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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Recruitment (28 May 2015)

Robert Troy: 20. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the recruitment of additional midwives and nurses at the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar, County Westmeath. [20761/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (28 May 2015)

Robert Troy: 44. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to enhance long stay facilities in St. Joseph’s Hospital, County Longford and in St. Mary’s Hospital, Mullingar, County Westmeath [20760/15]

Midland Regional Hospital: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (27 May 2015)

Robert Troy: I welcome the opportunity to speak in this debate tonight and compliment my party colleague Deputy Kelleher on tabling the motion before us. I wish to start by offering my deepest sympathies to the families who have suffered the loss of a loved one. It is appalling that not only did they have to suffer that loss but they also had to deal with an unforgivable manner on the part of the HSE....

Order of Business (27 May 2015)

Robert Troy: In November 2012, this country voted in the children's referendum. As a result of a decision by the Government to publish biased documentation, there was a challenge taken to the Supreme Court. I am thankful the Supreme Court rejected that challenge in April this year. As a result of the challenge, the necessary legislation to give effect to the referendum result has been delayed since...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Child Protection Services (27 May 2015)

Robert Troy: 1. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs his views on the number of unaccessed files found in protection and welfare services in the Laois-Offaly area; the measures being taken to address these shortcomings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19881/15]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Child Protection Services (27 May 2015)

Robert Troy: Some years ago, citizens voted to enshrine children's rights in the Constitution. This morning, as a result of a Government decision, the time available to Deputies to question the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Reilly, has been reduced by 50 minutes.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Child Protection Services (27 May 2015)

Robert Troy: We wanted to question him on cuts being implemented by his Department, child protection issues in Laois-Offaly and the reduction in funding for the school completion programme.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Child Protection Services (27 May 2015)

Robert Troy: When I raised these issues two weeks ago in the Topical Issue debate, instead of answering my questions, the Minister showed more interest in pointing out to the Chair that I had exceeded the two minutes' speaking time available to me. It is not surprising, therefore, that he does not want to answer questions and the Government has ordered business in this manner.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Child Protection Services (27 May 2015)

Robert Troy: Last month, the Minister briefed the Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs on the scandalous position in Laois-Offaly where it has been found that in excess of 1,000 files have not been assessed. He set a date of 21 May for the completion of an initial review of the matter. Will he indicate what has been the outcome of the review and what action has taken place and will take...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Child Protection Services (27 May 2015)

Robert Troy: The Government, not the Opposition, sets the order of the day. It is disingenuous of the Minister to argue the Fianna Fáil Party set the order. The Government is curtailing business in the House and failing to answer questions on serious issues related to the welfare and protection of children.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Child Protection Services (27 May 2015)

Robert Troy: The IMPACT trade union claims that senior management were well aware of the position for months, if not years. Is that true or false? Some 127 children were identified as requiring urgent attention. For how long was that the case? Have the children in question now received the urgent attention they require? It is also alleged that 660 children required a social worker. Has a social...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Child Protection Services (27 May 2015)

Robert Troy: The Minister did not answer my question. The chief executive of Tusla, Mr. Gordon Jeyes, is on record as stating that funding for the operation of his organisation is inadequate. Has Mr. Jeyes requested additional funding in the context of the cases highlighted in Laois-Offaly and, if so, will this funding be provided? Some 127 children were found to be in need of urgent attention. For...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Peat Briquette Production: Bord na Móna (27 May 2015)

Robert Troy: I thank the Chairman for giving me the opportunity to ask questions. I will focus on the final slide in the presentation which has the title, Towards 2030. I propose to address specifically the area of transformation and the work of the organisation in the period until 2030. When Mr. Horgan appeared before the joint committee in September 2012, he stated he was proud to be the chairman...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Peat Briquette Production: Bord na Móna (27 May 2015)

Robert Troy: They have not had a 30% decrease.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Peat Briquette Production: Bord na Móna (27 May 2015)

Robert Troy: Was €14 million not spent on consultants?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Peat Briquette Production: Bord na Móna (27 May 2015)

Robert Troy: I wish to follow up on what my colleague, Deputy Lowry, has said about treating staff with the dignity and respect they deserve. Quite frankly, staff do not feel they are being treated in such a manner currently. I repeat the question about the number of ongoing cases of bullying and harassment within Bord na Móna. I am told the number is very high. I suggested there were 300 cases...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Peat Briquette Production: Bord na Móna (27 May 2015)

Robert Troy: That is contrary to what Mr. Horgan said in September 2012 when he spoke about his role as chairman as being open, facilitating discussion and ensuring that the directors were kept informed of what was happening. I would have imagined-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Peat Briquette Production: Bord na Móna (27 May 2015)

Robert Troy: In regard to the number of disputes which are ongoing, I asked about the percentage that are dealt with locally within the organisation as against the percentage that end up in the Labour Court. I also asked about the money that has been spent on consultants since Mr. Horgan assumed his role.

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Funding (27 May 2015)

Robert Troy: 4. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will address concerns over cuts in funding by the Child and Family Agency to groups that provide support services for children. [19880/15]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: School Completion Programme (27 May 2015)

Robert Troy: 10. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will commit to reversing cuts to the school completion programme and to ensuring the programme is secured for the future. [20401/15]