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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Appointments to State Boards (17 Dec 2015)

Robert Troy: 675. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of appointments to State boards under the aegis of his Department and the number of appointments that have been advertised on his Department’s website since March 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46250/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Appointments to State Boards (17 Dec 2015)

Robert Troy: 676. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of chairpersons appointed to State boards under the aegis of his Department who have appeared before the relevant joint Oireachtas committee since March 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46265/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Appointments to State Boards (17 Dec 2015)

Robert Troy: 727. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of appointments to State boards under the aegis of his Department and the number of appointments that have been advertised on his Department's website since March 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46261/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Appointments to State Boards (17 Dec 2015)

Robert Troy: 728. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of chairpersons appointed to State boards under the aegis of his Department who have appeared before the relevant joint Oireachtas committee since March 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46276/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Appointments to State Boards (17 Dec 2015)

Robert Troy: 748. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of appointments to State boards under the aegis of her Department and the number of appointments that have been advertised on her Department's website since March 2011; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46248/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Appointments to State Boards (17 Dec 2015)

Robert Troy: 749. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of chairpersons appointed to State boards under the aegis of her Department who have appeared before the relevant joint Oireachtas committee since March 2011; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46263/15]

Leaders' Questions (16 Dec 2015)

Robert Troy: The Ceann Comhairle should send a few of them on an early holiday.

Topical Issue Matters (16 Dec 2015)

Robert Troy: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 27A and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Gabrielle McFadden - the immediate availability of supports to people and businesses affected by flooding in areas such as Athlone; (2) Deputy Seán Kyne - the current status of the national broadband plan, given...

International Protection Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Dec 2015)

Robert Troy: I ask the Minister of State to clarify whether he is reading from an amendment that he intends to put to the House later or whether it is in the original text of the Bill.

International Protection Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Dec 2015)

Robert Troy: We are dealing with amendment No. 3.

International Protection Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Dec 2015)

Robert Troy: We have a difference of opinion on the matter so I will put the amendment.

International Protection Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Dec 2015)

Robert Troy: We will have one more contribution and then I will put the amendment to the House.

International Protection Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Dec 2015)

Robert Troy: Does the Minister of State wish to make a further comment?

International Protection Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Dec 2015)

Robert Troy: We will deal with this once more and then I will put the amendment to the House.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland Annual Report 2014: Discussion (15 Dec 2015)

Robert Troy: I thank the Chairman for indulging me with the opportunity to raise a few questions given that I am not a member of the committee. It is great to have the opportunity. I will be very parochial in terms of my constituency of Longford-Westmeath. Mr. Shanahan is right when he says the decision on where a company will locate ultimately rests with the company. However, to use a simplistic...

Bankruptcy (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (15 Dec 2015)

Robert Troy: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate and I compliment my constituency colleague for ensuring this legislation was brought forward. This is one of the first backbench Bills to be enacted during the Government's five-year term. While I compliment my colleague, it is a great shame on the part of the Government parties that they have introduced Friday sittings and lauded...

Bankruptcy (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (15 Dec 2015)

Robert Troy: The legislation will, hopefully, reach new levels in addressing the crisis endured by so many people over the past number of years. It will amend the Bankruptcy Act 1988 by reducing the automatic period for discharge from bankruptcy from three years to one year; reducing the term of bankruptcy payment orders from five years to three years; providing that where the family home has not been...

Bankruptcy (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (15 Dec 2015)

Robert Troy: Arrogance.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Humanitarian Assistance Scheme (15 Dec 2015)

Robert Troy: 80. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will ensure emergency funds are put in place following the flooding in Athlone, County Westmeath to support those who have had damage caused to their properties. [44744/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fodder Crisis (15 Dec 2015)

Robert Troy: 253. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide emergency fodder relief for farmers affected by the flooding in the Athlone area in County Westmeath. [45440/15]