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Other Questions: Industrial Relations (15 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: The Minister stated that he made several attempts to establish the dialogue but the reality is that he attempted to do so only once, which was after the conclusion of industrial action at Bus Éireann. Had the Minister acted in a swift manner at that time and convened the multi-stakeholder forum, it would have been in operation and would have prevented industrial action. However, like...

Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: The programme for Government commits to ensuring robust oversight of Ireland's overseas development aid budget. While I acknowledge the great work being carried out in so many countries by so many of our NGOs, what action has the Tánaiste taken, since the recent appalling revelations about Oxfam aid workers' activities in countries they are meant to be helping and about the real...

Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: It is welcome that the Bill is before the Dáil and not before its time. The previous Cabinet signed off on it in February 2015. We must be realistic and acknowledge that there is a serious problem with drink and the drink culture in this country and that it must be addressed. No one can argue against the facts, which are that an increasing number of people are presenting in hospitals...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Expenditure Programme Review (15 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: 39. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his Department's main capital investment priorities in the context of the ongoing review of the capital investment plan; and the status of the key capital projects within his Department's scope. [7745/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (15 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: 43. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps his Department is taking to mitigate the impacts of Brexit on the tourism sector; the steps he is taking to address the drop in UK visitor numbers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7748/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland Administration (15 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: 68. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of his Department's commitment to make it mandatory for all bodies that are funded by Sport Ireland to adopt the community and voluntary code of governance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7747/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: European Fund for Strategic Investments (15 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: 69. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether his Department and transport agencies under its aegis are not doing enough to promote the use of the European Fund for Strategic Investments in terms of identifying and carrying out background work on public infrastructure projects that may meet the criteria for project selection in terms of additionality and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (15 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: 89. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether there is sufficient investment in cycling infrastructure; his further views on whether cycling infrastructure is sufficiently well developed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7746/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Programme (15 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: 222. To ask the Minister for Health his plans regarding the independence of dental hygienists; his plans to introduce a new Bill to amend or replace the Dentists Act 1985; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8000/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (15 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: 253. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to relieve the level of traffic congestion in Dublin city; and the forward planning which will see a reduction in car usage in the city. [7823/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Facilities (15 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: 257. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the size of Dublin Port; the amount of land in operational use; the amount of land used for storage; the amount of unused land; the number of staff directly employed there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7863/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport and Recreational Development (15 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: 258. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when his Department will publish its sports policy. [7864/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (15 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: 259. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when his Department will adjudicate on the sports capital appeals; if he envisages unsuccessful clubs; and if there is a budget to deal with successful appeals. [7866/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Directives (15 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: 263. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the consultation he has held with relevant stakeholders regarding Directive 2015/2302/EU; the meetings held; when this will come into effect; and if a regulatory impact assessment has been carried out. [7998/18]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Family Resource Centres (15 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: 278. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the reason there is a difference of up to €30,000 in annual funding for an existing FRC and a new FRC (details supplied). [7836/18]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Job Creation (15 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: 281. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development his plans to increase employment opportunities in rural areas. [7825/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Homeless Persons Data (15 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: 301. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of persons classed as homeless; and the increased efforts being made to ensure these persons are suitably housed as a matter of urgency. [7827/18]

Dublin Traffic: Motion [Private Members] (20 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: That relates to the national development plan.

Dublin Traffic: Motion [Private Members] (20 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: I have an opportunity to come back at this.

Dublin Traffic: Motion [Private Members] (20 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: The Minister has only one script and he uses it for everything.