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Leaders' Questions (24 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: I thank the Tánaiste for his reply. We cannot go back to the days of see no evil, hear no evil and speak no evil. All of us have a responsibility and we do not want to see these cases being used as a deterrent to protecting children. At the same time, however, we have to prevent over intrusion into family lives. The right balance has to be achieved. One lesson that can be learned is...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Wind Energy Guidelines (24 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: 18. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the date on which new guidelines for the planning of onshore wind farms will be published; if he is concerned that wind energy companies may seek to submit their planning proposals in advance of new planning guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44965/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (24 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: 58. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider making adjustments to the single-parent tax credit to allow an element of tax planning whereby the spouses could elect which spouse claims the credit or the credit could be split in the most tax efficient way by the Revenue Commissioners (details supplied). [45469/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (24 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: 59. To ask the Minister for Finance If he will clarify the situation of which parent would be allowed the single-parent tax credit in the case of one child living with their mother and one living with the father, which is a common situation. [45470/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Process (24 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: 196. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality asked if the provisions of the Criminal Justice (Withholding of Information on Offences Against Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012 require the making of a ministerial order in order to commence; and if such an order has commenced. [45349/13]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Qualifications (24 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: 219. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will examine opening up internships in the quality control area for childcare especially for those with a level 8 BA early childhood care and education degree or similar; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45457/13]

Other Questions: NAMA Portfolio Issues (23 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: 13. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a breakdown by county of the number of the National Asset Management Agency properties identified by NAMA for social housing; the number identified by local authorities as being suitable; the number transferred to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44850/13]

Topical Issue Debate: Post Office Network (23 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: I wish to put on the record of the House that I have a personal interest. I am a postmaster of eight years in my constituency. I am the fourth generation to do so and I am fortunate to serve the community. I also wish to put on record, and with no disrespect to the Minister of State, Deputy Perry, that I am disappointed the Minister with direct responsibility for this area is not present....

Topical Issue Debate: Post Office Network (23 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: The Minister of State noted that 50% of the payments made through post offices are in the form of cash. People chose to collect their payments in cash from rural post offices for a variety of reasons, such as fear of the banks or convenience. This cash supports other businesses in a local community, from the grocer and butcher to the petrol station. The cash inflow is very welcome to the...

Order of Business (23 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: We are all aware of the harrowing story of the non-national child found wandering the streets of Dublin, whose only means of conversing with the authorities was the drawing pictures of a sexual nature, which raises serious concerns in regard to the trafficking of children into Ireland. When will the Government bring forward the Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill?

Order of Business (23 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: He does not know it.

Leaders' Questions (23 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: Tell Joe Duffy.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Rural Recreation Policy (23 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: 26. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans for the development of rural recreation in 2014; the increase or decrease in funding available from his Department for this purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44881/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Uniforms (23 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: 101. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason some post-primary schools are requesting students to purchase expensive school blazers as part of the uniform that are only to be worn to and from school (details supplied). [45058/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Bord na Móna Operations (23 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: 137. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will prevent the downgrading of Bord na Móna at Boora works Leabeg, Tullamore, County Offaly (details supplied). [44991/13]

Older Citizens: Motion [Private Members]: Motion [Private Members] (22 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: That is a low point. The Government cannot fulfil its commitments.

Older Citizens: Motion [Private Members]: Motion [Private Members] (22 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: I compliment my colleague on introducing this important motion, which gives us, elected representatives, the opportunity to echo what 5,000 to 6,000 voiced outside the gates of Leinster House today. Those 5,000 to 6,000 elderly people came out on a cold wet day to show their frustration and annoyance at how the Government has reneged on so many commitments its parties made in advance of the...

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Committee Stage (22 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: Before we deal with amendment No. 17, I wish to make a comment. I apologise for missing the beginning of the meeting. The Chairman did agree that the meeting would last until 8 p.m.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Committee Stage (22 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: I am scheduled to be at Private Members' business in the Dáil Chamber at 7.50 p.m. but I cannot get anyone to substitute for me at this committee meeting. I would appreciate if the committee could agree to finish a bit earlier than 8 p.m. in order to facilitate my need to go to the Dáil Chamber.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Committee Stage (22 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: Yes.