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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Oct 2016)

Robert Troy: I apologise, I had a prior commitment and had to go out for a few minutes but I have read Professor Reynolds-Feighan's presentation. I was not here for it but I read it. I will ask a number of questions. One is on rail. Professor Reynolds-Feighan has said that she does not consider rail transport to be commercially viable. Is there anywhere across Europe or in the world where rail is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Oct 2016)

Robert Troy: I am seeking the witness's opinion on the decision to put 10% of the Dublin bus routes to tender. Does she think it is a wise decision? Does she think it will be beneficial for the long-term development of public transport in Dublin? Will it offer a better service that is more competitive and will the end user, the passenger, benefit from it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Oct 2016)

Robert Troy: When I was travelling here this morning there was a car crash off the M4 on the M50. The result of that was absolute gridlock. While the witness says that we predominantly use our roads, those roads are at capacity. There is also an issue with climate change in terms of CO2 emissions. I accept the comment about rail and the fact that there is only one user. However, if there is enough of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Oct 2016)

Robert Troy: I thank all the witnesses for coming here today and giving us the benefit of their time and experience in the public transport sector over recent years. When the subvention to Dublin Bus was reduced, it managed to increase passenger numbers and revenue and profit. It is to be complimented on that. If, as expected and as the Minister has indicated, there will be an increase in subvention to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Oct 2016)

Robert Troy: I forgot to ask, and it is quite important, about the Expressway service. In its presentation, the NBRU stated that for years Bus Éireann has cross-subsidised the underfunded PSO services with profits from its commercial Expressway service. We are now learning and being advised the Expressway service is not profitable and it is reported that because of this it will be diminished. Do...

Leaders' Questions (20 Oct 2016)

Robert Troy: We are all aware that the Brexit result sent shockwaves across Europe. It has very serious ramifications for the future of the EU and our island. We all agree that hard borders should not be re-introduced between North and South and that the common travel area should remain. There have been positive soundings about these but there have been mixed messages about how this special...

Leaders' Questions (20 Oct 2016)

Robert Troy: Although we were told that the budget would be Brexit-proofed, this has not proven to be the case. During recent weeks and months, I have to spoken to business owners in my region. It is not like when the Taoiseach tells the story of the man he met the night before who was having a pint. I spoke with the owners of real businesses who are creating real jobs: one had created 100 jobs,...

Leaders' Questions (20 Oct 2016)

Robert Troy: That will happen after the next election.

Leaders' Questions (20 Oct 2016)

Robert Troy: Is Deputy Ryan a member of two parties?

Questions on Proposed Legislation (20 Oct 2016)

Robert Troy: In the budget there is a 10% increase allocated to fixing the roads while the overall budget to local authorities was decreased by 7%. There is a commitment in the programme for Government for this Government to restore fully the local improvement scheme. That was a very beneficial scheme in terms of supporting the upgrade and repair of non-local authority roads across rural Ireland. Can...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (20 Oct 2016)

Robert Troy: Could the budget not help to do that?

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (25 Oct 2016)

Robert Troy: 158. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will make available additional Garda resources in the form of personnel for Edgeworthstown, County Longford, in view of the fact the numbers serving this town has decreased at a time when population has increased significantly. [32037/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Aer Lingus Sale (25 Oct 2016)

Robert Troy: 164. To ask the Minister for Finance to set out the proceeds to the Exchequer from the sale of Aer Lingus; and the areas where these proceeds have been invested. [31990/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Home Renovation Incentive Scheme (25 Oct 2016)

Robert Troy: 183. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to introduce measures that would incentivise property owners to renovate unused residential units over retail premises to help with the housing shortage and encourage more persons to live in village and town centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32038/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Minor Works Scheme (25 Oct 2016)

Robert Troy: 215. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the minor works scheme funding will be announced; the amount that will be allocated to the scheme; the details of the dates in previous years when the scheme was announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31843/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Delays (25 Oct 2016)

Robert Troy: 230. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a SUSI application was delayed pending a document from the Revenue Commissioners despite having the document already (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31995/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Housing Issues (25 Oct 2016)

Robert Troy: 242. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if there are supports from his Department for a person who was in the process of buying a house until they were made redundant recently. [31474/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Housing Provision (25 Oct 2016)

Robert Troy: 284. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his plans to introduce measures that would incentivise property owners to renovate unused residential units over retails premises to help with the housing shortage and encourage more persons to live in village and town centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32039/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Planning Issues (25 Oct 2016)

Robert Troy: 282. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government when he will approve funding for an application from Longford County Council in respect of small housing development at Drumlish, County Longford. [32034/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Funding (25 Oct 2016)

Robert Troy: 283. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the amount of Part V moneys that each county council retains as of 30 September 2016, in tabular form. [32035/16]