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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (14 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: 145. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a date for referral to Beaumont Hospital; and if such treatment can be availed of through the cross-border scheme. [7417/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital Expenditure (14 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: 189. To ask the Minister for Health if the professional services being provided for the construction of the national children's hospital are being paid as a percentage of the overall cost. [7651/19]

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (13 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: I move amendment No. 39:In page 8, between lines 7 and 8, to insert the following:“(9) (a) The Minister shall, not less than once before—(i) the 5th anniversary of the date of commencement of this section, and (ii) the expiration of each successive period of 5 years following that 5th anniversary,by notice in writing appoint a person to carry out a review of the performance by...

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (13 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: It is unfortunate that the Minister followed suit with Deputy Mattie McGrath because I asked him some direct questions about Fingal County Council and ensuring the independence, transparency and robustness of this Bill. I expected answers.

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (13 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: I would appreciate that. I proposed an amendment that was not supported by the Opposition parties. I respect their right to make their decisions on what they perceive to be right, just as I am entitled to make my decision on behalf of the party. I have not hidden that at any stage. I am also entitled to argue why I made that decision. My biggest problem with Fingal County Council from...

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (13 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate and I remind Deputy Brendan Ryan that this EU regulation was introduced in June 2014 when his party was in government. That Government had 18 months in which to implement this measure. It could have implemented it and appointed any authority it wished if it had acted in those 18 months. Since becoming Fianna Fáil spokesperson in...

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (13 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: I want to know what concrete actions the Minister is taking in his proposal to ensure independence. The regulation states:Member States should ensure that such information is reliable, that it is obtained in a transparent manner and that it is accessible to competent authorities and stakeholders. Competent authorities should put in place the necessary monitoring tools. What measures will be...

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (13 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: At the moment, CAR simply regulates what happens if somebody misses a flight or staff at an airline go on strike. If a customer is looking for reimbursement, CAR will look after that. It also sets the rates for the airport. I do not believe it has the necessary capabilities either. If CAR was appointed, it would have to be beefed up. What would be the relevant appeals body if the DAA or...

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (13 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: If we were to go back to the drawing board, as some people are suggesting, we would prolong this for another 12 months. It has taken 12 months to reach this point and prolonging the process for another 12 months would result in any decision taken being adjudicated by An Bord Pleanála. To be fair, that body has been more than favourable to the area's residents in the past. Dublin...

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (13 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: Will I wait to hear the Minister's reply before I make my contribution?

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (13 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: I realise I can contribute twice, but will I be able to speak for seven minutes after the Minister?

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (13 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: Can we hear the Minister respond before making a further intervention?

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (13 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: We have to acknowledge that EU Regulation No 598/2014 states "sustainable development of air transport requires the introduction of measures aimed at reducing the noise impact from aircraft at Union airports". It also states: "The importance of health aspects needs to be recognised in relation to noise problems, and it is therefore important that those aspects be taken into consideration in...

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (13 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: Can the Minister repeat the numbers of the amendments to which he is referring?

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (13 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: We have put forward an amendment and we did so following extensive debate on Committee Stage and, subsequently, in consultation with the officials. The Minister made a commitment to my colleague Deputy Darragh O'Brien and to Deputy Clare Daly on Committee Stage that he would make explicit reference to the new guidelines of the WHO. Based on that, we were happy to withdraw our amendments on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (13 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: 122. To ask the Minister for Health if a hospital appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied). [7205/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (13 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: 150. To ask the Minister for Health if an appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied). [7378/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority Data (13 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: 180. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of meetings held by the board of the National Transport Authority in 2018; and the attendees of each meeting. [7248/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority Data (13 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: 181. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount paid to each member of the board of the NTA for his or her service as a board member in 2018. [7249/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland Data (13 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: 182. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of meetings held by the board of TII in 2018; and the attendees of each meeting. [7250/19]