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Questions on Proposed Legislation (20 Oct 2016)

Robert Troy: Could the budget not help to do that?

Leaders' Questions (20 Oct 2016)

Robert Troy: Is Deputy Ryan a member of two parties?

Questions on Proposed Legislation (20 Oct 2016)

Robert Troy: In the budget there is a 10% increase allocated to fixing the roads while the overall budget to local authorities was decreased by 7%. There is a commitment in the programme for Government for this Government to restore fully the local improvement scheme. That was a very beneficial scheme in terms of supporting the upgrade and repair of non-local authority roads across rural Ireland. Can...

Leaders' Questions (20 Oct 2016)

Robert Troy: That will happen after the next election.

Leaders' Questions (20 Oct 2016)

Robert Troy: Although we were told that the budget would be Brexit-proofed, this has not proven to be the case. During recent weeks and months, I have to spoken to business owners in my region. It is not like when the Taoiseach tells the story of the man he met the night before who was having a pint. I spoke with the owners of real businesses who are creating real jobs: one had created 100 jobs,...

Leaders' Questions (20 Oct 2016)

Robert Troy: We are all aware that the Brexit result sent shockwaves across Europe. It has very serious ramifications for the future of the EU and our island. We all agree that hard borders should not be re-introduced between North and South and that the common travel area should remain. There have been positive soundings about these but there have been mixed messages about how this special...

National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (19 Oct 2016)

Robert Troy: I want to say a few words about this small technical Bill, which we are happy to support, before it is passed by the House. As the Minister of State said during the good debate we had on Committee Stage, this legislation provides for a cumulative increase from €150 million to €300 million in the capital funding that can be provided to Fáilte Ireland. I would like to...

National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (19 Oct 2016)

Robert Troy: In Coolnahay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Oct 2016)

Robert Troy: I apologise, I had a prior commitment and had to go out for a few minutes but I have read Professor Reynolds-Feighan's presentation. I was not here for it but I read it. I will ask a number of questions. One is on rail. Professor Reynolds-Feighan has said that she does not consider rail transport to be commercially viable. Is there anywhere across Europe or in the world where rail is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Oct 2016)

Robert Troy: I am seeking the witness's opinion on the decision to put 10% of the Dublin bus routes to tender. Does she think it is a wise decision? Does she think it will be beneficial for the long-term development of public transport in Dublin? Will it offer a better service that is more competitive and will the end user, the passenger, benefit from it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Oct 2016)

Robert Troy: When I was travelling here this morning there was a car crash off the M4 on the M50. The result of that was absolute gridlock. While the witness says that we predominantly use our roads, those roads are at capacity. There is also an issue with climate change in terms of CO2 emissions. I accept the comment about rail and the fact that there is only one user. However, if there is enough of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Oct 2016)

Robert Troy: I thank all the witnesses for coming here today and giving us the benefit of their time and experience in the public transport sector over recent years. When the subvention to Dublin Bus was reduced, it managed to increase passenger numbers and revenue and profit. It is to be complimented on that. If, as expected and as the Minister has indicated, there will be an increase in subvention to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Oct 2016)

Robert Troy: I forgot to ask, and it is quite important, about the Expressway service. In its presentation, the NBRU stated that for years Bus Éireann has cross-subsidised the underfunded PSO services with profits from its commercial Expressway service. We are now learning and being advised the Expressway service is not profitable and it is reported that because of this it will be diminished. Do...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (19 Oct 2016)

Robert Troy: 50. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there is a scheme available where old portacabins previously used in schools are now being leased or given to groups, for example Men's Sheds (details supplied). [31019/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (18 Oct 2016)

Robert Troy: 318. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he will expedite a carer's allowance review for a person (details supplied). [30409/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (18 Oct 2016)

Robert Troy: 402. To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite an outpatient appointment in respect of a person (details supplied). [30314/16]

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2016)

Robert Troy: If there are, I will not be pulling them anyway. I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate. It is the first budget of its kind and is not our desired outcome, but let no one think any different: the alternative was another general election, which I do not think any of our citizens wanted. While others shirked their responsibility to influence policy and their responsibility...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax (12 Oct 2016)

Robert Troy: 85. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that tax discs are not making it to their destination after they are dispatched from Shannon (details supplied). [29895/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Probate Applications (11 Oct 2016)

Robert Troy: 17. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason there is no probate officer for County Westmeath; as a consequence the lack of a probate officer is causing a delay in the courts service. [29673/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Alert Programme (11 Oct 2016)

Robert Troy: 27. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will facilitate making a grant available to communities who wish to set up their own community text alert scheme. [29364/16]