Results 7,361-7,380 of 15,883 for speaker:Robert Troy
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Administration (20 Feb 2018)
Robert Troy: 176. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if an anomaly whereby SUSI is allowed a specific write off pertaining to overpayments made to certain persons will be examined (details supplied); the reason for the discrepancy; and the selection process in determining which persons must repay and which do not. [8150/18]
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (20 Feb 2018)
Robert Troy: 217. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if provision will be made for an ASD unit and three additional classrooms further to his visit to a school (details supplied); if DEIS 2 status will be awarded. [8730/18]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (20 Feb 2018)
Robert Troy: 331. To ask the Minister for Health if a date for surgery in the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital for a person (details supplied) will be expedited. [8248/18]
- Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (20 Feb 2018)
Robert Troy: 462. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the availability of broadband services in an area (details supplied) in County Westmeath; when the national broadband plan will provide adequate service to this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8122/18]
- Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (20 Feb 2018)
Robert Troy: 472. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to provide fibre optic broadband facilities in the Ballinalack and Rathowen areas of County Westmeath. [8317/18]
- Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Water and Sewerage Schemes Status (20 Feb 2018)
Robert Troy: 603. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of an application to provide a group sewerage scheme (details supplied). [8243/18]
- Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Feb 2018)
Robert Troy: It is welcome that the Bill is before the Dáil and not before its time. The previous Cabinet signed off on it in February 2015. We must be realistic and acknowledge that there is a serious problem with drink and the drink culture in this country and that it must be addressed. No one can argue against the facts, which are that an increasing number of people are presenting in hospitals...
- Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Feb 2018)
Robert Troy: The programme for Government commits to ensuring robust oversight of Ireland's overseas development aid budget. While I acknowledge the great work being carried out in so many countries by so many of our NGOs, what action has the Tánaiste taken, since the recent appalling revelations about Oxfam aid workers' activities in countries they are meant to be helping and about the real...
- Other Questions: Industrial Relations (15 Feb 2018)
Robert Troy: I will double check my sources and revert on the matter.
- Other Questions: Industrial Relations (15 Feb 2018)
Robert Troy: In an article written by Deputy Ross he referred to Seán FitzPatrick as a "superstar".
- Other Questions: Industrial Relations (15 Feb 2018)
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- Other Questions: Industrial Relations (15 Feb 2018)
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- Other Questions: Industrial Relations (15 Feb 2018)
Robert Troy: The Minister stated that he made several attempts to establish the dialogue but the reality is that he attempted to do so only once, which was after the conclusion of industrial action at Bus Éireann. Had the Minister acted in a swift manner at that time and convened the multi-stakeholder forum, it would have been in operation and would have prevented industrial action. However, like...
- Other Questions: Industrial Relations (15 Feb 2018)
Robert Troy: Does the Minister have plans to introduce weekend and off-peak services on the Kildare line through the Phoenix Park tunnel? It is fair to say the tunnel, about which we spoke earlier, has been a positive development, although its operation is very restricted. Does the Minister intend to extend its operating times?
- Other Questions: Industrial Relations (15 Feb 2018)
Robert Troy: The Minister has a little amnesia. In one of his earlier replies he made disparaging remarks about previous Governments. He has forgotten that he complimented Michael Fingleton on providing "a cracking set of figures" which had left "superstar" Seán FitzPatrick standing in awe.
- Other Questions: Industrial Relations (15 Feb 2018)
Robert Troy: In another article he wrote when he was a journalist, the Minister commended Seán FitzPatrick and said he should be Governor of the Central Bank. He continues to show his cheerleading abilities for the banks.
- Other Questions: Industrial Relations (15 Feb 2018)
Robert Troy: Now that he is in government, the Minister has done nothing to help the people who are suffering with tracker mortgages.
- Other Questions: Industrial Relations (15 Feb 2018)
Robert Troy: We have learned today that the Government is planning to allow the loans of 20,000 people through Permanent TSB to be sold to vulture funds.
- Other Questions: Industrial Relations (15 Feb 2018)
Robert Troy: The Minister has come into the House today to lecture us about previous Governments.
- Other Questions: Industrial Relations (15 Feb 2018)
Robert Troy: He has been in a position to act as a member of the Government, but he has done nothing. The 20,000 families may be evicted.