Results 7,481-7,500 of 15,883 for speaker:Robert Troy
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)
Robert Troy: Would the Minister not agree that it seems farcical that one would launch an app before it has been tested?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)
Robert Troy: The Minister has skipped a lot of them; the travel pass, the percentage of bus stops, the motorised transport grants, the disabled parking bays and how many of the 19 actions-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)
Robert Troy: It is about what the spend will cover so we know what is remaining.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)
Robert Troy: Based on a previous parliamentary question I submitted I believe the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport's percentage is more than 4%. I was wondering-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)
Robert Troy: I am looking for the figures for the agencies under the Department's remit not the figures for the other Departments.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)
Robert Troy: I do not disagree, but I do believe it is a matter for the Minister in that he had to negotiate with them earlier this year around the amount of funding the Department was paying. The Minister can articulate with his Cabinet colleague that there needs to be a review and that account needs to be taken of a person's ability. If a person is unable to drive, has reduced mobility and public...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)
Robert Troy: That is why we need reports and targets. It is so that we can check the implementation with the Minister. When the Minister cannot remember what he promised, we need to ensure it is in writing so that we can check with him.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)
Robert Troy: That is confidence.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)
Robert Troy: Has the Minister a timeframe? It is a four-year plan but, obviously, some actions can be taken in the short term and some in the medium term. I accept the Minister will not be able to answer today but will revert to me.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)
Robert Troy: On Irish Rail, the Minister might outline the consequences for transport users.
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (7 Feb 2018)
Robert Troy: 123. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if dance will be included in physical education as part of the curriculum in secondary schools. [6199/18]
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland Funding (7 Feb 2018)
Robert Troy: 254. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there is funding available through Fáilte Ireland or other sources for an international event (details supplied) which will attract large numbers of local and overseas visitors. [6168/18]
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry Regulations (7 Feb 2018)
Robert Troy: 256. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the length of time the Commission for Aviation Regulation is taking to process claims under EU Regulation 261/2004 for airline delays cancellations; his views on this timeframe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6185/18]
- Order of Business (6 Feb 2018)
Robert Troy: Every eight weeks.
- Order of Business (6 Feb 2018)
Robert Troy: He is never here for the Order of Business.
- Order of Business (6 Feb 2018)
Robert Troy: Journey times are getting longer.
- Order of Business (6 Feb 2018)
Robert Troy: The trains are getting slower.
- Order of Business (6 Feb 2018)
Robert Troy: Almost two years ago, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, sought submissions for the national rail review. As with many other reports he has sought, he has failed to act on it. Incidentally, why is the Minister never here for the Order of Business to answer questions? Earlier, the Taoiseach said that the Government will not close any lines because it did not do so...
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (6 Feb 2018)
Robert Troy: 185. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on an application for a resource classroom, external cladding and new internal fire doors for a school (details supplied). [5470/18]
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid Service (6 Feb 2018)
Robert Troy: 237. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a review of legal aid services will be carried out in order to ensure that repeat offenders do not continue to make use of these services; his plans to introduce a type of three strike clause which would ensure that a person that reaches three separate convictions cannot then avail of free legal aid services in the future;...