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- Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2011)
Robert Troy: Up the ante.
- Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2011)
Robert Troy: I doubt if I will use all my time. I welcome this Bill. It is the first piece of legislation relating to the arts to come before the House since the new Government was formed. I had hoped the Minister's first legislation might be more substantive but nevertheless my party will support this Bill, however technical it may be.
- Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2011)
Robert Troy: Be careful what you wish for.
- Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2011)
Robert Troy: The purpose of the Bill is to amend the Irish Film Board Act 1980, raising the ceiling on the total cumulative amount the IFB can provide to support the production and development of Irish films during the lifetime of the organisation. If this legislation is passed the ceiling will increase from â¬200 million to â¬300 million. The current level was set by the Irish Film Board (Amendment)...
- Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2011)
Robert Troy: This will put at risk thousands of jobs in the arts sector in Gaeltacht regions.
- Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2011)
Robert Troy: It has caused confusion about funding.
- Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2011)
Robert Troy: The Government must clarify what it intends to cut. We need to be provided with a detailed breakdown of the proposed cuts in each area. I am sure the Minister will come before the House and let us know.
- Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2011)
Robert Troy: As just three lines in the framework document are devoted to this matter, we would like to get a little more detail in the near future.
- Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2011)
Robert Troy: In light of the importance of the film industry to Ireland, we are happy to support this technical Bill.
- Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (15 Nov 2011)
Robert Troy: Question 88: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will quantify the economic benefits of closing each of the three embassies as announced last week. [34483/11]
- Written Answers — Dormant Accounts Fund: Dormant Accounts Fund (15 Nov 2011)
Robert Troy: Question 405: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when the projects previously grant approved through RAPID funding will be allowed to proceed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34646/11]
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (15 Nov 2011)
Robert Troy: Question 406: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he will advance the Rathowen sewerage scheme, County Westmeath. [34647/11]
- Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (15 Nov 2011)
Robert Troy: Question 451: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda vehicles that are attached to each Garda station in the Longford Westmeath district; and the number of Garda vehicles that were attached to these stations in 2009 and 2010. [34484/11]
- Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (10 Nov 2011)
Robert Troy: Question 79: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 85 of 2 November 2011, if he has any property leased from the private sector in County Westmeath; if so, the type of property; and the annual rent payable. [33761/11]
- Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2011)
Robert Troy: Deputy Boyd Barrett has one minute left.
- Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2011)
Robert Troy: I now call on Deputy Patrick Nulty who, I understand, is sharing his time.
- Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2011)
Robert Troy: Is that five minutes each?
- Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2011)
Robert Troy: Time, Deputy Nulty. I was reluctant to interrupt Deputy Nulty on his maiden speech but he is just one minute over time.
- Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (8 Nov 2011)
Robert Troy: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Health if hospital consultants' remuneration will be reduced under a new consultant's contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32999/11]
- Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (8 Nov 2011)
Robert Troy: Question 90: To ask the Taoiseach if he has any property leased in the private sector in County Westmeath; and if so, the type of property and the annual rent payable. [32734/11]