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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Organic Farming (16 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: 260. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason organic farmers are not allowed to spread pig manure; and his plans to change this. [7805/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Safety Scheme (16 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: 261. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to increase farm safety; and if he will consider introducing a farm safety scheme similar to the GLAS scheme. [7807/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (16 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: 288. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide figures on the volume of cargo goods that are transported by truck and ship via the UK to a third destination on an annual basis; the percentage of overall cargo transport by freight this represents; and if his Department is developing a contingency plan for the way to buffer the impact of Brexit on the movement of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (16 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: 289. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects that an overall freight policy for Ireland will be developed by his Department. [7855/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Issues (16 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: 290. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects the review into the feasibility of establishing Cork Airport as an independent airport to be completed; and his views on whether Cork Airport could benefit from a separation from the Dublin Airport Authority, DAA, in terms of increased traffic and revenue and decreased debt. [7856/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (16 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: 291. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department has prepared or is preparing a strategy to deal with the possibility that the UK will no longer be covered under the EU Open Skies agreement; his views on whether the EU Commission will have to negotiate a new aviation transport agreement with the UK Government on removing restrictions on capacity, routing and other...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (16 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: 292. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether the UK exiting the EU will have a negative impact on the ability of Irish registered airline carriers, such as a company (details supplied) to operate domestic routes within the UK; and if he has had any discussions with industry stakeholders in relation to this threat. [7863/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (16 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: 293. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether it is necessary to draft a revised national aviation policy in view of threats posed to connectivity due to Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7864/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Provision (16 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: 294. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether the proposed project that would connect Dublin Airport to Clongriffin rail station via a spur has any merit as a heavy rail link to the airport; his further views on whether this link would fulfil Ireland's EU obligations as part of the TEN-T network to link all major airports by heavy rail; and if he will consider...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Initiatives (16 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: 295. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether the proposed revision to the metro north project means that the progress made on designing and planning the previous project, in addition to the €190 million spent to date, will be wasted; when he estimates the new business case analysis for the revised project will be completed; and if the progression of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (16 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: 296. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funds provided to each regional airport under the operational expenditure and the capital expenditure programmes, State support via the public service obligation, PSO, and any other operational capital funding from the State for 2016; and the passenger numbers for the year. [7891/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy (16 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: 299. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his Department's legislative proposals to reduce the 64% of fatal road accidents that are identified as not being associated with alcohol. [7962/17]

Other Questions: Army Barracks (15 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: It is often somewhat dangerous to speak about a topic one is not 100% au faitwith. I can assure Deputy Ó Snodaigh that Fianna Fáil did not vote down any proposal at the council meeting on funding of €20,000.

Other Questions: Army Barracks (15 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: I accept that there is need for a timeline on this issue such that it can be brought to a conclusion. I want to see a conclusion which ensures the facility remains in State ownership for the benefit of the community. However, as I said, I accept there is need for a timeline to ensure everyone's mind is focused. What timeline does the Minister of State envisage being provided to allow for a...

Other Questions: Army Barracks (15 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: 42. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the level of consultation he had with the Department of Education and Skills or Longford and Westmeath Education and Training Board regarding the future use of Columb Barracks, Mullingar. [7099/17]

Other Questions: Army Barracks (15 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: 74. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans for the future use of Columb Barracks, Mullingar. [7100/17]

Other Questions: Army Barracks (15 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: It is almost five years since Columb Barracks, Mullingar, closed its doors following the decision by the previous Fine Gael-Labour Party Government to close the barracks. What action has the Department taken in the intervening five years to try to secure a new tenant for the barracks? Specifically, has the Minister of State or his officials engaged with the Department of Education and...

Other Questions: Army Barracks (15 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: The Minister of State appeared to be expressing criticism of the community group for not producing a feasibility plan. To be fair to the organisation in question, it has exhausted many avenues and contacted various Departments to secure funding to carry out a feasibility study. However, funding has not been forthcoming. The chief executive and board of the Longford and Westmeath...

Other Questions: Army Barracks (15 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: On a point of clarification, I understand additional time is provided when questions are grouped.

Other Questions: Army Barracks (15 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: While I accept the Minister of State's bona fides and his statement that he is trying to help, unfortunately it does not ring true on the ground. I organised the meeting to which he referred and the departmental official was made welcome. The Department is paying for security at the former barracks. Perhaps the Minister of State will consider diverting some of the funding for security to...