Results 11,961-11,980 of 15,919 for speaker:Robert Troy
- Order of Business (26 Feb 2015)
Robert Troy: I am coming to it, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle, if you would allow me to speak. However, the Tánaiste did not allude to the fact that the same report gave the Government an F grade on child poverty. As Mr. Fergus Finlay said, an F grade was allocated based on a total and utter failure concerning child poverty. This comes at a time when the Tánaiste is espousing economic recovery....
- Order of Business (26 Feb 2015)
Robert Troy: Four or five weeks ago I asked the Tánaiste to make time available to discuss the CSO report. In light of the fact that the Children's Rights Alliance report confirms the devastating situation of child poverty, can the Tánaiste live up to her commitment to provide time for a debate on this serious matter?
- Order of Business (26 Feb 2015)
Robert Troy: This refers to last year, 2014, when, at a time of economic recovery, children are going to bed hungry and cold.
- Order of Business (26 Feb 2015)
Robert Troy: There is constant deprivation with children going to bed hungry in a cold house. In addition, houses are being repossessed. That is what they are looking at, Tánaiste, so let us get real. I am seeking such a debate on the floor of the Dáil.
- Order of Business (26 Feb 2015)
Robert Troy: I have.
- Order of Business (26 Feb 2015)
Robert Troy: It has doubled since the Tánaiste came into Government. I am asking for a debate.
- Order of Business (26 Feb 2015)
Robert Troy: I do not have to ring anyone. I do not know who rings Deputy Durkan for advice.
- Leaders' Questions (26 Feb 2015)
Robert Troy: An "F" for child poverty. Total and utter failure.
- Leaders' Questions (26 Feb 2015)
Robert Troy: They are going up.
- Topical Issue Matters (26 Feb 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 Martin Ferris - structural and design changes in the new forestry programme; (2) Deputies Terence Flanagan and Lucinda Creighton - the shortage of respite care beds; (3) Deputy Anthony Lawlor - the need to develop a...
- Children and Family Relationships Bill: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Feb 2015)
Robert Troy: Deputies Martin Heydon, Pat Breen and Michael Creed are sharing time.
- 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?