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Topical Issues: Child Care Services Funding (26 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: I welcome the allocation of moneys for training; that is not an issue. I asked whether that funding would be restricted next year to the provision of training at FETAC levels 5 and 6. The standard of staff training in some facilities is already very high. I visited one in Kinnegad recently, for example, where every member of staff has at least a level 5 qualification and most are qualified...

Topical Issues: Child Care Services Funding (26 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: One of the bodies charged with delivering training is not accredited for FETAC level 6.

Topical Issues: Child Care Services Funding (26 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: What about training for level 6? The Minister did not address that point.

Topical Issues: Child Care Services Funding (26 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: I thank the office of the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this issue for discussion. I welcome that the Minister has secured €900,000 for allocation in 2013 to the delivery of training modules in the early child care sector. While it is a modest sum given there are 4,300 service providers throughout Ireland it is to be welcomed. During the summer I published a discussion paper...

Order of Business (26 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: On several occasions I have raised the question of amending the Adoption Act 2010 to facilitate five Irish families who remain in legal limbo in their adoption process. I understand the Government is exploring the possibility of amending this Act with a view to looking compassionately on their cases. Will the Taoiseach update the House on this and can we expect this legislation to be...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Council of Ireland (26 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: 218. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the length of time before a teacher without practical experience will be de-registered from the Teaching Council. [50260/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Natural Heritage Areas Designation (26 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: 428. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if the ownership of Nure bog, County Westmeath has transferred from individual ownership to State ownership; the position regarding persons who wish to harvest turf in this bog from 2014 onwards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50780/13]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Early Child Care Education Issues (26 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: 566. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs to set out the mechanism with which she intends to roll out the mentoring programme for preschool years as announced in budget 2014; the timeframe for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50255/13]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Early Child Care Education Standards (26 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: 567. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the changes she proposes to make to the child care or preschool regulations; and the timeframe in which these changes will be implemented. [50257/13]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Preschool Services (26 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: 568. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will clarify the new fee structure for registration of preschool services; if this new fee will replace the existing fee; the current level of funding from existing fee and the projected level of funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50258/13]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Departmental Contracts (26 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: 572. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the procurement policy her Department undertook in awarding the €900,000 training fund contract; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50634/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (26 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: 594. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in County Longford has had their operation for a hip replacement at MRH Tullamore postponed on three separate occasions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50256/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Application (21 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: 52. To ask the Minister for Finance if a person has to pay a property tax on a second property (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49969/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Applications (21 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: 64. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a student grant in respect of a person (details supplied). [49839/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Medical Services Scheme Administration (21 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: 204. To ask the Minister for Health if he will allow the medical card to cover Flexiseq, a pain medication ointment [49862/13]

Leaders' Questions (20 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: Does the Taoiseach want notice of Leaders' Questions now?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Sixth Report of Special Rapporteur on Child Protection: Discussion (19 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: The first point I wanted to make was about the position of alcohol. I echo what has been said by previous speakers. I compliment Deputy Conway on having the courage to admit that, unfortunately, people at the very highest level of Government, the Ministers, are not prepared to take on what is a very powerful lobby, the alcohol lobby-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Sixth Report of Special Rapporteur on Child Protection: Discussion (19 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: She agrees.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Sixth Report of Special Rapporteur on Child Protection: Discussion (19 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: I am just making the point that the ban on sports sponsorship by the alcohol companies has not been brought into play. It needs to be looked at, in conjunction with the issue that is being looked at, that of below cost selling, and a wider range of issues. Dr. Shannon has rightly outlined that it is the root cause of many of our social problems.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Sixth Report of Special Rapporteur on Child Protection: Discussion (19 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: I echo the Chairman’s words and compliment Dr. Shannon on his comprehensive presentation today. One can see his dedication to the cause. We are fortunate to have someone in his position with his experience and of his calibre. I also compliment Senator van Turnhout on suggesting that we invite Dr. Shannon to discuss his most recent report with us. My understanding is that this is...