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Order of Business (8 Oct 2015)

Robert Troy: It is not a Government priority.

Order of Business (8 Oct 2015)

Robert Troy: The Deputy had better be hoping it does

Order of Business (8 Oct 2015)

Robert Troy: Will the Government run until April?

Order of Business (8 Oct 2015)

Robert Troy: I am amazed by the Minister's response to a previous question on the publication of the wind energy guidelines. He seemed to brush over the urgent need for publication of same by saying it is no secret that there is a disagreement between him and his Cabinet colleague in respect of it. This is an extremely important issue, on which thousands of people made submissions and which affects...

Order of Business (8 Oct 2015)

Robert Troy: -----and we do not know whether a modular home will need planning permission or not. How out of touch is this Government?

Order of Business (8 Oct 2015)

Robert Troy: When?

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Properties (8 Oct 2015)

Robert Troy: 18. To ask the Minister for Defence his priorities for Custume Barracks in Athlone in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34451/15]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Barracks Closures (8 Oct 2015)

Robert Troy: 30. To ask the Minister for Defence his priorities for Columb Barracks in Mullingar in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34450/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: General Scheme of Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill 2015: Department of Children and Youth Affairs (8 Oct 2015)

Robert Troy: I thank the Department officials for coming here and giving an overview of this important Bill. All parties have been seeking it during recent years, and it is welcome that it has reached this stage and that we have an opportunity to tease out some of the issues. The kernel of the issue is that for future adoptions we are creating a template and there will be no issue regarding right to...

Financial Resolutions 2016 - Budget Statement 2016 (13 Oct 2015)

Robert Troy: Who cut it in the first place?

Financial Resolutions 2016 - Budget Statement 2016 (13 Oct 2015)

Robert Troy: It is like Tesco. Every little hurts.

Financial Resolutions 2016 - Budget Statement 2016 (13 Oct 2015)

Robert Troy: You will have your retirement party later.

Financial Resolutions 2016 - Budget Statement 2016 (13 Oct 2015)

Robert Troy: But it is all right because of the €3 increase.

Financial Resolutions 2016 - Budget Statement 2016 (13 Oct 2015)

Robert Troy: It was 14,000 social houses Deputy Buttimer.

Financial Resolutions 2016 - Budget Statement 2016 (13 Oct 2015)

Robert Troy: Correct.

Financial Resolutions 2016 - Financial Resolution No. 1: Excise Duties on Mechanically Propelled Vehicles (13 Oct 2015)

Robert Troy: I, too, welcome the initiative. Transportation costs are key. Living on an island, most of our goods are transported on lorries and so forth. This measure is welcome as it will help to reduce these costs. However, while bringing forward this measure, another Department is bringing forward new proposals for the recycling of tyres. The relevant representative body has been in intense...

Financial Resolutions 2016 - Financial Resolution No. 1: Excise Duties on Mechanically Propelled Vehicles (13 Oct 2015)

Robert Troy: No. It was Deputy Patrick O'Donovan from Limerick-----

Financial Resolutions 2016 - Financial Resolution No. 1: Excise Duties on Mechanically Propelled Vehicles (13 Oct 2015)

Robert Troy: -----who was aware of this issue because of representations made by a large employer in that area. Perhaps the Taoiseach is not aware of it. To be fair, I do not expect him to be aware of every development in every Department. However, although this is a very positive measure, it is important, when one Department brings forward positive measures, that another does not bring forward others...

Financial Resolutions 2016 - Financial Resolution No. 1: Excise Duties on Mechanically Propelled Vehicles (13 Oct 2015)

Robert Troy: I thank the Taoiseach for acknowledging the point I raised, but I am not sure if he is aware that it is causing much concern and worry for the tyre industry. We welcome the resolution brought before the House as it will reduce costs for hauliers. However, while everybody is anxious that tyres are recycled in a proper and appropriate manner, the new monopoly the Department of the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Consumer Protection (13 Oct 2015)

Robert Troy: 48. To ask the Minister for Finance the way the Cerberus Group is regulated. [35380/15]