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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Payments (23 Nov 2017)

Robert Troy: 215. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of a review regarding the payment of rent allowance in respect of a property (details supplied); the reason payment to the person was not suspended on receipt of reports that rent payment was not being made to the landlord; the action she will take to clarify this situation; and the timeframe for the completion...

Other Questions: Public Transport Initiatives (22 Nov 2017)

Robert Troy: Cars are the bigger emitter.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Search and Rescue Service Provision (22 Nov 2017)

Robert Troy: 30. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his Department's role in the supervision and oversight of the search and rescue services; and if he is satisfied with the maps and navigational equipment that is provided to these services. [49604/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Search and Rescue Service Provision (22 Nov 2017)

Robert Troy: We had the devastating lost of the crew of Rescue 116 earlier this year and I am aware an investigation into that is currently ongoing. Therefore, it would be wholly inappropriate and insensitive of me to comment on that. Will the Minister indicate who has ultimate responsibility for the search and rescue helicopter service?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Search and Rescue Service Provision (22 Nov 2017)

Robert Troy: I will not refer to the devastating loss of Rescue 116 but the search and rescue service continues to operate. People continue to fly. It appears the Minister is saying that, under the legislation, it is his Department that has the legal responsibility for the search and rescue helicopter service. Will he confirm that by giving a "Yes" or "No" response to that question? Who has legal...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Search and Rescue Service Provision (22 Nov 2017)

Robert Troy: I want to clear on this. The Minister is happy with the charts and the maps being used by our search and rescue personnel today. That is what he has said on the floor of the Dáil today. Regarding the search and rescue service, I asked, under the legislation, is it the responsibility of the Minister's Department to ensure that everything is right and proper with the search and...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Search and Rescue Service Provision (22 Nov 2017)

Robert Troy: Is that on a legal footing?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Search and Rescue Service Provision (22 Nov 2017)

Robert Troy: I am questioning the legality of it.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Capital Expenditure Programme (22 Nov 2017)

Robert Troy: While I may have said the figure I quoted related to 2010, it was in 2015 that Ireland recorded the lowest proportional capital spend in the EU. The Government is not being ambitious. When the European Commissioner for Transport, Ms Bulc, appeared before the Oireachtas committee she criticised the lack of engagement by the Government in seeking funding from the EU to make the necessary...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Capital Expenditure Programme (22 Nov 2017)

Robert Troy: 28. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his key priorities for investment in transport and tourism infrastructure following the mid-term review of the capital investment plan. [49603/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Capital Expenditure Programme (22 Nov 2017)

Robert Troy: The Minister is aware that the new capital plan is scheduled to be published before the end of this year. A commitment was given by the previous Taoiseach, Deputy Enda Kenny, that the Minister would publish the Department's submission to the capital plan. It is very important that we have a debate in the House on the priorities and where the money will be invested in infrastructure over the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Capital Expenditure Programme (22 Nov 2017)

Robert Troy: I thank the Minister. He failed to acknowledge that in 2010 Ireland recorded the lowest proportional capital spend in the EU on infrastructure. In fact, in 2015 only 53% of the necessary maintenance was carried out. He spoke about increased capital secured in the 2018 budget, but this is still 31% below what is needed just to keep our infrastructure in a steady state condition. We need to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (22 Nov 2017)

Robert Troy: What are you doing about it, Chairman?

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rugby World Cup 2023 (22 Nov 2017)

Robert Troy: 91. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his role in Ireland's bid to host the Rugby World Cup in 2023; and his reasoning as to the unsuccessful nature of this bid. [49432/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (22 Nov 2017)

Robert Troy: 84. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the implementation of the Labour Court's recommendations regarding the restructuring of Bus Éireann in view of the ongoing unrest and possibility of disruptions to services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49429/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (22 Nov 2017)

Robert Troy: 58. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the considerable loss of funding that has been suffered by a company (details supplied) in recent months and the fact that much of the midlands now lacks a body to promote it as a tourist destination; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49431/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (22 Nov 2017)

Robert Troy: 61. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the inconvenience that will be caused for disabled passengers if DART stations become unmanned; his further views on whether this is a fair manner in which to treat passengers with mobility issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49430/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Search and Rescue Service Provision (22 Nov 2017)

Robert Troy: 70. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his Department's role in the supervision and oversight of the search and rescue services; and if he is satisfied with the maps and navigational equipment that is provided to these services. [49428/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (22 Nov 2017)

Robert Troy: 122. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the grant opportunities available for a mature student who wishes to return to education to complete a masters in teaching. [49558/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Junior Cycle Reform (22 Nov 2017)

Robert Troy: 124. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason for changing the junior certificate education system when there is conflicting evidence as to the merits of this change. [49639/17]