Questions and answers published after July 2012 can be viewed here. Viewing by Government Department is possible by term or specific dates from March 2016 onwards. Written answers are published as received from departments. To see parliamentary questions published before July 2012, search in Dáil debates.
Questions and answers for Dáil or Seanad term
Page 61 of 92
Wed, 1 Feb 2017
written
Commissions of Investigation
Robert Troy
340. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the final costs to the Exchequer of each commission of investigation that has been completed to date in her Department, in addition to the estimated costs to date of ongoing commissions of investigation. [5301/17]
Wed, 1 Feb 2017
written
Commissions of Investigation
Robert Troy
344. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the final costs to the Exchequer of each commission of investigation that has been completed to date in his Department, in addition to the estimated costs to date of ongoing commissions of investigation. [5303/17]
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
written
Communications Surveillance
Robert Troy
113. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the proposed changes to the legislation in respect of electronic communications with reference to the interception of postal packets and telecommunications messages (regulation) (amendment) Bill. [4376/17]
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
written
Education and Training Provision
Robert Troy
145. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of tourism and hospitality skills training positions in addition to the amount of funding for this purpose, allocated to each county or local authority in 2015 and 2016, in tabular form. [4145/17]
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
written
Thatching Grants Eligibility
Robert Troy
290. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 335 of 27 September 2016, if he will award a thatching grant to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3948/17]
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
written
Hospital Appointments Administration
Robert Troy
539. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will schedule an appointment for shoulder and wrist surgery for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4142/17]
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
written
Services for People with Disabilities
Robert Troy
580. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the forms of transport which will qualify for individual payments as a contribution towards transport costs to persons with severe disabilities on a low income who cannot access public transport, with reference to the Health (Transport Support) Bill; and if it will include taxis and rental cars. [4368/17]
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
written
Patient Safety
Robert Troy
582. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the form he envisages the mandatory licensing will take for public and private health care facilities with reference to the Patients Safety (Licensing of Healthcare Facilities) Bill. [4389/17]
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
written
Tourism Employment Data
Robert Troy
718. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the body under the aegis of his Department which oversees and has responsibility for hospitality and tourism skills development policy here; his views on the shortage of chefs and skilled hospitality staff; and the proposals his Department is considering to address this crisis. [4146/17]
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
written
Olympic Council of Ireland
Robert Troy
722. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress being made by the inquiry into practices in the Olympic Council of Ireland; if he has received an interim report or updated memorandum; if so, his plans to publish same; when he expects the investigation to be complete; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4355/17]
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
written
Bus Éireann
Robert Troy
723. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a summary of the plan that was presented to his Department in early 2016 from Bus Éireann regarding the commercial business, in addition to the advice received from NewERA relating to financial difficulties at the company; and if he will publish the report. [4367/17]
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
written
Road Traffic Legislation
Robert Troy
725. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the changes which can be expected from the road traffic (Prüm decisions) Bill; and if a date has been agreed as to when the Bill will be brought before Dáil Éireann. [4417/17]
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
written
Severe Weather Events Expenditure
Robert Troy
727. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the criteria that were used by his Department in deciding the allocations for the severe weather regional and local road funding in 2016; if these allocations were based on a needs assessment of impact of the flooding on roads in each local authority; if not, the reason this was the case; and if this funding could only be spent on repairing extraordinary damage caused by the severe weather. [4463/17]
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
written
Severe Weather Events Expenditure
Robert Troy
728. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason only €93.8 million was allocated to local authorities in 2016 to repair damage caused by severe weather, rather than the €106 million that was initially announced by the Minister on 19 February 2016. [4464/17]
Thu, 26 Jan 2017
written
Repair and Leasing Scheme
Robert Troy
90. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government when the grant scheme announced in 2016 will be progressed (details supplied). [3549/17]
Thu, 26 Jan 2017
written
Transport Infrastructure Provision
Robert Troy
206. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of funding that has been received to date for the DART interconnector project from the Connecting Europe Facility; the purpose for which the funding has been used; if his Department has reviewed this facility as a potential funding source for progressing the project; and the proportion of capital finance and matching funding that would be available under the programme. [3572/17]
Thu, 26 Jan 2017
written
Roads Maintenance Funding
Robert Troy
207. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether there could be a potential impact on funding for the N13/N14/N15 which funding for same will be dependent on the assessment of their importance to the Comprehensive TEN-T network and which have not been approved yet. [3573/17]
Wed, 25 Jan 2017
written
Private Rented Accommodation
Robert Troy
143. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the rights of tenants under the rent a room scheme in view of the fact that it appears there are no procedures in place to protect tenants. [3407/17]
Wed, 25 Jan 2017
written
Disability Allowance Appeals
Robert Troy
156. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a disability allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) who has been without a payment since August 2016 when their original application was refused. [3509/17]
Wed, 25 Jan 2017
written
Córas Iompair Éireann
Robert Troy
263. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the surplus or deficit for the year after public service obligation payments and after exceptional items for each of the years 2010 to 2016; and the accumulated deficit or surplus at start and end of the year respectively for each of the CIÉ constituent companies. [3251/17]
Tue, 24 Jan 2017
written
Schools Building Projects Status
Robert Troy
170. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of applications for extensions to schools (details supplied). [2855/17]
Tue, 24 Jan 2017
written
County Development Plans
Robert Troy
241. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if there have been recent changes at European Parliament level that would affect the county development plans of local authorities and in particular affect local need requirements for planning permission. [2588/17]
Tue, 24 Jan 2017
written
Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund
Robert Troy
246. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his plans to create a link road between a sports centre (details supplied) and the Garrycastle area which would open up a massive land bank for the purpose of housing; and if there are no plans, if he will investigate this matter. [2749/17]
Tue, 24 Jan 2017
written
Water and Sewerage Schemes
Robert Troy
251. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if there will be any change in national policy to support more sewerage schemes in 2017 (details supplied); and if he will provide support to an application by Westmeath County Council for the Marlinstown sewerage scheme in view of the fact that this application meets all the criteria and is shovel ready. [2860/17]
Tue, 24 Jan 2017
written
Rental Sector Strategy
Robert Troy
258. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the supports he will introduce for landlords in 2017. [2970/17]
Tue, 24 Jan 2017
written
Social Welfare Appeals Status
Robert Troy
308. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will finalise a social welfare appeal for a person (details supplied). [3211/17]
Tue, 24 Jan 2017
written
Invalidity Pension Applications
Robert Troy
309. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will expedite an application for an invalidity pension for a person (details supplied). [3213/17]
Tue, 24 Jan 2017
written
Health and Social Care Professionals Regulation
Robert Troy
363. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will ensure more regulation in the beauty industry (details supplied). [2742/17]
Tue, 24 Jan 2017
written
Hospital Appointments Status
Robert Troy
391. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be issued with a hospital appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3103/17]
Tue, 24 Jan 2017
written
Medical Card Eligibility
Robert Troy
403. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health his plans to issue a generic medical card that may be used by vulnerable persons to allow them to attend a doctor's surgery not in his or her locality (details supplied). [2605/17]
Tue, 24 Jan 2017
written
Hospital Appointments Delays
Robert Troy
405. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied). [2608/17]
Tue, 24 Jan 2017
written
Medical Card Drugs Availability
Robert Troy
453. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will reinstate MacuShield on the medical card for older persons suffering from macular degeneration. [2815/17]
Tue, 24 Jan 2017
written
Hospital Appointments Delays
Robert Troy
463. 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. [2848/17]
Tue, 24 Jan 2017
written
Services for People with Disabilities
Robert Troy
506. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if an assessment can be scheduled with the autism section for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3193/17]
Tue, 24 Jan 2017
written
Agriculture Schemes
Robert Troy
554. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the exact acreage of forestry and grassland that is on file with his Department for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3104/17]
Tue, 24 Jan 2017
written
Natural Gas Grid
Robert Troy
565. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the provision of a gas line extension to cater for Longford town. [2801/17]
Tue, 24 Jan 2017
written
Broadband Service Provision
Robert Troy
569. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the name of the service provider tasked with delivering broadband in the Granard area of County Longford; if there are plans by this company to improve the service in this area and in particular the service provided to a business (details supplied); and if his Department will contact this business, as outlined in a previous parliamentary reply, in order to provide assistance in this regard. [2886/17]
Tue, 24 Jan 2017
written
Departmental Contracts
Robert Troy
588. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 562 of 25 October 2016, the details of the discussions and the clear position his Department has taken with regard to this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2627/17]
Tue, 24 Jan 2017
written
Infrastructure and Capital Investment Programme
Robert Troy
591. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the potential investment projects his Department put forward to the Department of Finance task force report for the European Fund for Strategic Investment. [2675/17]
Tue, 24 Jan 2017
written
Bus Éireann
Robert Troy
603. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of press requests he has received since 1 December 2016 to discuss ongoing financial difficulties at Bus Éireann. [3064/17]
Tue, 24 Jan 2017
written
Defence Forces Veterans
Robert Troy
643. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when a meeting will be scheduled with the veterans' association in order to discuss the awarding of commemorative 1916 medals. [2954/17]
Thu, 19 Jan 2017
written
Wind Energy Guidelines
Robert Troy
133. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government when he will publish the new wind farm guidelines. [2372/17]
Thu, 19 Jan 2017
written
Prescriptions Charges
Robert Troy
197. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health his views on whether a person prescribed three different dosages of a thyroid medicine should be charged three prescription charges (details supplied). [2250/17]
Thu, 19 Jan 2017
written
Energy Schemes
Robert Troy
270. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will reinstate a Government grant towards the installation of underfloor heating in a home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2370/17]
Wed, 18 Jan 2017
written
Departmental Investigations
Robert Troy
81. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Taoiseach the cost to the Exchequer of any ongoing investigations or inquiries in his Department. [2397/17]
Wed, 18 Jan 2017
written
Departmental Investigations
Robert Troy
87. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the cost to the Exchequer of any ongoing investigations or inquiries in her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2395/17]
Wed, 18 Jan 2017
written
Departmental Investigations
Robert Troy
123. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the cost to the Exchequer of any ongoing investigations or inquiries in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2391/17]
Wed, 18 Jan 2017
written
Departmental Investigations
Robert Troy
144. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the cost to the Exchequer of any ongoing investigations or inquiries in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2392/17]
Wed, 18 Jan 2017
written
Departmental Investigations
Robert Troy
152. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection the cost to the Exchequer of any ongoing investigations or inquiries in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2396/17]
Wed, 18 Jan 2017
written
Departmental Investigations
Robert Troy
160. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the cost to the Exchequer of all ongoing investigations or inquiries in his Department. [2163/17]
Wed, 18 Jan 2017
written
Departmental Investigations
Robert Troy
212. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the cost to the Exchequer of any ongoing investigation or inquiry in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2393/17]
Wed, 18 Jan 2017
written
Departmental Investigations
Robert Troy
229. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the cost to the Exchequer of any ongoing investigations or inquiries in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2387/17]
Wed, 18 Jan 2017
written
Departmental Investigations
Robert Troy
233. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the cost to the Exchequer of any ongoing investigations or inquiries in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2389/17]
Wed, 18 Jan 2017
written
Córas Iompair Éireann
Robert Troy
234. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount that was taken as reasonable profit by each of the three CIE constituent companies in each year from 2011 to 2016; the description of the concept of reasonable profit; and the purpose this profit is generally used for in view of the fact that these companies do not pay dividends to shareholders. [2031/17]
Wed, 18 Jan 2017
written
Brexit Issues
Robert Troy
235. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the impact the result of the UK referendum on exiting the EU will have on TEN-T funding for current road and rail projects including the A5 motorway upgrade. [2032/17]
Wed, 18 Jan 2017
written
Transport Policy
Robert Troy
236. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether there will be increased opportunities for Ireland to be eligible for TEN-T designations and funding for the transport corridors due to the fact that Ireland will no longer be linked by land to any part of the EU, including ports such as Rosslare and connecting rail lines, such as Dublin to Rosslare Europort. [2033/17]
Wed, 18 Jan 2017
written
Road Projects
Robert Troy
237. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a list of all roads that are currently in receipt of TEN-T or INTERREG 111A/IVA funding from the EU with a column showing the euro amount that has been invested in each road through each programme to date. [2035/17]
Wed, 18 Jan 2017
written
Departmental Investigations
Robert Troy
244. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cost to the Exchequer of any ongoing investigations or inquiries in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2398/17]
Wed, 18 Jan 2017
written
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
written
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
written
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
written
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
written
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
written
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
written
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
written
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
written
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
written
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
written
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
written
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
written
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
written
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
written
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
written
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
written
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
written
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
written
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
written
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
written
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
written
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
written
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
written
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
written
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
written
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
written
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
written
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
written
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
written
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
written
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
written
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
written
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
written
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
written
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
written
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
written
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
written
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
written
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
written
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
written
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
written
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]