when the projected number of personnel will be based in Custume barracks, Athlone, in view of the fact that on the announcement of the Defence Forces reorganisation in 2012, the projected permanent Defence Forces strength for the barracks was 971 personnel. [23323/17]
Wed, 17 May 2017
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Army Barracks
Robert Troy
61. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans for Columb barracks, Mullingar. [23325/17]
Wed, 17 May 2017
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Carer's Allowance Applications
Robert Troy
160. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will grant a carer's allowance to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23396/17]
Wed, 17 May 2017
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Robert Troy
237. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite an appointment for hip surgery for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23526/17]
Wed, 17 May 2017
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Flood Relief Schemes
Robert Troy
256. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the scheme operated by the Office of Public Works regarding flood relocation does not cover the relocation of farm operations (details supplied); and his plans to compensate farmers whose land has been severely affected by flooding in recent years. [23520/17]
Tue, 16 May 2017
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Commercial Rates Calculations
Robert Troy
100. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if there will be a provision to ensure it is only the bar area that is calculated for commercial rates in sporting complexes in which a bar is located; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23298/17]
Tue, 16 May 2017
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School Transport Administration
Robert Troy
154. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which catchment areas for school bus routes are determined; if there is a mechanism in place to change the catchment areas if they do not meet the needs of a particular area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23269/17]
Tue, 16 May 2017
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Schools Grievance Procedures
Robert Troy
165. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the procedure to be followed when persons file a case of bullying against a teacher; the procedures the board of management should follow; and the avenues available to persons that are not happy with the way the matter is dealt with through official channels. [22844/17]
Tue, 16 May 2017
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Water Services
Robert Troy
213. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he will liaise with Irish Water in order to carry out essential works to the water infrastructure on Main Street, Ballymahon, County Longford. [22717/17]
Tue, 16 May 2017
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Planning Issues
Robert Troy
229. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the number of persons who let their home for tourist accommodation (details supplied) that have been inspected to ensure compliance with health and safety, fire safety or disability standards in 2016, or the most recent year for which statistics are available. [23062/17]
Tue, 16 May 2017
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Noise Pollution Legislation
Robert Troy
231. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if there is legislation to enforce maximum noise levels in urban areas, for example, dogs barking. [23097/17]
Tue, 16 May 2017
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Commercial Rates Calculations
Robert Troy
241. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government when he will bring forward new legislation pertaining to the calculation of commercial rates; and if he will make a statement of the matter. [23298/17]
Tue, 16 May 2017
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State Pension (Contributory) Eligibility
Robert Troy
277. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection to set out the detail of recent changes to the qualifying contributions for the contributory old age pension. [23181/17]
Tue, 16 May 2017
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Free Travel Scheme Eligibility
Robert Troy
278. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection to outline the options available for a person not on a qualifying payment to be issued with a free travel pass in a case in which regular travel to hospital is required for treatment of a child; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23190/17]
Tue, 16 May 2017
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State Pension (Contributory) Eligibility
Robert Troy
288. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will clarify if, following the Social Welfare Act 1974, secular clergy can legally be classed as self-employed; his views on whether the inability of the group to qualify for a contributory State pension is in line with the Social Welfare Act 1974 and in particular section 3; and his views on whether this Act has resulted in equal treatment, in terms of pension qualifications for all religious groups. [23256/17]
Tue, 16 May 2017
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Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme Applications
Robert Troy
322. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the OPW will provide funding for a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23299/17]
Tue, 16 May 2017
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Hospital Appointments Administration
Robert Troy
351. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if an appointment can be scheduled for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22720/17]
Tue, 16 May 2017
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Health Promotion
Robert Troy
484. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he has engaged with the responsible serving of an organisation (details supplied); and the way in which its services could be utilised in order to promote drinking in moderation. [23293/17]
Tue, 16 May 2017
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Liquor Licensing Laws
Robert Troy
485. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he has engaged with the Minister for Finance on requiring licensed premises to have an alcohol serving policy as part of the licence renewal process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23294/17]
Tue, 16 May 2017
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Mobile Telephony Services
Robert Troy
523. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position regarding the formation of a task force or oversight committee to monitor mobile telephone coverage in rural areas; when this will come into operation; the persons that will comprise the membership of the task force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22771/17]
Tue, 16 May 2017
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National Transport Authority Remit
Robert Troy
547. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to give the NTA powers to regulate motorised or battery powered rickshaws. [22912/17]
Tue, 16 May 2017
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National Transport Authority Administration
Robert Troy
552. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the recommendation of the Mahon tribunal that there be an independent appointments board to appoint members of National Transport Authority to improve transparency in the planning process which has yet to be implemented and is not in the process of being implemented. [22995/17]
Tue, 16 May 2017
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Sports Funding
Robert Troy
570. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way in which funding for high performance sport is calculated and allocated to the various sporting bodies. [23296/17]
Tue, 16 May 2017
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Sport Ireland
Robert Troy
571. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the policies and incentives in place to help various sporting bodies attract and retain high performance directors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23297/17]
Tue, 16 May 2017
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Work Permits Applications
Robert Troy
578. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she will review a decision to disallow an application for an employment permit by a person (details supplied). [23239/17]
Tue, 16 May 2017
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Employment Rights
Robert Troy
579. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the efforts that have been made and are currently being made to ensure that the employee rights of secular clergy are protected under law and that the Catholic Church in each diocese is contributing correctly for employees. [23257/17]