Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Motor Tax Collection

Robert Troy

213. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will examine the amount people are paying for taxing cars quarterly and annually (details supplied). [43005/13]

Anti-Social Behaviour

Robert Troy

255. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will consider, in conjunction with the Department for Social Protection, to deduct anti-social behaviour order fines directly from social welfare payments. [43002/13]

Garda Deployment

Robert Troy

256. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when will he be appointing a replacement superintendent in Granard, County Longford. [43007/13]

Railway Safety Issues

Robert Troy

448. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consult with Iarnród Éireann regarding the standard level of time that gates must remain closed before and after a train; if he will ensure that the gates in Multyfarnham County Westmeath are running according to the standard time period. [43096/13]

Public Transport Issues

Robert Troy

462. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address the serious issue of overcrowding on the Sligo to Dublin train which occurred on 6 October 2013. [43470/13]

Departmental Funding

Robert Troy

124. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will review a request by Granard Town Council for part funding in the amount of 50% to match the funding supplied by it to purchase the Granard Motte, which is a protected structure and of cultural and historical significance to Granard and the surrounding area. [42813/13]

Housing Adaptation Grants Funding

Robert Troy

148. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will make more funding available to Westmeath County Council for the distribution of the housing adaptation grant for the elderly and persons with a disability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42969/13]

Semi-State Bodies Remuneration

Robert Troy

14. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to allow commercial semi-State companies to resume paying bonuses to executives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42507/13]

Domiciliary Care Allowance Appeals

Robert Troy

129. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite a domiciliary care appeal in respect of a person (details supplied). [42648/13]

Cochlear Implants

Robert Troy

192. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health further to his meeting with the happy new ear campaign, if he will ensure that bilateral cochlear implants for children are rolled out without further delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42642/13]

Special Educational Needs Data

Robert Troy

111. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide details of the report of the working group to review special education which he established in June 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42256/13]

School Accommodation

Robert Troy

120. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the way he will maintain the quality of school buildings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42257/13]

Broadband Services Provision

Robert Troy

355. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when broadband will be rolled out in the Abbeyshrule area in Longford, Carrickboy and Ballymahon as localities nearby can avail of this service already; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41957/13]

Nitrates Action Programme Implementation

Robert Troy

368. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to extend the slurry spreading season from 15 October; and if he will to consider extending the season to facilitate farmers and agricultural contractors. [41976/13]

EU Taxation Issues

Robert Troy

10. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the current status of the European Commission examination of Ireland's and other EU countries' corporation tax arrangements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41447/13]

Special Educational Needs Staffing

Robert Troy

100. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider making more special needs assistant internships available to alleviate the pressures being felt by teachers and students in classrooms (details supplied). [41575/13]

Northern Ireland Issues

Robert Troy

53. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the proposals he has to have further discussions with the Northern Ireland Secretary of State and members of the Northern Ireland Executive on the need to progress the proposal to establish a civic forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41217/13]

Northern Ireland Issues

Robert Troy

59. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Secretary of State and members of the Northern Ireland Executive in relation to violence on the streets of Belfast during the summer months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41216/13]

Public Transport Issues

Robert Troy

90. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the reduction in services to Dublin Airport from Dublin city centre by private operators (details supplied); if he has had any communication with this private operator; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40843/13]

School Transport Eligibility

Robert Troy

227. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will reconsider the regulation surrounding school transport and make exceptions for families that have no other means of transportation (details supplied). [40452/13]

Invalidity Pension Appeals

Robert Troy

337. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an invalidity appeal in respect of a person (details supplied). [40459/13]

Leader Programmes Funding

Robert Troy

470. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding Leader funding (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40681/13]

Social and Affordable Housing Eligibility

Robert Troy

478. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he will publish the new housing needs assessment guidelines; if he will be making allowances for marital breakdowns in situations where neither party is in a position to buy the other out therefore both names must remain on the deeds. [40996/13]

Garda Recruitment

Robert Troy

490. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if there will be any openings for new recruits within the Gardaí in the coming months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40450/13]

After-School Support Services

Robert Troy

551. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs in view of the fact that the pilot phase of the subsidised after-school child care scheme is now complete and the scheme commenced national roll-out in September 2013, the uptake there has been on the pilot phase of the scheme in terms of numbers; if she is on target for the allocation of the proposed 6,000 places announced earlier this year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40480/13]

Medical Card Applications

Robert Troy

597. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a full medical card in respect of a person (details supplied). [40670/13]

Medical Card Applications

Robert Troy

602. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cavan. [40773/13]

Rural Transport Programme Issues

Robert Troy

627. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the only transport now available for the people of Killucan, County Westmeath, is rural transport which runs on a Friday (details supplied); if he will ensure adequate transport is made available for this area as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40406/13]

Chronic Disease Management Programme

Robert Troy

18. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health his plans to help persons with asthma; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40009/13]

Job Creation Data

Robert Troy

115. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the estimated number of full-time permanent jobs which Westmeath County Enterprise Board, Westmeath Community Development, Industrial Development Authority (Midlands) and Enterprise Ireland (Midlands) has been involved in supporting in each of the main employment sectors, in the years from 2008 to date in 2013. [40152/13]

Equine Passports

Robert Troy

58. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he has taken to date to deal with the identification of horses; the progress made to date on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39541/13]

Horse Slaughtering Issues

Robert Troy

82. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason all horses sent for slaughter are not tested for the presence of bute; if not found in the meat and if the meat is otherwise suitable for human consumption, the reason it cannot be sold for this purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39540/13]

Early Child Care Education Standards

Robert Troy

1. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the position regarding the measures for quality of care in early years services she announced in the wake of the Prime Time programme on creches; the legislative plans she has to underpin this agenda; if any new legislation will be introduced in Dáil Éireann before Christmas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38913/13]

Adoption Legislation

Robert Troy

4. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to amend adoption legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38914/13]

Child Care Services Provision

Robert Troy

13. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the proposals she is bringing forward to improve the quality of child care services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38689/13]

National Monuments

Robert Troy

25. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of national monuments which have been reported to his Department as damaged to date in 2013; the actions he has taken to remedy these damages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38481/13]

Heritage Projects

Robert Troy

30. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent of his contact with the Dublin Civic Trust regarding the rejuvenation of Dublin’s Georgian squares; if his Department has any plans in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38480/13]

Vehicle Registration

Robert Troy

195. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance the amount Ireland pays annually in penalties for not complying with EU regulation to abolish vehicle registration tax; and the amount the Government receives from VRT each year. [37716/13]

VAT Rate Application

Robert Troy

238. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he plans to leave VAT at 9%. [38742/13]

School Transport Eligibility

Robert Troy

245. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will reconsider either the boundaries of the school transport scheme or the cost of transport to the child's chosen school (details supplied). [37777/13]

Public Broadcasting Charge Introduction

Robert Troy

798. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if a new media or television licence will mean that all houses will have to pay the licence fee; if the new legislation will ensure that the tenant in an apartment will be liable to pay the licence fee or if the the landlord will be liable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37702/13]

Dental Services Provision

Robert Troy

1277. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if she will address the severe lack of appropriate dental care for children in the Castleblaney/Broomfield area of County Monaghan (details supplied). [37264/13]

Rail Services

Robert Troy

1694. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to reopen Killucan Train Station, County Westmeath. [38623/13]

Carer's Allowance Appeals

Robert Troy

336. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite a carer's allowance application in respect of a person (details supplied). [36542/13]

Invalidity Pension Appeals

Robert Troy

337. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an invalidity pension appeal in respect of a person (details supplied). [36543/13]

Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications

Robert Troy

338. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite a domiciliary care allowance in respect of a person (details supplied). [36551/13]

Disability Allowance Appeals

Robert Troy

339. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite a disability allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied). [36552/13]

Disability Allowance Appeals

Robert Troy

340. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite a disability allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied). [36553/13]

Disability Allowance Appeals

Robert Troy

341. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite a disability allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied). [36556/13]

Water and Sewerage Scheme Grants

Robert Troy

481. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will approve an application by Westmeath County Council to upgrade the waste water treatment in Athlone as a priority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36662/13]

Departmental Funding

Robert Troy

482. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will confirm if he will be in a position to allocate additional funding for the grants for housing aid to councils who have the appropriate matching funds in place; and the timeframe for same. [36663/13]

Wind Energy Guidelines

Robert Troy

483. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the timeframe for the implementation of new wind energy guidelines; and if these guidelines will be put on a statutory footing. [36664/13]

Immigration Policy

Robert Troy

568. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the procedure for dealing with unauthorised non-Irish nationals who have spent a considerable time frame here (details supplied). [36665/13]

Garda Vetting of Personnel

Robert Troy

569. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the actions he has taken to reduce the waiting time for Garda vetting to be carried out. [36666/13]

Child Protection Guidelines

Robert Troy

650. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will publish an implementation plan with a clear timeframe for the recommendation in the 2012 Government rapportuer on child protection; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36650/13]

Early Child Care Education Standards

Robert Troy

651. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will publish her eight point plan which she outlined at a recent Oireachtas joint committee meeting for dealing with the deficiencies in crèches and or early childhood settings as exposed by a recent "Prime Time Investigates" programme by RTE; and if she will outline a timeframe for implementation of same. [36651/13]

Departmental Staff Numbers

Robert Troy

652. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of social workers currently employed by her Department; and if this figure is in line with previous commitments [36652/13]

Early Child Care Education Issues

Robert Troy

653. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of additional inspectors hired since it was revealed by the "Prime Time Investigates" programme that a number of areas were without an inspector; and if she will confirm that her Department has sufficient inspectors now to cover every area. [36653/13]

Youth Justice

Robert Troy

654. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs in view of recently expressed opinions by the Judiciary regarding a lack of detention facilities for young offenders, the action she has taken to rectify this since this was highlighted; and if she will provide a clear timeframe for when this problem will be solved in the short-term. [36654/13]

Proposed Legislation

Robert Troy

655. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs a clear timeframe for the publication and-or implementation of the following Bills: the children first legislation, adoption amendment Bill and information and tracing Bill. [36655/13]

Child Protection Issues

Robert Troy

656. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs in view of the fact that it is now one year since the publication of the independent child death report, if she will publish in detail the recommendations that have been implemented; the recommendations that remain to be implemented; and the reason for same. [36657/13]

Early Child Care Education Issues

Robert Troy

657. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if a completed annual return by early childhood settings outlining the number of children and the age brackets; the number of staff and their relevant qualification are not a qualifying condition for payment of grant. [36658/13]

Early Child Care Education Standards

Robert Troy

658. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she has considered introducing a training fund to encourage workers in early childhood settings to upskill. [36659/13]

Child Care Services Provision

Robert Troy

659. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to help the childminding sector in view of the Health Service Executive's decision to abolish the childminders' advisory role. [36660/13]

Child Care Services Regulation

Robert Troy

660. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the contact she has had with the relevant authorities who provide training for the child care sector; if she is satisfied that the courses are fit for purpose and that relevant qualified personnel are tutors on these courses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36661/13]

Services for People with Disabilities

Robert Troy

663. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health when he will receive recommendations from the group set up by the Department of Education and Skills to look at SNE; if he will confirm that he will facilitate a debate thereafter on the future direction for children age zero to five with special needs requirements. [36656/13]

Medical Card Applications

Robert Troy

705. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied). [36525/13]

Medical Card Applications

Robert Troy

706. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied). [36526/13]

Medical Card Applications

Robert Troy

707. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied). [36527/13]

Medical Card Applications

Robert Troy

708. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied). [36528/13]

Medical Card Applications

Robert Troy

709. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied). [36529/13]

Medical Card Applications

Robert Troy

710. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) [36530/13]

Medical Card Applications

Robert Troy

711. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied). [36531/13]

Medical Card Applications

Robert Troy

712. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied). [36532/13]

Medical Card Applications

Robert Troy

713. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied). [36533/13]

Medical Card Applications

Robert Troy

714. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied). [36534/13]

Medical Card Applications

Robert Troy

715. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied). [36535/13]

Medical Card Applications

Robert Troy

716. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied). [36536/13]

Medical Card Applications

Robert Troy

717. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied). [36537/13]

Medical Card Applications

Robert Troy

718. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied). [36538/13]

Medical Card Applications

Robert Troy

720. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied). [36558/13]

Medical Card Applications

Robert Troy

721. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied). [36559/13]

Medical Card Applications

Robert Troy

722. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied). [36560/13]

Medical Card Applications

Robert Troy

723. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied). [36561/13]

Integrated Ticketing

Robert Troy

763. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the recent changes to bus and train services and the explanation provided by his Department that one service will facilitate the other, if he will consider bringing in a flexible ticket that will allow persons to use both services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36197/13]

Water Charges Administration

Robert Troy

71. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the timeframe for the roll-out of water metering; when it will begin; when it is due to be completed; the number of units covered by water metering; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33762/13]

RAPID Programme

Robert Troy

86. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the dates on which the RAPID national co-ordinating committee has met since he was appointed Minister; if he has attended these meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33728/13]

School Transport Appeals

Robert Troy

308. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will ensure that an appeal lodged by a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath is approved. [34421/13]

Special Educational Needs Services Provision

Robert Troy

352. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the cuts made regarding special needs assistants and that no further cuts be made to special education. [34787/13]

IDA Site Visits

Robert Troy

447. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of visits carried out by the Industrial Development Agency to Mullingar, Athlone and Longford since 2011 and the outcome of such visits. [34360/13]

Carer's Allowance Appeals

Robert Troy

510. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite a carer's allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath. [34501/13]

Child Benefit Eligibility

Robert Troy

529. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection the total cost of restoring the payment of child benefit to the children of asylum seekers living in direct provision accommodation. [34717/13]

Health Services Staff Issues

Robert Troy

1052. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if a replacement is being sought for the staff member who carries out assessments at the early intervention centre in Springfield, Mullingar, County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34351/13]

Hospital Staff Issues

Robert Troy

1053. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will provide, in tabular form, by grade the number of hospital staff assigned to the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar, County Westmeath who are currently on leaves of absence; and if they are in receipt of a salary. [34361/13]

National Monuments

Robert Troy

142. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will consider an application from Longford County Council to share all reasonable acquisition costs regarding the purchase of the Moat Granard national monument; if he will ensure that the Office of Public Works uses it statutory powers to safeguard this important national monument, which is a local tourist attraction, and ensure it comes into public ownership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34063/13]

Patient Files

Robert Troy

248. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that all relevant patient files are released from the now closed surgery (details supplied) in County Westmeath in view of the fact that patients are now finding it difficult to renew/review their medical cards as their new GPs do not have their files from their previous GPs. [33834/13]

Fuel Prices

Robert Troy

98. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if any figures are available which demonstrate the extent of fuel poverty here; if she is planning a strategy to address fuel poverty; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33224/13]

School Transport Eligibility

Robert Troy

202. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will reconsider either the boundaries of the school transport scheme or the cost of the transport to a child's chosen school. [33034/13]

Third Level Admissions Entry Requirements

Robert Troy

235. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the way a person who was born here, has Irish parents and studied here until the age of 15 is now not permitted to attend university here; this person had to travel to America for two years with their parents for work purposes, the family is now back here and would like their child to attend university here but are being charged non-EU citizen prices to study here, the rule that a student must have been resident in the State three out of the past five years is extremely unfair in certain circumstances and is prohibiting families and persons who were forced to leave here for a period of time for work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33447/13]

Industrial Development

Robert Troy

260. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will outline the current efforts being made by his Department and other institutions to promote Longford as a region for enterprise; if he will provide some information regarding the resources and benefits Longford has to offer to potential investors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32867/13]