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Electricity Infrastructure: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (4 Dec 2013)

Robert Troy: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate. My colleague, Deputy Michael Moynihan, must become complimented because were it not for his bringing forward this Private Members' motion we would not be here discussing this multi-billion euro project in the State. As previous speakers said, there is widespread concern and anxiety across numerous counties about the construction of...

Electricity Infrastructure: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (4 Dec 2013)

Robert Troy: It is nice, when one is contributing and asking a question, when the Minister listens. Why is it taking 12 months to produce the overall policy and planning framework to guide An Bord Pleanála on the export of wind energy? Why are we waiting until after the local elections to publish that policy? The Government has refused and continues to refuse to introduce a robust framework and...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Insurance Issues (4 Dec 2013)

Robert Troy: 68. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when the initiative introduced in July 2011 to reduce the PRSI liability for employers hiring employees up to €365 per week will expire; if she has carried out any analysis on the impact this will have on employment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52030/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staffing (4 Dec 2013)

Robert Troy: 156. To ask the Minister for Health the number of therapists employed in psychology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech and language for children with disabilities in each of the four Health Service Executive regions; the waiting times for each service by region; the number of children on the waiting list for each service by region; if he will provide clarification on the HSE...

Leaders' Questions (3 Dec 2013)

Robert Troy: What about the mobility allowance?

Other Questions: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Relocation Options (3 Dec 2013)

Robert Troy: Deputy, please.

Other Questions: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Relocation Options (3 Dec 2013)

Robert Troy: Deputy Flanagan, please.

Other Questions: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Relocation Options (3 Dec 2013)

Robert Troy: The Minister should be allowed to speak without interruption. Deputy Luke 'Ming' Flanagan has not been called to speak. The Minister has been asked to speak.

Other Questions: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Relocation Options (3 Dec 2013)

Robert Troy: If it is okay with the Minister, I will bring in Deputy Durkan and then the Minister can wrap up the discussion.

Other Questions: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Relocation Options (3 Dec 2013)

Robert Troy: I will take a brief supplementary form Deputy Naughten.

Other Questions: Appointments to State Boards (3 Dec 2013)

Robert Troy: As Deputy Adams is not present, we must proceed to Question No. 9.

Other Questions: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme (3 Dec 2013)

Robert Troy: I ask Members to try to adhere to the time limits in the interests of fairness. Other Members would like their questions to be reached.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Irish Language Issues (3 Dec 2013)

Robert Troy: The time for Priority Questions has expired. The remaining questions will be taken in ordinary time.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: North-South Implementation Bodies (3 Dec 2013)

Robert Troy: The Deputy has 30 seconds to introduce the question under new Standing Orders.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: North-South Implementation Bodies (3 Dec 2013)

Robert Troy: For the benefit of the Minister of State, under new Standing Orders the person proposing the question has 30 seconds to introduce the question and the Minister of State has two minutes for the initial reply, after which there is one minute each for the questioner and the Minister of State.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Cash for Gold Trade (3 Dec 2013)

Robert Troy: 290. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 388 of 10 July 2012, if any developments, legislative or otherwise, have been made regarding the cash for gold business following consideration of the report published in summer 2012. [51549/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (3 Dec 2013)

Robert Troy: 459. To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite a hospital appointment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford. [51887/13]

Order of Business (28 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government has, once again, created great fear and anxiety with his plan to introduce a raft of new indirect taxes which will disproportionately affect the less well-off in society and further cripple people who are at breaking point.

Order of Business (28 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: I am asking in respect of the environmental liability Bill. When will that Bill come before the House and when will we have an opportunity to oppose any further indirect taxes on the people who cannot afford any more taxes?

Order of Business (28 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: Or the legacy of the Government's broken promises.