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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Relief Availability (5 May 2016)

Robert Troy: 12. To ask the Minister for Finance why psychotherapy fees for persons suffering from mental health issues are not subject to tax relief in the same way as other medical expenses. [9246/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (5 May 2016)

Robert Troy: 136. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources to upgrade the broadband line from Mullingar to Ballynacargy in County Westmeath and to include the Walshestown Bunbrosna Road (details supplied). [9201/16]

Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (17 May 2016)

Robert Troy: At the outset let me, on her first day as a Minister in the Dáil Chamber, congratulate Deputy Zappone on her appointment and wish her the very best of luck in her role. I have no doubt that she comes with a wealth of experience in this area and that she will bring very positive and meaningful contributions to her Department. I also thank her for her kind words to me last week at the...

Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (17 May 2016)

Robert Troy: -----I had prior commitments in my constituency and could not be there. I agree with her that it is very welcome that this is one of the first pieces of legislation to be debated in this Dáil term. One of the most significant developments in child protection in recent years has been the constitutional change approved by the people of Ireland in November 2012. Article 42A "affirms...

Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (17 May 2016)

Robert Troy: The Deputy had five years in which to do it.

Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (17 May 2016)

Robert Troy: The Deputy can speak to one section for 30 minutes, if he so wishes.

Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (17 May 2016)

Robert Troy: The Acting Chairman is being unfair.

Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (17 May 2016)

Robert Troy: The Acting Chairman is not being fair.

Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (17 May 2016)

Robert Troy: On a point of order, the Acting Chairman is not being fair-----

Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (17 May 2016)

Robert Troy: -----because the previous speaker spent 15 minutes discussing the Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill, which is not connected with the Bill before us, yet the Acting Chairman did not correct her once.

Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (17 May 2016)

Robert Troy: I ask the Chair to show fairness to all Deputies.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (17 May 2016)

Robert Troy: 72. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if recourse is available to a person (details supplied) who has been declined an appeal for a visa application. [10556/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (17 May 2016)

Robert Troy: 105. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality to expedite an application for a visa by a person (details supplied). [9484/16]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (17 May 2016)

Robert Troy: 351. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the meaningful supports he will introduce for employment in the voluntary community social enterprise area, in particular regarding supports for a continuity of employment for key employees with the sector. [10326/16]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Funding (17 May 2016)

Robert Troy: 352. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he has considered implementing the proposals contained within the Let's Commission for Communities document. [10327/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (17 May 2016)

Robert Troy: 495. To ask the Minister for Social Protection to expedite an application by a person (details supplied) under the carer's allowance scheme. [9772/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (17 May 2016)

Robert Troy: 521. To ask the Minister for Social Protection to expedite an application by a person (details supplied) under the disability allowance scheme. [10097/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Payments (17 May 2016)

Robert Troy: 542. To ask the Minister for Social Protection to expedite payment to a person (details supplied) under the carer's allowance scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10319/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (17 May 2016)

Robert Troy: 551. To ask the Minister for Social Protection to expedite an application by a person (details supplied) under the carer's allowance scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10384/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: National Internship Scheme Eligibility (17 May 2016)

Robert Troy: 555. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if an adult dependant under the disability allowance scheme can qualify for an internship under the JobBridge programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10466/16]