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Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Railway Stations (2 Apr 2019)

Robert Troy: I was happy to facilitate that meeting with Irish Rail a fortnight ago. It was a cross-party meeting with representatives of the groups in the community. It was very productive. I support my constituency colleague in his request and I seek the support of the Minister because the CEO of Irish Rail reports to him, as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport. While the CEO has set out a...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Light Rail Projects Status (2 Apr 2019)

Robert Troy: This is the seventh proposed route since the original metro north was first unveiled as part of Transport 21 in 2005. I cannot hold the Minister, Deputy Ross, responsible for all of that. There is scepticism out there as to whether this will ever be delivered. It is the fifth time there have been proposed changes in Deputy Ross's tenure. Is the route being designed around the Cabinet...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Light Rail Projects Status (2 Apr 2019)

Robert Troy: Construction is due in 2021. The Minister might be a little more specific, even in terms of which quarter in 2021. I will ask again: has a cost-benefit analysis been conducted for the most recent iteration of the project. That is a simple "yes" or "no" question. On what advice was the route change undertaken? Were external consultants brought on board in relation to this change? Are the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Light Rail Projects Status (2 Apr 2019)

Robert Troy: What of the cost-benefit analysis?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Light Rail Projects Status (2 Apr 2019)

Robert Troy: No cost-benefit analysis so.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Light Rail Projects Status (2 Apr 2019)

Robert Troy: 3. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the MetroLink project; the date by which the project will be commenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15462/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Light Rail Projects Status (2 Apr 2019)

Robert Troy: What is the current status of the MetroLink project? On what date will the project commence? When does the Minister expect long suffering commuters to be in a position to use the service?

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Apr 2019)

Robert Troy: The Minister is afraid he would have to give an answer.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Ports Traffic (2 Apr 2019)

Robert Troy: 1. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address the recent announcement that Dublin Port will be significantly restricting the number of cruise ships which can enter the port and the negative impacts this will have on tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15461/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Ports Traffic (2 Apr 2019)

Robert Troy: Will the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport address the recent announcement by Dublin Port to significantly reduce and restrict the number of cruise ships which can enter the port between 2021 and 2023, along with the negative impact this will have on the tourism industry?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Ports Traffic (2 Apr 2019)

Robert Troy: There is significant concern in the industry because of the 50% reduction in the number of cruise ships that will come into Dublin Port, as well as the reduction in their sizes. The stakeholders claim there was very much a lack of information given to them on this point. I accept there are capacity issues at the port because of the significant growth in its freight business. That in itself...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Ports Traffic (2 Apr 2019)

Robert Troy: How can the Minister be sure this significant investment can be made when the resources are not allocated for it?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Ports Traffic (2 Apr 2019)

Robert Troy: If the Minister is a frequent visitor to Dublin Port but was taken by surprise by this announcement, is he just looking at the seagulls there? This announcement will have serious consequences for the leisure industry. Will the Minister give a commitment that he will meet the industry? Will he also give a commitment that this decision will be reviewed? The shipping freight industry is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (2 Apr 2019)

Robert Troy: 26. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has considered introducing new driver licences that show the organ donor preferences of the holder. [15104/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects (2 Apr 2019)

Robert Troy: 60. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the MetroLink project; if a cost-benefit analysis has been carried out on the new route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15102/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (2 Apr 2019)

Robert Troy: 43. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to introduce measures in order to allow asylum seekers to apply for driver licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15106/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry (2 Apr 2019)

Robert Troy: 50. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the work to minimise the impacts of Brexit on the haulage industry here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15105/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Safety (2 Apr 2019)

Robert Troy: 51. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to introduce regulation for drones; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15103/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Child Abuse (2 Apr 2019)

Robert Troy: 154. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason the decision to file away child abuse files for 75 years was taken. [14816/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (2 Apr 2019)

Robert Troy: 156. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding plans for a secondary school in Kinnegad, County Westmeath. [14757/19]