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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann: Discussion (15 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: What is the starting pay?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann: Discussion (15 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: To how much does that equate per annum?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann: Discussion (15 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: I am trying to ascertain if, in the event of a sectoral pay agreement being introduced across the board-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann: Discussion (15 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: I accept what Mr. Ennis is saying but I am asking if, were it to be introduced, it would make Bus Éireann competitive with the private sector?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann: Discussion (15 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: The motion I brought forward in the Dáil acknowledged this fact in the context of licensing but I am talking exclusively about pay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann: Discussion (15 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: I will play devil's advocate. Management will say that some of the proposals it put to the unions and staff are the implementation of pre-existing agreements made with the various unions. They say that these have been implemented at certain depots and not at others.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann: Discussion (15 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: I am not saying this is right because I do not know what was agreed under previous agreements, but the witnesses' contention is that what the management is saying is totally and utterly inaccurate.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann: Discussion (15 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: Maybe they could refer to it as management. Since assuming office, has the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport met any of the unions at any stage - long before talking about going to the WRC or the advice that there may be changes to terms and conditions? The Minister says that he cannot get involved in industrial relations, but has he met with any of the unions at any stage?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann: Discussion (15 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: The company will suggest that if it was totally and exclusively Expressway this matter could be resolved pretty easily by how the licences are issued, increased PSO and increased DSP. It will say that it needs to examine the cost base in a broader sense because 80% of people are using PSO and 20% are using the commercial line. It is fair to say that we are at one in terms of where the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann: Discussion (15 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: That being said, even if a sectoral employment order was brought in at the ceiling of the basic driver's pay of €634, Mr. Ennis felt that Bus Éireann may still not be competitive.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann: Discussion (15 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: I support that.

Motor Insurance Costs: Motion (16 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: I welcome the fact we are debating this report at last. This is not an issue that has sprung up overnight. The figures over recent years show the increase in motor insurance in 2014 was 11.6%, in 2015, there was a further increase of 30.8%, and in the twelve months leading to August 2016, there was an increase of 28%. The Minister of State has quite rightly said there is no silver bullet...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences Data (16 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: 64. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons in the past two years guilty of causing death on the road while under the influence of alcohol who were also uninsured or unlicensed and-or had no NCT (details supplied). [8049/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: EU Directives (16 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: 138. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government when the EPA nitrates directive will be reviewed. [7806/17]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Brexit Issues (16 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: 189. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if there are any consequences for North-South bodies such as Waterways Ireland and more specifically for pension entitlements for existing pensioners or future retirees in view of Brexit. [7921/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Capital Programme (16 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: 198. To ask the Minister for Health the status of works at St. Vincent's Hospital, Athlone; when these works will be completed; if a re-opening date for this facility can be confirmed; and the future plans for this facility [7786/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Administration (16 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: 200. To ask the Minister for Health the reason he plans rationalising the local offices which administer the fair deal scheme; his views on whether this will discommode the persons who rely on the service and will actually have a negative impact; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7808/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Severe Weather Events Response (16 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: 254. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers who were refused entry to certain schemes in 2016 due to flooding issues. [7784/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Severe Weather Events Response (16 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: 255. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a relocation fund for farmers who have been severely affected by flooding in recent years. [7785/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Industry Development (16 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: 256. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to establish a food ombudsman similar to the UK to ensure the primary food producers get a fair price; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7801/17]