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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (9 Jul 2013)

Robert Troy: 488. To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure that a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath is given a date for a knee replacement operation. [32943/13]

Order of Business (10 Jul 2013)

Robert Troy: Last week, we learned that a report on child neglect in three jurisdictions remained unpublished by the HSE for 14 months. The Minister, Deputy Fitzgerald, confirmed in response to a parliamentary question that she was in receipt of the Government's independent rapporteur's report on child protection since January of this year. We are waiting almost seven months for that report to be laid...

Child Care (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2013: First Stage (10 Jul 2013)

Robert Troy: I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Child Care Act 1991 (as amended) so as to enable any person to apply to the court seeking an order or direction in respect of a child who is not subject to the proceedings brought under the Guardianship of Infants Act 1964, the Child Care Act 1991 or any subsequent legislation dealing with similar proceedings, but...

Child Care (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2013: First Stage (10 Jul 2013)

Robert Troy: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Mortgage Arrears Proposals: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (10 Jul 2013)

Robert Troy: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this extremely important debate. I compliment my colleague, Deputy Michael McGrath, on bringing forward the motion. It is greatly to his credit that all Members, on both sides of the House, have been given a chance to debate this critical issue for the people. It is unfair to say my party is playing on people's fears. In fact, in recent months I...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Files (10 Jul 2013)

Robert Troy: 248. To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure that all relevant patient files are released from the now closed surgery (details supplied) in County Westmeath in view of the fact that patients are now finding it difficult to renew/review their medical cards as their new GPs do not have their files from their previous GPs. [33834/13]

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 40 - Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (Revised) (10 Jul 2013)

Robert Troy: I welcome the Minister and her officials here today. I will start on a positive note and welcome the announcement of co-funding of almost €14 million from Atlantic Philanthropies. I congratulate the Minister and her officials on that, which is very positive news, although I was not aware of it until I read the opening brief last night. The Minister has embarked on a reform agenda...

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 40 - Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (Revised) (10 Jul 2013)

Robert Troy: I thank the Chairman.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 40 - Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (Revised) (10 Jul 2013)

Robert Troy: I would like to reiterate the question I asked earlier. Judge Anne Ryan acknowledged a long-term solution is in hand, but with regard to the short-term solution - in terms of repeat offenders being released - the funding element of this has been reduced in comparison to 2012. Has that matter been finalised and is there capacity in the system now to deal with repeat offenders? If they are...

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 40 - Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (Revised) (10 Jul 2013)

Robert Troy: I thank the Minister for her reply and I acknowledge that the long-term solution is at hand. Is she worried about the short-term solution, based on what Judge Ryan said? I acknowledge that detention is the last resort, but some of these offenders are repeat offenders and detention is the only resort. It is slightly worrying that in spite of the acknowledgment of this in May, we are now in...

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 40 - Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (Revised) (10 Jul 2013)

Robert Troy: I raised the reduction in this area in my opening contribution. An inequity arises now because certain towns and certain areas currently have a community programme in place, but this is not open to new applicants. Given the increase in the number of unemployed and those in receipt of medical cards and family income supplement, we are going to see an increase in the number of people eligible...

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 40 - Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (Revised) (10 Jul 2013)

Robert Troy: I was really surprised by it as a national figure.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 40 - Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (Revised) (10 Jul 2013)

Robert Troy: Can I be so bad as to suggest the cut in subhead B6 has led to the problem of anti-social behaviour by youths and an increase in children coming before the courts and ultimately going into detention centres? This subhead funds many of the projects and organisations which do so much of the good work done in marginalised areas where there are particularly vulnerable children. When that...

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 40 - Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (Revised) (10 Jul 2013)

Robert Troy: I presume that will work itself out in the next year. I am amazed that there is still some money available.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (11 Jul 2013)

Robert Troy: 142. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will consider an application from Longford County Council to share all reasonable acquisition costs regarding the purchase of the Moat Granard national monument; if he will ensure that the Office of Public Works uses it statutory powers to safeguard this important national monument, which is a local tourist attraction, and...

Report on Promoting a Sustainable Future for the Post Office Network: Statements (16 Jul 2013)

Robert Troy: I thank my colleague for giving me an opportunity to speak in this important debate. I wish to place on the record of the House that I have an interest in this area. I have been a postmaster in my constituency of Longford-Westmeath for the past eight years and am proud to be the fourth generation of a family that has provided a service in the community. Not only are we providing a service,...

Other Questions: Water Charges Administration (16 Jul 2013)

Robert Troy: 71. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the timeframe for the roll-out of water metering; when it will begin; when it is due to be completed; the number of units covered by water metering; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33762/13]

Health (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (16 Jul 2013)

Robert Troy: Deputy Kelleher is away this evening and the Whip's office made arrangements to allow me to move the amendment.

Health (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (16 Jul 2013)

Robert Troy: I move amendment No. 9:In page 12, line 49, to delete “15 days” and substitute “10 days”.I guarantee the Ceann Comhairle that I will not delay proceedings. Section 53C provides for charges to be raised in respect of acute public inpatient services in public hospitals at a rate of €80 per day, which is up from €75. The Department has stated that the...

Health (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (16 Jul 2013)

Robert Troy: If it is the Minister's intention to leave it at ten days, why will he not accept the amendment and substitute the term "10 days" for that of "15 days"? This would provide the clarity and certainty he indicated he wishes to give public patients who will be liable for the charge to the effect that, upon being hospitalised, they will not be obliged to pay more than €800 in a calendar...