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Other Questions: NAMA Portfolio Issues (23 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: 13. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a breakdown by county of the number of the National Asset Management Agency properties identified by NAMA for social housing; the number identified by local authorities as being suitable; the number transferred to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44850/13]

Topical Issue Debate: Post Office Network (23 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: I wish to put on the record of the House that I have a personal interest. I am a postmaster of eight years in my constituency. I am the fourth generation to do so and I am fortunate to serve the community. I also wish to put on record, and with no disrespect to the Minister of State, Deputy Perry, that I am disappointed the Minister with direct responsibility for this area is not present....

Topical Issue Debate: Post Office Network (23 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: The Minister of State noted that 50% of the payments made through post offices are in the form of cash. People chose to collect their payments in cash from rural post offices for a variety of reasons, such as fear of the banks or convenience. This cash supports other businesses in a local community, from the grocer and butcher to the petrol station. The cash inflow is very welcome to the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Rural Recreation Policy (23 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: 26. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans for the development of rural recreation in 2014; the increase or decrease in funding available from his Department for this purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44881/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Uniforms (23 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: 101. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason some post-primary schools are requesting students to purchase expensive school blazers as part of the uniform that are only to be worn to and from school (details supplied). [45058/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Bord na Móna Operations (23 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: 137. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will prevent the downgrading of Bord na Móna at Boora works Leabeg, Tullamore, County Offaly (details supplied). [44991/13]

Leaders' Questions (24 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: The reports on how and why the Garda removed two children from their families in Tallaght and Athlone are disturbing on a number of levels. The fact that the children have been returned to their families has to be welcomed but we must also acknowledge the extreme distress the families experienced over the past several days. While the gardaí involved acted in good faith under section...

Leaders' Questions (24 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: I thank the Tánaiste for his reply. We cannot go back to the days of see no evil, hear no evil and speak no evil. All of us have a responsibility and we do not want to see these cases being used as a deterrent to protecting children. At the same time, however, we have to prevent over intrusion into family lives. The right balance has to be achieved. One lesson that can be learned is...

Leaders' Questions (24 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: When did he say that?

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: It is not happening on the ground.

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: It abandoned them to get power.

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: Dáil reform.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Wind Energy Guidelines (24 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: 18. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the date on which new guidelines for the planning of onshore wind farms will be published; if he is concerned that wind energy companies may seek to submit their planning proposals in advance of new planning guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44965/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (24 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: 58. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider making adjustments to the single-parent tax credit to allow an element of tax planning whereby the spouses could elect which spouse claims the credit or the credit could be split in the most tax efficient way by the Revenue Commissioners (details supplied). [45469/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (24 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: 59. To ask the Minister for Finance If he will clarify the situation of which parent would be allowed the single-parent tax credit in the case of one child living with their mother and one living with the father, which is a common situation. [45470/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Process (24 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: 196. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality asked if the provisions of the Criminal Justice (Withholding of Information on Offences Against Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012 require the making of a ministerial order in order to commence; and if such an order has commenced. [45349/13]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Qualifications (24 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: 219. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will examine opening up internships in the quality control area for childcare especially for those with a level 8 BA early childhood care and education degree or similar; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45457/13]

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (24 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: Not to rehash the argument, I support what Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin has said. Inserting the word "consult" would give legal certainty. The Minister has said it is best practice to consult and that all properly functioning organisations would consult, but, unfortunately, that has not always been the experience. If we wish to provide legal certainty and clarity to ensure...

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (24 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: I move amendment No. 18: In page 13, subsection (3), line 33, after "shall," to insert "consult,".

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (24 Oct 2013)

Robert Troy: I move amendment No. 19: In page 13, subsection (3), to delete lines 35 and 36 and substitute the following:"section 8(1), to ensure that due consideration is given to the views of children as part of any consultation processes undertaken.".This relates to the voice of the child and is an area we believe could be strengthened in line with best practice to ensure that we capture all the...