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Topical Issue Debate: Live Exports (13 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: I also have grave concerns about the impact that this decision will have on the industry. This industry has been in operation for almost 30 years. It has ensured competition yet it has received very little support. This particular business accounts for 60% to 70% of the market. It is not right, accurate or fair for the Minister of State to say that others will take up the slack. There...

Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the Second Stage debate on the Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) (No. 2) Bill 2013. What a nice PR savvy title for legislation. This legislation provides for a serious reduction in the number of people eligible for a medical card. It seeks the withdrawal from entitlement to a medical card of 35,000 people over the age of 70. Simply...

Access to Credit: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (13 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: I intend to share time with my colleague, Deputy John McGuinness.

Access to Credit: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (13 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: We are all agreed that a well-functioning banking sector is critical to any economy. While there has been massive State support by way of capital, the country still does not have a functioning banking system. I will focus in my contribution on competition and support for SMEs. A Department of Finance study in 2000 reported that more than 80 credit institutions were offering banking...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Youth Justice Strategy (13 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: 158. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when she intends to publish a successor strategy to the national youth justice strategy 2008-10; the reason no successor strategy has been published to date; her assessment of the impact of the 2008-10 strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48467/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting Applications (14 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: 130. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will expedite a Garda clearance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath. [48602/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Payments (19 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: 238. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will expedite a Student Universal Support Ireland grant payment in respect of a person (details supplied). [49093/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (19 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: 245. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans for a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath. [49190/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Applications (19 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: 246. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will ensure a person (details supplied) is granted a special rate of Student Universal Support Ireland grant payment. [49263/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (19 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: 247. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if adequate support will be offered to persons in a school (details supplied) in County Longford in terms of special needs assistants; his views on whether this is acceptable and needs to be addressed straight away by providing the school with additional support. [49270/13]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services Expenditure (19 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: 618. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the reason an IT system failure has resulted in childcare education support scheme payment due to providers from 21 October to 1 December being delayed; when this problem will be rectified; and when service providers will receive payment. [49034/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (19 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: 675. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a hospital appointment in respect of a person (details supplied). [49247/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Sixth Report of Special Rapporteur on Child Protection: Discussion (19 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: I echo the Chairman’s words and compliment Dr. Shannon on his comprehensive presentation today. One can see his dedication to the cause. We are fortunate to have someone in his position with his experience and of his calibre. I also compliment Senator van Turnhout on suggesting that we invite Dr. Shannon to discuss his most recent report with us. My understanding is that this is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Sixth Report of Special Rapporteur on Child Protection: Discussion (19 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: The first point I wanted to make was about the position of alcohol. I echo what has been said by previous speakers. I compliment Deputy Conway on having the courage to admit that, unfortunately, people at the very highest level of Government, the Ministers, are not prepared to take on what is a very powerful lobby, the alcohol lobby-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Sixth Report of Special Rapporteur on Child Protection: Discussion (19 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: She agrees.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Sixth Report of Special Rapporteur on Child Protection: Discussion (19 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: I am just making the point that the ban on sports sponsorship by the alcohol companies has not been brought into play. It needs to be looked at, in conjunction with the issue that is being looked at, that of below cost selling, and a wider range of issues. Dr. Shannon has rightly outlined that it is the root cause of many of our social problems.

Leaders' Questions (20 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: Does the Taoiseach want notice of Leaders' Questions now?

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Application (21 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: 52. To ask the Minister for Finance if a person has to pay a property tax on a second property (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49969/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Applications (21 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: 64. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a student grant in respect of a person (details supplied). [49839/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Medical Services Scheme Administration (21 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: 204. To ask the Minister for Health if he will allow the medical card to cover Flexiseq, a pain medication ointment [49862/13]