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Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (2 May 2013)

Robert Troy: 231. To ask the Minister for Health in his capacity as a member of the Council of Health Ministers, if he is supporting the European Commission’s proposal to have a minimum pack size of rolling tobacco of 40g as proposed in the European Tobacco Products Directive. [20944/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (2 May 2013)

Robert Troy: 232. To ask the Minister for Health the way he as Health Council Chair and his Department can openly support and put forward any position for Ireland in the debate on the European Tobacco Products Directive which is currently underway with EU Member States during the Irish Presidency, when he stated that the analysis of the 6,400 responses received by his Department on 16 January to the...

Committee on Education and Social Protection: Select Sub-Committee on Education and Skills: Further Education and Training Bill 2013: Committee Stage (1 May 2013)

Robert Troy: I move amendment No. 23: In page 7, subsection (1)(h), lines 43 to 46, to delete all words from and including “including” in line 43 down to and including “purpose” in line 46 and substitute the following:“designed to respond to the broad range of needs of learners whether they are on the Live Register or not, including social, cultural and civic development...

Committee on Education and Social Protection: Select Sub-Committee on Education and Skills: Further Education and Training Bill 2013: Committee Stage (1 May 2013)

Robert Troy: That is a very good point. In my constituency I am aware of many men who worked in construction and were in receipt of social welfare benefits for nine months, but cannot get other allowances because their wives are working. The rule disqualifies them from participating in any scheme. There are initiatives such as Men's Sheds which help to deal with mental health issues affecting men who...

Committee on Education and Social Protection: Select Sub-Committee on Education and Skills: Further Education and Training Bill 2013: Committee Stage (1 May 2013)

Robert Troy: I welcome that statement from the Minister of State. While I accept it may not be the intention of the Minister of State to exclude any group, certainly there is an element of fear within the community groups that they are being excluded. That is the reason they contacted me and I have no doubt they contacted many other Deputies. That the Minister of State is taking our concerns on board...

Committee on Education and Social Protection: Select Sub-Committee on Education and Skills: Further Education and Training Bill 2013: Committee Stage (1 May 2013)

Robert Troy: I would like to make a point on this issue and I am jumping into the deep end again on behalf of my colleague. We want to ensure community education providers are named as a provider group in the legislation. They believe it is important that they are included in it. As the Chairman said, the community education sector has been a powerful force in supporting people to engage or re-engage...

Leaders' Questions (1 May 2013)

Robert Troy: That is because of emigration.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Rural Recreation Promotion (1 May 2013)

Robert Troy: 46. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the programme of work laid out by his Department for rural recreation development this year; the new aspects to the programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20473/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Alternative Energy Projects (1 May 2013)

Robert Troy: 150. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has carried out any cost benefit analysis of the potential exporting of wind energy to the UK. [20707/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Wind Energy Guidelines (1 May 2013)

Robert Troy: 151. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will ensure that Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland will not have any advisory role in his deliberations on the proposed wind turbines for the Midlands in view of the apparent conflict of interest of the Chairperson; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20709/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Alternative Energy Projects (1 May 2013)

Robert Troy: 174. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the submission he has received regarding the proposed wind farm for the midlands and if these submissions will be made public. [20708/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy Generation (30 Apr 2013)

Robert Troy: 115. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the action he is taking regarding Ireland’s marine renewable energy development [20232/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Support Schemes Issues (30 Apr 2013)

Robert Troy: 250. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will confirm when the external review of the central online system for student grant applications Student Universal Support Ireland will be completed; the higher education section of his Department confirmed on 25 April 2013 that the report has yet to be finalised. [20427/13]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Pensions Levy Issues (30 Apr 2013)

Robert Troy: 265. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the pension related deductions are due to be abolished by next year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20324/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Areas of Conservation Designation (30 Apr 2013)

Robert Troy: 340. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if a bog (details supplied) in County Westmeath is designated as either a natural heritage site or a special area of conservation; and if it will qualify for compensation. [19806/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Provision (30 Apr 2013)

Robert Troy: 359. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will identify all broadband blackspots in counties Longford and Westmeath. [20004/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Provision (30 Apr 2013)

Robert Troy: 360. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has entered any negotiations with Eircom regarding a commercial agreement for the provision of high speed broadband for Irish citizens and businesses in rural areas. [20005/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector Issues (30 Apr 2013)

Robert Troy: 475. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures both he and his Department have taken to encourage young persons into farming and the agri food sector. [20002/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (30 Apr 2013)

Robert Troy: 476. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will ensure that entitlements including the single farm payment are paid early this year in view of the severe difficulties endured by farmers resultant from the adverse weather. [20003/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (30 Apr 2013)

Robert Troy: 604. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline in detail the reduction of Bus Éireann services in Kinnegad, County Westmeath; and the reason these services have been reduced. [19887/13]