Results 6,021-6,040 of 15,836 for speaker:Robert Troy

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (6 Nov 2018)

Robert Troy: 932. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the process by which a person (details supplied) was selected as consultant on the BusConnects process; the tender process for this appointment; and the number of persons considered. [45670/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (6 Nov 2018)

Robert Troy: 933. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the spend on previous plans to upgrade the N4 route which was shelved in 2011; and the amount of the work completed up to 2011 which will be of benefit to present plans to upgrade the road. [45671/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (6 Nov 2018)

Robert Troy: 934. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his future plans to upgrade the R392 Mullingar to Ballymahon road which has experienced an increase in traffic volumes. [45672/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Data (6 Nov 2018)

Robert Troy: 935. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the length of time it takes for a development to go through all stages from road approval to road opening; and the way in which this compares with international standards. [45673/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority (6 Nov 2018)

Robert Troy: 936. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the board of the IAA is at its full compliment. [45674/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Supplementary Welfare Allowance (6 Nov 2018)

Robert Troy: 1013. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to reintroduce the dietary supplement payment or introduce an equivalent which can assist those that must adhere to a specific diet due to a medical condition; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44607/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Birth Certificates Administration (6 Nov 2018)

Robert Troy: 1048. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a change can be made to the surname given to a child on their birth certificate when it was registered in error and in the absence of the child's mother (details supplied). [44913/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (6 Nov 2018)

Robert Troy: 1061. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a review and oral hearing into the pension entitlements of a person (details supplied) has been carried out; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45038/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Adaptation Grant (6 Nov 2018)

Robert Troy: 1172. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will apply flexibility in the deadline for works completed under housing adaptation and mobility and housing aid for the elderly grants in order that local authorities will be able to draw down all allocated moneys (details supplied). [44981/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: An Bord Pleanála Applications (6 Nov 2018)

Robert Troy: 1207. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the reason there are no time limits for An Board Pleanála to adjudicate on applications; and his plans to introduce binding time limits for adjudication of such applications. [45688/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Planning Framework (6 Nov 2018)

Robert Troy: 1208. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when he will enact the regional planning guidelines. [45689/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Motor Insurance Costs (25 Oct 2018)

Robert Troy: 28. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on spiralling costs in the motor vehicle insurance industry and the negative impacts this is having on commercial and personal users of motor vehicles; and the steps he will take to address this. [38003/18]

Finance Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Oct 2018)

Robert Troy: I appreciate the opportunity to contribute to the debate. The Bill gives legislative effect to the budget. The budget was primarily based upon the VAT increase in the hospitality industry from 9% to 13.5%. According to the Minister for Finance, it will yield in the region of €466 million. It is possible that revenue from tourism will drop as a consequence of this measure. I am...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Insurance Cover Provision (24 Oct 2018)

Robert Troy: The simple point is that 18% of households where works have been completed still cannot avail of home or business insurance. For the most part, the family home is people's pride and joy and the largest cash outlay they will ever make. If anything were to happen to it, they would not have the capacity to replace it. Must legislation be introduced to address what insurance companies are...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Insurance Cover Provision (24 Oct 2018)

Robert Troy: Except the 18% who are not.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Garda Station Refurbishment (24 Oct 2018)

Robert Troy: 63. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will advance the necessary funding to upgrade Mullingar Garda station. [43703/18]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Garda Station Refurbishment (24 Oct 2018)

Robert Troy: There are serious capacity issues in Mullingar Garda station. I will give the Minister of State the opportunity to outline how he may be able to help it acquire the necessary funding to address those capacity issues.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Garda Station Refurbishment (24 Oct 2018)

Robert Troy: I am slightly disappointed with the Minister of State's reply. In January of this year the station lost its conference room. It was redesignated as a regional cybercomputer examination room. Even though the redesignation happened in January of last year, the posts have yet to be advertised. I accept that is not the Minister of State's responsibility but is a justice issue. The loss of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Garda Station Refurbishment (24 Oct 2018)

Robert Troy: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. The two options under consideration are acquiring alternative accommodation and building onto the station. There is the possibility of putting a second-storey prefab on the existing prefab at the back of the station and there is also the possibility of building up over the cells in the station. As I outlined, the lack of space is impeding the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Garda Station Refurbishment (24 Oct 2018)

Robert Troy: They are not opened.