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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: That is confidence.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: Has the Minister a timeframe? It is a four-year plan but, obviously, some actions can be taken in the short term and some in the medium term. I accept the Minister will not be able to answer today but will revert to me.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: On Irish Rail, the Minister might outline the consequences for transport users.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (7 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: 123. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if dance will be included in physical education as part of the curriculum in secondary schools. [6199/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland Funding (7 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: 254. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there is funding available through Fáilte Ireland or other sources for an international event (details supplied) which will attract large numbers of local and overseas visitors. [6168/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry Regulations (7 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: 256. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the length of time the Commission for Aviation Regulation is taking to process claims under EU Regulation 261/2004 for airline delays cancellations; his views on this timeframe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6185/18]

Order of Business (6 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: Every eight weeks.

Order of Business (6 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: He is never here for the Order of Business.

Order of Business (6 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: Journey times are getting longer.

Order of Business (6 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: The trains are getting slower.

Order of Business (6 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: Almost two years ago, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, sought submissions for the national rail review. As with many other reports he has sought, he has failed to act on it. Incidentally, why is the Minister never here for the Order of Business to answer questions? Earlier, the Taoiseach said that the Government will not close any lines because it did not do so...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (6 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: 185. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on an application for a resource classroom, external cladding and new internal fire doors for a school (details supplied). [5470/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid Service (6 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: 237. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a review of legal aid services will be carried out in order to ensure that repeat offenders do not continue to make use of these services; his plans to introduce a type of three strike clause which would ensure that a person that reaches three separate convictions cannot then avail of free legal aid services in the future;...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (6 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: 389. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be called for orthodontic work. [5716/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Consumer Protection (6 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: 535. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason car rental companies seek a doctor's note when leasing a car to a person aged over 75 years of age (details supplied); his views on whether this practice is age discrimination on behalf of the companies involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5591/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (6 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: 536. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will liaise with TII to ensure that motorists are given greater notification regarding the toll charges along the M50 motorway (details supplied); if international transport companies can be requested to draw the attention of persons to this charge in order to avoid penalties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5592/18]

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

Robert Troy: 578. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the closure of the social welfare office in Castlepollard, County Westmeath will be reconsidered (details supplied). [5430/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Data (6 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: 612. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when he will introduce the new incremental purchase scheme for local authority houses. [5479/18]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (31 Jan 2018)

Robert Troy: I thank all those who have appeared before the committee today. Senator Ó Céidigh fairly summed the issue up a moment ago. At our first meeting on this issue, witnesses with limited mobility appeared before the committee to share their experiences of using public transport. Those experiences were less than flattering in some cases, although some positive experiences were also...

Questions on Promised Legislation (31 Jan 2018)

Robert Troy: Over 12 months ago a number of constituencies had their commercial rates revaluation process completed. A number of small retailers and people in the hospitality sector have seen a significant increase. In some cases their commercial rates have doubled and trebled. In Westmeath, 56% of our retailers have seen an increase and 41% of our hospitality sector has seen an increase. However,...