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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (6 Nov 2012)

Robert Troy: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a hospital appointment in respect of a person (details supplied) [47852/12]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (6 Nov 2012)

Robert Troy: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his reasons for applying further regulation and taxes on taxis (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47577/12]

Other Questions: Children's Rights Referendum (25 Oct 2012)

Robert Troy: This question is similar to Question No. 1.

Other Questions: Retail Guidelines (25 Oct 2012)

Robert Troy: As the Minister said, this question is somewhat similar to a previous question about the early sexualisation of children. I welcome the work that has been done in this regard. The Minister has said she feels that the new Broadcasting Authority of Ireland rules that will govern the advertising of food and drink to children represent an important step in the process of combatting the alarming...

Other Questions: Youth Health Issues (25 Oct 2012)

Robert Troy: This gives us an opportunity to speak a little about Question No. 16, to which we will not get, which asks about the national playground policy. The Minister should consider updating that policy to ensure equipment installed in playgrounds is exercise friendly and that it helps children to maintain an appropriate weight. It is welcome that the survey was an initiative driven by young...

Other Questions: Departmental Staff Recruitment (25 Oct 2012)

Robert Troy: I welcome that at long last the target promised under the Ryan implementation plan has been met. I am somewhat disappointed that the Minister cannot provide information on the numbers employed on temporary contracts but perhaps she can confirm whether the additional staff employed under permanent contracts were transferred from temporary positions and if those positions were ever filled....

Other Questions: Child Welfare and Protection Services (25 Oct 2012)

Robert Troy: Deputy Naughten has asked me to speak on his behalf and I thank the Minister for her reply. As the Minister knows, the Deputy is quite anxious in this regard and has asked me to try to ascertain a definitive time frame for the publication of the report. I acknowledge that it was only presented to Mr. Gordon Jeyes this week and that the Minister has not seen it yet. She will need time to go...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Adoption Legislation (25 Oct 2012)

Robert Troy: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans for the Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill; the key measures likely to be contained in the legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46940/12]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Adoption Legislation (25 Oct 2012)

Robert Troy: I thank the Minister for her reply. I am glad that she has re-emphasised her priority in this regard because this is legislation that affects between 45,000 and 50,000 people and it is quite important. It is legislation the Minister promised on assuming office 18 months ago. When we talk about giving children rights in the context of the children's referendum, a child's key right is the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Adoption Legislation (25 Oct 2012)

Robert Troy: The right of identity is a core right under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. By not having legislation in this area, are we in breach of that United Nations agreement?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Children and Family Services (25 Oct 2012)

Robert Troy: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the resource implications of making her aspirations for children's rights a reality; the way she intends to ensure the necessary resources are available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46939/12]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Children and Family Services (25 Oct 2012)

Robert Troy: I thank the Minister for her reply. She knows all Members support the referendum on children’s rights. Earlier, we were all across in the playground in the Merrion Square park calling for support of the referendum. While it is an important step in recognising children’s rights, it is not a panacea. Since my appointment as my party’s spokesperson on children and youth...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Benefit Payments (25 Oct 2012)

Robert Troy: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the engagement she has had with the Department of Social Protection on the subject of child benefit expenditure for 2013; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that there is concern among families that child benefit maybe significantly cut; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46941/12]

Prospects for Irish Economy: Statements (Resumed) (24 Oct 2012)

Robert Troy: The next speaker is Deputy Clare Daly. I understand she is sharing time with Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan.

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services (24 Oct 2012)

Robert Troy: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the measures she proposes to put in place to uphold the rights of parents in their dealings with Government agencies charged with child protection; if she will consider putting in place a parents charter in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46767/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Site Acquisitions (23 Oct 2012)

Robert Troy: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on deliberations on the site selection for a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath; when the preferred site will be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46003/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Budget 2013 (23 Oct 2012)

Robert Troy: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will abstain from enforcing further cuts on senior citizens in Budget 2013; if she will protect the free travel pass as many senior citizens use this to travel to hospital appointments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45862/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Policing (23 Oct 2012)

Robert Troy: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to roll out the pilot scheme for rural policing which is currently been used in the Granard district, County Longford and which has seen a significant reduction in the crime rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46377/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Sector Allowances (23 Oct 2012)

Robert Troy: To ask the Minister for Health his plans regarding allowances; if he intends to cut allowances to existing paramedics and for future paramedics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45760/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive Reports (23 Oct 2012)

Robert Troy: To ask the Minister for Health if he will consult with the Primary Care Unit in his Department in order to confirm that the publication of the final report from the review team regarding a person (details supplied) will be published on 30 November 2012, as previously promised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46466/12]