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Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (12 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: 466. To ask the Minister for Health if an adequate air conditioning system will be installed at the Mullingar primary care centre as part of works which are taking place at the facility. [6835/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (12 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: 487. To ask the Minister for Health the status of a panel in CHO area 8 to fill home help positions; the number of positions filled to date from this panel; and when further recruitment will take place. [6939/19]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries (12 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: 574. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the eel fishermen compensation scheme for affected fishermen on Lough Ree; and the reason compensation did not issue in December 2018 as initially reported. [6348/19]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Biofuel Obligation Scheme (12 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: 586. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on the way in which the target of blending under the biofuel obligation scheme that all road transport fuel, liquid or gaseous must contain a blend of 10% biofuels is to be achieved in the case of compressed natural gas; if all sales of compressed natural gas are meeting the blend requirement; and if not,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Trans European Transport Network Programme (12 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: 597. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether there should be an extraordinary review of Ireland’s TEN-T infrastructure; if so, if he has made representations in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6400/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (12 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: 600. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether it is appropriate that Rosslare Europort has a different ownership structure to other Irish ports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6444/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority Data (12 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: 612. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of inspections for cabotage activity of foreign HGV operators carried out by the RSA and An Garda Síochána in each of the years 2016 to 2018; the number of prosecutions arising from such inspections; the countries of origin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6732/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (12 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: 613. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has conducted an assessment of the effectiveness of the RSA as a regulatory agency to determine if it is performing its statutory functions in an effective manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6734/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Data (12 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: 638. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the level of training undertaken by driver test examiners nationally; the frequency examiners are retrained in the rules of the road and the way in which to conduct a test; and his plans to put an amnesty in place for older drivers that may not have a full driver licence. [6940/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Meetings (12 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: 644. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the most recent occasion he formally met a person (details supplied); the issues discussed; and when he will next meet formally with the CEO. [6997/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (12 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: 645. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to allow consumers who choose to utilise renewable compressed natural gas made from biomass to fuel their vehicles the same benefits as those being extended to electric cars in the interest of encouraging rural transport changes for which range anxiety is a major issue. [7001/19]

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (13 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: We have put forward an amendment and we did so following extensive debate on Committee Stage and, subsequently, in consultation with the officials. The Minister made a commitment to my colleague Deputy Darragh O'Brien and to Deputy Clare Daly on Committee Stage that he would make explicit reference to the new guidelines of the WHO. Based on that, we were happy to withdraw our amendments on...

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (13 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: Can the Minister repeat the numbers of the amendments to which he is referring?

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (13 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: Can we hear the Minister respond before making a further intervention?

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (13 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: We have to acknowledge that EU Regulation No 598/2014 states "sustainable development of air transport requires the introduction of measures aimed at reducing the noise impact from aircraft at Union airports". It also states: "The importance of health aspects needs to be recognised in relation to noise problems, and it is therefore important that those aspects be taken into consideration in...

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (13 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: Will I wait to hear the Minister's reply before I make my contribution?

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (13 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: I realise I can contribute twice, but will I be able to speak for seven minutes after the Minister?

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (13 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate and I remind Deputy Brendan Ryan that this EU regulation was introduced in June 2014 when his party was in government. That Government had 18 months in which to implement this measure. It could have implemented it and appointed any authority it wished if it had acted in those 18 months. Since becoming Fianna Fáil spokesperson in...

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (13 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: I want to know what concrete actions the Minister is taking in his proposal to ensure independence. The regulation states:Member States should ensure that such information is reliable, that it is obtained in a transparent manner and that it is accessible to competent authorities and stakeholders. Competent authorities should put in place the necessary monitoring tools. What measures will be...

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (13 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: At the moment, CAR simply regulates what happens if somebody misses a flight or staff at an airline go on strike. If a customer is looking for reimbursement, CAR will look after that. It also sets the rates for the airport. I do not believe it has the necessary capabilities either. If CAR was appointed, it would have to be beefed up. What would be the relevant appeals body if the DAA or...