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Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (8 May 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 267: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will give an update on steps he is taking to assist the residents of Priory Hall, Dublin 13; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22650/12]

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (8 May 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 268: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will confirm that all new intervention work regarding water metering should be done to a standard which would not increase the risk of pipes freezing during cold spells. [22651/12]

Written Answers — Electoral Divisions: Electoral Divisions (8 May 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 269: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he anticipates the Boundary Commission to publish its report. [22653/12]

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (8 May 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 270: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of people who have paid the €100 household charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22655/12]

Written Answers — Local Government Reform: Local Government Reform (8 May 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 271: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he will publish his review of the local government system; and if members of the public or local authority will have an opportunity to make submissions and observations. [22656/12]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (8 May 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 365: To ask the Minister for Health when will the Health Information and Quality Authority inspection be carried out at a hospital (details supplied) in County Westmeath; if he will confirm if this is the delay in opening this unit; and when he anticipates the unit to be open to the public [22780/12]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (8 May 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 366: To ask the Minister for Health if he can confirm the complement of beds to be used in a hospital (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will further confirm that the current rehab facility will remain in operation until such time as it will be facilitated in the new building. [22781/12]

Written Answers — Health Service Funding: Health Service Funding (8 May 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 392: To ask the Minister for Health if he will respond to correspondence (details supplied) regarding funding. [23046/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (3 May 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 188: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the amount paid to private contractors to fly over bogs as part of its inspection regime to ensure compliance with the ban on turf cutting in protected areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22371/12]

Written Answers — Air Corps Operations: Air Corps Operations (3 May 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 240: To ask the Minister for Defence the total cost to the state of flying military missions over bogs as part of its inspection regime to ensure compliance with the ban on turf cutting in protected areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22370/12]

Construction Contracts Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (3 May 2012)

Robert Troy: It is a signal of more to come and I hope the Minister of State will in future accept other Private Members' Bill, especially when they have the unanimous support of the House. For example, I refer to the family home protection Bill introduced by my colleague, Deputy Michael McGrath, prior to Christmas. It is a worthwhile Bill and I hope the introduction of this legislation is a sign of...

Construction Contracts Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (3 May 2012)

Robert Troy: I wish to share time with Deputy Browne. I am grateful to contribute to the debate on this important legislation. I have asked the Taoiseach on many occasions on the Order of Business when it would be introduced and I am pleased it has been introduced today. I compliment the Minister for State for bringing it before the House. He is one of the less partisan Ministers at times. He made it...

Message from Select Sub-Committee (2 May 2012)

Robert Troy: The Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimates for the Public Services for the service of the year ended 31 December 2012: Votes 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19.

Written Answers — Adult Education: Adult Education (2 May 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 48: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will make provisions available for adults to access the current up-skilling and returning to education courses that are available through an adult education centre (details supplied) which is registered with FETAC and NUI Maynooth, County Kildare. [22135/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (2 May 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 61: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he will expedite an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person(details supplied). [22055/12]

Leaders' Questions (1 May 2012)

Robert Troy: Deputy Rabbitte will be there beside him.

Raised Bog Special Areas of Conservation (1 May 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Arts; Heritage and the Gaeltacht when he will publish the plan on the conservation of protected bogs; if he will consider the proposals in order that limited cutting may take place in a small number of bogs when alternative sites have been identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21699/12]

Raised Bog Special Areas of Conservation (1 May 2012)

Robert Troy: I acknowledge the work the Minister has done in this regard and the work done by Mr. Justice Quirke in the consultative process. It is fair to say that for successful conservation, we need a positive spirit of partnership. That is why there is grave concern when major stakeholders such as the TCCA walk away from the talks. On 14 March the Minister raised everyone's expectations and gave...

Raised Bog Special Areas of Conservation (1 May 2012)

Robert Troy: I acknowledge the work done by the Minister since taking office in establishing the Peatlands Council and commissioning the Quirke report. I do not disagree with any of these developments. In 1997 the habitats directive was signed by the last rainbow coalition Government. This issue has been ongoing since. There was a ten-year derogation period and it is a pity the former Minister, John...

Raised Bog Special Areas of Conservation (1 May 2012)

Robert Troy: I acknowledge that. If the European Union is so supportive of the national plan, why can it not allow domestic turf cutting to continue on these bogs for 12 more months while the plan is being put in operation? What has the Government done to preserve priority habitats in its own control? It seems it is quite willing and able to go after the small domestic turf cutter, while priority...