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Raised Bog Special Areas of Conservation (1 May 2012)

Robert Troy: I have been exercised about it since I was elected.

Turbary Rights (1 May 2012)

Robert Troy: I welcome the opportunity to come back in if only to say that the Minister should note I do not have a new-found interest in the bogs. This is the third or fourth time I have raised it on Question Time. I come from a rural background and I know the issues full well. I do not need to be lectured on the benefits of the bogs for rural Ireland. I acknowledge the work the Minister has done...

Written Answers — Teachers' Remuneration: Teachers' Remuneration (26 Apr 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will reconsider the implementation of the wage decrease for newly qualified teachers in view of the fact that this strategy does not offer any incentive for a person to seek a teachers qualification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20989/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (26 Apr 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if there are any vacancies in the fraud section of the local social welfare offices in Longford or Westmeath or if there are any other vacancies which remain unfilled at these offices since the recent retirements in the public service. [21100/12]

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (26 Apr 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 231: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the law enforcement of PSV taxi licences, in view of the fact that only enforcement officers are permitted to check for PSV licences and there are only nine such officers here; if he intends to make provisions in order that members of An Garda Síochána can check PSV licences of if he intends to increase the...

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (26 Apr 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 232: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to deal with the situation regarding taxi drivers coming into towns and cities in which they are not registered and taking the already scarce work from taxi drivers who are registered for that area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21119/12]

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (26 Apr 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 233: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider making it a legal requirement that taxi drivers have to produce a PSV licence before they can obtain a taxi plate from a rental company. [21120/12]

Water Services Reform: Statements (26 Apr 2012)

Robert Troy: I wish to share two minutes of my time with Deputy Michael Healy-Rae.

Water Services Reform: Statements (26 Apr 2012)

Robert Troy: I would like to make a few brief observations on the recent debacle on this issue. Previous speakers have outlined their concerns in regard to the manner in which the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government handled the introduction of previous charges, including the household and septic tank charges, both of which were a total fiasco. As such, there are grave...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (25 Apr 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 20: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the numbers of retirements in her Department since March 2011; the total number of staff currently employed by her Department; the total amount spent on wages on contract workers and permanent workers respectively; the number of new staff employed, temporary or permanent; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20574/12]

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (25 Apr 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will ensure that the banks, which are under the control of the State, are not refusing mortgages to persons with the means to repay them under small technical issues such as the estate not being taken in charge of by the council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20793/12]

Private Members' Business. Motorist Emergency Relief Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2012)

Robert Troy: The Minister needs to listen.

Private Members' Business. Motorist Emergency Relief Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2012)

Robert Troy: I propose to share time with Deputies Niall Collins, McConalogue, Kitt, Kirk and Calleary.

Private Members' Business. Motorist Emergency Relief Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2012)

Robert Troy: I commend my colleague, Deputy Dooley, on bringing forward this proposal. It warrants discussion on the floor of the House. It is an issue that affects every family in the country. As it affects agricultural contractors, hauliers and small businesses, and is a topic of conversation throughout the country, it is appropriate that we take this opportunity to debate it here this evening. If we...

Private Members' Business. Motorist Emergency Relief Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2012)

Robert Troy: If introduced, this will have a positive impact on small businesses, a sector the Government has severely neglected in the 14 or 15 months since it came into office. If the sector got the supports it needed it could create thousands of jobs. I am mainly referring to the commitment of one particular party, none of whose Members is in the Chamber now, to abolish upward-only rent reviews, but...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Apr 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 276: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will include a school (details supplied) on the five year building programme in view of the fact that they were informed the only reason the school was omitted was that they had not received permanent recognition status. [20433/12]

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (24 Apr 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 791: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will reconsider a current proposal which will prevent owners of taxi companies from passing on their business to next generations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20243/12]

Written Answers — Higher Education Institutions: Higher Education Institutions (19 Apr 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 26: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the recent Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings which failed to feature an Irish university is a cause for concern; the way he intends to address this continuing fall in rankings among Irish universities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19411/12]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (19 Apr 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 28: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills following the recent publication of the five year school building plan, the implications for schools which want to apply for a new school building; if they will have to wait another five years before they can apply and be accepted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19412/12]

Written Answers — National Lottery Funding: National Lottery Funding (19 Apr 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Health when an organisation (details supplied) who made an application to his Department for National Lottery funds for a community mini bus for Longford, will receive a decision on the application. [19625/12]