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Order of Business (26 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: On several occasions I have raised the question of amending the Adoption Act 2010 to facilitate five Irish families who remain in legal limbo in their adoption process. I understand the Government is exploring the possibility of amending this Act with a view to looking compassionately on their cases. Will the Taoiseach update the House on this and can we expect this legislation to be...

Topical Issues: Child Care Services Funding (26 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: I thank the office of the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this issue for discussion. I welcome that the Minister has secured €900,000 for allocation in 2013 to the delivery of training modules in the early child care sector. While it is a modest sum given there are 4,300 service providers throughout Ireland it is to be welcomed. During the summer I published a discussion paper...

Topical Issues: Child Care Services Funding (26 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: I welcome the allocation of moneys for training; that is not an issue. I asked whether that funding would be restricted next year to the provision of training at FETAC levels 5 and 6. The standard of staff training in some facilities is already very high. I visited one in Kinnegad recently, for example, where every member of staff has at least a level 5 qualification and most are qualified...

Topical Issues: Child Care Services Funding (26 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: One of the bodies charged with delivering training is not accredited for FETAC level 6.

Topical Issues: Child Care Services Funding (26 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: What about training for level 6? The Minister did not address that point.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Council of Ireland (26 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: 218. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the length of time before a teacher without practical experience will be de-registered from the Teaching Council. [50260/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Natural Heritage Areas Designation (26 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: 428. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if the ownership of Nure bog, County Westmeath has transferred from individual ownership to State ownership; the position regarding persons who wish to harvest turf in this bog from 2014 onwards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50780/13]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Early Child Care Education Issues (26 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: 566. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs to set out the mechanism with which she intends to roll out the mentoring programme for preschool years as announced in budget 2014; the timeframe for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50255/13]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Early Child Care Education Standards (26 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: 567. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the changes she proposes to make to the child care or preschool regulations; and the timeframe in which these changes will be implemented. [50257/13]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Preschool Services (26 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: 568. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will clarify the new fee structure for registration of preschool services; if this new fee will replace the existing fee; the current level of funding from existing fee and the projected level of funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50258/13]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Departmental Contracts (26 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: 572. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the procurement policy her Department undertook in awarding the €900,000 training fund contract; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50634/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (26 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: 594. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in County Longford has had their operation for a hip replacement at MRH Tullamore postponed on three separate occasions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50256/13]

Leaders' Questions (27 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: Does one case tell the story?

Order of Business (27 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: In the context of the forthcoming national paediatric hospital development board (amendment) Bill and in light of recent highlighted concerns, will the Taoiseach give a commitment that there will be no further delays in the construction of the national children's hospital? It is a critical piece of infrastructure for sick children throughout the country. According to the legislative...

Order of Business (27 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: Will legislation be brought forward in regard to wind energy?

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Collection (27 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: 57. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will ensure that persons who opted to pay their property tax by visa debit are not penalised and forced to pay 2015 tax in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51100/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (27 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: 212. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a hospital appointment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford. [51074/13]

Order of Business (28 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government has, once again, created great fear and anxiety with his plan to introduce a raft of new indirect taxes which will disproportionately affect the less well-off in society and further cripple people who are at breaking point.

Order of Business (28 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: I am asking in respect of the environmental liability Bill. When will that Bill come before the House and when will we have an opportunity to oppose any further indirect taxes on the people who cannot afford any more taxes?

Order of Business (28 Nov 2013)

Robert Troy: Or the legacy of the Government's broken promises.