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Thu, 2 Mar 2017
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Vaccination Programme
Robert Troy
254. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) concerning Gardasil; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11134/17]
Thu, 2 Mar 2017
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Vaccination Programme
Robert Troy
255. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health his views on a statement (details supplied) concerning Gardasil; and if his Department has taken all these findings into consideration while deciding to continue with the vaccination programme. [11135/17]
Thu, 2 Mar 2017
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Vaccination Programme
Robert Troy
256. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health his views on the numerous Gardasil safety studies including one released recently (details supplied). [11136/17]
Thu, 2 Mar 2017
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Vaccination Programme
Robert Troy
257. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health his views on a report (details supplied). [11137/17]
Thu, 2 Mar 2017
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Vaccination Programme
Robert Troy
258. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if the manufacturer of the HPV vaccine failed to inform the US Food and Drug Administration and the European Medicines Agency regarding Gardasil vaccine research omitting data concerning ovarian failure and its implications for the current HPV vaccination programme administered by the HSE on behalf of his Department. [11138/17]
Thu, 2 Mar 2017
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Vaccination Programme
Robert Troy
259. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health his views on matters (details supplied) relating to the HPV vaccine. [11139/17]
Thu, 2 Mar 2017
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Vaccination Programme
Robert Troy
260. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health his views on the role of sodium borate in the HPV vaccine. [11140/17]
Thu, 2 Mar 2017
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Vaccination Programme
Robert Troy
261. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health his views on the role of sodium borate in the HPV vaccine; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention vaccine excipient and media summary lists four vaccines (details supplied) that contain sodium borate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11141/17]
Thu, 2 Mar 2017
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Vaccination Programme
Robert Troy
262. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to an issue (details supplied). [11142/17]
Thu, 2 Mar 2017
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Vaccination Programme
Robert Troy
263. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the toxicity of borate compounds has been studied in laboratory animals with most studies using either borax or boric acid (details supplied). [11143/17]
Wed, 1 Mar 2017
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Education and Training Provision
Robert Troy
47. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the actions his Department is taking to address the severe shortage of specialist staff in the hospitality sector. [6199/17]
Wed, 1 Mar 2017
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Naturalisation Applications
Robert Troy
93. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if an application for naturalisation will be considered for the family of a person (details supplied) from Bosnia. [10736/17]
Wed, 1 Mar 2017
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School Accommodation Provision
Robert Troy
120. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if there is a grant available to second level schools for the provision of a computer lab (details supplied). [10586/17]
Wed, 1 Mar 2017
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Water and Sewerage Schemes Funding
Robert Troy
189. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he will make changes to the rural water multi-annual programme to allow for the funding of two demonstration group sewerage schemes per municipal area in County Westmeath; and if he will advance an application for such a scheme in the Coosan area of Athlone. [10570/17]
Wed, 1 Mar 2017
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Housing Regeneration
Robert Troy
193. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government when the scheme to assist in the renovation of old buildings as announced in 2016 will be enacted. [10615/17]
Wed, 1 Mar 2017
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Rent Supplement Scheme Applications
Robert Troy
215. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will reinstate a rent allowance payment to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10562/17]
Wed, 1 Mar 2017
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Medicinal Products Availability
Robert Troy
258. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the status of reinstating the tablet MacuShield for older persons suffering from macular degeneration on the medical card. [10584/17]
Wed, 1 Mar 2017
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Railway Stations
Robert Troy
305. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the most recent feasibility study into the reopening of Killucan railway station was carried out; and his views regarding the potential and likelihood of same. [10636/17]
Tue, 28 Feb 2017
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Bereavement Grant Applications
Robert Troy
119. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will issue a bereavement payment to a family which was provided for by the Remembrance Commission (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9767/17]
Tue, 28 Feb 2017
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Education and Training Boards
Robert Troy
283. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will give the authority to the Westmeath and Longford education training boards to release the proceeds from the sale of a former educational facility (details supplied) for reinvestment in the region. [9586/17]
Tue, 28 Feb 2017
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Student Grant Scheme Eligibility
Robert Troy
337. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if maintenance grants are available for postgraduate courses; and if so, the details of same. [10315/17]
Tue, 28 Feb 2017
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Departmental Legal Cases
Robert Troy
402. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the status of the judicial review concerning peat extraction from bogs here and the loophole in the legislation that is allowing companies to do so. [10443/17]
Tue, 28 Feb 2017
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Dental Services Provision
Robert Troy
544. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the reason persons who are on medication that causes additional tooth decay are only entitled to two cavity fillings per annum on the medical card system; and if he will examine this matter with a view to making changes which would allow persons on this type of medication to avail of additional dental care [9701/17]
Tue, 28 Feb 2017
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Hospital Appointments Status
Robert Troy
651. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment in respect of a person (details supplied). [10450/17]
Tue, 28 Feb 2017
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Transport Policy
Robert Troy
765. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 295 of 16 February 2017, if he will answer the last part of the question (details supplied). [10046/17]
Tue, 28 Feb 2017
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Haulage Industry
Robert Troy
766. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department is working on a plan to respond to the potential impact of UK road haulage no longer being subject to existing and future EU directives; the estimated increased cost of enforcement to the Exchequer in this scenario to ensure that UK hauliers operating here comply with EU requirements; and if he or officials from his Department have had meetings with their UK or Northern Ireland counterparts to discuss the impact of Brexit on haulage. [10047/17]
Tue, 28 Feb 2017
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Transport Policy
Robert Troy
773. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the capital projects, their estimated cost and estimated completion date that are earmarked for funding under the €100 million envelope provided for in the capital investment plan 2016-2021 for sustainable transport as per page 25 of same. [10241/17]
Tue, 28 Feb 2017
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Wild Atlantic Way Project
Robert Troy
778. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the budget of which Department the €100 million envelope earmarked to fund the Wild Atlantic Way will come from (details supplied); and the individual projects and other items for which the €100 million will be used. [10280/17]
Tue, 28 Feb 2017
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Wild Atlantic Way Project
Robert Troy
779. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the tourism capital projects, their estimated cost and estimated completion date that are earmarked for funding under the €106 million tourism envelope provided for in the Capital Investment Plan 2016-2021. [10281/17]
Tue, 28 Feb 2017
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Tourism Project Funding
Robert Troy
780. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of State investment that has been spent on each of three initiatives (details supplied), in tabular form. [10282/17]
Tue, 28 Feb 2017
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Rail Services Provision
Robert Troy
781. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the meaning of the programme for Government commitment with regards to the western rail corridor that no measures will be taken to prevent the future reactivation of this corridor for rail use, as set out in the McCann report; the recommendations of the McCann report being referred to; and if this commitment would preclude the development of some specific proposed projects, such as greenways. [10286/17]
Tue, 28 Feb 2017
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Regional Airports
Robert Troy
782. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the commitment in the programme for Government for an additional €10 million for regional airports will be made outside of the capital plan mid-term review or if it will be dependent on approval during the review process; and the method by which the €10 million estimate for additional requirements for regional airports was estimated. [10287/17]
Thu, 23 Feb 2017
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Wind Energy Guidelines
Robert Troy
48. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government when he will publish the new guidelines for wind farms. [9040/17]
Thu, 23 Feb 2017
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Homelessness Strategy
Robert Troy
69. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he will revisit the level of funding provided to the midlands homeless service. [9041/17]
Thu, 23 Feb 2017
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Israeli Settlements
Robert Troy
262. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the actions he is taking at EU level to advance the cause of the Palestinian people throughout the occupied West Bank and to curb the perceived destruction by the Israeli Government of Palestinian homes in the region. [9148/17]
Thu, 23 Feb 2017
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Road Projects Contracts
Robert Troy
408. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of the financing structure of the New Ross bypass PPP project, including the level of Exchequer funding; the level of private finance involved and the role of the European Investment Bank guarantee; if the assets will be in full public control; and the expected unitary payment charges to the Exchequer or associated with this PPP once completed. [9164/17]
Thu, 23 Feb 2017
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Bus Services
Robert Troy
409. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for the future of a bus service between Sligo and Dublin, which will incorporate the towns of Dromod and Rooskey. [9180/17]
Thu, 23 Feb 2017
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Aviation Industry
Robert Troy
418. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has discussed the impact of Brexit on the single aviation market with his EU colleagues or UK counterpart; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9461/17]
Wed, 22 Feb 2017
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Undocumented Irish in the USA
Robert Troy
40. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the negotiations he had with the new Administration in the White House to try to regularise the position regarding the undocumented Irish. [8707/17]
Wed, 22 Feb 2017
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Middle East Peace Process
Robert Troy
56. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the action the Government is taking at European level to assist with bringing about a resolution regarding the Israeli and Palestine conflict, in view of recent comments by the US President, Mr. Trump. [8708/17]
Wed, 22 Feb 2017
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Back to Education Allowance Eligibility
Robert Troy
127. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person who is currently working in a low-waged job can qualify for a back-to-education allowance or any other type of monetary assistance to study nursing in college. [8906/17]
Wed, 22 Feb 2017
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Hospital Appointments Status
Robert Troy
186. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will make arrangements for an emergency medical appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8897/17]
Wed, 22 Feb 2017
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Hospital Appointments Status
Robert Troy
188. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite an appointment for nasal surgery for a person (details supplied) based on an additional referral submitted by the person's general practitioner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8901/17]
Wed, 22 Feb 2017
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Hospital Appointments Status
Robert Troy
195. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will schedule an appointment for hip replacement surgery for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8942/17]
Tue, 21 Feb 2017
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Homemakers Scheme
Robert Troy
44. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection his plans to backdate the homemaker's scheme prior to 1994; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8412/17]
Tue, 21 Feb 2017
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Labour Activation Projects
Robert Troy
74. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection his views on recent reports that activation programmes may be discontinued; if an impact assessment will be undertaken before any closures take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8411/17]
Tue, 21 Feb 2017
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Schools Building Projects Status
Robert Troy
216. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status regarding progress being made on the following schools (details supplied). [8541/17]
Tue, 21 Feb 2017
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Legislative Measures
Robert Troy
243. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the progress on the Technological Universities Bill 2015; if he still favours the amalgamation of AIT with Dundalk; if his Department is examining alternative proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8818/17]
Tue, 21 Feb 2017
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Flood Relief Schemes
Robert Troy
348. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the timeframe for the review of the minor flood works grant scheme. [8059/17]
Tue, 21 Feb 2017
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Public Procurement Contracts
Robert Troy
349. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the measures in place to prevent contractors below-cost tendering and failing to pay subcontractors. [8081/17]
Tue, 21 Feb 2017
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Orthodontic Services Provision
Robert Troy
408. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be scheduled for an appointment for braces. [8154/17]
Tue, 21 Feb 2017
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Medicinal Products Availability
Robert Troy
466. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the status of funding for the drug Respreeza for patients suffering from emphysema caused by Alpha-1. (details supplied). [8487/17]
Tue, 21 Feb 2017
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Transport Policy
Robert Troy
616. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to outline the proposed nature of the relationship between the NTA's transport strategy for the greater Dublin area and the new national planning framework; and his views on whether this document will be redundant once the new NPF is finalised. [8518/17]
Tue, 21 Feb 2017
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Traffic Calming Measures
Robert Troy
620. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider providing for the traffic calming measures on the N2 on the south Monaghan side of Emyvale and the introduction of speed activated traffic lights at both entry points to the village in order to reduce speeding traffic through Emyvale village which is currently the only village or town that is not bypassed on the route from Dublin. [8650/17]
Thu, 16 Feb 2017
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Road Traffic Offences Data
Robert Troy
64. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons in the past two years guilty of causing death on the road while under the influence of alcohol who were also uninsured or unlicensed and-or had no NCT (details supplied). [8049/17]
Thu, 16 Feb 2017
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EU Directives
Robert Troy
138. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government when the EPA nitrates directive will be reviewed. [7806/17]
Thu, 16 Feb 2017
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Brexit Issues
Robert Troy
189. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if there are any consequences for North-South bodies such as Waterways Ireland and more specifically for pension entitlements for existing pensioners or future retirees in view of Brexit. [7921/17]
Thu, 16 Feb 2017
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Hospitals Capital Programme
Robert Troy
198. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the status of works at St. Vincent's Hospital, Athlone; when these works will be completed; if a re-opening date for this facility can be confirmed; and the future plans for this facility [7786/17]
Thu, 16 Feb 2017
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Nursing Homes Support Scheme Administration
Robert Troy
200. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the reason he plans rationalising the local offices which administer the fair deal scheme; his views on whether this will discommode the persons who rely on the service and will actually have a negative impact; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7808/17]
Thu, 16 Feb 2017
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Severe Weather Events Response
Robert Troy
254. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers who were refused entry to certain schemes in 2016 due to flooding issues. [7784/17]
Thu, 16 Feb 2017
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Severe Weather Events Response
Robert Troy
255. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a relocation fund for farmers who have been severely affected by flooding in recent years. [7785/17]
Thu, 16 Feb 2017
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Food Industry Development
Robert Troy
256. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to establish a food ombudsman similar to the UK to ensure the primary food producers get a fair price; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7801/17]
Thu, 16 Feb 2017
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Beef Industry
Robert Troy
257. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to introduce supports for beef farmers in view of the fact the price per kilogram is less than the break-even. [7802/17]
Thu, 16 Feb 2017
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Young Farmers Scheme
Robert Troy
258. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the supports he plans to introduce to incentivise young farmers into the industry in view of the fact that the average age of a farmer is 57 years and that will increase by one year every four years. [7803/17]
Thu, 16 Feb 2017
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Food Labelling
Robert Troy
259. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will introduce legislation to ensure pig products must denote country of origin on the label. [7804/17]
Thu, 16 Feb 2017
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Organic Farming
Robert Troy
260. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason organic farmers are not allowed to spread pig manure; and his plans to change this. [7805/17]
Thu, 16 Feb 2017
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Farm Safety Scheme
Robert Troy
261. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to increase farm safety; and if he will consider introducing a farm safety scheme similar to the GLAS scheme. [7807/17]
Thu, 16 Feb 2017
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Brexit Issues
Robert Troy
288. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide figures on the volume of cargo goods that are transported by truck and ship via the UK to a third destination on an annual basis; the percentage of overall cargo transport by freight this represents; and if his Department is developing a contingency plan for the way to buffer the impact of Brexit on the movement of such cargo through the UK to other destinations. [7854/17]
Thu, 16 Feb 2017
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Transport Policy
Robert Troy
289. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects that an overall freight policy for Ireland will be developed by his Department. [7855/17]
Thu, 16 Feb 2017
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Aviation Industry
Robert Troy
290. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects the review into the feasibility of establishing Cork Airport as an independent airport to be completed; and his views on whether Cork Airport could benefit from a separation from the Dublin Airport Authority, DAA, in terms of increased traffic and revenue and decreased debt. [7856/17]
Thu, 16 Feb 2017
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Brexit Issues
Robert Troy
291. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department has prepared or is preparing a strategy to deal with the possibility that the UK will no longer be covered under the EU Open Skies agreement; his views on whether the EU Commission will have to negotiate a new aviation transport agreement with the UK Government on removing restrictions on capacity, routing and other limits and creating a free market for services between the parties to that agreement. [7862/17]
Thu, 16 Feb 2017
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Brexit Issues
Robert Troy
292. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether the UK exiting the EU will have a negative impact on the ability of Irish registered airline carriers, such as a company (details supplied) to operate domestic routes within the UK; and if he has had any discussions with industry stakeholders in relation to this threat. [7863/17]
Thu, 16 Feb 2017
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Brexit Issues
Robert Troy
293. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether it is necessary to draft a revised national aviation policy in view of threats posed to connectivity due to Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7864/17]
Thu, 16 Feb 2017
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Transport Infrastructure Provision
Robert Troy
294. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether the proposed project that would connect Dublin Airport to Clongriffin rail station via a spur has any merit as a heavy rail link to the airport; his further views on whether this link would fulfil Ireland's EU obligations as part of the TEN-T network to link all major airports by heavy rail; and if he will consider requesting the National Transport Authority, NTA, to undertake a revised business case analysis of the rail link in view of new growth expectations at the airport. [7865/17]
Thu, 16 Feb 2017
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Public Transport Initiatives
Robert Troy
295. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether the proposed revision to the metro north project means that the progress made on designing and planning the previous project, in addition to the €190 million spent to date, will be wasted; when he estimates the new business case analysis for the revised project will be completed; and if the progression of the revised metro north project is dependent on the results of the new cost benefit analysis. [7866/17]
Thu, 16 Feb 2017
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Regional Airports
Robert Troy
296. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funds provided to each regional airport under the operational expenditure and the capital expenditure programmes, State support via the public service obligation, PSO, and any other operational capital funding from the State for 2016; and the passenger numbers for the year. [7891/17]
Thu, 16 Feb 2017
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Legislative Programme
Robert Troy
299. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his Department's legislative proposals to reduce the 64% of fatal road accidents that are identified as not being associated with alcohol. [7962/17]
Wed, 15 Feb 2017
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Army Barracks
Robert Troy
42. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the level of consultation he had with the Department of Education and Skills or Longford and Westmeath Education and Training Board regarding the future use of Columb Barracks, Mullingar. [7099/17]
Wed, 15 Feb 2017
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Army Barracks
Robert Troy
74. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans for the future use of Columb Barracks, Mullingar. [7100/17]
Wed, 15 Feb 2017
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State Airports
Robert Troy
279. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the review of the capacity at the three State airports will be completed; the details of the terms of reference of this review; the persons or body that is undertaking it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7581/17]
Tue, 14 Feb 2017
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Child Care Services Provision
Robert Troy
57. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the further supports she will introduce to support community child care providers' work towards sustainability following the changes whereby the community employment workers have been removed from the staffing ratio. [7049/17]
Tue, 14 Feb 2017
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Child Care Services
Robert Troy
72. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the supports that have been put in place towards the re-opening of a centre (details supplied) in County Longford. [7050/17]
Tue, 14 Feb 2017
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Water and Sewerage Schemes Funding
Robert Troy
225. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he will provide funding for a group water scheme at Coosan, Athlone, County Westmeath; if he will arrange for an extension of the sewerage scheme to incorporate this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6712/17]
Tue, 14 Feb 2017
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Hospital Services
Robert Troy
369. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the status of orthopaedic services in Tullamore Regional Hospital; the reason only one of the orthopaedic wards on this site is currently operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6722/17]
Tue, 14 Feb 2017
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Medical Aids and Appliances Provision
Robert Troy
427. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a specialised wheelchair to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6943/17]
Tue, 14 Feb 2017
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Robert Troy
433. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if emergency surgery will be scheduled for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6957/17]
Tue, 14 Feb 2017
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Primary Care Centres Administration
Robert Troy
461. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will extend the opening hours of the primary care centre at Clonbrusk, Athlone, County Westmeath to include evening and weekend appointments. [7114/17]
Tue, 14 Feb 2017
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Primary Care Centres
Robert Troy
462. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will put in place a freephone telephone number for the primary care centre at Clonbrusk, Athlone, County Westmeath. [7115/17]
Tue, 14 Feb 2017
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Dental Services Provision
Robert Troy
463. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will provide dental care for children at the primary care centre Clonbrusk, Athlone, County Westmeath. [7116/17]
Tue, 14 Feb 2017
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Public Transport Provision
Robert Troy
464. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will liaise with the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in order to provide a bus service from Athlone town centre to the primary care centre at Clonbrusk, Athlone, County Westmeath. [7117/17]
Tue, 14 Feb 2017
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Medical Card Administration
Robert Troy
465. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will review the current medical card system with a view to returning the automatic medical card entitlement to persons over 65 years of age. [7118/17]
Tue, 14 Feb 2017
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Mental Health Services Provision
Robert Troy
466. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a 24 hour mental health service at the primary care centre Clonlbrusk, Athlone, County Westmeath. [7119/17]
Tue, 14 Feb 2017
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Primary Care Centres Administration
Robert Troy
467. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will provide additional disabled parking spaces at the entrance to the primary care centre Clonbrusk, Athlone, County Westmeath. [7120/17]
Tue, 14 Feb 2017
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General Practitioner Services Provision
Robert Troy
468. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a general practitioner home visit service at Clonbrusk primary care centre, Athlone, County Westmeath, for persons who are not well enough to travel. [7121/17]
Tue, 14 Feb 2017
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Telecommunications Services Provision
Robert Troy
604. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will contact a company (details supplied) and request it to make considerable improvements to network coverage in Rathowen, County Westmeath. [6855/17]
Tue, 14 Feb 2017
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Transport Infrastructure Provision
Robert Troy
621. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has had any discussions or meetings with investors with a view to his Department or a body under its aegis co-financing transport investment projects under the European Fund for Strategic Investment. [6737/17]
Tue, 14 Feb 2017
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Transport Infrastructure Provision
Robert Troy
622. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the advice he has received from his Department on the ability to increase the scope of capital expenditure on critical transport infrastructure by contributing towards the financing of specific projects via co-finance or financial guarantees under the European Fund for Strategic Investment. [6738/17]
Tue, 14 Feb 2017
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Rail Network Safety
Robert Troy
630. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the person who controls and manages the warning sign fail on approach to a level crossing; if it is a member of Irish Rail staff; and if that person is insured in the event of an accident that they may cause on Irish Rail property or if it is a matter for An Garda Síochána or the local authority. [6958/17]
Tue, 14 Feb 2017
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Railway Stations Upgrade
Robert Troy
631. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are any proposals or plans in place to install cameras and monitors at Mullingar train station. [6959/17]
Tue, 14 Feb 2017
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Rail Services Staff
Robert Troy
632. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a station operative can be transferred from Mullingar. [6960/17]