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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Report into Ticketing at Rio Olympic Games: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Aug 2017)

Robert Troy: On Mr. Hickey's self-suspension from the IOC, Ms Keane has indicated that ultimately it is at its discretion whether he will remain in situ in that position, but perhaps I picked her up wrong. If he does - I see from Ms Keane's opening address that the OCI is fully supportive of the measures being taken - he will have the right to attend OCI board meetings as an ex officiomember. Is that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Report into Ticketing at Rio Olympic Games: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Aug 2017)

Robert Troy: Has it indicated when it will make a decision on whether he will be allowed to remain in his current position?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Report into Ticketing at Rio Olympic Games: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Aug 2017)

Robert Troy: ...the body will have to have a good explanation as to why it has taken such time to get its house in order. I would not like to see our athletes put at any further disadvantage. The Moran report indicated that athletes were not the priority of the OCI in recent years but that commercial considerations were the priority. I would not like them to be penalised by the actions of people who...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Report into Ticketing at Rio Olympic Games: Discussion (17 Aug 2017)

Robert Troy: ...evidence and presenting it in a report, had it been the only inquiry conducted, would we know what we do today without having incurred the expense of the non-statutory inquiry? Mr. Hickey has indicated his wish to return to the IOC. What is the Minister's opinion in that regard? Should Mr. Hickey be enabled to return to that position? His current status is described as...

Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (14 Jul 2017)

Robert Troy: ...Members an opportunity to contribute to this extremely important debate and I compliment my colleague, Deputy Browne, on bringing forward this Bill. I understand it has all-party support, which indicates this is one area in which all parties can work together to enhance the service and bring about real and meaningful reforms. I am struck by the fact that Members are talking about...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Jul 2017)

Robert Troy: ...experience the Minister has to know where to raise a genuine concern. The Minister will have to invest in infrastructural improvements, I assume, in support of this bid. Will the Minister indicate what infrastructural improvements and investments we are talking about? Is it broadband, increased public transport, investment in road infrastructure or what?

Rugby World Cup 2023 Bill 2017: Second Stage (5 Jul 2017)

Robert Troy: ...that is for competitive reasons. Perhaps the Minister will clarify that point. The Bill also gives an undertaking with regard to the support of the public services for the tournament. Perhaps the Minister could indicate what public services are going to be improved. Are we talking about the improvement of public transport to a certain venue? Are we talking about ensuring that wherever...

Other Questions: Tourism Industry (28 Jun 2017)

Robert Troy: ..., as it were. What exactly does the Minister propose to do to mitigate against the effects of this substantial decline in tourists from Britain? When the Brexit result became known, the Minister indicated it would not have any impact on the tourism industry. Unfortunately, it is having a major impact on tourism, as the figures published this week indicate.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Broadband Plan Implementation (27 Jun 2017)

Robert Troy: ...for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will examine plans for the rural broadband scheme with a view to extending the areas which will be covered in view of the fact the current map indicates the scheme is very restrictive in a large amount of rural areas; and if he will further examine the possibility of installing booster cabinets and overhead fibre in areas to which the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Implications of Brexit for Transport, Tourism and Sport: Discussion (31 May 2017)

Robert Troy: ...will not happen with an alternative mode of transport if the liberalised aviation open skies policy is not maintained. That is quite serious. There are figures for the first quarter of this year indicating an 11% reduction in the number of visitors coming from Britain. In 2016, £1.3 billion was spent in our economy, with £1 billion of this coming directly from the UK. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Implications of Brexit for Transport, Tourism and Sport: Discussion (31 May 2017)

Robert Troy: I am sorry but I have only 15 minutes in which to ask questions. I specifically asked the Minister to indicate when he met the UK Minister. Was the response to the parliamentary question a week ago to the effect that, up to that point, he had not met any of his EU counterparts inaccurate or false?

Insurance Costs: Motion [Private Members] (17 May 2017)

Robert Troy: ...enough. It is welcome that premiums are static but it comes on the back of an increase of 11% in 2014, of over 30% in 2015 and 12% in 2016. The progress report for the first quarter of this year indicates that three of the ten items have yet to be fully implemented. The Minister of State indicated the working group involving owners of small public vehicles has yet to meet and I...

Mental Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (2 May 2017)

Robert Troy: I welcome the opportunity to contribute. The frequency of debates on mental health matters during Private Members' business in this Dáil indicates the seriousness of the issue. We need to redouble our efforts to promote and tackle the issue of positive mental health. While the Bill acknowledges that nothing stands still, that legislation needs to evolve over a period. This...

Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Apr 2017)

Robert Troy: ...across the State. It is leading to increases in commercial rates of up to 400%. Will the Tánaiste's office finally respond to the questions I raised in the Topical Issue debate? Will the Tánaiste also indicate when Members might expect the consolidation of the commercial rates legislation to come before the Dáil? When that legislation comes before the Dáil, will the...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (29 Mar 2017)

Robert Troy: ...important role the Coast Guard plays. Following on from the comments of Deputies Catherine Murphy and Munster on examining the possibility of putting it on a statutory basis, the Minister gave an indication, which he has reiterated today, about his availability to meet a group of the representative body of the Irish Coast Guard. When will this take place? If they have spoken to me, I am...

An Garda Síochána: Statements (28 Mar 2017)

Robert Troy: ...out? How could senior management not be aware of the scale of inaccuracies at that time? I do not know how the Tánaiste can accept that they were unaware. In respect of the Road Safety Authority indicating in 2014 that there was an issue, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport at the time wrote to the Garda making it aware of his concerns. An Garda Síochána...

Priority Questions: Aviation Industry Regulations (22 Mar 2017)

Robert Troy: ...it has not been forthcoming. The Minister still cannot confirm to the House whether or not primary legislation is required, and I wonder why. Surely he needs to have a deadline date when he can indicate to the House when this instrument will be ready and whether or not primary legislation is required.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2017)

Robert Troy: ...difference when the Garda had a greater presence on our roads. I welcome that Assistant Commissioner Finn has been appointed to his role. It was left void for a long time and that in itself gave an indication of the commitment to road safety. The most senior position in this area in An Garda Síochána was left void, with nobody in a leadership role, and there was nobody at...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2017)

Robert Troy: Can the Garda representatives give an indicative timeframe?

Other Questions: US Travel Restrictions (8 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: The Taoiseach indicated last week that he had commissioned a review of the operation of pre-clearance at Dublin and Shannon airports. I understand that this is not an issue for the Irish authorities. How pre-clearance operates at both Shannon and Dublin airports is an issue for the US authorities. In that context, has the review been shelved? The pre-clearance facilities at both Shannon...