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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann: Discussion (15 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: I accept what Mr. Ennis is saying but I am asking if, were it to be introduced, it would make Bus Éireann competitive with the private sector?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann: Discussion (15 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: The motion I brought forward in the Dáil acknowledged this fact in the context of licensing but I am talking exclusively about pay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann: Discussion (15 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: I will play devil's advocate. Management will say that some of the proposals it put to the unions and staff are the implementation of pre-existing agreements made with the various unions. They say that these have been implemented at certain depots and not at others.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann: Discussion (15 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: I am not saying this is right because I do not know what was agreed under previous agreements, but the witnesses' contention is that what the management is saying is totally and utterly inaccurate.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann: Discussion (15 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: Maybe they could refer to it as management. Since assuming office, has the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport met any of the unions at any stage - long before talking about going to the WRC or the advice that there may be changes to terms and conditions? The Minister says that he cannot get involved in industrial relations, but has he met with any of the unions at any stage?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann: Discussion (15 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: The company will suggest that if it was totally and exclusively Expressway this matter could be resolved pretty easily by how the licences are issued, increased PSO and increased DSP. It will say that it needs to examine the cost base in a broader sense because 80% of people are using PSO and 20% are using the commercial line. It is fair to say that we are at one in terms of where the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann: Discussion (15 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: That being said, even if a sectoral employment order was brought in at the ceiling of the basic driver's pay of €634, Mr. Ennis felt that Bus Éireann may still not be competitive.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann: Discussion (15 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: I support that.

Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: Yesterday evening, I met a number of the workers protesting and picketing outside the Tesco branch of Longford. It is one of the eight shops out on strike. Although there are only 250 staff out of a workforce of over 10,000 affected by the savage cuts to terms and conditions, 100% of the employees in Longford went out in solidarity with their colleagues. The Taoiseach's programme for...

US Executive Order on Immigration: Statements (15 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: I am sharing time equally with Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin and Deputy Timmy Dooley.

US Executive Order on Immigration: Statements (15 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this subject. Fianna Fáil has already tabled a motion condemning the executive order which will have huge implications for Iran, Syria, Iraq, Somalia, Sudan, Libya and Yemen. The order also indefinitely halts refugees coming from Syria. I do not believe for one moment that President Trump is concerned about our motion in Dáil Éireann...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Airports (15 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: 279. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the review of the capacity at the three State airports will be completed; the details of the terms of reference of this review; the persons or body that is undertaking it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7581/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services Provision (14 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: 57. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the further supports she will introduce to support community child care providers' work towards sustainability following the changes whereby the community employment workers have been removed from the staffing ratio. [7049/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services (14 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: 72. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the supports that have been put in place towards the re-opening of a centre (details supplied) in County Longford. [7050/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Water and Sewerage Schemes Funding (14 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: 225. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he will provide funding for a group water scheme at Coosan, Athlone, County Westmeath; if he will arrange for an extension of the sewerage scheme to incorporate this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6712/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (14 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: 369. To ask the Minister for Health the status of orthopaedic services in Tullamore Regional Hospital; the reason only one of the orthopaedic wards on this site is currently operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6722/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (14 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: 427. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide a specialised wheelchair to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6943/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (14 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: 433. To ask the Minister for Health if emergency surgery will be scheduled for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6957/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Administration (14 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: 461. To ask the Minister for Health if he will extend the opening hours of the primary care centre at Clonbrusk, Athlone, County Westmeath to include evening and weekend appointments. [7114/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (14 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: 462. To ask the Minister for Health if he will put in place a freephone telephone number for the primary care centre at Clonbrusk, Athlone, County Westmeath. [7115/17]