Results 9,301-9,320 of 15,830 for speaker:Robert Troy

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Veterans (24 Jan 2017)

Robert Troy: 643. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when a meeting will be scheduled with the Veterans Association in order to discuss the awarding of commemorative 1916 medals. [2954/17]

Topical Issue Debate: Bus Éireann Services (19 Jan 2017)

Robert Troy: 5 o’clock I am not going to take that from the Minister-----

Topical Issue Debate: Bus Éireann Services (19 Jan 2017)

Robert Troy: On a point of order-----

Topical Issue Debate: Bus Éireann Services (19 Jan 2017)

Robert Troy: On a point of order, I sent my apologies on 7 December.

Topical Issue Debate: Bus Éireann Services (19 Jan 2017)

Robert Troy: It only lasted ten minutes and ended before anyone had an opportunity to ask questions.

Topical Issue Debate: Bus Éireann Services (19 Jan 2017)

Robert Troy: Did the Minister enjoy the birthday party on Tuesday?

Topical Issue Debate: Bus Éireann Services (19 Jan 2017)

Robert Troy: No Government party is represented here.

Topical Issue Debate: Bus Éireann Services (19 Jan 2017)

Robert Troy: It is the Minister who chose to remain silent over the last number of weeks. As he was requested to do, he could have clearly articulated his position and that of the Government. The 11% increase on the PSO leaves funding at a point 20% less than in 2010. The Minister says the PSO has nothing to do with the Expressway service. He is right. Is he going to seek an increase from the free...

Topical Issue Debate: Bus Éireann Services (19 Jan 2017)

Robert Troy: How are they going to be served if the Minister has his way and lets the commercial companies take over?

Topical Issue Debate: Bus Éireann Services (19 Jan 2017)

Robert Troy: Where was the Minister on Tuesday?

Topical Issue Debate: Bus Éireann Services (19 Jan 2017)

Robert Troy: The Minister should get back to answering the question.

Topical Issue Debate: Bus Éireann Services (19 Jan 2017)

Robert Troy: And the Minister had not read it.

Topical Issue Debate: Bus Éireann Services (19 Jan 2017)

Robert Troy: So the new report is signed off, is it?

Topical Issue Debate: Bus Éireann Services (19 Jan 2017)

Robert Troy: The Minister knows about the financial challenges facing Bus Éireann. Its losses have been increasing incrementally over recent years. Has the Minister sought an explanation from Bus Éireann management for the situation that has developed? Why has it been allowed to get to this stage? Why is drastic action now having to be taken? Has the Minister read the report? What are his...

Questions on Promised Legislation (19 Jan 2017)

Robert Troy: I understand the Taoiseach will visit Ballymahon on Monday to launch the rural renewal programme. His visit will take place one week after an arm of the State issued letters to many businesses in Longford-Westmeath about rates revaluations. Yesterday, when I asked the Taoiseach when the heads of the Bill to deal with the revaluation of business rates would be published, he indicated that it...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Wind Energy Guidelines (19 Jan 2017)

Robert Troy: 133. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government when he will publish the new wind farm guidelines. [2372/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Prescriptions Charges (19 Jan 2017)

Robert Troy: 197. To ask the Minister for Health his views on whether a person prescribed three different dosages of a thyroid medicine should be charged three prescription charges (details supplied). [2250/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Schemes (19 Jan 2017)

Robert Troy: 270. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will reinstate a Government grant towards the installation of underfloor heating in a home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2370/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (18 Jan 2017)

Robert Troy: In regard to Deputy Burton's statement that the demand to attend the health sub-committee a number of years ago was so high they could have sold tickets for it, the Labour Party was in a position to do something about that but it did nothing.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (18 Jan 2017)

Robert Troy: In recent years, the Cabinet sub-committee on health has played a damaging role in the health service. It has been confirmed many times that it is a forum through which members of Government have interfered with the HSE's annual plans in order to cover up pressures. What they have done is over-promise and under-deliver, evidence of which we saw in December last. On many occasions my...