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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Chairpersons Designate of Public Bodies (21 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: According to the European Commission, Ireland did not secure any transport funding from the new €500 billion fund announced last year. This was confirmed by the Transport Commissioner when he appeared before the joint committee. I did not make up my earlier statement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Chairpersons Designate of Public Bodies (21 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: European funding was secured from other sources, but no moneys have been received for transport from the Juncker funds, although we received some funding for primary care centres under the fund.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management, Congestion and Public Safety at College Green, Dublin: Discussion (21 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: I apologise to witnesses for being absent for the past few minutes but we were accepting a petition relating to a minimum passing distance for cyclists of 1.5 m. Cycling can play a huge role in preventing congestion. The number of people who cycle in our capital city has doubled in the past two years but the funding allocated by the Department for cycling projects has decreased by almost...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management, Congestion and Public Safety at College Green, Dublin: Discussion (21 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: While I appreciate that, I was just trying to ascertain the additional capacity Dublin Bus has, as opposed to simply replacement buses. Of course, it makes economic sense and it is brilliant that the buses would be replaced.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management, Congestion and Public Safety at College Green, Dublin: Discussion (21 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: Is that October 2015?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management, Congestion and Public Safety at College Green, Dublin: Discussion (21 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: Thank you.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management, Congestion and Public Safety at College Green, Dublin: Discussion (21 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: In many of big the cities across Europe there are restricted delivery hours. As a motorist, I regularly see delivery vans parked in bus lanes and on double yellow lines, which contributes significantly to congestion. I would welcome the views of all of the delegates on whether deliveries should be restricted, particularly in Dublin, to off-peak hours or at night time.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (21 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: 114. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a person (details supplied) who has previously applied for entry here will be granted a visa; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8862/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (21 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: 136. To ask the Minister for Health if an appointment will be issued for a person (details supplied). [8888/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (21 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: 151. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) who attended an appointment was told to return home in view of the fact that there was no consultant on site to carry out the assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8938/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes Supervisors (21 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: 209. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to bring forward a pension scheme for community employment supervisors. [9017/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes Supervisors (21 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: 210. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to implement a Labour Court recommendation (details supplied) which sought to provide a redundancy payment deal for community employment workers and those formerly employed through FÁS. [9018/18]

Dublin Traffic: Motion [Private Members] (20 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: Vótáil.

Dublin Traffic: Motion [Private Members] (20 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate and thank my colleagues on this side of the House, who have ensured that the issue of congestion is kept high on the political agenda. It is not solely a result of the Luas cross city. Certainly, it has been a major contributing factor in recent months but congestion in the capital city has been getting progressively worse over the past...

Dublin Traffic: Motion [Private Members] (20 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: The Minister talks about Bus Connects and last week he spoke about Ireland 2040. The Ireland 2040 plan failed to identify any key investments in rail infrastructure for the commuter towns. If we were serious about getting people off our roads and onto trains, where was the investment to show it? Yes, the Phoenix Park tunnel opened, and it is welcome, but it only operates at peak times....

Dublin Traffic: Motion [Private Members] (20 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: That relates to the national development plan.

Dublin Traffic: Motion [Private Members] (20 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: I have an opportunity to come back at this.

Dublin Traffic: Motion [Private Members] (20 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: The Minister has only one script and he uses it for everything.

Dublin Traffic: Motion [Private Members] (20 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: The Minister got in trouble for his poems before.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Administration (20 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: 173. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if an overpayment refund will not be requested by SUSI in the case of a person (details supplied). [8138/18]