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Order of Business (7 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: Contain your excitement.

Order of Business (7 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: He could put it in writing like the promises on Roscommon Hospital.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Programme Expenditure (7 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: 9. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline the proposed quantum of money to be assigned to the sports capital programme and the road capital programme, including maintenance and construction, in view of the revenue raised from the sale of the national lottery; if he intends to allocate the sports capital and road capital money prior to the 2014 local and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Budget 2014 (7 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: 16. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline in detail the way the reduction of €12.9 million in revenue allocation for the tourism section from his Department will impact on that sector in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47141/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Delays (7 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: 102. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will expedite a Student Universal Support Ireland application in respect of a person (details supplied). [47449/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting of Personnel (7 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: 166. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason it takes in excess of six months for Garda clearance here when a request can be posted, processed and returned within one week from England (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47414/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (7 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: 225. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that people are now sitting for up to three hours on train floors on route Sligo-Dublin 17.05, 07.26 as there are no seats; a family have also reportedly been forced to sit on the ground of the toilets on the 7.26 train as there were no seats, once these trains reached Maynooth there is...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Child Care Services Inspections (12 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: 9. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of additional inspectors for child care services that have been appointed since the end of May this year; the areas of the country where these appointments have been made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48033/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Child Care Services Inspections (12 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: The Minister will be aware that, last May, gaps in the number of inspectors were identified in various regions throughout the country. At that time the Minister gave a guarantee that the gaps would be filled. How many additional inspectors have been appointed since May? Will the Minister also indicate the regions of the country where these inspectors are now working?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Child Care Services Inspections (12 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: I welcome the fact that the recruitment of five additional inspectors is at an advanced stage, albeit six months after gaps were identified. Will the Minister confirm that there will be no gap in any location after the five additional inspectors have been hired? She stated the recruitment process is at an advanced stage. Will the inspectors take up their positions this year or early next...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Child Care Services Inspections (12 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: Given that we are taking on new inspectors and looking at the qualifications of service providers, would the Minister consider that it is an appropriate time to examine the qualifications of those carrying out the inspections? Will the Minister take on board the recommendations from her expert advisory group on early years, the workforce development plan and an OECD report on child care...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Early Years Strategy Publication (12 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: 12. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs to explain the reason the issue of child care affordability was not considered in the recent expert group report on early years strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48034/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Early Years Strategy Publication (12 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: In light of the recent publication of the Minister's expert group report on early years strategy, will the Minister explain the reason or outline the rationale why child care affordability was not given prominence or consideration in the report given that the affordability of child care in Ireland is possibly one of the greatest issues and challenges facing the sector?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Early Years Strategy Publication (12 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: There had been considerable investment in the past decade in respect of child care and a total of 70,000 child care places were created. The Minister adverted to the free child care year. This is a serious issue. Yesterday, we heard the results of a survey, including that 55% of people aged between 20 and 49 years said the cost of child care was an issue and that 25% or one in four people...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Early Years Strategy Publication (12 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: -----and set out a clear timeframe and clear parameters as to when such analysis can be reported back to the Houses of the Oireachtas to facilitate an open and frank discussion-----

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Early Years Strategy Publication (12 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: -----as to how child care will be subsidised in the future.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Early Years Strategy Publication (12 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: It must be a priority for the Government to tackle the issue of affordability. I acknowledge the Minister is undertaking work on quality child care.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Early Years Strategy Publication (12 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: Earlier this year, the Minister had hoped to introduce a second preschool year in this year. I am glad she has come around to my way of thinking because I had articulated and identified the existence of quality concerns in respect of the entire preschool and early year setting. I am glad this issue is being tackled because quality child care is a necessity, not a luxury, and it is...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Early Years Strategy Publication (12 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: -----are worried about the cost of child care. Moreover, in the case of one in four people in Ireland, the cost of child care is preventing them from starting a family, as they consider themselves to be-----

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Early Years Strategy Publication (12 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: -----too poor to so do.