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National Cultural Institutions: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (27 Jun 2012)

Robert Troy: These are not quangos; they are our cultural institutions and they are doing a fantastic job. Cultural tourism contributes €2 billion annually to our economy. There were more than 1 million visitors to the National Gallery last year. This is not about money, as both I and members of the arts community have stated repeatedly. They want to engage with the Minister and bring about real...

National Cultural Institutions: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (27 Jun 2012)

Robert Troy: The boards are not a financial drain on the Exchequer.

National Cultural Institutions: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (27 Jun 2012)

Robert Troy: Another two minutes will do. Board members are honoured and privileged to serve and share their expertise towards the protection and enhancement of our cultural institutions. They are not on the boards for any financial remuneration. Do not tell me that Professor Diarmaid Ferriter was on the board of the National Library for financial remuneration or that Paul McGuinness, the manager of...

National Cultural Institutions: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (27 Jun 2012)

Robert Troy: However, I will not renege on our responsibility to hold the Government to account. There has been no cost benefit analysis carried out, no meaningful consultation. There is no service plan in place to identify how any of the proposed mergers will actually enhance the service currently provided. Given the party whip system, our motion will not be carried. I am pleased that so many...

National Cultural Institutions: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (27 Jun 2012)

Robert Troy: -----and that our arts and cultural institutions remain outside the remit of politics to ensure our heritage and culture are protected for years and generations to come.

Written Answers — Public Sector Pay: Public Sector Pay (27 Jun 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 22: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update of the review of public service allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30967/12]

Written Answers — Schools Guidance Counsellors: Schools Guidance Counsellors (27 Jun 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 23: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he is satisfied that there will be adequate provision for career guidance and counselling for 2012/2013 school year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30966/12]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Jun 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 70: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath; when he expects this school to go to tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31071/12]

Written Answers — Domiciliary Care Allowance: Domiciliary Care Allowance (27 Jun 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he will include parents representation on the committee she is establishing to review the domiciliary care allowance. [31043/12]

Leaders' Questions (28 Jun 2012)

Robert Troy: The House will agree that the flooding that occurred overnight was devastating and traumatic, especially in Cork and Belfast. It has caused villages and towns, including Clonakilty and Douglas, to shut down and to deal with the damage this morning. The local authorities should be commended on acting on the early warning system notice received yesterday to minimise the damage and to prevent...

Leaders' Questions (28 Jun 2012)

Robert Troy: I welcome that the national co-ordination group is meeting and look forward to receiving an update on the matter. Can the Minister confirm that resources will not be an issue in tackling the flooding problems in the areas mentioned? These areas have been badly affected by the rain that fell overnight and county councils and emergency services throughout the country are understaffed....

Order of Business (28 Jun 2012)

Robert Troy: I am sure the Minister will accept that small businesses the length and breadth of this country are finding it increasingly difficult to survive. However, despite commercial rates being one of their largest overheads, the Government has reneged on its commitment to abolish upward-only rent reviews. When will an amendment to the Valuation Act be brought forward to provide for more realistic...

Order of Business (28 Jun 2012)

Robert Troy: Will the Minister give an assurance that the matter will be debated in the House?

Local Government Elections (28 Jun 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 15: To ask the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the timeframe for the Local Election Boundaries Commission Report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31177/12]

Written Answers — Back to Education Allowance: Back to Education Allowance (28 Jun 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason there are so many persons in the same financial situation as they were this time last year if not worse, that have not received their back to school allowance or have received correspondence asking them to reapply; and if she will confirm if there is delay at present with issuing the allowances. [31361/12]

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (28 Jun 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 222: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will make provisions available in order that Columb Barracks, Mullingar, County Westmeath, will be leased out to various organisations from Westmeath; in view of the fact that there are many organisations that would be interested in using the premises, however works will need to be carried out on the barracks to make it suitable to lease;...

Written Answers — Domiciliary Care Allowance: Domiciliary Care Allowance (3 Jul 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 324: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite a domiciliary care appeal in respect of a person (details supplied). [31719/12]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Museums: Defence Forces Museums (3 Jul 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 530: To ask the Minister for Defence in view of the fact that the memorabilia removed from the Army museum at Columb Barracks, Mullingar still remain in boxes in Custume Barracks, Athlone; if he will consider donating these pieces of memorabilia to the people of Mullingar under the auspices of Westmeath County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31893/12]

Mental Health Services (4 Jul 2012)

Robert Troy: I add my voice to the sentiments expressed by Deputy Simon Harris. I acknowledge the work done by the previous Government in this regard. The Minister of State's predecessor launched the document, A Vision for Change, and I am pleased the strategy has been adopted and is being acted on. In the past decade, the number of people resident in psychiatric units has declined by 33%. The special...

Mental Health Services (4 Jul 2012)

Robert Troy: I thank the Minister of State for her reply. As she quite correctly stated, the time for talking is over. The A Vision for Change document has been available since 2006 and it is appropriate that action should be taken on it as six years have elapsed. Much work has been done and I cited figures earlier on the number of people who have moved out of institutional care into the community....