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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Electoral Register Issues (4 Oct 2012)

Robert Troy: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will analyse the current electoral system that is in place in view of the fact that at present persons who are only residing in the country for two - three weeks may vote in an election, opening up the system to unsecured voting and denying the persons who usually vote democratically; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Household Charge Collection (4 Oct 2012)

Robert Troy: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the way he is calculating cuts to local authorities; the percentage of the household charges that have been collected that will be given to the relevant local authorities; and the way the low level of collection of the charge is going to affect the funding for each county respectively. [42481/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport (4 Oct 2012)

Robert Troy: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality in view of the fact that Granard Garda station, County Longford, is receiving new patrol cars, if he will replace the patrol car that was taken from Drumlish Garda station, County Longford in view of the fact that the station currently has no car; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42480/12]

Philanthropy and the Arts: Statements (3 Oct 2012)

Robert Troy: Ask Professor Diarmaid Ferriter.

Philanthropy and the Arts: Statements (3 Oct 2012)

Robert Troy: I am pleased to have an opportunity to contribute. It is delightful to be back looking over at the Minister, Deputy Deenihan. We had a very pleasant relationship over the past 12 months.

Philanthropy and the Arts: Statements (3 Oct 2012)

Robert Troy: Very good. Let me take up where I left off shortly before the summer recess, that is, on my Private Members' business on the independence of our cultural institutions. I referred at the time to the vicious attack the Minister seems to be making on these institutions. I outlined how successive Governments had maintained the arm's length principle. I had hoped the current Minister, Deputy...

Philanthropy and the Arts: Statements (3 Oct 2012)

Robert Troy: The Minister will reserve judgment. In June 2012, the Minister indicated a decision would be made imminently, but it is now October. It is a pity no decision has been made. At the time, the Minister spoke unconvincingly and did not give this side of the House confidence that the arm's length principle would be maintained or that the individual boards would be maintained such that the...

Philanthropy and the Arts: Statements (3 Oct 2012)

Robert Troy: I hope I will be allowed ten minutes in which to speak. If the Minister wants to revert to me afterwards, that will be no problem, much as I like to discuss matters across the floor of the House. Before the summer recess, I stated the National Gallery, the Irish Museum of Modern Art and the Crawford Art Gallery had made a very positive submission on shared services, stipulating, however,...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Redundancy Payments (3 Oct 2012)

Robert Troy: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite the payment of a redundancy claim in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; when payment will issue. [42222/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Availability (2 Oct 2012)

Robert Troy: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider additional tax breaks for people with disabling illnesses who are self employed, for example people suffering with Myasthenia gravis and other disabling illness. [41959/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Financial Services Regulation (2 Oct 2012)

Robert Troy: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will reverse the decision that has been made to confine the new advisory role for mortgage holders in difficulty to accountants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41848/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Sector Allowances (2 Oct 2012)

Robert Troy: To ask the Minister for Health where information on the franking allowance and key holder allowance may be found; if these allowances are only available to persons in his Department or if they are available to all employees of his Department and the Health Service Executive who meet the criteria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41231/12]

Other Questions: Mental Health Services Provision (27 Sep 2012)

Robert Troy: To ask the Minister for Health the steps he has taken to date to improve mental health services for young persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40689/12]

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Sep 2012)

Robert Troy: Tairgim leasú a 5:I gCuid 1, leathanach 7, línte 24 agus 25, “do shábháilteacht ná do leas” a scriosadh agus “do shláinte, do shábháilteacht, d’fhorbairt nó do leas” a chur ina ionad, agus I gCuid 2, leathanach 9, líne 24, “ the safety and welfare” a scriosadh agus “the health, safety,...

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Sep 2012)

Robert Troy: I thank my colleague, Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, for informing me of the position on closing remarks. I am on a learning curve as this is the first time I have dealt with legislation of this nature as an Opposition spokesperson. Having been present in the Chamber for 90% of the contributions made in the past three days, I found it interesting to listen to the different...

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Sep 2012)

Robert Troy: I support the Sinn Féin amendment. I raised this point in my contribution on Tuesday night and stated that "Provision shall be made by the law that in the resolution of all proceedings brought by the State..." is too narrow. It excludes situations where the State has failed or is failing a child and a concerned grandparent or other relative wants to bring a case. Unfortunately, the...

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Sep 2012)

Robert Troy: We will not press it to a vote.

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Sep 2012)

Robert Troy: We will leave it.

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Sep 2012)

Robert Troy: I call a voice vote.

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Sep 2012)

Robert Troy: Tairgim leasú a 3:I gCuid 1, leathanach 7, línte 10 agus 11, “do shábháilteacht nó do leas” a scriosadh agus “do shláinte, do shábháilteacht, d’fhorbairt nó do leas” a chur ina ionad, agus I gCuid 2, leathanach 9, líne 9, “ the safety or welfare” a scriosadh agus “the health, safety,...