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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Barracks Closures (10 Feb 2015)

Robert Troy: 312. To ask the Minister for Defence in view of the closure of Connolly Barracks in Longford in 2009, O'Neill Barracks in Cavan and Columb Barracks in Mullingar in 2012, the units and sub-units from those three barracks that were relocated to Custume Barracks in Athlone; and if he will provide a list, by name, of the military units in the permanent and reserve defence forces whose...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting Applications (10 Feb 2015)

Robert Troy: 365. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to introduce a more streamlined process in respect of Garda vetting, particularly in the child care sector, where Garda vetting would remain with the person and not the organisation, by way of issuing a card and expiry date of no more than two years, a process which is operational in many European countries and Australia; and if she...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services Provision (10 Feb 2015)

Robert Troy: 372. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 26 of 27 March 2014, and the introduction of changes impacting on community employment workers on placement, the difficulties that the changes would present to community child care facilities, and the commitment provided to considering how best to address the issue, if he will provide an update on...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Social Workers Recruitment (10 Feb 2015)

Robert Troy: 380. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of social workers that are full-time and currently in post, that is, not on sick leave, maternity leave and so on, and comparable figures on the same for previous years, that is 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014; if he will provide a breakdown of same in tabular form. [5903/15]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Children and Family Services (10 Feb 2015)

Robert Troy: 381. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will provide figures on the average frequency of visitations between social workers and the children in their care; if he will provide a breakdown, in tabular form, of these figures by level of priority; and if he will provide comparative figures, in tabular form, for the years 2010 to 2014, inclusive. [5904/15]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Homeless Persons Data (10 Feb 2015)

Robert Troy: 382. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of children and young persons who have presented at homeless services in the past year; and if he will provide, in tabular form, figures on the number of young persons who have left State care and who have presented at homeless services in the past year in comparison with the years 2010 to 2014, inclusive. [5905/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (10 Feb 2015)

Robert Troy: 442. To ask the Minister for Health the level of negotiations that have taken place regarding utilising both St. Joseph's long-stay hospital in County Longford and St. Mary's long-stay hospital in Mullingar, County Westmeath as step-down facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5831/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staffing (10 Feb 2015)

Robert Troy: 521. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on an appeal lodged by a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath regarding a second teacher. [5824/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Services Staff (10 Feb 2015)

Robert Troy: 559. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will engage with the Department of Social Protection, on behalf of school secretaries, who have to sign on every time they take holidays, and who are not paid for the first days of their claim; if a more friendly efficient service will be put in place, where the person can sign on once a year at the start of the school term, if they...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (10 Feb 2015)

Robert Troy: 621. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ensure funding is made available to all local authorities so that cul-de-sac roads and boreens are maintained to a proper standard, as these roads have been severely neglected over recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5568/15]

Order of Business (11 Feb 2015)

Robert Troy: I wish to raise two issues, the first of which follows on from a matter raised relating to the potential closure of small rural schools. The Department of Education and Skills has had a value for money review of such schools for in excess of three years.

Order of Business (11 Feb 2015)

Robert Troy: The Taoiseach has repeatedly promised that a debate would be facilitated.

Order of Business (11 Feb 2015)

Robert Troy: When will that debate be facilitated to give all Deputies an opportunity to contribute? The Taoiseach is not the only past pupil of a two-teacher school. I am a past pupil of a one-teacher school and proud to say it. According to CSO figures published this year, more than one third of all children are living in deprivation.

Order of Business (11 Feb 2015)

Robert Troy: One in eight children is living in consistent poverty. The Tánaiste, the Government's deputy leader, promised more than two weeks ago that time would be made available to debate the CSO figures.

Order of Business (11 Feb 2015)

Robert Troy: The Taoiseach and the Government dictate what is taken in the Dáil.

Order of Business (11 Feb 2015)

Robert Troy: Will the Taoiseach make time available for these two important debates?

Order of Business (11 Feb 2015)

Robert Troy: The Tánaiste stated that she would make time available.

Order of Business (11 Feb 2015)

Robert Troy: That is a positive.

Ombudsman for Children Appointment: Motion (11 Feb 2015)

Robert Troy: Fianna Fáil welcomes the appointment of Dr. Niall Muldoon as the new Ombudsman for Children. He brings a wealth of experience and insight to the role from his work in the area of child protection for almost 20 years. His extensive knowledge and expertise makes him an ideal candidate to safeguard the rights and welfare of children. The Office of Ombudsman for Children, which has...

Child Care: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (11 Feb 2015)

Robert Troy: I thank Members from across the House for contributing to the debate on this critically important issue. I apologise for missing some of the debate last night, but I had an opportunity to look over the contributions in the Official Report today. I am glad that Fianna Fáil used its Private Members' time to ensure, for only the second time in the lifetime of this Government, a...