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Priority Questions: Bus Éireann (22 Mar 2017)

Robert Troy: 21. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the level of engagement he has had with the management of Bus Éireann in relation to their restructuring plan. [14447/17]

Priority Questions: Bus Éireann (22 Mar 2017)

Robert Troy: The financial challenges facing Bus Éireann have been known to the Minister and his predecessor for in excess of 16 months, going back to January 2016. We are now told that we face insolvency in Bus Éireann within a matter of weeks. What level of engagement has the Minister had with the board and management of Bus Éireann in the past number of weeks on the proposed...

Priority Questions: Bus Éireann (22 Mar 2017)

Robert Troy: Has the Minister seen the plan the board is discussing today and which it intends to implement unilaterally from next week? Previously, the Minister said he was a party and had a number of drafts referred to him, but has he seen the proposed plan the board wishes to implement in the next number of days? Has he been consulted on the implementation of that plan without the agreement of the...

Priority Questions: Bus Éireann (22 Mar 2017)

Robert Troy: Why are the plans referred to the Minister and the Department if he does not need to approve them? Does he approve of the restructuring plans being put forward, "Yes" or "No"? What is the Minister's opinion on the board and management of Bus Éireann seeking legal advice on reckless trading? If the plan is not implemented, I am told that the board and directors could be held up for...

Priority Questions: Bus Éireann (22 Mar 2017)

Robert Troy: When?

Priority Questions: Bus Éireann (22 Mar 2017)

Robert Troy: Will the Minister answer the question on reckless trading?

Priority Questions: Bus Éireann (22 Mar 2017)

Robert Troy: The Minister can talk down the clock without answering the question.

Other Questions: Departmental Agencies Funding (22 Mar 2017)

Robert Troy: I welcome the commitment by the Minister of State. I acknowledge that Westmeath County Council provides good funding for community groups in the various parades that are held there. Has the Minister, Deputy Ross, delegated some powers and functions to the Minister of State? It has been a matter of curiosity and concern both for the Minister and other Members of the House. Can he confirm...

Other Questions: Coast Guard Services (22 Mar 2017)

Robert Troy: This is something that I raised myself a number of weeks ago with the Minister. Perhaps there might be merit in meeting with the representative body of the Coast Guard, to listen to its concerns and proposals and perhaps not to knock it down so forcefully as the Minister has done today, and indeed did a number of weeks ago. Perhaps if the proposal that we put a number of weeks ago, or that...

Other Questions: Bus Éireann (22 Mar 2017)

Robert Troy: The sad fact of the matter is I do not think the Minister is withholding the information because I do not think the Minister knows it. That is the sad reality. During my priority question, I asked the Minister about his concern about the board and reckless trading. The board itself has stated that it will have to implement the plan to avoid reckless trading. Is the Minister in agreement...

Other Questions: Bus Éireann (22 Mar 2017)

Robert Troy: Reckless trading.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: European Fund for Strategic Investments (22 Mar 2017)

Robert Troy: 50. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the options he is exploring for availing of the opportunities provided under the European Fund for Strategic Investments, EFSI, to boost capital expenditure on transport; if he is exploring any additional PPP projects under the EFSI; and if not, the reason this is the case. [14236/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (22 Mar 2017)

Robert Troy: 55. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ensure that the N20 motorway upgrade between Limerick and Cork will be included in the Government’s forthcoming capital plan; and if he considers this road project as a national priority. [14234/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (22 Mar 2017)

Robert Troy: 86. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to begin regulating the rickshaw industry; and his timeframe for commencing regulation. [14237/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry Regulations (22 Mar 2017)

Robert Troy: 87. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he will finalise the statutory instrument giving authority to the Irish Aviation Authority for the control of noise levels at Dublin airport; and when he will publish the statutory instrument. [14233/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Probate Applications (22 Mar 2017)

Robert Troy: 104. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 17 of 11 October 2016, the status of the appointing of a probate officer for County Westmeath. [14559/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Rights (22 Mar 2017)

Robert Troy: 110. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the State recognition there is for religious congregations here; if there are any benefits or schemes for members of religious congregations, for example, a special allowance for full or part time members of congregations as exists in other European countries; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14473/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Water Charges (22 Mar 2017)

Robert Troy: 156. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the position regarding the reimbursement of Irish Water customers who are solely connected to a sewerage system and do not utilise mains water; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14298/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (22 Mar 2017)

Robert Troy: 175. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to put additional staff in place in the Passport Office to deal with the large number of applications which are currently being experienced; when additional staff will commence in order to deal with the unprecedented waiting times and the fact that applications are not being dealt with according to the advised timelines. [14542/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (22 Mar 2017)

Robert Troy: 209. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide a specialised wheelchair to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14359/17]