Results 13,661-13,680 of 15,871 for speaker:Robert Troy

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (28 Apr 2022)

Robert Troy: 275. To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite an appointment for a person (details supplied). [21545/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (26 Apr 2022)

Robert Troy: 860. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will urgently review school transport contracts held by private contractors in view of the unprecedented rise in fuel costs; and if her attention has been drawn to the fact that a large number of contractors are considering leaving routes given that it is not cost effective for them to continue a service due to current costs. [19810/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (26 Apr 2022)

Robert Troy: 861. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will allow bus operators to avail of the current hauliers support scheme given that many bus operators are struggling to maintain school bus contracts due to current fuel costs. [19811/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (26 Apr 2022)

Robert Troy: 1468. To ask the Minister for Health if he will outline access for HSE patients to services (details supplied); if this service is available for referral in all CHO areas; if children from County Westmeath with a diagnosis of autism are being actively referred to this service if it is deemed suitable for their needs.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19719/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (26 Apr 2022)

Robert Troy: 1764. To ask the Minister for Health if he will schedule a person (details supplied) for an appointment with CAMHS in Springfield Centre, Mullingar, County Westmeath. [20877/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (26 Apr 2022)

Robert Troy: 1813. To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite an appointment for a person (details supplied). [21108/22]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (26 Apr 2022)

Robert Troy: 1953. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if a group that received CLÁR funding in the past can apply to the scheme a second time; the insurance implications of playground facilities that are funded through CLÁR which are situated on school grounds and that must remain open to the public; and if schools are liable for issues related to insurance outside of school...

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (4 May 2022)

Robert Troy: I thank Deputy O'Reilly for giving an opportunity to address these amendments. I intend to address both amendments together, because there is considerable overlap between them. I agree wholeheartedly with Deputy O'Reilly that it is important that the regulatory body is adequately resourced to coincide with any necessary legislative provision that gives it additional powers. As I stated...

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (4 May 2022)

Robert Troy: I was not sure if I could speak before or after that but I thank the Ceann Comhairle.

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (4 May 2022)

Robert Troy: I will not be too long. When I introduced the Bill to the Dáil earlier in February, I spoke about the imperative for fair and open competition for our businesses, our economy and our society. We know that the vast majority of businesses do not engage in uncompetitive practices but there are some who do. These practices drive out competition, drive up costs for ordinary citizens, and...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Trade Missions (4 May 2022)

Robert Troy: I was in Lisbon on 28 and 29 April 2022 as part of an Enterprise Ireland-led trade mission to Portugal. While in Portugal, I spoke at a number of Enterprise Ireland trade events and met with participating Enterprise Ireland client companies to learn about their export objectives. I also met with Portuguese buyers and highlighted potential opportunities for trade and partnership between Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (4 May 2022)

Robert Troy: 317. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason that 520 credits are required to qualify for the home caring periods scheme (details supplied). [22088/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (4 May 2022)

Robert Troy: 520. To ask the Minister for Health if he will schedule a date for neck surgery for a person (details supplied). [22115/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (4 May 2022)

Robert Troy: 528. To ask the Minister for Health the funding that is available to families of disabled children who require permanent equipment in their home such as a hoist; and if there is funding available to help families with extensions for level access bathrooms and extra space for such large equipment. [22220/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (4 May 2022)

Robert Troy: 532. To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite an appointment for a person (detail supplied). [22242/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Company Law (5 May 2022)

Robert Troy: The Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Covid-19) Act 2020 makes temporary amendments to the Companies Act 2014 and the Industrial and Provident Societies Act 1893 to address issues arising as a result of Covid-19. I am pleased to confirm to the Deputy that the temporary provisions of the Act have been further extended to 31 December 2022 following Government approval on 26 April...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Health Services (5 May 2022)

Robert Troy: 128. To ask the Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) can claim tax back on two cataract procedures carried out in a private hospital. [22382/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (5 May 2022)

Robert Troy: 253. To ask the Minister for Health if a date for surgery will be expedited for a person (detail supplied). [22547/22]

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Rail Network (10 May 2022)

Robert Troy: I thank Senator Buttimer for raising this question and giving me the opportunity to discuss this topic with Members of the House on behalf of the Minister for Transport, who sends his regrets. I have been advised that Iarnród Éireann’s operational fleet is currently fully deployed on scheduled services, in line with prevailing passenger demand. The current capacity on the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Rail Network (10 May 2022)

Robert Troy: The Senator is right to say that the Government recognises the importance of getting more people onto public transport. It is important for improving their quality of life and for the country meeting its obligation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 51% by 2030. We have committed to making the largest ever investment in public transport as part of the national development plan, which was...