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Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (12 Jul 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 251: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason appeals of social welfare decisions are taking up to six months and in excess of six months in some cases. [19713/11]

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (12 Jul 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 276: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht in view of the fact that many community arts organisations depend on local development agencies, local authorities or other State supports, the guarantees he will give that the level of funding for their activities provided to date will continue. [19692/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (12 Jul 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 291: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will review a decision to amend a grant approved under the warmer home scheme to a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath who had received confirmation that an application for central heating, wall and attic insulation were approved, and they have now been notified that their central heating will...

Written Answers — Digital Literacy Levels: Digital Literacy Levels (7 Jul 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the OECD PISA Digital Literacy Test results; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19178/11]

Vocational Education Committees (7 Jul 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 6: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the likely timescale for the proposed rationalisation of the vocational education committees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19177/11]

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Jul 2011)

Robert Troy: I ask the Leas-Cheann Comhairle to advise me when I have spoken for seven minutes. My colleagues opposite are seeking additional time because the Order of Business ran late. When dealing with electoral and political reform, actions speak louder than words, and I am happy to share time with my colleagues. I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important Bill because every Member of this...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (5 Jul 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 90: To ask the Taoiseach the number of external consultants that have been engaged either on a short term or long term by the Government since March 2011. [18737/11]

Written Answers — Credit Availability: Credit Availability (5 Jul 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 306: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the progress that has been made over the past 100 days on the partial loan guarantee scheme. [18880/11]

Written Answers — Audiovisual Sector: Audiovisual Sector (5 Jul 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 388: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when he will publish the inter-agency strategy to develop the film, television and audio visual sectors here. [18787/11]

Written Answers — Commemorative Events: Commemorative Events (5 Jul 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 389: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he has developed a programme of events to mark European City of Science 2012. [18788/11]

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (5 Jul 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 390: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the system he has put in place to ensure greater co-operation between arts officers in various local authorities. [18789/11]

Written Answers — Cultural Events: Cultural Events (5 Jul 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 391: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when culture night will become a twice yearly event. [18790/11]

Order of Business (30 Jun 2011)

Robert Troy: Amendment of the existing European treaties is required to establish the European Stability Mechanism which is likely to be needed by Greece in September. It is complex legislation but the Taoiseach said he expects it to be published, debated and enacted within the next fortnight. Will the Minister explain how this will happen?

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (30 Jun 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 211: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport if he or any of the agencies under his remit provide any funding for marketing to new start up tourist businesses. [18118/11]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (28 Jun 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 351: To ask the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government when he will bring forward new regulations regarding existing septic tanks for one off houses. [17608/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (28 Jun 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 452: To ask the Minister for Health if she intends running a scheme this year in which voluntary youth groups may avail of much needed funding. [17607/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (28 Jun 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 572: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport when he will be allocating money to various councils under the smarter travel scheme [17609/11]

National Emergency Plan (28 Jun 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Defence the staffing levels in the Office of Emergency Planning; the current location of this office; the numbers of staff permanently assigned and based in the National Emergency Co-ordination Centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17268/11]

Written Answers — Tax Reliefs: Tax Reliefs (22 Jun 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 27: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he has had any discussions with the Department of Finance regarding the extension of tax reliefs to encourage the gaming industry here. [16609/11]

Written Answers — National Asset Management Agency: National Asset Management Agency (22 Jun 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he has received a response from the National Asset Management Agency regarding his request for a meeting to discuss the use of buildings within its portfolio as arts and cultural facilities. [16751/11]