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Priority Questions: Transport Policy (24 Apr 2018)

Robert Troy: I did not ask the Minister to interfere.

Priority Questions: Transport Policy (24 Apr 2018)

Robert Troy: I did not ask the Minister to interfere, and I ask him not to misinterpret what I said.

Priority Questions: Pension Provisions (24 Apr 2018)

Robert Troy: The Minister is right: it is primarily a matter of concern for the CIÉ group. However, since the amalgamation of the five schemes into two by way of primary legislation in 1994, that responsibility has been there on a statutory basis in respect of how these schemes must be funded. As the sole shareholder in the CIÉ group, the Minister has a responsibility to ensure that the...

Priority Questions: Pension Provisions (24 Apr 2018)

Robert Troy: I would appreciate if the Minister could ascertain which of us is right and which of us is wrong because my understanding, from talking with various representatives, is that the offer on the table is one to get independent advice from a company that CIÉ wishes the trade unions to use. That would not be independent advice, to my mind. The representatives of the pensioners wish to seek...

Priority Questions: Transport Policy (24 Apr 2018)

Robert Troy: 25. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to address capacity shortages that exist across the Dublin transport system; and the short and medium-term steps he is taking to address the matter. [18009/18]

Priority Questions: Transport Policy (24 Apr 2018)

Robert Troy: In light of the serious capacity shortages that exist across the public transport system of the capital, Dublin, what short and medium-term steps is the Minister taking to address the issue?

Priority Questions: Pension Provisions (24 Apr 2018)

Robert Troy: 23. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the ongoing pensions issue at CIÉ involving approximately 16,700 members; and the steps he is taking to address the matter. [18008/18]

Priority Questions: Pension Provisions (24 Apr 2018)

Robert Troy: I apologise for being late. What is the status of the ongoing pensions issue at CIÉ group involving approximately 16,700 members and what steps has the Minister taken to address this issue, which has been brought to his attention on a number of occasions? My colleague, Deputy O'Dea, brought the matter to the Minister's attention in November. The Minister was to revert back to him. I...

Questions on Promised Legislation (24 Apr 2018)

Robert Troy: There is a commitment in the programme for Government that measures will be introduced to help patients with rare diseases. A lady in my constituency is the only person in Ireland suffering from Degos disease. The Department of Health is well aware of her situation. She is unable to access any treatment for that disease. ME Advocates Ireland plan to hold a protest outside Dáil...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Fleet (24 Apr 2018)

Robert Troy: 67. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address the capacity shortages that exist across the Dublin Bus system and the lengthy lead-in times that exist for the procurement of additional buses. [17779/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (24 Apr 2018)

Robert Troy: 69. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the ongoing pensions issue at CIÉ involving approximately 16,700 members; and the steps he is taking to address same. [17781/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (24 Apr 2018)

Robert Troy: 80. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the large-scale sport infrastructure fund that was announced as part of budget 2018 and the National Development Plan 2018-2027. [17777/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Brexit Issues (24 Apr 2018)

Robert Troy: 114. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of registered hauliers that meet criteria as AEOs; and the measures and supports that have been put in place to increase the number in preparation for Brexit. [17509/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: DEIS Eligibility (24 Apr 2018)

Robert Troy: 198. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) will be included in the upcoming DEIS programme; and the criteria which a school must meet in order to qualify for inclusion on the DEIS programme. [17557/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Summer Works Scheme Applications (24 Apr 2018)

Robert Troy: 229. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if an application for works to be carried out on car parking facilities at a school (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17753/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Retirements (24 Apr 2018)

Robert Troy: 314. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda retirements from each Garda station in County Westmeath in each of the years 2014 to 2017 and to date in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18091/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (24 Apr 2018)

Robert Troy: 344. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be scheduled for back surgery. [17436/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (24 Apr 2018)

Robert Troy: 352. To ask the Minister for Health if a hospital appointment will be scheduled for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17472/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Waiting Lists (24 Apr 2018)

Robert Troy: 355. To ask the Minister for Health if dental treatment for a person (details supplied) was listed when the person was attending primary school. [17475/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Delays (24 Apr 2018)

Robert Troy: 358. To ask the Minister for Health if a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17502/18]