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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Coast Guard Service (15 May 2025)

Robert Troy: At least the Deputy acknowledged that I am only deputising for another Minister of State. He sends his apologies as he cannot be here. It is obvious, given the level of interaction and number of representations the Deputy has made on this project over the past five years, why he is frustrated. I will give him the response I have been given. He will appreciate that I am not au fait with...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Coast Guard Service (15 May 2025)

Robert Troy: I reiterate that draft heads of terms, including on the purchase price, have been agreed in respect of the new site. Therefore, there has been progress. The matter is now with the Department of Transport. I have no doubt that the Deputy will exert pressure on the Minister for Transport, Deputy Darragh O’Brien, to the same extent that he has exerted it on the OPW. It now needs to...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Coast Guard Service (15 May 2025)

Robert Troy: That is the problem we have faced with many projects that have been delayed and stalled. The price is only going one way, not down. The OPW needs to carry out due diligence. It is important that it do so for us to get value for money regarding what I acknowledge is very important infrastructure for Courtown. I will relay to the relevant Minister of State, Deputy Kevin Boxer Moran, the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (15 May 2025)

Robert Troy: 308. To ask the Minister for Health if orthodontal surgery for a person (details supplied) will be expedited. [24908/25]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Artists' Remuneration (14 May 2025)

Robert Troy: 97. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will outline various sources of agility funding available to artists. [24530/25]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Artists' Remuneration (14 May 2025)

Robert Troy: 98. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will provide an update on the artist pilot scheme; and if it will open up for new entrants. [24531/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (8 May 2025)

Robert Troy: 392. To ask the Minister for Health if an appointment for surgery for a person (details supplied) will be expedited. [22923/25]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (7 May 2025)

Robert Troy: 233. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if there are grants available to help authors of children’s books publish their work. [22796/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (7 May 2025)

Robert Troy: 522. To ask the Minister for Health if she will expedite an appointment for surgery for a person (details supplied). [22528/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Healthcare Policy (29 Apr 2025)

Robert Troy: 2033. To ask the Minister for Health whether arthritis, over-active thyroid and fatty liver are conditions covered on the long-term illness scheme. [18858/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Hospital Appointments Status (29 Apr 2025)

Robert Troy: 2219. To ask the Minister for Health if an appointment for surgery will be expedited for a person (details supplied). [19782/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Nursing Homes (29 Apr 2025)

Robert Troy: 2425. To ask the Minister for Health if she will ensure essential medication is supplied to a nursing home patient (details supplied) through either the enhanced medical card or the long-term treatment scheme. [20813/25]

Seanad: Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (10 Apr 2025)

Robert Troy: I thank the Senators who are present, and those who attended debates on previous Stages of the Bill, for their contributions to the debate, particularly in recent weeks, and for their very constructive engagement with the legislation. The Financial Services and Pension Ombudsman is an independent, impartial, fair and free service that helps resolve complaints from consumers, including...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (10 Apr 2025)

Robert Troy: 396. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a patient (details supplied) did not receive sanctioned negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) while in nursing home care, and had to pay for this treatment privately. [18206/25]

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Gambling Sector (8 Apr 2025)

Robert Troy: I thank the Senator for raising this issue. It is important to note that the use of funds arising from betting duty accrues to the Exchequer and there is no hypothecation or ring-fencing of betting duty receipts to any sport or sporting body. Such funding matters are for the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media and the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Gambling Sector (8 Apr 2025)

Robert Troy: I reiterate that the Government is committed to supporting the development of Ireland's sporting ecosystem and the support that continues to be provided for football is a key example of that commitment in action. This is evidenced by the significant funding provided to the FAI, including capital investment for sports infrastructure and funding for training facilities. As I referred to...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (8 Apr 2025)

Robert Troy: 471. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on an emergency works application (details supplied). [16634/25]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (3 Apr 2025)

Robert Troy: As Minister of State with responsibility for insurance reform, I confirm to the Deputy that work is well advanced on the new action plan. I have met with a number of key stakeholders and it is hoped we will seek submissions from the public on the action plan in the next number of weeks with a view to having it finalised in the next two months.

Finance (Provision of Access to Cash Infrastructure) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (2 Apr 2025)

Robert Troy: I move amendment No. 8: In page 40, between lines 14 and 15, to insert the following new section: “Amendment of section 61G of Act of 1942 48. Section 61G(1) of the Act of 1942 is amended— (a) by the substitution of “a designated enactment, a designated statutory instrument or the Finance (Provision of Access to Cash Infrastructure) Act 2025 (in so far as that...

Finance (Provision of Access to Cash Infrastructure) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (2 Apr 2025)

Robert Troy: Access fees are a charge, usually a flat-rate fee irrespective of the amount being withdrawn, levied by an ATM operator to use a specific ATM. Most of us pay bank fees and charges to our current account providers. However, customers of Irish banks and payment service providers have not been subject to what are known as domestic access fees or ATM access fees. Access fees have not been...