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Wed, 18 Jan 2017
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Departmental Investigations
Robert Troy
245. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the cost to the Exchequer of any ongoing investigations or inquiries in her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2394/17]
Wed, 18 Jan 2017
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Child Care Services Regulation
Robert Troy
247. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will re-examine the 2016 child care regulation stipulating that only staff with a major level 5 qualification in early childhood care and education can be included in adult to child ratios. [2026/17]
Wed, 18 Jan 2017
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Child Care Services Regulation
Robert Troy
248. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will implement the proposals put forward by a women's centre (details supplied) in a recent submission relating to the 2016 child care regulation requirements. [2027/17]
Wed, 18 Jan 2017
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Departmental Investigations
Robert Troy
253. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the cost to the Exchequer of any ongoing investigations or inquiries in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2390/17]
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
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Public Sector Staff Retirements
Robert Troy
105. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason a person (details supplied) was refused ill health retirement by the chief medical officer. [41398/16]
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
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Psychological Assessments
Robert Troy
384. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will expedite an educational assessment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41518/16]
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
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Home Tuition Scheme Provision
Robert Troy
409. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will approve home tutoring for a person (details supplied). [1107/17]
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
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One-Parent Family Payment Payments
Robert Troy
567. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will examine the reason a person (details supplied) is receiving a reduced lone parents payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41567/16]
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
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State Pension (Contributory) Eligibility
Robert Troy
578. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection his plans to amend the qualifying contributions which are necessary to avail of the contributory pension; when these will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41675/16]
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
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State Pensions Reform
Robert Troy
620. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will allow persons to work up to 66 years of age (details supplied). [41881/16]
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
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Hospital Services
Robert Troy
899. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite a surgery for a person (details supplied). [41261/16]
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
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Medical Card Administration
Robert Troy
925. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the reason persons with a medical card are charged an individual charge for differing strengths of warfarin (details supplied). [41311/16]
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
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Hospital Appointments Status
Robert Troy
929. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied). [41320/16]
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
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Medicinal Products Reimbursement
Robert Troy
992. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if the Clinical Nutritional Expert Group convened in November 2016; if new applications for additions to the reimbursement list are being accepted before the end of 2016; and if he will allow the replacement foods produced by a company (details supplied) on the reimbursement list [41462/16]
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
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Hospital Appointments Status
Robert Troy
995. 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. [41466/16]
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
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Medical Records
Robert Troy
1009. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a person (details supplied) with their entire medical records; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41537/16]
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
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Hospital Appointments Status
Robert Troy
1023. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the status of a surgery appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41621/16]
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
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Medical Aids and Appliances Provision
Robert Troy
1052. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the reason there are currently no contracts in the midlands for pressure-relieving mattresses; and his plans to rectify this issue. [41764/16]
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
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Medicinal Products Availability
Robert Troy
1053. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will support funding for the drug Respreeza for persons suffering from emphysema caused by alpha-1 (details supplied). [41769/16]
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Robert Troy
1233. 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. [1351/17]
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
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Mental Health Services
Robert Troy
1236. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the steps that must be undertaken in a psychiatric hospital to admit a person long-term in cases in which the person expresses a desire to leave and the hospital cannot force them to stay but the family has concerns that the person may be a danger to themselves or to others. [1365/17]
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
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Hospice Services Provision
Robert Troy
1246. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health his plans to provide a level three hospice unit in the midlands region as outlined in his Department's Statement of Strategy 2016-2019 document; and the timescale for the implementation of this unit. [1422/17]
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Robert Troy
1266. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) can be scheduled for an operation. [1479/17]
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Robert Troy
1267. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) can be scheduled for an operation. [1480/17]
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
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Hospital Appointments Status
Robert Troy
1283. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite an appointment for a carpel tunnel operation for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1544/17]
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
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Broadband Service Speeds
Robert Troy
1479. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will examine the way in which broadband service providers can advertise the availability of speeds within an area which may not be achievable at all; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41637/16]
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
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National Broadband Plan
Robert Troy
1481. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will prioritise the introduction of high-speed broadband in an area (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41677/16]
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
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Mobile Telephony Services
Robert Troy
1485. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide information on the formation of a task force or oversight committee to monitor mobile phone coverage in rural Ireland; when this will come into operation; the persons and bodies that will comprise the membership of this task force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41842/16]
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
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Transport Infrastructure Ireland Projects
Robert Troy
1558. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there have been any recent developments regarding the Mullingar-Rooskey bypass. [41251/16]
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
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Environmental Regulations
Robert Troy
1610. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the timescale for the implementation of the Euro VI emission standards; if he will urgently sign this legislation into law; and if he will address the concerns of stakeholders in the motor industry which have been submitted to his Department and issue a response to these concerns. [1804/17]
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
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Rail Services
Robert Troy
1611. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if it is his Department's policy to expand rail freight here; the measures being taken to achieve this; and if his Department has considered a subvention to reduce rail access charges for freight. [1857/17]
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
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Public Transport Subsidies
Robert Troy
1618. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total annual subsidy to each of the constituent CIÉ companies including both Public Service Obligation, PSO, funding and capital funding provided by the National Transport Authority in each year from 2009 to 2016, in tabular form. [1876/17]
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
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Greenways Funding
Robert Troy
1621. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when funding will be provided to Westmeath County Council to extend the midlands greenway from the Whitegates to the marina in Athlone town. [1885/17]
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
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Early Years Strategy Implementation
Robert Troy
1676. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the plans in place to support and assist community child care providers to mitigate against the inevitable pressures which will follow the removal of community employment workers from the rota from 1 January 2017; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41248/16]
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
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Commemorative Events
Robert Troy
1737. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his Department will issue a special edition of the 1916 commemorative medal to all veterans and retired members of Óglaigh na hÉireann. [1934/17]
Fri, 16 Dec 2016
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Teachers' Remuneration
Robert Troy
162. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if time spent teaching in a private school not in the European Union is included under teaching service in the incremental payscale. [40590/16]
Fri, 16 Dec 2016
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Departmental Contracts
Robert Troy
501. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 562 of 25 October 2016, if he will provide details of the discussions and the clear position outlined in that reply that his Department has taken with regard to this matter. [40483/16]
Tue, 13 Dec 2016
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Civil Defence
Robert Troy
41. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will make the necessary arrangements with Westmeath County Council to ensure that Westmeath Civil Defence is adequately accommodated in a premises that fully meets its needs and passes health and safety regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39654/16]
Tue, 13 Dec 2016
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Army Barracks Closures
Robert Troy
56. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the engagement his Department has undertaken, or plans to undertake, with the Department of Education and Skills regarding the use of Columb Barracks, Mullingar; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39653/16]
Tue, 13 Dec 2016
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Garda Data
Robert Troy
79. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 130 of 1 December 2016, if she will address a matter (details supplied) regarding the reply. [39386/16]
Tue, 13 Dec 2016
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Residency Permits
Robert Troy
127. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will review the decision to grant a person (details supplied) a one-year visa with a view to extending this term; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39958/16]
Tue, 13 Dec 2016
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Family Income Supplement
Robert Troy
275. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review a family income supplement payment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39407/16]
Tue, 13 Dec 2016
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Disability Allowance Applications
Robert Troy
282. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will expedite a disability allowance application in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39447/16]
Tue, 13 Dec 2016
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Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications
Robert Troy
322. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will expedite an application for domiciliary care allowance for a person (details supplied) who urgently requires this payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39903/16]
Tue, 13 Dec 2016
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Hospital Appointments Delays
Robert Troy
417. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied). [39406/16]
Tue, 13 Dec 2016
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Hospital Appointments Status
Robert Troy
429. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied). [39535/16]
Tue, 13 Dec 2016
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Hospital Appointments Status
Robert Troy
449. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will schedule an operation in respect of a person (details supplied). [39716/16]
Tue, 13 Dec 2016
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Hospital Appointments Status
Robert Troy
456. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite an appointment for hand surgery for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39736/16]
Tue, 13 Dec 2016
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Hospital Appointments Administration
Robert Troy
494. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite an appointment for cataract surgery for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39980/16]
Tue, 13 Dec 2016
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Basic Payment Scheme Applications
Robert Troy
546. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will award a single farm payment to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39622/16]
Tue, 13 Dec 2016
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Young Farmers Scheme
Robert Troy
552. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will expedite a payment to a person (details supplied) under the young farmers scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39745/16]
Thu, 8 Dec 2016
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Schools Building Projects
Robert Troy
92. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to the Second Stage debate on school admission legislation, if he will provide a progress report on the new school building programme for schools (details supplied). [39332/16]
Thu, 8 Dec 2016
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Flood Relief Schemes Funding
Robert Troy
140. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if grants will be made available to homeowners that have had to carry out flood defence measures around their homes in areas in which flooding has become a consistent issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39278/16]
Thu, 8 Dec 2016
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Robert Troy
198. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the action that will be taken on the waiting time for MRI scans (details supplied). [39334/16]
Thu, 8 Dec 2016
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Hospital Appointments Status
Robert Troy
203. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite a sinus examination appointment in respect of a person (details supplied). [39367/16]
Thu, 8 Dec 2016
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Robert Troy
204. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if an operation will be scheduled in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39368/16]
Thu, 8 Dec 2016
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Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists
Robert Troy
205. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite an appointment for necessary orthodontic treatment in respect of a person (details supplied). [39369/16]
Thu, 8 Dec 2016
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Robert Troy
206. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting a significant length of time for an operation; and if the person will be scheduled for surgery as soon as possible. [39370/16]
Thu, 8 Dec 2016
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Single Payment Scheme Payments
Robert Troy
219. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a payment of €30,000 was withheld from a single farm payment for 2014 in the case of a person (details supplied); if he will investigate this matter and rectify it by allocating this money; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39249/16]
Wed, 7 Dec 2016
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Public Transport Provision
Robert Troy
26. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has consulted with Bus Éireann on its plans to reduce expressways services; and the measures he is taking to ensure full services are maintained on Expressway routes. [39119/16]
Wed, 7 Dec 2016
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Coast Guard Services
Robert Troy
28. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address concerns that there are proposals in his Department to diminish Irish Coast Guard services or reduce the number of active stations in operation; and if he will consider proposals to place the Irish Coast Guard on a more distinct statutory footing. [39120/16]
Wed, 7 Dec 2016
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Irish Coast Guard Issues
Robert Troy
40. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address concerns that there are proposals in his Department to diminish Coast Guard services or reduce the number of active stations in operation; and if he will consider proposals to place the Coast Guard on a more distinct statutory footing than it currently is. [38846/16]
Wed, 7 Dec 2016
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Tourist Accommodation
Robert Troy
59. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether there is a chronic shortage of tourist accommodation in Dublin; the action his Department is taking to help create additional hotel capacity; and if his Department has made any proposals to either the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government or any planning authority to help address the shortage. [38843/16]
Wed, 7 Dec 2016
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Public Transport Provision
Robert Troy
60. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied with the licensing of rural bus routes by the NTA; and his views on whether the NTA should be given more powers to refuse permission to a bus company, including Bus Éireann, to amend licensed routes or to revoke a licence to an operator for not fully or partially servicing a route. [38844/16]
Wed, 7 Dec 2016
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Rail Network Expansion
Robert Troy
66. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address concerns that he has not provided funding to progress the metro north project in 2017; the progress of the project; when he expects the current planning phase will be completed; and the amount of the value of the €170 million invested to date on the original metro north project that will be recoverable. [38842/16]
Wed, 7 Dec 2016
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Road Traffic Legislation
Robert Troy
67. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the proposals his Department is putting forward to regulate rickshaws that are used for ferrying passengers for pay; his views on whether there is a need for regulation and licensing; and when he expects new regulations to be in operation. [38845/16]
Wed, 7 Dec 2016
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Hospital Appointments Status
Robert Troy
182. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite an appointment for back surgery in respect of a person (details supplied). [38893/16]
Wed, 7 Dec 2016
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Home Help Service Provision
Robert Troy
197. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will review a decision not to grant home help to a person (details supplied) with a view to making hours available in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38967/16]
Tue, 6 Dec 2016
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State Pension (Contributory) Eligibility
Robert Troy
243. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will re-examine changes which were made to the eligibility criteria for the contributory pension system in 2015, whereby contributions were averaged over the working years; and when he will address this issue as it is currently a severe disadvantage for women who have worked in the home for periods of time. [38751/16]
Tue, 6 Dec 2016
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Hospital Appointments Delays
Robert Troy
353. 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. [38613/16]
Tue, 6 Dec 2016
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Home Help Service
Robert Troy
359. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that a person (details supplied) receives the home help hours which were allocated to the person from both the HSE and a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38689/16]
Thu, 1 Dec 2016
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Palliative Care Services Provision
Robert Troy
23. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the detail of the HSE plans in place to support north Westmeath hospice and palliative care in the county generally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38060/16]
Thu, 1 Dec 2016
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HSE Reports
Robert Troy
77. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health when the report on services for St. Christopher’s, Longford, completed in 2015, will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38061/16]
Thu, 1 Dec 2016
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Garda Data
Robert Troy
130. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí that have had to discard holidays due to unscheduled work obligations. [38252/16]
Thu, 1 Dec 2016
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Public Sector Staff Remuneration
Robert Troy
199. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to set down the number and percentage of public servants whose performance-related pay was withheld as a result of not meeting targets and criteria for each of the past three years. [38255/16]
Thu, 1 Dec 2016
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Broadcasting Sector
Robert Troy
276. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will contact the director general of RTE to obtain the play log for all RTE stations for the previous three months to ascertain the amount of Irish music they have played. [38253/16]
Thu, 1 Dec 2016
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Road Safety
Robert Troy
282. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps his Department has taken to regulate the operation of automated cars; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38168/16]
Thu, 1 Dec 2016
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International Agreements
Robert Troy
283. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his Department's position on the Vienna Convention on Road Traffic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38169/16]
Thu, 1 Dec 2016
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Road Safety
Robert Troy
284. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps his Department has taken to address learner drivers who have repeatedly failed their practical driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38170/16]
Thu, 1 Dec 2016
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Driver Test
Robert Troy
285. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the 2014 Road Safety Authority review of the driver test; the steps that have been taken to implement same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38171/16]
Thu, 1 Dec 2016
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Airport Development Projects
Robert Troy
290. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has met or consulted with any potentially interested parties before commissioning a feasibility study into the possible third terminal at Dublin Airport. [38254/16]
Wed, 30 Nov 2016
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Social Welfare Appeals
Robert Troy
110. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will expedite an appeal in respect of a person (details supplied). [37950/16]
Wed, 30 Nov 2016
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Health Services
Robert Troy
151. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will investigate the circumstances surrounding an incident (details supplied) which took place in County Longford on 11 November 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37959/16]
Wed, 30 Nov 2016
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Basic Payment Scheme Payments
Robert Troy
168. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will ensure a file is updated with information supplied and a suitable payment is made through the basic payments scheme without delay in respect of a person (details supplied). [37958/16]
Tue, 29 Nov 2016
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Ferry Services
Robert Troy
44. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if she will address the need for action over the impending loss of the sole ferry link between the Aran island of Inis Mór and Galway; her plans to avert this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32773/16]
Tue, 29 Nov 2016
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Proposed Legislation
Robert Troy
91. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will bring forward additional legislation to tackle issues surrounding convicted murderers serving consecutive life sentences; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36945/16]
Tue, 29 Nov 2016
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Rental Accommodation Scheme Administration
Robert Troy
302. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his views on a rental accommodation scheme whereby contracts are offered on a month-to-month tenancy (details supplied). [37615/16]
Tue, 29 Nov 2016
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Disability Allowance Applications
Robert Troy
347. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will expedite an application for a disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37590/16]
Tue, 29 Nov 2016
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Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility
Robert Troy
580. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will address matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding the genetic disease HCU. [37469/16]
Tue, 29 Nov 2016
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Transport Infrastructure Provision
Robert Troy
738. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress there has been in the implementation of section E, paragraph 1.4 of the Fresh Start-Stormont Agreement in the 12 months since it was signed on 17 November 2015, including the progress on the building of the A5 road project and investment in the Dublin-to-Belfast rail line listed separately; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37534/16]
Thu, 24 Nov 2016
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Teacher Training Provision
Robert Troy
92. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will examine the rules surrounding teacher experience hours; if his Department will allow any leeway for a teacher who finds it difficult to meet the required experience hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36659/16]
Thu, 24 Nov 2016
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Garda Vetting of Personnel
Robert Troy
93. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will change the rules surrounding the Garda vetting process for teachers which currently means that a substitute teacher must complete a separate Garda vetting for each school that they work in; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36660/16]
Thu, 24 Nov 2016
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Preschool Services
Robert Troy
102. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an SNA to a person (details supplied) without delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36711/16]
Thu, 24 Nov 2016
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Supplementary Welfare Allowance
Robert Troy
134. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will reintroduce the specialised footwear grant; if he will place this scheme on a statutory and permanent basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36737/16]
Thu, 24 Nov 2016
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Motorised Transport Grant Closure
Robert Troy
194. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health his plans to provide a replacement scheme for the motorised transport grant; when this will be available; the assistance his Department will provide to persons in the short term who require such conversions carried out to vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36712/16]
Wed, 23 Nov 2016
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Garda Reports
Robert Troy
73. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the timeframe for the review currently being undertaken in the traffic corps; when it commenced and will be completed; the terms of reference for the review; and the reason there are no permanent placements into the traffic corps until such time as the review is completed. [36513/16]
Wed, 23 Nov 2016
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Motor Insurance Regulation
Robert Troy
78. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if his Department, or a body under its aegis, has considered any proposals for improving pricing transparency for motor insurance; and his views on whether the opacity of pricing in the sector has a negative impact on the cost of motor insurance for households. [36476/16]
Wed, 23 Nov 2016
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Capital Assistance Scheme Administration
Robert Troy
96. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government when he will be opening the CAS call to approved housing bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36511/16]
Wed, 23 Nov 2016
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State Pensions Payments
Robert Troy
103. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will investigate the non-payment of the €3 State pension rise in the first week of January 2016 and make provision to pay this to all eligible pensioners as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36463/16]
Wed, 23 Nov 2016
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Carer's Allowance Applications
Robert Troy
109. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will grant a carer's allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36518/16]