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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Funding Granted by Sport Ireland to the Football Association of Ireland and Related Matters: Discussion (3 Apr 2019)

Robert Troy: I go back to the issue of how Sport Ireland has dealt with the FAI. There have been issues in other sports organisations in the past. They include most recently the Olympic Council of Ireland, the Irish Amateur Boxing Association, Basketball Ireland and Swim Ireland, all of which have had their funding cut at some stage. It might be better to say funding was suspended or that there was at...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Funding Granted by Sport Ireland to the Football Association of Ireland and Related Matters: Discussion (3 Apr 2019)

Robert Troy: In his opening statement Mr. Treacy rightly indicates that contractual arrangements are not the responsibility of Sport Ireland. He also refers to recent commentary on rental payments. It may not be Sports Ireland's responsibility per se, but there is great concern when we read stories about our international women's football team having to change in airport toilets and share tracksuits....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Funding Granted by Sport Ireland to the Football Association of Ireland and Related Matters: Discussion (3 Apr 2019)

Robert Troy: Mr. Mulvey mentioned the notable sporting achievements over the past 12 months. We all acknowledge those achievements but we are here today to try to get to the bottom of issues and to consider how we can improve further. It was stated that the sporting organisations have come a long way. However, there have been many scandals and issues arising in our sporting bodies over the last number...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Funding Granted by Sport Ireland to the Football Association of Ireland and Related Matters: Discussion (3 Apr 2019)

Robert Troy: Does Mr. Treacy believe that a former member of the board of Sport Ireland meets the definition "independent"?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Funding Granted by Sport Ireland to the Football Association of Ireland and Related Matters: Discussion (3 Apr 2019)

Robert Troy: I do not know any of them personally.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Funding Granted by Sport Ireland to the Football Association of Ireland and Related Matters: Discussion (3 Apr 2019)

Robert Troy: I imagine an official of the Department of Justice and Equality internal audit section would have the relevant expertise. In regard to the requirement that two members of the committee should be independent, does Mr. Treacy believe that a former member of the board of Sports Ireland taking up a position on a sub-committee of that board meets the "independent" requirement?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Funding Granted by Sport Ireland to the Football Association of Ireland and Related Matters: Discussion (3 Apr 2019)

Robert Troy: In an earlier question to Mr. Mulvey, I asked him if during his involvement with the Irish Sports Council anyone had ever raised with him at board level his or her concerns around irregularities in the FAI, to which he responded that he understood my thinking but the answer was "No". I had no specific reason to ask that question. I was merely asking about his experience of the board of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Funding Granted by Sport Ireland to the Football Association of Ireland and Related Matters: Discussion (3 Apr 2019)

Robert Troy: No issue was raised with Mr. Mulvey during his involvement with the board of either the Irish Sports Council or of Sports Ireland?

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Railway Stations (2 Apr 2019)

Robert Troy: I was happy to facilitate that meeting with Irish Rail a fortnight ago. It was a cross-party meeting with representatives of the groups in the community. It was very productive. I support my constituency colleague in his request and I seek the support of the Minister because the CEO of Irish Rail reports to him, as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport. While the CEO has set out a...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Light Rail Projects Status (2 Apr 2019)

Robert Troy: This is the seventh proposed route since the original metro north was first unveiled as part of Transport 21 in 2005. I cannot hold the Minister, Deputy Ross, responsible for all of that. There is scepticism out there as to whether this will ever be delivered. It is the fifth time there have been proposed changes in Deputy Ross's tenure. Is the route being designed around the Cabinet...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Light Rail Projects Status (2 Apr 2019)

Robert Troy: Construction is due in 2021. The Minister might be a little more specific, even in terms of which quarter in 2021. I will ask again: has a cost-benefit analysis been conducted for the most recent iteration of the project. That is a simple "yes" or "no" question. On what advice was the route change undertaken? Were external consultants brought on board in relation to this change? Are the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Light Rail Projects Status (2 Apr 2019)

Robert Troy: What of the cost-benefit analysis?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Light Rail Projects Status (2 Apr 2019)

Robert Troy: No cost-benefit analysis so.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Light Rail Projects Status (2 Apr 2019)

Robert Troy: 3. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the MetroLink project; the date by which the project will be commenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15462/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Light Rail Projects Status (2 Apr 2019)

Robert Troy: What is the current status of the MetroLink project? On what date will the project commence? When does the Minister expect long suffering commuters to be in a position to use the service?

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Apr 2019)

Robert Troy: The Minister is afraid he would have to give an answer.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Ports Traffic (2 Apr 2019)

Robert Troy: 1. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address the recent announcement that Dublin Port will be significantly restricting the number of cruise ships which can enter the port and the negative impacts this will have on tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15461/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Ports Traffic (2 Apr 2019)

Robert Troy: Will the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport address the recent announcement by Dublin Port to significantly reduce and restrict the number of cruise ships which can enter the port between 2021 and 2023, along with the negative impact this will have on the tourism industry?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Ports Traffic (2 Apr 2019)

Robert Troy: There is significant concern in the industry because of the 50% reduction in the number of cruise ships that will come into Dublin Port, as well as the reduction in their sizes. The stakeholders claim there was very much a lack of information given to them on this point. I accept there are capacity issues at the port because of the significant growth in its freight business. That in itself...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Ports Traffic (2 Apr 2019)

Robert Troy: How can the Minister be sure this significant investment can be made when the resources are not allocated for it?