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Questions and answers for Dáil or Seanad term
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Wed, 23 Nov 2016
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Health Services
Robert Troy
185. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health his plans for the health centre located at Derrygreenagh, Rochfortbridge, County Westmeath. [36512/16]
Wed, 23 Nov 2016
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Hospital Appointments Delays
Robert Troy
187. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite an appointment for a person (details supplied) for a rheumatology clinic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36517/16]
Wed, 23 Nov 2016
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Ministerial Meetings
Robert Troy
212. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of times he has met with the EU Commissioner for Transport since their appointment; and the level of engagement regarding potential EU funding for infrastructural developments. [36514/16]
Tue, 22 Nov 2016
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Legislative Measures
Robert Troy
231. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will remove the baptism barrier as part of the Education (Admissions to Schools) Bill in time for September 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36279/16]
Tue, 22 Nov 2016
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Legislative Measures
Robert Troy
232. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department will publish standard guidelines on opting out of faith formation in order that all schools can use them as a template and in order that they can be in accordance with the requirement under the Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36280/16]
Tue, 22 Nov 2016
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Family Income Supplement Payments
Robert Troy
278. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will carry out a review of a family income supplement payment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35896/16]
Tue, 22 Nov 2016
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Drainage Schemes
Robert Troy
365. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the dredging of a river. [36192/16]
Tue, 22 Nov 2016
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Home Help Service Provision
Robert Troy
439. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if a home help package will be provided for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36117/16]
Tue, 22 Nov 2016
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Basic Payment Scheme Applications
Robert Troy
484. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will grant a single farm payment to a person (details supplied) without further delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35746/16]
Thu, 17 Nov 2016
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School Transport Availability
Robert Troy
142. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will ensure that a bus service is in place to service two minority schools for the next school year (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35622/16]
Thu, 17 Nov 2016
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Disability Allowance Applications
Robert Troy
174. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will expedite a review of a disability allowance application with a view to granting this allowance in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35531/16]
Thu, 17 Nov 2016
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Transport Infrastructure Ireland Expenditure
Robert Troy
270. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 479 of 8 November 2016, if it is the case, as implied in his response, that his Department does not hold estimates of, and does not know the amount invested in, maintaining the national roads network in each year from 2008 to 2016 and is unwilling to provide this information; his views on concerns that his Department does not consider that this is under its policy remit; and if he will provide such information, which undoubtedly pertains to road policy and the overall funding framework rather than simply operational matters. [35616/16]
Wed, 16 Nov 2016
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Garda Civilian Staff Recruitment
Robert Troy
88. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if there are plans to recruit additional civilian staff to perform administrative duties within An Garda Síochána as this would free up additional resources within the force to perform policing duties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35406/16]
Wed, 16 Nov 2016
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Tax Code
Robert Troy
97. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the reason a person (details supplied) does not qualify for inheritance tax. [35289/16]
Wed, 16 Nov 2016
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Hospital Appointments Administration
Robert Troy
192. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite an appointment for an MRI scan in respect of a person (details supplied) without delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35335/16]
Wed, 16 Nov 2016
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Felling Licences Applications
Robert Troy
214. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a forestry application in respect of a person (details supplied). [35300/16]
Wed, 16 Nov 2016
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Irish Coast Guard Issues
Robert Troy
236. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details on funding for the Irish Coast Guard in 2014, 2015 and 2016; and his plans to improve or discontinue service coverage in any parts of the country. [35368/16]
Wed, 16 Nov 2016
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Tourism Promotion
Robert Troy
237. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department is working with the Department of Justice and Equality to improve the visitor visa schemes for overseas tourists to Ireland; and if his Department received advice from Tourism Ireland on the way visa schemes could be improved to make it easier for overseas tourists to visit Ireland. [35369/16]
Wed, 16 Nov 2016
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Tourism Promotion
Robert Troy
238. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department or a body under its aegis is taking action to promote designation of areas as dark sky preserves and Ireland as a destination for astro tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35372/16]
Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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Garda Resources
Robert Troy
31. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if recorded crime statistics for County Westmeath are an accurate reflection of the reality of crime in the area; if all Garda stations in County Westmeath have access to the PULSE system; if not, the details of the stations without access; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34679/16]
Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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Garda Deployment
Robert Troy
114. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda stations and the number of gardaí in each station in County Westmeath on 31 October 2010 and on 31 October 2016; the proportion of the proposed 800 additional recruits in 2017 that are likely to be assigned to County Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34681/16]
Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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Motor Tax
Robert Troy
277. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he will ensure stipulation number 6 on the official form for taxing a horsebox will be amended to address a matter (details supplied). [34436/16]
Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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Services for People with Disabilities
Robert Troy
559. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the areas the additional €31 million he announced in summer 2016 will be allocated to; if this allocation is being made; if it is a once-off increase in funding or if it will form part of an increase in the annual spend; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34933/16]
Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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Disability Services Provision
Robert Troy
560. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will make additional resources available to St. Christopher's services, County Longford to ensure that they can reverse a decision of a number of years ago to reduce respite services from seven nights a week to five (details supplied). [34934/16]
Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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Disability Services Provision
Robert Troy
561. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will review the level of funding that is made payable to St. Christopher's services, County Longford to take account of the carry over deficit they have and the recent improvements they have made to comply with HIQA inspections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34935/16]
Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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Disability Services Provision
Robert Troy
562. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health his views on whether it is fair and equitable that section 38 organisations and the HSE are in a position to pay staff increments, while smaller services such as St. Christopher's in Longford are not in view of the stringent financial position they are in (details supplied); his plans to address this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34936/16]
Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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Road Projects Status
Robert Troy
680. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when funding will be allocated to the N2 Corracrin-to-Emyvale road project in order to allow the planning stage to progress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34696/16]
Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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Trade Fairs
Robert Troy
683. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to attract the Web Summit to return here in view of the hugely successful web summit in Portugal recently and considering that this event was originally held in Dublin; if he has held any discussions with the promoters in terms of the supports that can be provided to facilitate such a return; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34937/16]
Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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Job Losses
Robert Troy
701. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the actions her Department in conjunction with IDA and Enterprise Ireland have taken to replace the jobs in the midlands since the closure of a factory (details supplied) and the announcement from a company (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34939/16]
Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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Ministerial Travel
Robert Troy
719. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of overseas trips the Minister of State with responsibility for defence has taken since the formation of the Government; and the precautionary measures taken before each trip. [34407/16]
Thu, 10 Nov 2016
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VAT Yield
Robert Troy
14. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide the VAT return figures on a monthly basis since the start of 2016; and his views on whether end of year targets will be met. [33987/16]
Thu, 10 Nov 2016
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Insurance Costs
Robert Troy
18. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the measures he will introduce to address the spiralling cost of insurance; the timeframe for implementing same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33986/16]
Thu, 10 Nov 2016
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VAT Rebates
Robert Troy
134. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider introducing VAT reclamation on petrol hybrid company vehicles in the interest of moving towards sustainable mobility and in a bid to help reach emission targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34391/16]
Thu, 10 Nov 2016
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Tax Exemptions
Robert Troy
135. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider supporting an amendment to the Finance Act to introduce a capital exemption to persons who lease their properties to councils or approved housing bodies on a long-term lease as a method of incentivising landlords to rent to persons on the housing list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34392/16]
Thu, 10 Nov 2016
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Voluntary Sector
Robert Troy
179. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the reason a volunteer centre (details supplied) is the lowest-funded centre in the country with only two part-time staff trying to provide service in County Longford and outreach centres in Ballymahon and Granard; his views on whether these centres are pivotal in supporting volunteerism; and if he will revise the funding for County Longford upwards to match, at a minimum, comparable counties. [34385/16]
Thu, 10 Nov 2016
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Voluntary Sector
Robert Troy
180. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his future plans for volunteer centres; his views on the pivotal role they play in supporting volunteerism; his further views on the fact that they have experienced disproportionate cuts during the recession; and if he will partially restore the cuts with an increase of 10 % in 2017. [34386/16]
Thu, 10 Nov 2016
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Housing Data
Robert Troy
181. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the number of vacant housing units in counties Longford and Westmeath. [34395/16]
Thu, 10 Nov 2016
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Nursing Home Services
Robert Troy
281. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that a comprehensive assessment is carried out on a person (details supplied). [34393/16]
Thu, 10 Nov 2016
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Nursing Staff Recruitment
Robert Troy
282. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health his plans to revise the recruitment policy for nurses; if he will consider devolving the human resource responsibility to each hospital which would speed up the process from the current centralised process; if he will consider reviewing the Garda clearance procedure in terms of the need for new clearance if moving from a voluntary hospital to a HSE hospital; the length of time this takes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34398/16]
Thu, 10 Nov 2016
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Tourism Industry
Robert Troy
322. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a provision (details supplied) will exclude counties Westmeath, Offaly, Cavan, Longford and Tipperary; if this tender relates to the commitment in the programme for Government that a new lakelands brand will be established; and when the works will be completed. [34387/16]
Thu, 10 Nov 2016
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Dublin Port Tunnel
Robert Troy
323. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the figures for the current usage of Dublin Port tunnel, in tabular form, broken into the different charging categories based on the time of usage; and if a comparison of the actual figures with the projected figures at the time of planning will be provided. [34388/16]
Thu, 10 Nov 2016
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Sports Funding
Robert Troy
324. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding allocation for the past five years to the various sporting bodies and to the Olympic Council of Ireland, in tabular form. [34390/16]
Thu, 10 Nov 2016
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Fáilte Ireland
Robert Troy
325. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on a company (details supplied). [34396/16]
Thu, 10 Nov 2016
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Road Safety
Robert Troy
326. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to introduce regulations for rickshaws. [34397/16]
Wed, 9 Nov 2016
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Naturalisation Applications
Robert Troy
59. 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. [33929/16]
Wed, 9 Nov 2016
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Schools Building Projects
Robert Troy
100. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will expedite the construction of a new building for a school (details supplied). [33916/16]
Wed, 9 Nov 2016
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Education and Training Provision
Robert Troy
102. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the supports in place to support persons who have been approved onto a Springboard course as they currently do not qualify for a SUSI grant or cannot claim BTEA if not in receipt of social protection for nine months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33945/16]
Tue, 8 Nov 2016
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Thatching Grants Applications
Robert Troy
189. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if a thatching grant will be awarded to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33346/16]
Tue, 8 Nov 2016
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Hospital Appointments Status
Robert Troy
319. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied). [33395/16]
Tue, 8 Nov 2016
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Primary Medical Certificates Applications
Robert Troy
359. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will re-examine an application for a primary medical certificate in respect of a person (details supplied) with a view to granting same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33586/16]
Tue, 8 Nov 2016
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Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists
Robert Troy
360. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be scheduled for an orthodontic appointment; and if a date will be confirmed for 2016. [33589/16]
Tue, 8 Nov 2016
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Transport Infrastructure Ireland Expenditure
Robert Troy
479. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 173 of 26 October 2016, if it is the case, as the response implies, that his Department does not have estimates of the amount required to maintain the national roads network in a steady state condition each year; his views on whether it is the function of his Department, and under its policy remit, to have knowledge of the overall funding requirements for the national road network, as implied in the reply; and his further views on whether it is worrying that his Department does not have available estimates for the amount which was invested in maintaining the national roads network each year from 2008 to 2016, as stated in the reply. [33505/16]
Wed, 2 Nov 2016
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Rail Network
Robert Troy
2. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address the leaking of the National Transport Authority's draft report on the review of the rail network and services; his views on the review; his plans to make Iarnród Éireann more financially sustainable; if he plans to discontinue any rail services as a result of the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33004/16]
Wed, 2 Nov 2016
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Airport Development Projects
Robert Troy
4. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the need for a second runway at Dublin Airport; the terms of reference for the review he has initiated of the planning for the runway; and the length of time this will take to complete. [33005/16]
Wed, 2 Nov 2016
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Greenways Development
Robert Troy
6. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects the proposed greenway from Dublin to Galway to be completed; his proposals to resolve issues that have arisen among parties along the Athlone to Galway section; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33006/16]
Wed, 2 Nov 2016
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Tourism Funding
Robert Troy
15. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reasoning behind the cut in the voted capital funding for tourism services in budget 2017; and the agencies or initiatives that will have their budget reduced in 2017 as a result of this cut. [32775/16]
Wed, 2 Nov 2016
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Air Services Provision
Robert Troy
23. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to ensure that a company (details supplied) is able to secure a permit from the US Department of Transportation to fly from Cork to Boston; when he expects this issue to be resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32777/16]
Wed, 2 Nov 2016
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Industrial Disputes
Robert Troy
44. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on plans by Bus Éireann to cut workers' pay and terms and conditions and subcontract Expressway routes to make €7 million in savings; his involvement in resolving this dispute; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32774/16]
Wed, 2 Nov 2016
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Medical Aids and Appliances Provision
Robert Troy
333. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health his views on whether it is appropriate that a person (details supplied) has been awaiting a monitor for sleep apnoea since August 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32752/16]
Wed, 2 Nov 2016
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Ambulance Service
Robert Troy
369. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the furthest distance, in terms of kilometres, that an ambulance can cover from its permanent station. [32987/16]
Wed, 2 Nov 2016
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Ambulance Service Response Times
Robert Troy
370. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if there is a process whereby an ambulance is called to a location and there is only one ambulance at a station, regardless of the distance from the location, if the ambulance will be dispatched to fit the 90 second dispatch time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32988/16]
Wed, 2 Nov 2016
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Ambulance Service Data
Robert Troy
371. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the maintenance and fuel bills for the fleet of ambulances for the two years previous to the new system being implemented and the two years since its implementation. [32989/16]
Wed, 2 Nov 2016
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Rail Network
Robert Troy
424. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to publish the rail review from the National Transport Authority and Irish Rail; and if he is committed to ensuring that there will be no closures of rail lines as a result of the deficits in Iarnród Éireann. [32546/16]
Wed, 2 Nov 2016
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Haulage Industry
Robert Troy
432. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether more needs to be done to improve competitiveness and reduce costs in the haulage sector; and the measures his Department is considering in this area. [32705/16]
Wed, 2 Nov 2016
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Departmental Properties
Robert Troy
444. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the landholdings, by size and location, held by his Department or semi-State body under his remit. [32990/16]
Thu, 27 Oct 2016
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Consumer Protection
Robert Troy
182. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to have discussions with sporting organisations in regard to ticket touting and the practice of selling tickets above cost price; his views on whether legislation to address this issue is necessary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32428/16]
Thu, 27 Oct 2016
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Employment Rights
Robert Troy
185. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her views on whether taxi drivers or hackneys using taxi hailing apps (details supplied) could be considered as workers of these companies under employment law; if her Department has undertaken any reviews of the employment status of taxi drivers using these apps; and the outcome of these reviews. [32350/16]
Thu, 27 Oct 2016
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Employment Rights
Robert Troy
186. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her views on the employment status of delivery riders who are contracted by a delivery service (details supplied); and if these workers are considered self-employed or as employed by the company under Irish employment law. [32351/16]
Thu, 27 Oct 2016
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Consumer Protection
Robert Troy
187. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her plans to make ticket touting illegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32427/16]
Wed, 26 Oct 2016
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Tourism Industry
Robert Troy
169. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reasoning behind the cut in the voted capital funding for tourism services in budget 2017; and the agencies or initiatives that will have their budget reduced in 2017 as a result of this cut. [32301/16]
Wed, 26 Oct 2016
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Sport and Recreational Development
Robert Troy
170. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reasoning behind the cut in the voted capital funding for sports and recreation services in budget 2017; and the agencies or initiatives that will have their budget reduced in 2017 as a result of this cut. [32302/16]
Wed, 26 Oct 2016
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Sports Funding
Robert Troy
171. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department plans to undertake a strategic review of funding for Olympic sports to ascertain if funding could be better spent; the metrics his Department uses to determine whether spending on Olympic sports has had a positive outcome, or should be increased or decreased; his views on whether State spending on the Olympic sports represents a good cost-benefit pay-off for the country; and if not, the way in which this can be improved. [32303/16]
Wed, 26 Oct 2016
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Sports Capital Programme Administration
Robert Troy
172. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects to open the sports capital programme, SCP, for applications in 2017; the amount he expects to be available under the SCP in 2017; and when applicants should expect to be notified whether they are successful or not. [32304/16]
Wed, 26 Oct 2016
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Transport Infrastructure Ireland Funding
Robert Troy
173. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount spent on the maintenance of all national roads in each of the years from 2008 to 2016 in tabular form; the amount his Department estimates is required to maintain national roads in a steady state condition; and the amount that will be provided in budget 2017 for the maintenance of national roads. [32305/16]
Wed, 26 Oct 2016
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Rail Services
Robert Troy
174. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount spent on the maintenance of the rail network in each of the years from 2008 to 2016 in tabular form; the amount his Department estimates is required to maintain the rail network in a steady state condition; and the amount that will be provided in budget 2017 for the maintenance of the rail network. [32306/16]
Wed, 26 Oct 2016
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Transport Infrastructure Ireland
Robert Troy
175. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress being made on the Macroom bypass; the amount of funding that has been spent on the project to date; the amount of funding that will be provided to progress the Macroom bypass in budget 2017; when the current stage is expected to be completed; and when he expects the construction phase to commence. [32307/16]
Wed, 26 Oct 2016
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Light Rail Projects Provision
Robert Troy
176. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress being made on the metro north project; the amount of funding that has been spent on the project to date; the amount of funding that will be provided to progress metro north in budget 2017; when the current stage is expected to be completed; and when he expects the construction phase to commence. [32308/16]
Wed, 26 Oct 2016
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Rail Network Expansion
Robert Troy
177. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress being made on the Phoenix Park tunnel; the amount of funding that has been spent on the project to date; the amount of funding that will be provided to progress the Phoenix Park tunnel in budget 2017; when the current stage is expected to be completed; and when he expects the construction phase to commence. [32309/16]
Wed, 26 Oct 2016
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Rail Services Provision
Robert Troy
178. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are issues with a lack of capacity on the DART to meet demand during peak-hour commuting periods; and if there are any plans to increase the capacity to meet unmet demand. [32310/16]
Wed, 26 Oct 2016
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Rail Services Provision
Robert Troy
179. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are issues with a lack of capacity on the Dublin northern commuter rail service to meet demand during peak hour commuting periods; and if there are any plans to increase the capacity to meet unmet demand. [32311/16]
Wed, 26 Oct 2016
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Rail Services Provision
Robert Troy
180. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are issues with a lack of capacity on the Dublin to Portlaoise commuter service rail service to meet demand during peak hour commuting periods; and if there are any plans to increase the capacity to meet unmet demand. [32312/16]
Wed, 26 Oct 2016
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Rail Services Provision
Robert Troy
181. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are issues with a lack of capacity on the Dublin to Longford commuter rail service to meet demand during peak hour commuting periods; and if there are any plans to increase the capacity to meet unmet demand. [32313/16]
Wed, 26 Oct 2016
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Rail Services Provision
Robert Troy
182. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are issues with a lack of capacity on the commuter rail service between Dublin, Dunboyne and the M3 parkway to meet demand during peak hour commuting periods; and if there are any plans to increase the capacity to meet unmet demand. [32314/16]
Wed, 26 Oct 2016
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Rail Services Provision
Robert Troy
183. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are issues with a lack of capacity on the Dublin southern commuter rail service to meet demand during peak hour commuting periods; and if there are any plans to increase the capacity to meet unmet demand. [32316/16]
Wed, 26 Oct 2016
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Rail Services Provision
Robert Troy
184. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are issues with a lack of capacity on the commuter rail services between Mallow, Cork, Cobh and Midleton to meet demand during peak hour commuting periods; and if there are any plans to increase the capacity to meet unmet demand. [32317/16]
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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Garda Deployment
Robert Troy
158. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will make available additional Garda resources in the form of personnel for Edgeworthstown, County Longford, in view of the fact the number serving this town has decreased at a time when population has increased significantly. [32037/16]
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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Aer Lingus Sale
Robert Troy
164. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance to set out the proceeds to the Exchequer from the sale of Aer Lingus; and the areas where these proceeds have been invested. [31990/16]
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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Home Renovation Incentive Scheme
Robert Troy
183. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance his plans to introduce measures that would incentivise property owners to renovate unused residential units over retail premises to help with the housing shortage and encourage more persons to live in village and town centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32038/16]
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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Minor Works Scheme
Robert Troy
215. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the minor works scheme funding will be announced; the amount that will be allocated to the scheme; the details of the dates in previous years when the scheme was announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31843/16]
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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Student Grant Scheme Delays
Robert Troy
230. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a SUSI application was delayed pending a document from the Revenue Commissioners despite having the document already (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31995/16]
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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Housing Issues
Robert Troy
242. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if there are supports from his Department for a person who was in the process of buying a house until they were made redundant recently. [31474/16]
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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Planning Issues
Robert Troy
282. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government when he will approve funding for an application from Longford County Council in respect of small housing development at Drumlish, County Longford. [32034/16]
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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Local Authority Funding
Robert Troy
283. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the amount of Part V moneys that each county council retains as of 30 September 2016, in tabular form. [32035/16]
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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Housing Provision
Robert Troy
284. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his plans to introduce measures that would incentivise property owners to renovate unused residential units over retail premises to help with the housing shortage and encourage more persons to live in village and town centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32039/16]
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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Household Benefits Scheme
Robert Troy
320. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will allow persons in receipt of a household benefits package to retain the package in a situation where an adult child has moved home due to the housing crisis (details supplied). [31725/16]
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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Social Insurance Payments
Robert Troy
332. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will consider introducing a scheme whereby self-employed tradesmen would be entitled to a payment for weeks they cannot work (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31992/16]
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
written
Disability Support Services Funding
Robert Troy
482. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if his Department will financially support a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31991/16]
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
written
Medical Card Applications
Robert Troy
483. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will approve a medical card for a person (details supplied). [31993/16]
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
written
Speech and Language Therapy Provision
Robert Troy
495. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the current waiting time for a speech and language therapist, by region, in tabular form. [32036/16]
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
written
Agriculture Scheme Administration
Robert Troy
529. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason certain farm payments were delayed with the reason of digitisation of records given despite his predecessor's commitment that this would not reoccur after 2015; his views on whether it is fair that farmers are left waiting for their entitlement; his further views on whether the digitisation of records should be carried out well in advance of grants due to be paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32031/16]