Results 41-60 of 15,337 for speaker:Robert Troy

Tax Code (11 May 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 30: To ask the Minister for Tourism; Culture and Sport his future proposals in relation to section 481 - film relief; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10947/11]

Tax Code (11 May 2011)

Robert Troy: I thank the Minister and welcome his commitment to retaining section 481 until 2015. Would he consider extending this tax relief to computer and video games and other forms of content creation? This is an enormous global industry with great potential and benefit for job creation.

NAMA Portfolio (11 May 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 32: To ask the Minister for Tourism; Culture and Sport if he has given any consideration yet to a commitment in the Programme for Government to identify buildings in National Asset Management Agency which could be used as suitable local arts and culture facilities. [10709/11]

NAMA Portfolio (11 May 2011)

Robert Troy: I welcome the work the Minister has done in this regard by contacting NAMA. It is a very worthwhile venture. The Minister touched on this issue in his previous answer when he spoke of providing facilities for young people and trying to involve the younger generation in the arts and in the creation of art and culture. I welcome that he has made progress on this. When he has more...

NAMA Portfolio (11 May 2011)

Robert Troy: Some community groups will have a particular interest in a NAMA building. Has the Minister put in place a process for how these can make an application to take ownership of such a building? If so, will the Minister advise the House of this process? Is there potential to get an economic return for NAMA with buildings in the case of aspiring artists who are finding it difficult to get venues...

Job Creation (11 May 2011)

Robert Troy: I listened attentively to the Minister's reply which reinforced the need to look to the private sector for future funding for cultural events. He stated he has already engaged with philanthropists in this regard. The Minister spoke eloquently about that fine cathedral in Cork. I remind him we have fine heritage buildings right throughout the country and in particular in Westmeath we have...

Cultural Events (11 May 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 44: To ask the Minister for Tourism; Culture and Sport his plans to make culture night a twice yearly event as promised in the Programme for Government and if he will consider extending it to other cities outside of Dublin [10708/11]

Cultural Events (11 May 2011)

Robert Troy: Perhaps the Minister can forward those details to me as well. I am aware of many groups that are interested in Culture Night. Many of them participated in previous Culture Night events and met their expenses from their own resources. They did not get any funding from the State. What level of funding is available for this year's Culture Night, which will take place on 23 September? The...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (17 May 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 308: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the number of new sites established under the national broadband scheme has reached the target of over 400 stated previously on his website; if not, the number of new sites that have been completed and are functioning correctly at present; and the number of those that are masts supporting antennae in new...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (17 May 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 309: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the subsidy of ongoing charges for satellite services provided under the national broadband scheme will be maintained after the NBS contract ends in or around July 2014. [11440/11]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (17 May 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 310: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when and where he will publish the relative weighting which he will give to each of the criteria chosen in awarding the contract for the rural broadband scheme, as recommended by the Community guidelines; if he will publish the results of the tender evaluation process; if he will publish the eventual contract...

Army Barracks (24 May 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Defence the position regarding the barracks in Mullingar, County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12093/11]

Army Barracks (24 May 2011)

Robert Troy: I invite the Minister to visit Columb Barracks in Mullingar to see at first hand the important work done there. The barracks is vitally important in the region and to the country. It is used for training overseas contingents and was used prior to the current mission to the Lebanon. I am disappointed that the Minister cannot give a commitment with regard to the future of the barracks and to...

Agriculture: Motion (24 May 2011)

Robert Troy: I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak on this important issue. I commend the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and the Government on their support for this motion. I represent a rural constituency and anyone who represents such a constituency will understand the importance of the agricultural sector for the economy as a whole and not just for rural Ireland. The agrifood...

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (24 May 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of teachers currently employed on temporary contracts in both primary and secondary schools in the country; the number of these contracts that will be renewed or converted to permanent contracts for the next academic year; when employees on temporary contracts and the schools concerned will be advised as to his plans for...

Written Answers — National Commemorative Events: National Commemorative Events (24 May 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport if a decision has been reached on the date, time and location in Ulster for this year's National Famine Memorial Day. [12854/11]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (24 May 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 215: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has been in contact with Eircom regarding the upgrade of the phone exchange to enable the provision of broadband at a location (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12359/11]

Written Answers — Prison Staff: Prison Staff (24 May 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 276: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to recruit additional prison officers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12653/11]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (24 May 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 406: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the services provided by the Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar, County Westmeath; his proposals for its future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12730/11]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (24 May 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 407: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if he will review a recent decision to close the post mortem facilities at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar, County Westmeath in view of the fact that there is insufficient capacity in Tullamore, County Offaly, to service both counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12731/11]