Results 161-180 of 15,883 for speaker:Robert Troy

Arts and Cultural Projects (21 Jul 2011)

Robert Troy: I acknowledge that issues can be sensitive in negotiations. Has the Department considered the cost implications of the project? I am sure that before we considered anything, we looked at costs, which are a top priority in these straitened times. I asked about the cost implications of the works in the initial question. The Minister of State has correctly stated that this is an iconic...

General Post Office (21 Jul 2011)

Robert Troy: I support Senator McLellan in this regard. We accept the Minister of State's confirmation that the Abbey Theatre will not move to the GPO. I join the Deputy in suggesting the Department and the OPW should consider locating a cultural centre in the GPO to celebrate the history of the building as the focal point of the 1916 Rising. Many of our forefathers fought in GPO and its vicinity to...

Local Authority Charges (21 Jul 2011)

Robert Troy: I raise this issue which is very important to ratepayers the length and breadth of the country and not just to those of County Westmeath or County Longford. As recently as a number of weeks ago, a group has formed called, Employers for Affordable Rates. This group is initiating a campaign to lobby the Government to introduce new measures. By the time the House returns in September, the...

Local Authority Charges (21 Jul 2011)

Robert Troy: I am here along with Deputies Mathews and Durkan - two new Deputies and one long-standing Member.

Written Answers — Cultural Centres: Cultural Centres (21 Jul 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 18: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will continue to work with the Abbey Theatre to find a solution to the theatre's need for a new premises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21807/11]

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (21 Jul 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 35: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he has had any discussions with the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport regarding the Gathering, an important initiative to encourage people of Irish heritage to visit the country in 2012; and if he is considering such an initiative for 2012. [21808/11]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (21 Jul 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 203: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for a new school by a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22251/11]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (21 Jul 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for a new school by a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath. [22252/11]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (21 Jul 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for relocation by a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22253/11]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (21 Jul 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for a new school by a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22254/11]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (21 Jul 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding school transport for a school (details supplied) in County Longford. [22449/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (21 Jul 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 336: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite and approve payment of a jobseeker's assistance claim in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if this person's claim for child benefit will be approved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21956/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (21 Jul 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 343: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the procedure to be followed to undertake a full review of an application for supplementary welfare and rent allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22008/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (21 Jul 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 344: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite and approve an application for the back to school clothing and footwear scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22009/11]

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (21 Jul 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 346: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite and approve an application for redundancy in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22015/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (21 Jul 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 351: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite and approve an application for supplementary welfare allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22100/11]

Written Answers — Programme for Government: Programme for Government (21 Jul 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 374: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when she proposes to establish a national employment and entitlement service as promised in the programme for Government; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22440/11]

Written Answers — Arts Council: Arts Council (21 Jul 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 389: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he has had any further discussions with the Arts Council regarding their role in assuming responsibility for Opera Ireland. [22064/11]

Written Answers — Special Areas of Conservation: Special Areas of Conservation (21 Jul 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 394: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the bogs which fall under the special area of conservation in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22255/11]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (21 Jul 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 488: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the RAPID funding which was previously allocated to County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22442/11]