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- Children and Family Relationships Bill: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Feb 2015)
Robert Troy: There are approximately ten minutes remaining in Government time for Deputies Creed and Breen when the debate resumes.
- Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Feb 2015)
Robert Troy: That is welcome. I was not sure whether there was such a requirement and was actually advised there was not. This legislation is very significant. For the most part, it is most welcome. There are a number of issues to be addressed, particularly regarding unmarried fathers. With regard to acting in loco parentis, there may be a need for further clarification. The Minister might point out...
- Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Feb 2015)
Robert Troy: Fourteen years.
- Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Feb 2015)
Robert Troy: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this far-reaching and reforming legislation. It is necessary to update our family law based on the social reality of modern family life. We are simply ensuring that our legislation catches up with the modern composition of families. Ultimately, our job is to legislate and provide clarity and certainty, as far as practically possible, for all families...
- Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Feb 2015)
Robert Troy: In fairness, I am acknowledging that it is a positive development. I will outline what the Bill covers. While much of the debate today has dealt with and focused on the adoption provision for same-sex couples, the reality of the existing adoption law and current practice is that a sole applicant can be considered for an adoption order. That has been the case since the Adoption Act 1991....
- Order of Business (25 Feb 2015)
Robert Troy: The Taoiseach has left the banks in control.
- Order of Business (25 Feb 2015)
Robert Troy: There are monthly court sittings in Mullingar, Athlone, Longford, Trim and Navan.
- Order of Business (25 Feb 2015)
Robert Troy: Some 40 or 50 families appear in court and the banks seek to repossess their houses. What is the Taoiseach going to do to protect people in mortgage arrears?
- Order of Business (25 Feb 2015)
Robert Troy: What is the Taoiseach going to do to protect people in mortgage arrears?
- Order of Business (25 Feb 2015)
Robert Troy: What is the Taoiseach going to do? He is in power four years today. What is he going to do?
- Order of Business (25 Feb 2015)
Robert Troy: I do not need to go to Donie. I am here on my own merit. I did not get in on the crest of a wave like the Deputy opposite did.
- Order of Business (25 Feb 2015)
Robert Troy: One hundred and ninety-nine cases.
- Order of Business (25 Feb 2015)
Robert Troy: To repossess.
- Order of Business (25 Feb 2015)
Robert Troy: It could be related.
- Order of Business (25 Feb 2015)
Robert Troy: He is razor sharp, in fairness to him.
- Order of Business (25 Feb 2015)
Robert Troy: This morning the Central Bank revealed figures for County Longford where one in five mortgages are in serious arrears. We are all aware of special court sittings which are held every month throughout the country to deal with home repossessions. The banks are buoyed up given rising property prices.
- Order of Business (25 Feb 2015)
Robert Troy: My party has proposed the Family Home Mortgage Settlement Arrangement Bill which would remove the banks' veto on sustainable solutions put forward by personal insolvency practitioners representing people in mortgage arrears. This Bill would help eliminate the possibility of a wave of repossessions. Will the Government consider allocating time to consider the Family Home Mortgage Settlement...
- Order of Business (25 Feb 2015)
Robert Troy: On the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012, the Taoiseach stated last week that he was unable to answer why the commencement order was not signed despite the fact that this legislation was passed by the Houses of the Oireachtas two years ago or so. The Taoiseach was to write to me. This never happened. Will he confirm today why this has not happened and when...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (25 Feb 2015)
Robert Troy: 13. To ask the Minister for Health if he is satisfied that working conditions at the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar, County Westmeath, are safe for staff and patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8037/15]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (25 Feb 2015)
Robert Troy: 44. To ask the Minister for Health the way his Department will help avoid the prospect of industrial action at the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar, County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8036/15]