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International Women's Day: Statements (8 Mar 2023)

Robert Troy: I wish all my female colleagues and all the women I know a very happy International Women's Day. Today is about celebrating the role women play in our lives. We have heard about the very important role they play in so many aspects of our lives. People have spoken about very famous women who have gone before us. I am very fortunate to be able to speak about the most positive female role...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Business Supports (7 Mar 2023)

Robert Troy: 80. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of businesses in County Westmeath that have applied for assistance under the temporary business energy support scheme to date; the number that have been successful; the estimated value or worth of the support to date for businesses in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11154/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Interest Rates (7 Mar 2023)

Robert Troy: 109. To ask the Minister for Finance if any action can be taken for borrowers who previously experienced difficulties in making mortgage repayments to banks and had their loans sold to non-bank lenders companies and are now stuck paying very high variable mortgage repayments, with most credit servicing firms not offering new fixed rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11153/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (9 Mar 2023)

Robert Troy: 124. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of notice to quit properties that were bought since permission was given to local authorities to purchase these properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11600/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (9 Mar 2023)

Robert Troy: 107. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of modular homes constructed for local authorities in 2021 and 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11601/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (22 Mar 2023)

Robert Troy: The Government took a decision to introduce a €1,000 Covid-19 recognition payment for people who worked on the front line. Obviously, that was a very positive and welcome decision. Unfortunately, however, there are still thousands, if not tens of thousands, of people who have yet to receive this payment. There are anomalies between certain regions. In my region, the people who...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Flexible Work Practices (22 Mar 2023)

Robert Troy: 289. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide an update on the possibility of funding a remote working hub at Moate, County Westmeath as part of the town centre first policy. [13991/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (23 Mar 2023)

Robert Troy: 7. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the independent review into a group (details supplied); when the report will be published; the actions he will be taking in respect of the report; and if all the recommendations be implemented. [14165/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (23 Mar 2023)

Robert Troy: It must be acknowledged that these women were very courageous in coming forward to speak of their experiences of bullying, sexual harassment and misogyny in the Defence Forces. It is important these experiences are never allowed to occur again and that there needs to be a cultural change within the Defence Forces. Deputy Fitzpatrick spoke earlier about his positive experiences in three...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (23 Mar 2023)

Robert Troy: I thank the Tánaiste for the reply. I very much welcome that he has confirmed that he is willing to meet the Women of Honour prior to publication. That is critically important. The Women of Honour have stated that "we are here, ready and available to work with them towards effective change and tangible solutions in a collaborative and restorative manner." They want to be part of the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (23 Mar 2023)

Robert Troy: What action is being taken in regard to the recommendations of the Commission on the Defence Forces that the future disposition of the structures of the Army be regionally balanced-----

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (23 Mar 2023)

Robert Troy: That is the question I am asking.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (23 Mar 2023)

Robert Troy: That is correct, yes.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (23 Mar 2023)

Robert Troy: I will keep it tight.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (23 Mar 2023)

Robert Troy: I thank the Minister. The high-level action plan had a number of recommendations. The Government accepted two and partly accepted a third, namely that the future disposition and structure of the Army be regionally balanced. Why has the Government only partially accepted this or accepted it in principle? The Commission on the Defence Forces was established because on coming into government...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (23 Mar 2023)

Robert Troy: The Minister has visited a number of barracks since he took up his role as Minister for Defence. We would welcome him to Custume Barracks in Athlone. Given its central location and the fact it was the headquarters for the Western Brigade prior to its disbandment, it is an ideal location for a regional Army headquarters. We would welcome the Minister there so he could see the fine barracks...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (21 Mar 2023)

Robert Troy: 93. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his assessment of the current situation in Myanmar; the action Ireland is taking at international level in relation to this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13646/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Religious Persecution (21 Mar 2023)

Robert Troy: 102. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the action Ireland is taking to protect people from persecution on account of their religious beliefs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13645/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Angling Sector (21 Mar 2023)

Robert Troy: 187. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps his Department is taking to stop the decline of trout and other fish stock in the River Shannon, which has hurt by recreational fishing and slowed the fishing tourism business along the river. [13170/23]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (21 Mar 2023)

Robert Troy: 352. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide a clear timeframe as to when the OPW will have all the flood defence measures completed in Athlone, given this work was to have been completed by the end of 2022 and has yet to happen; the reason for the delay; and when the work is now scheduled for completion. [12488/23]