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Other Questions: Wind Energy Guidelines (8 May 2018)

Robert Troy: I would like to ask the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when the Government intends to bring forward new wind energy guidelines and when these will be placed on a statutory footing.

Other Questions: Wind Energy Guidelines (8 May 2018)

Robert Troy: It does not really clarify the issue. I am quite aware that we are still working under the 2006 wind energy guidelines. The problem is that people throughout this country are living in fear. New guidelines were promised as far back as 2011. In fact, it is safe to say that this is one of the issues I have raised most frequently in the Dáil since being elected. The previous Government...

Other Questions: Wind Energy Guidelines (8 May 2018)

Robert Troy: I agree that wind energy will and must form part of our renewable energy framework. However, this has to be done in a proper and appropriate manner and local concerns must be addressed. The reason we are where we are now is that the previous Government, of which the Minister of State was a member and in which the Labour Party was involved, did not publish the guidelines. Having gone...

Order of Business (8 May 2018)

Robert Troy: The programme for partnership Government states "people with disabilities should be supported in maximising their potential, by removing barriers". During the weekend Mr. James Cawley, a young teacher who is a disability advocate, gave 50 hours' notice of his intention to travel on Bus Éireann. He was forced to take a trip around the country and pay €200 in taxi fares to make a...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (8 May 2018)

Robert Troy: 47. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of applications for social housing projects which have been submitted by Westmeath County Council and Longford County Council; and the stage they are at. [19853/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (8 May 2018)

Robert Troy: 418. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the preparatory work that has been carried out with regard to maintaining the open skies policy following Brexit; the contingency plans in place if no agreement is reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19827/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbour Authorities (8 May 2018)

Robert Troy: 419. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the 2015 amendment to the Harbours Act 1996 provides for retrospective application in that it covers the period from 1997 when the port companies were corporatised; the reason the lengthy retrospective application was included in the 2015 amendment; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbour Authorities Membership (8 May 2018)

Robert Troy: 420. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the circumstances in a matter (details supplied); the reason an elected official whose election was validated by the returning officer and company secretary has been refused letter of appointment as a director of a port company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19881/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbour Authorities Staff (8 May 2018)

Robert Troy: 421. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there is apparently no time limit on the term of a CEO as a director of a port company here even though their employment contracts according to the Department of Finance must not exceed seven years (details supplied); the reason this inconsistency exists; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbour Authorities Membership (8 May 2018)

Robert Troy: 422. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason an anomaly exists in the election of worker directors of ports here (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19883/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbour Authorities Membership (8 May 2018)

Robert Troy: 423. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether elected worker directors play an important role in the governance of tier one commercial port companies; and his further views on whether the number of elected worker directors on the boards of State-owned tier one port companies should be restored to the level set out in the Harbours Act 1996 from one to two in...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Summer Works Scheme Applications (3 May 2018)

Robert Troy: 96. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if an application by a school (details supplied) for works to be carried out on car parking facilities will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19463/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (3 May 2018)

Robert Troy: 162. To ask the Minister for Health if dermatology services will be restored to Mullingar Regional Hospital; and if persons will be offered treatment in an alternative setting in the interim. [19367/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Administration (3 May 2018)

Robert Troy: 198. To ask the Minister for Health the payment mechanism in place for families who have recently lost a relative under the care of the fair deal scheme; if the balance on an account can be paid off in instalments in cases in which a family home has been listed against the deceased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19461/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (3 May 2018)

Robert Troy: 204. To ask the Minister for Health if dermatology services will be restored to Mullingar Regional Hospital; and if patients will be offered treatment in an alternative setting in the interim. [19476/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Services (3 May 2018)

Robert Troy: 224. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the responsibilities of the Coast Guard including if the Coast Guard is responsible for the enforcement of the Sea Pollution Acts 1991 and 2006, the Merchant Shipping (Salvage and Wreck) Act 1993 and Annexe 12 (Standards and Recommended Practices Search and Rescue) Designation of Authorities Order 1995 [19482/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (3 May 2018)

Robert Troy: 225. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 217 of 25 April 2018 and 355 of 29 March 2018, the full yearly breakdown of the amount his Department spent on social media consultancy and social media training since 2011, in view of the fact that the breakdowns of external expenditure provided on his website do not indicate whether such...

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill: Report Stage (Resumed) (2 May 2018)

Robert Troy: The Taoiseach would not let them go.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill: Report Stage (Resumed) (2 May 2018)

Robert Troy: I understand amendments No. 4 to 21, inclusive, has been grouped together. Therefore, I will speak to a number of amendments and I trust that is permissible. I had a brief opportunity to start my contribution on the previous occasion. I made the point that it has been illegal for a motorist drive a car with a blood alcohol level in excess of the 50 mg limit since 2011. Despite many...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism - An Industry Strategy for Growth to 2025: Discussion (2 May 2018)

Robert Troy: I am sorry I was late. I was watching the proceedings on the monitor in my office so I got the full outline of the opening statement. I thank both delegates for attending. I was mentioning to my colleague that it is often forgotten and sometimes ignored that the tourism industry is our largest indigenous industry. In terms of job creation and wealth generated, tourism surpasses...