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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Chairpersons Designate of Public Bodies (21 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: According to the European Commission, Ireland did not secure any transport funding from the new €500 billion fund announced last year. This was confirmed by the Transport Commissioner when he appeared before the joint committee. I did not make up my earlier statement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Chairpersons Designate of Public Bodies (21 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: European funding was secured from other sources, but no moneys have been received for transport from the Juncker funds, although we received some funding for primary care centres under the fund.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management, Congestion and Public Safety at College Green, Dublin: Discussion (21 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: I apologise to witnesses for being absent for the past few minutes but we were accepting a petition relating to a minimum passing distance for cyclists of 1.5 m. Cycling can play a huge role in preventing congestion. The number of people who cycle in our capital city has doubled in the past two years but the funding allocated by the Department for cycling projects has decreased by almost...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management, Congestion and Public Safety at College Green, Dublin: Discussion (21 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: While I appreciate that, I was just trying to ascertain the additional capacity Dublin Bus has, as opposed to simply replacement buses. Of course, it makes economic sense and it is brilliant that the buses would be replaced.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management, Congestion and Public Safety at College Green, Dublin: Discussion (21 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: Is that October 2015?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management, Congestion and Public Safety at College Green, Dublin: Discussion (21 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: Thank you.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management, Congestion and Public Safety at College Green, Dublin: Discussion (21 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: In many of big the cities across Europe there are restricted delivery hours. As a motorist, I regularly see delivery vans parked in bus lanes and on double yellow lines, which contributes significantly to congestion. I would welcome the views of all of the delegates on whether deliveries should be restricted, particularly in Dublin, to off-peak hours or at night time.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Development Plan (22 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: 72. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the parts of the national development plan that will assist development in County Longford. [9077/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (22 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: 75. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the timeframe for the planned extension to Longford town Garda station. [9133/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (22 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: 104. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will ensure a person (details supplied) can return for a short period to their home country and subsequently re-enter the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9099/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Refurbishment (22 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: 110. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of plans for Ballymahon Garda station. [9134/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Refurbishment (22 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: 111. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if funding to improve working conditions in Castlepollard Garda station will be approved in view of the condition of the station. [9135/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (22 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: 138. To ask the Minister for Health if an appointment for a person (details supplied) will be scheduled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9063/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Equipment (22 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: 139. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the fact that community groups in an area (details supplied) are raising funds to purchase an additional MRI scanner for the Midlands Regional Hospital Mullingar; if the HSE can supply the equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9070/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (22 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: 140. To ask the Minister for Health the reason versatis pain relief patches have been withdrawn from vulnerable persons; and his plans to put in place a suitable replacement treatment on the medical card scheme [9073/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Administration (22 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: 162. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to launch a fourth tranche of the GLAS scheme; and if so, the changes from GLAS 1, 2 and 3. [9074/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Question Heading for question(s) 163 (22 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: 163. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to help farmers, especially beef farmers after Brexit. [9076/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Implementation (22 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: 174. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the timeframe for the roll-out of broadband; and if the roll-out of high speed broadband is included in the national development plan. [9075/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Water and Sewerage Schemes Funding (22 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: 236. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to implement changes to the three year multiannual rural water programme which would see two programmes approved per local authority area as was previously the case (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9196/18]

Leaders' Questions (27 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: How long did it take the Taoiseach to get in?