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Order of Business (28 Jun 2012)

Robert Troy: Will the Minister give an assurance that the matter will be debated in the House?

Leaders' Questions (28 Jun 2012)

Robert Troy: The House will agree that the flooding that occurred overnight was devastating and traumatic, especially in Cork and Belfast. It has caused villages and towns, including Clonakilty and Douglas, to shut down and to deal with the damage this morning. The local authorities should be commended on acting on the early warning system notice received yesterday to minimise the damage and to prevent...

Leaders' Questions (28 Jun 2012)

Robert Troy: I welcome that the national co-ordination group is meeting and look forward to receiving an update on the matter. Can the Minister confirm that resources will not be an issue in tackling the flooding problems in the areas mentioned? These areas have been badly affected by the rain that fell overnight and county councils and emergency services throughout the country are understaffed....

National Cultural Institutions: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (27 Jun 2012)

Robert Troy: That freedom is especially important in the arts. The competencies, expertise and networks at director and board levels within our cultural institutions are of critical importance. I agree with the Minister and some of his Government colleagues who mentioned last night that the arts have always been dealt with on the basis of consensus. That is why we are asking Members to support our...

National Cultural Institutions: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (27 Jun 2012)

Robert Troy: These are not quangos; they are our cultural institutions and they are doing a fantastic job. Cultural tourism contributes €2 billion annually to our economy. There were more than 1 million visitors to the National Gallery last year. This is not about money, as both I and members of the arts community have stated repeatedly. They want to engage with the Minister and bring about real...

National Cultural Institutions: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (27 Jun 2012)

Robert Troy: The boards are not a financial drain on the Exchequer.

National Cultural Institutions: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (27 Jun 2012)

Robert Troy: Another two minutes will do. Board members are honoured and privileged to serve and share their expertise towards the protection and enhancement of our cultural institutions. They are not on the boards for any financial remuneration. Do not tell me that Professor Diarmaid Ferriter was on the board of the National Library for financial remuneration or that Paul McGuinness, the manager of...

National Cultural Institutions: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (27 Jun 2012)

Robert Troy: However, I will not renege on our responsibility to hold the Government to account. There has been no cost benefit analysis carried out, no meaningful consultation. There is no service plan in place to identify how any of the proposed mergers will actually enhance the service currently provided. Given the party whip system, our motion will not be carried. I am pleased that so many...

National Cultural Institutions: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (27 Jun 2012)

Robert Troy: -----and that our arts and cultural institutions remain outside the remit of politics to ensure our heritage and culture are protected for years and generations to come.

Written Answers — Public Sector Pay: Public Sector Pay (27 Jun 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 22: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update of the review of public service allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30967/12]

Written Answers — Schools Guidance Counsellors: Schools Guidance Counsellors (27 Jun 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 23: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he is satisfied that there will be adequate provision for career guidance and counselling for 2012/2013 school year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30966/12]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Jun 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 70: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath; when he expects this school to go to tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31071/12]

Written Answers — Domiciliary Care Allowance: Domiciliary Care Allowance (27 Jun 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he will include parents representation on the committee she is establishing to review the domiciliary care allowance. [31043/12]

National Cultural Institutions: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (27 Jun 2012)

Robert Troy: I welcome the members of the arts community who are in the Gallery tonight. I am delighted to wrap up this debate. I thank every Deputy from all parties and none who contributed to it. Many Deputies spoke in favour of the motion. The speakers on the Government side who seemed to castigate us for introducing this motion agreed that our cultural institutions need to have autonomy and...

Written Answers — Bord Gáis: Bord Gáis (26 Jun 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he expects progress to be made on the part privatisation of Bord Gáis; if he will give details of the contacts he has had with the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation on establishing Irish Water within its auspices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30723/12]

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (26 Jun 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 320: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will request the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources to direct Bord Na Móna to make available as a pilot project part of their bog an Bunahinley, Athlone, County Westmeath, to turf cutters to relocate to with their existing rights from the two neighbouring special areas of conservation bogs;...

Written Answers — Natural Heritage Areas: Natural Heritage Areas (26 Jun 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 321: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his plans to allow the continuation of turf cutting on Nure bog, County Westmeath post 2013; the progress he has made with the EU to ensure that no turf cutting restrictions will be applied to natural heritage areas.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30379/12]

Written Answers — Natural Heritage Areas: Natural Heritage Areas (26 Jun 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 322: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when payment will issue to persons (details supplied) in County Westmeath. [30380/12]

Written Answers — Information and Communications Technology: Information and Communications Technology (26 Jun 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 422: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans for the IT services that are based in the Irish Prison Service headquarters in Longford; if it will remain in Longford or if it will be recentralised back to Dublin and absorbed into his Department. [30358/12]

Written Answers — Health Service Executive Properties: Health Service Executive Properties (26 Jun 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 577: To ask the Minister for Health if he will consider using a building (details supplied) in County Westmeath for use by the Health Service Executive in place of the private rented space they currently occupy which would result in significant savings to the annual budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30743/12]