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Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Departmental Staff Data (28 Apr 2015)

Robert Troy: 228. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will provide figures, in tabular form, for the number of social workers that are actively in employment, and the ratio of these to the number of child protection and welfare referrals in the years 2006 to 2014. [16339/15]

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

Robert Troy: 235. To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure a person (details supplied) is provided with out-service occupational therapy from Longford Hospital, as requested by a doctor (details supplied) from Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9. [16244/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (28 Apr 2015)

Robert Troy: 328. To ask the Minister for Health the staffing levels for the child and adolescent mental health services; and if he will confirm if this figure meets the required target. [16741/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Site Acquisitions (28 Apr 2015)

Robert Troy: 385. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on the application for the new Gaelscoil in County Longford; if a site has been acquired, and, if so, when work is likely to commence on the construction of the school. [16625/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations Fees (28 Apr 2015)

Robert Troy: 386. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her views on whether charging first-time students to sit the leaving certificate €160 and charging repeat students €301 is fair; her further views on whether the price difference is discriminatory; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16636/15]

Self-Employed and the SME Sector: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (22 Apr 2015)

Robert Troy: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate. I acknowledge the huge contribution the SME sector is making to the Irish economy, from the 350,000 self-employed to the 580,000 who are employed in enterprises with 50 staff or fewer. Like everyone in recent years, these people have gone through what was possibly the worst global recession ever. They have survived, but not without a...

Topical Issue Matters (22 Apr 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 Brendan Griffin - the need to prevent future wildfires in Killarney National Park and Sliabh Mish in view of recent damage; (2) Deputy Jim Daly - the need to establish a marketing fund to promote Cork Airport as a...

Topical Issue Debate: Job Losses (22 Apr 2015)

Robert Troy: Before I call on the next speaker, Deputy Dessie Ellis wishes with the agreement of the House to defer his topical issue until tomorrow. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Order of Business (22 Apr 2015)

Robert Troy: A number of weeks ago the Taoiseach promised that he would introduce legislative changes to help the hundreds of family who are hauled before the courts on a weekly basis and face the real danger of losing their family home. He said the measures and proposals would be brought before the House before the end of April. When will the Government finally wake up and realise that hundreds, if not...

Order of Business (22 Apr 2015)

Robert Troy: That is private enterprise. It has absolutely nothing to do with the Government.

Order of Business (22 Apr 2015)

Robert Troy: The Taoiseach did not know it was coming.

Order of Business (22 Apr 2015)

Robert Troy: The Government has done nothing about the variable interest rate and it cut mortgage interest support.

Order of Business (22 Apr 2015)

Robert Troy: The Deputy is obsessed with those two people. Does he know they are retired from politics?

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (21 Apr 2015)

Robert Troy: 444. To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure that a person (details supplied) is provided an ear, nose and throat appointment without further delay. [15298/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (21 Apr 2015)

Robert Troy: 497. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) with significant medical issues was refused a full medical card. [15537/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (21 Apr 2015)

Robert Troy: 499. To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure the drug Soliris is made available through the general medical services scheme to assist patients (details supplied) of diseases such as Degos. [15546/15]

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Resources (16 Apr 2015)

Robert Troy: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. The most positive aspect that I can take from it is that the Minister has engaged with the Garda Commissioner to determine whether there are further legislative options that we can consider. There are further options. Every section of our community has rights. No one disputes that, but every section also has responsibilities. A particular...

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Resources (16 Apr 2015)

Robert Troy: I welcome the opportunity to raise this extremely important topic in the Dáil. I mean no offence to the Minister of State, but I am disappointed that the Minister for Justice and Equality who was in the Chamber only half an hour ago has left. When I saw her on the monitor, I believed that she would be present to listen to my concerns. Recent years have seen an erosion of the Garda's...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (16 Apr 2015)

Robert Troy: 29. To ask the Minister for Health the way his Department is addressing the long waiting times and lack of access to community mental health services for children and teenagers. [14474/15]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Preschool Services (15 Apr 2015)

Robert Troy: Why?