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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme: Discussion (28 Mar 2018)

Robert Troy: I accept that they engage in separate negotiations but from the point of view of the level of funding that is earmarked for the big three, is it right and proper that we should examine the situation? I put that question out there. The IRFU, the GAA and the FAI have the ability to generate huge resources from their gate sales and sponsorship that, to be fair, I do not think the respective...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme: Discussion (28 Mar 2018)

Robert Troy: On the point about a greater role for the national sporting bodies in the sports capital funding allocations, that could avoid duplication and scarce resources being given to one geographical area while another area is bereft of funding.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme: Discussion (28 Mar 2018)

Robert Troy: I should clarify, my point is that as more money becomes available it should be prioritised for the minority sports, as opposed to taking it from the more established ones. I have yet to meet a politician who advocates taking money away from anybody.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme: Discussion (28 Mar 2018)

Robert Troy: Is there any way there can be shared resources from the various national Government bodies. All the organisations must meet certain criteria, is there any shared backroom resources that could be used to generate greater efficiencies that would reduce that need to use 15% of resources.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions (Resumed): Undocumented Irish in the USA (28 Mar 2018)

Robert Troy: 51. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the progress being made regarding the status of undocumented Irish in the United States of America. [11045/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions (Resumed): Undocumented Irish in the USA (28 Mar 2018)

Robert Troy: The plight of the undocumented Irish in the US is well known. What progress is the Government making in tackling the issue?

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions (Resumed): Undocumented Irish in the USA (28 Mar 2018)

Robert Troy: I thank the Tánaiste for his reply. As I said at the outset, the plight of the undocumented is well known, with between 10,000 and 50,000 people affected. I ask the Tánaiste to take this opportunity to clarify his understanding of the numbers affected. When we hear figures, sometimes we do not think of the individuals behind them. I recently met a widow at a clinic in Granard....

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Syrian Conflict (28 Mar 2018)

Robert Troy: 68. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the actions the Government is taking with regard to the ongoing conflict in Syria. [11044/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (28 Mar 2018)

Robert Troy: 210. To ask the Minister for Health if dental treatment for a person (details supplied) will be carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14371/18]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Early Childhood Care and Education (28 Mar 2018)

Robert Troy: 254. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if an extra year on the ECCE scheme will be awarded to a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14407/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Papal Visit (27 Mar 2018)

Robert Troy: I, too, welcome the confirmation of the visit of the Holy Father to the World Meeting of Families later this year. Pope Francis has inspired so much positivity and goodwill by practising what he preaches. He really demonstrates what is good about the church, of which I am a proud and active member. I signed up to volunteer at the World Meeting of Families later this year. Acknowledging...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Papal Visit (27 Mar 2018)

Robert Troy: 3. To ask the Taoiseach the level of engagement his Department has held with the Vatican regarding the impending visit by His Holiness Pope Francis. [13726/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Papal Visit (27 Mar 2018)

Robert Troy: 4. To ask the Taoiseach the level of financial assistance that will be provided by the State for the impending visit by Pope Francis; and the level of input requested. [13727/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Book Sales (27 Mar 2018)

Robert Troy: 123. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to block sales by financial institutions in which the State has a majority share holding to unregulated vulture funds. [11006/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (27 Mar 2018)

Robert Troy: 343. To ask the Minister for Health the position of a person (details supplied) on the waiting list for orthodontic work. [13614/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (27 Mar 2018)

Robert Troy: 363. To ask the Minister for Health if an application by an organisation (details supplied) for funding to provide additional services to school leavers with intellectual difficulties in County Longford will be considered in view of the lack of spaces available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13750/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (27 Mar 2018)

Robert Troy: 367. To ask the Minister for Health the status of a person (details supplied) on the orthodontist waiting list. [13769/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (27 Mar 2018)

Robert Troy: 375. To ask the Minister for Health if an application for a medical card by a person (details supplied) will be expedited. [13803/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Noise Pollution (27 Mar 2018)

Robert Troy: 521. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of legislation to make Fingal County Council the competent independent authority for noise regulation. [13746/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Noise Pollution (27 Mar 2018)

Robert Troy: 522. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the key stakeholders (details supplied) he has met in advance of his decision to and since deciding Fingal County Council was to become the competent authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13747/18]