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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (13 Dec 2023)

Robert Troy: 218. To ask the Minister for Health the reason custom made insoles are not covered by the full medical card in relation to the case of a person (details supplied). [55504/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (13 Dec 2023)

Robert Troy: 247. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the strategic review of general practice and if the issues, identified in the Finance Bill 2024 which have adversely affected general practice, have been rectified, specifically regarding GP partnerships. [55712/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Climate Change Negotiations (12 Dec 2023)

Robert Troy: COP 28 will reinforce the existential crisis we face if we do not take some drastic action very quickly. When the Taoiseach and I served in the Department of enterprise, there was an agreement to implement non-financial reporting for large companies and listed SMEs. That is for companies to annually say what they are doing with regard to reducing their carbon emissions. The implementation...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Climate Change Negotiations (12 Dec 2023)

Robert Troy: 23. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at COP28. [54688/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Examination of Potential Consequences - Protecting and Enhancing the Provision of Palliative Care: Discussion (12 Dec 2023)

Robert Troy: I thank our witnesses. One of the witnesses spoke about how, if we address the fear of dying, we will fundamentally diminish the number of people who would request assisted dying. Dr. McQuillan said that on average palliative care looks after 28,000 people per annum. Does she have any indication what percentage of that 28,000 actively look for assisted dying? This is bearing in mind that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Examination of Potential Consequences - Protecting and Enhancing the Provision of Palliative Care: Discussion (12 Dec 2023)

Robert Troy: My first question was regarding the fact that 28,000 people are supported through palliative care, and bearing in mind that it is not legal, is there anybody requesting assisted dying? Is there a trend in this regard?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Examination of Potential Consequences - Protecting and Enhancing the Provision of Palliative Care: Discussion (12 Dec 2023)

Robert Troy: In terms of aligning it, what if there was a stand-alone service? Clearly, it is something that flies against what the witnesses are trying to do from a palliative care perspective. What would Dr. Doré's view be on a stand-alone service for the small minority who wanted it?

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Pension Provisions (12 Dec 2023)

Robert Troy: 475. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection how someone’s annual average entitlement for a contributory State pension is calculated; and if credit is paid for a home making period and period spent as a carer. [54743/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Passport Services (12 Dec 2023)

Robert Troy: 518. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality how a child (details supplied) can qualify for an Irish passport. [54492/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Supports (12 Dec 2023)

Robert Troy: 625. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will ensure a BISS payment is issued to persons (details supplied). [55060/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (12 Dec 2023)

Robert Troy: 791. To ask the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) will be called for speech and language therapy. [54773/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Community Employment Schemes (7 Dec 2023)

Robert Troy: 99. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will ensure measures are taken to align the pay of Tús supervisors with CE supervisors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54156/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (7 Dec 2023)

Robert Troy: 30. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he would introduce a weighted system into the scheme of letting priorities for allocations of local authority homes; if as part of this system there could be bonus points for people who work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54203/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Rates (7 Dec 2023)

Robert Troy: 106. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if it is her intention to reduce payment rates for recipients of social welfare engaged in criminal behaviour; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54157/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (6 Dec 2023)

Robert Troy: 193. To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite the allocation of a fair deal bed space to a person (details supplied). [54143/23]

Estimates for Public Services 2023: Programme for Government (5 Dec 2023)

Robert Troy: In the programme for Government a commitment was given to end direct provision during the lifetime of this Government. Obviously, that commitment was made before the Ukrainian war and is not something we will be able to achieve. It is very important, however, that the State provides shelter that is safe, secure and warm for people seeking international protection. In light of the fact that...

Estimates for Public Services 2023: Programme for Government (5 Dec 2023)

Robert Troy: 7. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on the programme for Government. [52548/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Protecting Vulnerable People: Discussion (5 Dec 2023)

Robert Troy: I will come in later.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Protecting Vulnerable People: Discussion (5 Dec 2023)

Robert Troy: I acknowledge and thank Dr. McDonagh for her powerful contribution. Her opening address, which I watched from my office upstairs, reaffirmed that just because someone has a disability does not mean they do not have the ability to speak for themselves. While that piece of theatre was put on, my colleague inadvertently, in trying to help, perhaps presumed that Dr. McDonagh would not be able...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Protecting Vulnerable People: Discussion (5 Dec 2023)

Robert Troy: That is the point I was making. She made a presumption that our witness did not have the ability to stand up for herself and, if she was being interrupted, being able to say that for herself. We must be very careful. That was extremely powerful. Dr. McDonagh highlighted in her statement that the voices of other people with disabilities are sidelined and, at times, minimised. Will she...