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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (10 Nov 2016)

Robert Troy: 326. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to introduce regulations for rickshaws. [34397/16]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (9 Nov 2016)

Robert Troy: I did not win.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism and Competitiveness Strategy: Discussion (9 Nov 2016)

Robert Troy: I welcome our guests here today. It is worth noting that tourism is a critical sector in the Irish economy which contributes significantly to the GDP and in the number of people who are employed in the sector. I acknowledge the positive policy decisions that have been taken by the previous Government in the reduction of air travel tax to zero and the reduction of the VAT rate. These...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Sustaining Viable Rural Communities: Discussion (Resumed). (9 Nov 2016)

Robert Troy: Thank you for your leniency in letting me in, given that I am not a member of the committee. I appreciate it. I am a practising postmaster. Maybe I am not practising, given that I am here three days a week. I am a postmaster and I have a particular interest in the sustainability of the post office network. I was interested in what Mr. Daly said regarding comparing the incomes of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (9 Nov 2016)

Robert Troy: 59. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will grant family citizenship to persons (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33929/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (9 Nov 2016)

Robert Troy: 100. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will expedite the construction of a new building for a school (details supplied). [33916/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Provision (9 Nov 2016)

Robert Troy: 102. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the supports in place to support persons who have been approved onto a Springboard course as they currently do not qualify for a SUSI grant or cannot claim BTEA if not in receipt of social protection for nine months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33945/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Thatching Grants Applications (8 Nov 2016)

Robert Troy: 189. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if a thatching grant will be awarded to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33346/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (8 Nov 2016)

Robert Troy: 319. To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied). [33395/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Medical Certificates Applications (8 Nov 2016)

Robert Troy: 359. To ask the Minister for Health if he will re-examine an application for a primary medical certificate in respect of a person (details supplied) with a view to granting same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33586/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (8 Nov 2016)

Robert Troy: 360. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be scheduled for an orthodontic appointment; and if a date will be confirmed for 2016. [33589/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland Expenditure (8 Nov 2016)

Robert Troy: 479. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 173 of 26 October 2016, if it is the case, as the response implies, that his Department does not have estimates of the amount required to maintain the national roads network in a steady state condition each year; his views on whether it is the function of his Department, and under its policy remit,...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Greenways Development (2 Nov 2016)

Robert Troy: This is not simply a local dispute. It concerns a large section of the overall greenway project. Approximately 55% of the route of the greenway between Dublin and Galway goes through privately-owned land, yet no representatives of the owners of those lands were on the steering committee. That was a mistake. They should have been on the steering committee from the outset and had their...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Greenways Development (2 Nov 2016)

Robert Troy: 6. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects the proposed greenway from Dublin to Galway to be completed; his proposals to resolve issues that have arisen among parties along the Athlone to Galway section; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33006/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Greenways Development (2 Nov 2016)

Robert Troy: The Minister will be familiar with the greenway between Mullingar and Athlone, and into Ballymahon. The Minister visited on a number of occasions. We have always welcomed him because, in fairness, he has made much-needed funding available. As I have always said when raising the need for additional funding in my constituency, the greenway will not reach its full potential until such time as...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Greenways Development (2 Nov 2016)

Robert Troy: I am glad the Minister has, once again, acknowledged that he is listening to what I am saying on this side of the House and when I requested additional funding for a part of this section, he granted it. This is a national scheme. It is not parochial. It is not unique to my constituency. It is for the betterment of the tourism sector in general. That is why we need it to run from Dublin...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Airport Development Projects (2 Nov 2016)

Robert Troy: We are all in agreement that the airport is at capacity. We need to increase capacity if we are serious about sustainable development of our capital and the greater eastern seaboard, and if we want to attract foreign direct investment, support job creation and secure international connectivity. However, we must take on board the concerns of the residents who are living in close proximity to...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Airport Development Projects (2 Nov 2016)

Robert Troy: The Minister referred to the 200 residents. They do not have certainty because on this day, on the floor of the Dáil, the Minister cannot say verbatim whether the IAA will take over by way of a statutory instrument or primary legislation because he does not know for definite whether he would have the full support of the House for such a move. The residents have no certainty. The IAA...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Airport Development Projects (2 Nov 2016)

Robert Troy: 4. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the need for a second runway at Dublin Airport; the terms of reference for the review he has initiated of the planning for the runway; and the length of time this will take to complete. [33005/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Airport Development Projects (2 Nov 2016)

Robert Troy: What are the views of the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport on the need for a second runway at Dublin Airport, the terms of reference of the review he has initiated in the planning for the runway and the length of time it will take to complete this?