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Ceisteanna - Questions (resumed) - Priority Questions: Greenways Development (14 Jun 2016)

Robert Troy: The Minister should get rid of it.

Ceisteanna - Questions (resumed) - Priority Questions: Greenways Development (14 Jun 2016)

Robert Troy: The Minister is right when he says that this project represents great value for money. Westmeath County Council is to be complimented on the work it has done to date. If we are to get true value for money, we need to have the greenway open in its entirety. That is when we will really see its potential reached. Fáilte Ireland chose the most scenic and beautiful route from Athlone to...

Ceisteanna - Questions (resumed) - Priority Questions: Traffic Management (14 Jun 2016)

Robert Troy: There is a bit of a change from the last-----

Ceisteanna - Questions (resumed) - Priority Questions: Traffic Management (14 Jun 2016)

Robert Troy: 55. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to address concerns regarding increasing levels of traffic congestion in Dublin City and especially the knock-on congestion caused by blockages on the M50 motorway; if he is developing a strategic plan to deal with the traffic problems on the M50; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15826/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions (resumed) - Priority Questions: Traffic Management (14 Jun 2016)

Robert Troy: Before I introduce my question I wish to put on record that our party research office was given wrong advice on when we should submit priority and oral questions to this Department. It was only by pure chance that we made it on time for Priority Questions. I wish to put on record that I did not get an opportunity to submit oral questions this week. They gave misleading advice and when we...

Ceisteanna - Questions (resumed) - Priority Questions: Traffic Management (14 Jun 2016)

Robert Troy: It is a matter for the Minister in the following sense. I received correspondence stating: "I wish to inform you that the following question tabled to you for priority answer on Tuesday, 14 June 2016 has been transferred by the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to the Minister for Social Protection." For the life of me, I do not understand how the Minister does not believe it is...

Ceisteanna - Questions (resumed) - Priority Questions: Traffic Management (14 Jun 2016)

Robert Troy: To be fair, I want to put on the record that a priority question has been ruled out of order.

Ceisteanna - Questions (resumed) - Priority Questions: Traffic Management (14 Jun 2016)

Robert Troy: According to the letter I received, the Minister informed us that he would not answer the question. I want to put on record my dissatisfaction with that.

Ceisteanna - Questions (resumed) - Priority Questions: Traffic Management (14 Jun 2016)

Robert Troy: Public transport is under the remit of the new Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport. In that context I will move on to my first question, which has been accepted. Will the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport address concerns about the increasing levels of traffic congestion in Dublin, especially the knock-on congestion caused by blockages on the M50 motorway? Will the Minister...

Ceisteanna - Questions (resumed) - Priority Questions: Traffic Management (14 Jun 2016)

Robert Troy: I thank the Minister for his reply. I will engage with him on the other question. The Minister has agreed that traffic congestion has a negative effect on people's lives, including stress as a result of getting in to work late and reducing quality family time. It has a negative impact on economic activity too. It is important to have more than what the Minister referred to, which are...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services Regulation (14 Jun 2016)

Robert Troy: 171. To ask the Minister for Finance the changes to legislation surrounding approved minimum retirement fund investments in each of the years 2013 and 2014; his plans to alter the legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15892/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Delays (14 Jun 2016)

Robert Troy: 435. To ask the Minister for Health to expedite an appointment for a person (details supplied) for treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15700/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Delays (14 Jun 2016)

Robert Troy: 436. To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment without delay having been on a waiting list for over three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15703/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (14 Jun 2016)

Robert Troy: 439. To ask the Minister for Health when he will schedule an appointment for a person (details supplied). [15715/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Delays (14 Jun 2016)

Robert Troy: 466. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has not received an appointment. [15954/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Herd Number Applications (14 Jun 2016)

Robert Troy: 521. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason his Department facilitated a herd transfer without due scrutiny of its legality (details supplied). [15949/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (14 Jun 2016)

Robert Troy: 582. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport how Transport Infrastructure Ireland maintains the grass and embankments on the roads under its control. [15916/16]

Insurance Costs: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Jun 2016)

Robert Troy: I thank all Members who contributed to this crucial debate, including my colleague, Deputy Michael McGrath, who proposed the motion. Having listened to all of the contributions, it is obvious that the issue is a very real one in every constituency. The anecdotal evidence includes examples of premiums doubling or trebling in some cases. The CSO has confirmed that premiums have risen by 60%...

Order of Business (9 Jun 2016)

Robert Troy: I welcome that the Government has changed the €12 million cut to mental health services. When the cut was announced, it was indicated that this was not a cut but rather a "time-sensitive saving" as relevant personnel could not be recruited. If the relevant personnel could not be recruited four weeks ago, what has happened since meaning that relevant personnel can now be recruited?...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Funding (9 Jun 2016)

Robert Troy: 32. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the reason a guardian ad litem and rehabilitation centre (details supplied) in County Longford has not received significant funding owed to it by Tusla, the Child and Family Agency; and if she is aware of the financial difficulty this delay in funding is having on the centre's activities. [14837/16]