Results 3,661-3,680 of 15,836 for speaker:Robert Troy
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Applications (16 Dec 2014)
Robert Troy: 558. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her views on whether it is appropriate to refuse a late Student Universal Support Ireland application (details supplied) based on misleading advice provided from their local social welfare offices. [47821/14]
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Penalty Points System (16 Dec 2014)
Robert Troy: 673. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views that it is fair and acceptable that a driver can receive three penalty points for not having a current national car test certificate displayed, yet the current waiting for the NCT is on average three months; and if there is a provision in place to deal with this situation. [48333/14]
- Leaders' Questions (17 Dec 2014)
Robert Troy: The Taoiseach has not answered the question anyway.
- Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Childcare Education and Training Scheme Administration (17 Dec 2014)
Robert Troy: 138. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number currently working in early education and child care here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48674/14]
- Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Childcare Education and Training Scheme Administration (17 Dec 2014)
Robert Troy: 139. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of persons who are currently working in early education and child care here who have a FETAC level 4 qualification; the percentage of the early education and child care workforce that this represents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48675/14]
- Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Childcare Education and Training Scheme Administration (17 Dec 2014)
Robert Troy: 140. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of persons who are currently working in early education and child care here who have a FETAC level 5 qualification; the percentage of the early education and child care workforce that this represents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48676/14]
- Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Childcare Education and Training Scheme Administration (17 Dec 2014)
Robert Troy: 141. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of persons who are currently working in early education and child care here who have a FETAC level 6 qualification; the percentage of the early education and child care workforce that this represents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48677/14]
- Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Childcare Education and Training Scheme Administration (17 Dec 2014)
Robert Troy: 142. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of persons who are currently working in early education and child care here who have a third level qualification in early childhood; the percentage of the early education and child care workforce that this represents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48678/14]
- Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Childcare Education and Training Scheme Places (17 Dec 2014)
Robert Troy: 143. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of children with special educational needs participating in the early childhood care and education scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48679/14]
- Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Childcare Education and Training Scheme Administration (17 Dec 2014)
Robert Troy: 144. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if there is a recommended pupil teacher ratio for early education and child care providers; the average pupil teacher ratio at present across early education and child care providers here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48680/14]
- Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Childcare Education and Training Scheme Places (17 Dec 2014)
Robert Troy: 145. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the percentage of child care services subsidised for children under three years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48681/14]
- Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Childcare Education and Training Scheme Places (17 Dec 2014)
Robert Troy: 146. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if those working in the early education and childhood sector have access to continuing professional development; if workers in the sector are entitled to CPD; the number of days CPD they are entitled to each year; if they are entitled to paid leave to take part in CPD; if their training is paid for; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Administration (17 Dec 2014)
Robert Troy: 227. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to surrender the exemption to domestic water charges secured by Ireland under the European framework directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48819/14]
- Order of Business (18 Dec 2014)
Robert Troy: The issue of the sale of alcohol Bill has been mentioned today and I raised the matter with the Taoiseach during the debate on the increase in excise duty in the 2012 budget. At the time the Taoiseach said it would be brought before the House within a matter of months. Some three years have passed and today the Tánaiste has said this legislation will be before the House in the middle...
- Order of Business (18 Dec 2014)
Robert Troy: What of the democratic revolution?
- Order of Business (18 Dec 2014)
Robert Troy: Does that mean there has been a change in policy? Has there been a change in direction?
- Order of Business (18 Dec 2014)
Robert Troy: Has there been a change in direction?
- Opposing Domestic Violence: Statements (18 Dec 2014)
Robert Troy: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate. I have not stood opposite the Minister on this side of the House for some time. This is an important debate. Some issue will always be debated at the tail end of a session. The small number of Deputies present says more about those who are not here than those who are. It is frightening to note that one in five women will be abused by...
- Topical Issue Debate: Mortgage Arrears Rate (18 Dec 2014)
Robert Troy: It is outrageous that the Government is not dealing with mortgage arrears as a priority. We will face an unbelievable problem in the new year, when thousands of families will be evicted from their homes because of mortgage arrears. The number of family mortgages in arrears of longer than 90 days has doubled since this Government came to office. The number peaked at 12.9% of all mortgages...
- Topical Issue Debate: Mortgage Arrears Rate (18 Dec 2014)
Robert Troy: I thank the Minister of State for offering to have the individual case checked. That is welcome. However, the Minister of State still does not understand. He referred to a website. That is damn-all good for somebody-----