Results 221-240 of 15,830 for speaker:Robert Troy
- Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)
Robert Troy: What has Ashford Castle got to do with Mullingar?
- Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)
Robert Troy: Some 120 jobs are being lost in Mullingar.
- National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Sep 2011)
Robert Troy: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- State Airports (29 Sep 2011)
Robert Troy: Question 1: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport when he intends to make a decision on the future of the three State airports following receipt of the three individual submissions from the airports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26787/11]
- State Airports (29 Sep 2011)
Robert Troy: I thank the Minister for his reply. Fianna Fáil wants to see three strong State airports. They should not be separated, as none could survive on its own. This is not merely a profit and loss situation. We must consider the airports from the perspective of regional development and their importance to tourism and jobs. The Minister confirmed that he received the submissions from the three...
- Rural Transport Services (29 Sep 2011)
Robert Troy: Question 4: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport if he is committed to funding the rural transport scheme in view of a recent value for money and policy review and the introduction of a new pilot scheme; when he intends to publish the value for money and policy review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26788/11]
- Rural Transport Services (29 Sep 2011)
Robert Troy: Unfortunately, no real answer has been provided to my question other than that a review is being carried out. The rural transport scheme is a very significant and important scheme, especially to smaller communities, from which I come myself. The scheme is of great advantage to the less well-off, the marginalised and elderly. It gives them an opportunity to travel that they would not...
- Rural Transport Services (29 Sep 2011)
Robert Troy: I am glad the Minister of State shares my opinion that this is a very worthwhile scheme and that he will do all in his power to protect it. He has gone from publishing the reports soon to publishing them very shortly. I would like an indicative timeframe. Are we speaking about three weeks or three months? Where is the pilot scheme being carried out and what are its findings? How has it...
- Tourism Industry (29 Sep 2011)
Robert Troy: The Minister stated it is too early to state what major effect this has had and I take this on board. How is the Minister monitoring this to ensure the savings are passed on? I accept a large majority of people in the hospitality sector are passing them on, but some are not. The Minister also mentioned the operation of the growth incentive scheme. What has been the response of the airlines...
- Tourism Industry (29 Sep 2011)
Robert Troy: They know the Minister is coming.
- Travel Tax (29 Sep 2011)
Robert Troy: I thank the Minister. It is disappointing that the airlines have not taken on board what the Government wanted. It is not good news. However, it is welcome that the â¬3 charge is being put into a specific fund. The Minister of State, Deputy Ring, alluded to it previously when I was in the Chamber. The Minister referred to a significant percentage. Perhaps he would state what percentage...
- Travel Tax (29 Sep 2011)
Robert Troy: It is not as easy as one thinks when one goes over to the Government side of the House.
- Travel Tax (29 Sep 2011)
Robert Troy: I am pleased the Minister has admitted that.
- Travel Tax (29 Sep 2011)
Robert Troy: I wish to ask a brief supplementary question. It relates to an issue I raised when I spoke on the tourism Bill last week. Perhaps the Minister would consider ensuring that each county has a tourism officer. The tourism officer has been lost to Westmeath in recent weeks. I do not mean to be parochial but it is important for each individual county to have someone designated specifically to...
- Sale of State Assets (29 Sep 2011)
Robert Troy: Question 9: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport if he will confirm his position on the sale of the Government's share in Aer Lingus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26615/11]
- Sale of State Assets (29 Sep 2011)
Robert Troy: We still do not know what the Government's position is on this matter. That is the fundamental point. If the sale goes ahead, will the money be reinvested in the economy or will it be used to bring down our debt?
- Sale of State Assets (29 Sep 2011)
Robert Troy: The Minister said he was in negotiations with the Troika in terms, and I agree with him, that any capital raised should be put back into the economy. Does the Minister have any timeframe as to when we will know whether or not they are agreeable to that?
- Written Answers — Motor Taxation: Motor Taxation (29 Sep 2011)
Robert Troy: Question 138: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will publish the documentation that is acceptable proof for taxing a vehicle for commercial use. [26838/11]
- Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (29 Sep 2011)
Robert Troy: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects to receive the report of the taxi review group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26789/11]
- Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (4 Oct 2011)
Robert Troy: That is not what the Minister's Cabinet colleague said.