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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax Rates (30 Jun 2015)

Robert Troy: 669. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will support the licensed road haulage industry by overhauling the draconian road tax structure and associated pricing (details supplied). [25694/15]

Topical Issues: Child and Family Agency (25 Jun 2015)

Robert Troy: At the outset of this discussion, I acknowledged that there were some very positive findings in the report. However, we cannot become complacent. The HIQA analysis also found significant variations in the performance of Child and Family Agency services. There are serious concerns about inconsistency in the safety and quality of children's services nationally, which is the key issue. ...

Topical Issues: Child and Family Agency (25 Jun 2015)

Robert Troy: I welcome the opportunity to raise this issue and I thank the Minister for coming into the House to deal with it. As he will know, on Monday, the Health Information and Quality Authority, HIQA, published its annual report on the regulatory activity of children's services for 2014. That report covers statutory children's residential centres, statutory foster care services, child protection...

Order of Business (25 Jun 2015)

Robert Troy: One of the two issues I will raise is pertinent to the Minister's Department. What level of consultation has the Minister had with the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Alan Kelly, on new wind energy regulations? As the Minister will agree, comprehensive regulations are long overdue. Will he advise the House of the timeframe for introducing them in the...

Order of Business (25 Jun 2015)

Robert Troy: I am asking the Minister about the contents of the Education (Admission to School) Bill. We need not worry about how children will be admitted to schools if we withdraw the bus services which transport them to school.

Leaders' Questions (25 Jun 2015)

Robert Troy: Scandalous.

Other Questions: Army Barracks Closures (25 Jun 2015)

Robert Troy: 7. To ask the Minister for Defence the tangible actions that have been taken for the utilisation of Columb Barracks in Mullingar in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24867/15]

Other Questions: Army Barracks Closures (25 Jun 2015)

Robert Troy: In November 2011, the Minister's predecessor announced the closure of Columb Barracks in Mullingar. What tangible action has been taken by the Government to ensure full utilisation of a fine facility in the town of Mullingar?

Other Questions: Army Barracks Closures (25 Jun 2015)

Robert Troy: I thank the Minister for his update. Were it not for the proactive approach of Westmeath GAA county board, no use would be made of Columb Barracks. I know this because I initiated the contact with the Department of Defence almost three years ago in regard to it taking out a lease. Despite use by Westmeath GAA county board, Customs and Excise, An Garda Síochána, the Irish United...

Other Questions: Army Barracks Closures (25 Jun 2015)

Robert Troy: I welcome the fact that the Minister is prepared to look at suggestions. What I understand from the Minister today is that his long-term strategic plan is disposal of the barracks. That is the only plan the Department of Defence appears to have. That is regrettable because Westmeath GAA has been an anchor tenant. It has ensured that any community group which wishes to use the facility has...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Affordable High-Quality Child Care: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Jun 2015)

Robert Troy: I welcome our witnesses today and thank them for coming forward.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Affordable High-Quality Child Care: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Jun 2015)

Robert Troy: I have a number of questions. We have had a number of successful sessions on early childhood care and education. There is common agreement across all political parties and Independent Members that we need to see greater investment in high-quality and affordable child care. While I welcome the establishment of the interdepartmental group, I question why it has taken so long to establish it....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Affordable High-Quality Child Care: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Jun 2015)

Robert Troy: I asked what work is being done by the interdepartmental group and the new second group in terms of special educational needs. The framework for action for the inclusion of children with special educational needs in early education is a 2010 report that was commissioned by the Department of Education and Skills. Has it been considered as a way forward? Will the report feed into the process...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Properties (25 Jun 2015)

Robert Troy: 25. To ask the Minister for Defence his plans for the future of Custume Barracks in Athlone in County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24868/15]

Credit Unions: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (24 Jun 2015)

Robert Troy: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this important debate. The importance of the debate is signified by the large number of contributions from Members across the political divide. Our credit unions have a proud tradition and are deeply rooted in the communities they serve. They are a brand that has the confidence and loyalty of people in their areas. They are the financial...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Early Childhood Care Education (24 Jun 2015)

Robert Troy: 180. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the percentage of the workforce in early years education who have Further Education and Training Awards Council, Level 5, 6, 7, and 8; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25192/15]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency (24 Jun 2015)

Robert Troy: 181. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will provide a breakdown, in tabular form, of the groups whose funding from Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, has been reduced or discontinued for 2015 and 2016. [25235/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (24 Jun 2015)

Robert Troy: 191. To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure a child (details supplied) in County Dublin, who was born prematurely and is still in Crumlin hospital in Dublin 12, will receive adequate home help care. [25316/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Medical Services Scheme (24 Jun 2015)

Robert Troy: 195. To ask the Minister for Health the specific criteria for a general practitioner to partake in the free general practitioner scheme for those under six years of age; and the qualifications or education a doctor must have completed. [25336/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Charges (24 Jun 2015)

Robert Troy: 196. To ask the Minister for Health if a general practitioner refers patients to a casualty unit-hospital for diagnostic tests, do the patients have to pay again on arriving for these tests, even though they paid the initial doctor their consultation fee. [25337/15]