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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2017)

Robert Troy: It would be monitored thereafter.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2017)

Robert Troy: Would the monitoring be indefinite? For argument's sake, when I was a young driver, Aviva, I think, offered a special discount for anyone under 25 who participated in a day's driving course. At 20% or 30% off a premium of €3,000 it was worthwhile taking a day off to do the course. Mr. Farrell is considering doing something similar indefinitely and continually.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2017)

Robert Troy: I wish to move on to Ms Murphy from the Irish Road Haulage Association. Her presentation states that the cycling Bill, as proposed, to her mind, will be totally unworkable. It has not yet come before the committee. I find that everyone wants to blame somebody else. The drivers say the cyclists are irresponsible; the cyclists say the drivers are irresponsible. In fact, all of us,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2017)

Robert Troy: That is why I raised the issue. There are people who owing to pressure blatantly work more than the nine hours.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2017)

Robert Troy: I understand that there is a requirement for continuous professional training to be given in the language of the person. It was said that it would be preferable that they went back to Poland or their respective home countries because in Ireland the training is only given in English. According to our research there is a requirement under law that the training has to be carried out in the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2017)

Robert Troy: Why is there any reference at all then to the main language of the applicant?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2017)

Robert Troy: I accept that, but there is no requirement then.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2017)

Robert Troy: There is no requirement and it is given in English across the board. There is no requirement to facilitate people-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2017)

Robert Troy: -----and that is what the witness is advocating.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Dispute: Motion (22 Mar 2017)

Robert Troy: I move:That the Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport calls on the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to implement the actions called for in the motion regarding Bus Éireann passed by Dáil Éireann on 2nd February 2017; Take more deteremined actions to prevent nationwide industrial action at Bus Éireann and; Agree to the establishment of a forum to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Dispute: Motion (22 Mar 2017)

Robert Troy: Deputy Munster's amendment talks about carrying out of a full review of the operations of the Expressway service and the Expressway market. That is included in the motion that was passed by the Dáil on 2 February already and that is why my party did not specify it again. It was included and has been voted on and passed by the Dáil on 2 February 2017. It is the Minister's...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Dispute: Motion (22 Mar 2017)

Robert Troy: I am not criticising the delay. I am merely identifying how long ago I put in the motion.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Dispute: Motion (22 Mar 2017)

Robert Troy: I, for one, will not play party politics with this issue. I am disappointed that Deputy Munster could not support the motion that was put in three weeks ago but I will not divide the committee on the wording of a motion. The principle of the motion, we are all agreed, is that the Minister, Deputy Ross, needs to intervene and I will not get pedantic over wording. I will abstain on this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: European Fund for Strategic Investments (22 Mar 2017)

Robert Troy: 50. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the options he is exploring for availing of the opportunities provided under the European Fund for Strategic Investments, EFSI, to boost capital expenditure on transport; if he is exploring any additional PPP projects under the EFSI; and if not, the reason this is the case. [14236/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (22 Mar 2017)

Robert Troy: 55. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ensure that the N20 motorway upgrade between Limerick and Cork will be included in the Government’s forthcoming capital plan; and if he considers this road project as a national priority. [14234/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (22 Mar 2017)

Robert Troy: 86. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to begin regulating the rickshaw industry; and his timeframe for commencing regulation. [14237/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry Regulations (22 Mar 2017)

Robert Troy: 87. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he will finalise the statutory instrument giving authority to the Irish Aviation Authority for the control of noise levels at Dublin airport; and when he will publish the statutory instrument. [14233/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Probate Applications (22 Mar 2017)

Robert Troy: 104. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 17 of 11 October 2016, the status of the appointing of a probate officer for County Westmeath. [14559/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Rights (22 Mar 2017)

Robert Troy: 110. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the State recognition there is for religious congregations here; if there are any benefits or schemes for members of religious congregations, for example, a special allowance for full or part time members of congregations as exists in other European countries; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14473/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Water Charges (22 Mar 2017)

Robert Troy: 156. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the position regarding the reimbursement of Irish Water customers who are solely connected to a sewerage system and do not utilise mains water; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14298/17]