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Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Medical Certificates Applications (8 Nov 2016)

Robert Troy: 359. To ask the Minister for Health if he will re-examine an application for a primary medical certificate in respect of a person (details supplied) with a view to granting same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33586/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (8 Nov 2016)

Robert Troy: 360. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be scheduled for an orthodontic appointment; and if a date will be confirmed for 2016. [33589/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland Expenditure (8 Nov 2016)

Robert Troy: 479. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 173 of 26 October 2016, if it is the case, as the response implies, that his Department does not have estimates of the amount required to maintain the national roads network in a steady state condition each year; his views on whether it is the function of his Department, and under its policy remit,...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Greenways Development (2 Nov 2016)

Robert Troy: This is not simply a local dispute. It concerns a large section of the overall greenway project. Approximately 55% of the route of the greenway between Dublin and Galway goes through privately-owned land, yet no representatives of the owners of those lands were on the steering committee. That was a mistake. They should have been on the steering committee from the outset and had their...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Greenways Development (2 Nov 2016)

Robert Troy: 6. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects the proposed greenway from Dublin to Galway to be completed; his proposals to resolve issues that have arisen among parties along the Athlone to Galway section; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33006/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Greenways Development (2 Nov 2016)

Robert Troy: The Minister will be familiar with the greenway between Mullingar and Athlone, and into Ballymahon. The Minister visited on a number of occasions. We have always welcomed him because, in fairness, he has made much-needed funding available. As I have always said when raising the need for additional funding in my constituency, the greenway will not reach its full potential until such time as...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Greenways Development (2 Nov 2016)

Robert Troy: I am glad the Minister has, once again, acknowledged that he is listening to what I am saying on this side of the House and when I requested additional funding for a part of this section, he granted it. This is a national scheme. It is not parochial. It is not unique to my constituency. It is for the betterment of the tourism sector in general. That is why we need it to run from Dublin...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Airport Development Projects (2 Nov 2016)

Robert Troy: We are all in agreement that the airport is at capacity. We need to increase capacity if we are serious about sustainable development of our capital and the greater eastern seaboard, and if we want to attract foreign direct investment, support job creation and secure international connectivity. However, we must take on board the concerns of the residents who are living in close proximity to...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Airport Development Projects (2 Nov 2016)

Robert Troy: The Minister referred to the 200 residents. They do not have certainty because on this day, on the floor of the Dáil, the Minister cannot say verbatim whether the IAA will take over by way of a statutory instrument or primary legislation because he does not know for definite whether he would have the full support of the House for such a move. The residents have no certainty. The IAA...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Airport Development Projects (2 Nov 2016)

Robert Troy: 4. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the need for a second runway at Dublin Airport; the terms of reference for the review he has initiated of the planning for the runway; and the length of time this will take to complete. [33005/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Airport Development Projects (2 Nov 2016)

Robert Troy: What are the views of the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport on the need for a second runway at Dublin Airport, the terms of reference of the review he has initiated in the planning for the runway and the length of time it will take to complete this?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Rail Network (2 Nov 2016)

Robert Troy: I thank the Minister for congratulating me on the marathon. I compliment the organisers of the event and the volunteers and supporters who lined the route. Sunday's Dublin city marathon was a tremendous occasion. I hope the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport supports those involved to the greatest extent possible because it was a magnificent showcase of Dublin at its very best. I...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Rail Network (2 Nov 2016)

Robert Troy: When did the Minister receive the report? It is going to be publicised next week. How long then until the public consultations begin? We are aware that €60 million is needed to maintain the lines in a steady state. Can the Minister set out the level of capital deficit that has built up over many years of underfunding? How is that going to be met in the short term to ensure that we...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Rail Network (2 Nov 2016)

Robert Troy: 2. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address the leaking of the National Transport Authority's draft report on the review of the rail network and services; his views on the review; his plans to make Iarnród Éireann more financially sustainable; if he plans to discontinue any rail services as a result of the review; and if he will make a statement on the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Rail Network (2 Nov 2016)

Robert Troy: I ask the Minister to address the leaking of the draft report on the review of the rail network and services, to make a statement on the review, to outline his plans and those of the Government to make Iarnród Éireann more financially sustainable and to state whether he intends to discontinue any rail services as a result of the review. Can he say in his reply whether he thinks it...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Funding (2 Nov 2016)

Robert Troy: 15. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reasoning behind the cut in the voted capital funding for tourism services in budget 2017; and the agencies or initiatives that will have their budget reduced in 2017 as a result of this cut. [32775/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services Provision (2 Nov 2016)

Robert Troy: 23. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to ensure that a company (details supplied) is able to secure a permit from the US Department of Transportation to fly from Cork to Boston; when he expects this issue to be resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32777/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Industrial Disputes (2 Nov 2016)

Robert Troy: 44. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on plans by Bus Éireann to cut workers' pay and terms and conditions and subcontract Expressway routes to make €7 million in savings; his involvement in resolving this dispute; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32774/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (2 Nov 2016)

Robert Troy: 333. To ask the Minister for Health his views on whether it is appropriate that a person (details supplied) has been awaiting a monitor for sleep apnoea since August 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32752/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (2 Nov 2016)

Robert Troy: 369. To ask the Minister for Health the furthest distance, in terms of kilometres, that an ambulance can cover from its permanent station [32987/16]