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One-Parent Family Payment Scheme: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 Jul 2015)

Robert Troy: I remind the House to show due courtesy and respect to the person who is in the Chair.

One-Parent Family Payment Scheme: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 Jul 2015)

Robert Troy: It is not a question and answer session. The Deputy will have ten minutes to wrap up at the end and I ensure him he will be afforded that courtesy.

One-Parent Family Payment Scheme: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 Jul 2015)

Robert Troy: Deputy Joe Costello to continue, without interruption.

One-Parent Family Payment Scheme: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 Jul 2015)

Robert Troy: Deputy Joe Costello to continue, without interruption, please.

One-Parent Family Payment Scheme: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 Jul 2015)

Robert Troy: Through the Chair, Deputy.

One-Parent Family Payment Scheme: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 Jul 2015)

Robert Troy: I thank the Deputy.

One-Parent Family Payment Scheme: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 Jul 2015)

Robert Troy: I call Deputy Peadar Tóibín who is sharing time with Deputies Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, Martin Ferris and Jonathan O'Brien.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Provision (1 Jul 2015)

Robert Troy: 245. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide a list of the schools in the Longford and Westmeath area affected by the recent withdrawal of school transport services due to a number of eligible pupils residing in a distinct locality. [26521/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Eligibility (1 Jul 2015)

Robert Troy: 248. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to outline her views on correspondence received by families regarding their school transport (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26546/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Quarterly Update on Children and Youth Issues: Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (2 Jul 2015)

Robert Troy: I welcome the Minister and his officials to the meeting. I will commence by analysing his presentation. The Supreme Court's decision to uphold the result of the referendum on children's rights is welcome. I am someone who actively participated in the campaign and actively campaigned. Now that the decision is final, I want to know who will take responsibility, or be held accountable, for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Quarterly Update on Children and Youth Issues: Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (2 Jul 2015)

Robert Troy: I accept that there was a long break and that the Minister may have forgotten a couple of the questions asked. I accept the bona fides of the previous Minister in terms of the publication of the document on the children's rights referendum. Because of this, the outcome was delayed by two years, although I accept that the Minister could not intervene in the judicial system. The...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Quarterly Update on Children and Youth Issues: Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (2 Jul 2015)

Robert Troy: It was on staffing issues.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Quarterly Update on Children and Youth Issues: Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (2 Jul 2015)

Robert Troy: The heads of the other Bill were agreed on a cross-party basis in advance of the referendum.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Quarterly Update on Children and Youth Issues: Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (2 Jul 2015)

Robert Troy: I am a board member of a community crèche in my constituency and we put much emphasis on having our staff trained. In fairness, the Department gave us two years and we met the target set. Thankfully, our staff engaged. When targets are set, we should adhere to them because if we do not, we send the wrong message.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Equipment (7 Jul 2015)

Robert Troy: 312. To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite a magnetic resonance imaging, MRI, scan at Tullamore Hospital in County Offaly in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford. [27045/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (7 Jul 2015)

Robert Troy: 352. To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath will receive a hospital appointment as soon as possible [27269/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Boards Funding (7 Jul 2015)

Robert Troy: 482. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans for the funds held in the capital reserves of the Longford-Westmeath Education and Training Board, following the disposal of the old school at Castlepollard, County Westmeath, a number of years ago; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27083/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Provision (7 Jul 2015)

Robert Troy: 522. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her views on the withdrawal of school transport routes to a school (details supplied) in Counties Longford and Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27714/15]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Area Based Childhood Programme (8 Jul 2015)

Robert Troy: 1. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs his Department's plans to ensure that the area based childhood programme remains fully resourced and funded for the upcoming number of years. [27466/15]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Area Based Childhood Programme (8 Jul 2015)

Robert Troy: As the Minister is aware, the current area based childhood, ABC, programme is jointly funded through his Department and Atlantic Philanthropies. The funding provided by Atlantic Philanthropies is due to expire later this year and I would welcome a statement from the Minister today in regard to how he plans to ensure this critical early intervention programme is maintained and strengthened in...