Results 281-300 of 15,830 for speaker:Robert Troy
- Written Answers — Defence Forces Reserve: Defence Forces Reserve (12 Oct 2011)
Robert Troy: Question 149: To ask the Minister for Defence the effective strength of the Reserve Defence Forces officers by rank and brigade. [28977/11]
- Written Answers — Defence Forces Reserve: Defence Forces Reserve (12 Oct 2011)
Robert Troy: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of officers promoted under DFR R5 para 31(2) each year since 2005 and to date in 2011; and if it is his policy to continue such promotions for those qualified in 2011. [28978/11]
- Turbary Rights (18 Oct 2011)
Robert Troy: Question 39: To ask the Minister for Arts; Heritage and the Gaeltacht the date on which negotiations between him and turf cutters is scheduled to take place; the substance of these negotiations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29906/11]
- Turbary Rights (18 Oct 2011)
Robert Troy: I thank the Minister for his reply. We on this side of the House believe the Government must immediately bring forward proposals for a long-term solution to compensate turf cutters, which is an issue of particular concern in the midlands and further west. The Peatlands Council is somewhat disappointed that the Minister went ahead and signed this agreement without full consultation with the...
- Turbary Rights (18 Oct 2011)
Robert Troy: May I ask a supplementary question?
- Culture Night 2012 (18 Oct 2011)
Robert Troy: Question 42: To ask the Minister for Arts; Heritage and the Gaeltacht his plans to establish a panel of experts and interested parties to open up our embassies, consulates and ambassadors' residences across the world for Culture Night 2012 to make it a global event; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29907/11]
- Culture Night 2012 (18 Oct 2011)
Robert Troy: It is welcome that the Minister is considering taking this idea on board. We have spoken before in previous Dáil question about expanding Culture Night. At the time I outlined my reservations in having St. Patrick's Day designated as a second day of culture. We should use Culture Night in September to complement the St. Patrick's Day celebrations. We received positive worldwide coverage...
- Culture Night 2012 (18 Oct 2011)
Robert Troy: Do we have confirmation that the Minister will engage with the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to consider extending the concept to our embassies and consulates throughout the world?
- Arts Funding (18 Oct 2011)
Robert Troy: I asked the Minister if he had confidence in the Arts Council's ability in this regard, given that over the past five years the council's support of opera has dropped from â¬4.6 million to â¬2.2 million. Although the council's grant aid fell by 21% during this period the council's support to opera was cut by 52%. The Minister and I are aware of the importance of opera in Ireland in...
- Arts Funding (18 Oct 2011)
Robert Troy: Next week.
- Arts Funding (18 Oct 2011)
Robert Troy: I take on board what the Minister stated, namely, that the Arts Council is independent. However, during the period when its funding was reduced by 21%, the Arts Council cut funding to Opera Ireland by 52%. This represents more than twice the level of the reduction in funding nationally.
- Arts Funding (18 Oct 2011)
Robert Troy: Perhaps the Minister could ensure that similar reductions will not be made next year. No one is questioning the good work being done by Wexford Festival Opera.
- Cruthú Fostaíochta (18 Oct 2011)
Robert Troy: Question 48: To ask the an Aire EalaÃon; Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta cad é an méid oibre atá idir lámha aige chun nÃos mó post a chur ar fáil sa Ghaeltacht; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [29840/11]
- Film Industry Development (18 Oct 2011)
Robert Troy: Action must be taken to position Ireland as one of the most progressive and digitally advanced business environments. As the Minister is aware, I raised this issue previously at Question Time when I asked his Department to examine the Canadian model in terms of what it was doing for the gaming industry, in particular. Has the Department examined this model? Has it consulted the Minister...
- Film Industry Development (18 Oct 2011)
Robert Troy: Who has been included in the membership of this new implementation group?
- Film Industry Development (18 Oct 2011)
Robert Troy: The Minister might come back to me with the membership of the group.
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (18 Oct 2011)
Robert Troy: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the length of time it will take to progress an application for a new school (details supplied) in County Westmeath in view of the fact that all technical issues are resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29790/11]
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (18 Oct 2011)
Robert Troy: Question 266: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will review the criteria for the approval of mortgage interest supplement in order to include relief for those who have been disallowed mortgage interest relief because the rate of interest they pay is higher than current limits allow. [29996/11]
- Written Answers — Wildlife Protection: Wildlife Protection (18 Oct 2011)
Robert Troy: Question 275: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position regarding the reintroduction of a licence in respect of an organisation (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29791/11]
- Order of Business (19 Oct 2011)
Robert Troy: They were sent elsewhere.