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Road Traffic Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Sep 2016)

Robert Troy: I hope the bus strike is resolved or the compliments might turn into you-know-what.

Road Traffic Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Sep 2016)

Robert Troy: And they are very united.

Other Questions: Garda Recruitment (28 Sep 2016)

Robert Troy: Last week the local newspaper reported, on foot of a national report, that there are now situations where gardaí are searching houses in Kinnegad. Criminal gangs that are linked to "Fat" Freddie Thompson and gangs operating in Dublin are relocating to the midlands. They are coming into peaceful communities and causing disruption. The Minister spoke about accelerated recruitment for...

Other Questions: Garda Recruitment (28 Sep 2016)

Robert Troy: They say there are four gardaí attached to Killucan Garda station. There is not. There is one operational garda there. The problem is that specialised gardaí are being attached to local stations to manipulate the figures.

Other Questions: Garda Recruitment (28 Sep 2016)

Robert Troy: That is not on and is not fair. Perhaps the Minister would look into this and refer back to me.

Other Questions: Garda Recruitment (28 Sep 2016)

Robert Troy: 24. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when the Westmeath Garda division will have additional gardaí; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27384/16]

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2015. (28 Sep 2016)

Robert Troy: As the Minister of State is aware, Fianna Fáil is happy to support the passage of this Bill. I would, however, like to raise with him a number of issues provided for therein. The increase in the aggregate budget allocation for the National Tourism Development Authority, more commonly known as Fáilte Ireland, from €150 million to €300 million is welcome. Can the...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2015. (28 Sep 2016)

Robert Troy: I am straying a little. The purpose of the Bill is to provide for an increase in the amount of money that can be spent. I appreciate the Chairman's leniency. The tender referred to is prescriptive in terms of the focus being on areas to the left of Ireland's Ancient East and the right of the Wild Atlantic Way, which means counties Longford, Westmeath, Offaly and Tipperary, which for some...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2015. (28 Sep 2016)

Robert Troy: I thank the Minister of State. I also thank the Chairman for his leniency with regard to what is being discussed. The Minister of State spoke about the fact we have many centres of excellence, predominantly in our institutes of technology, which run courses in hotel and catering. We still have a chronic shortage at present. This is why I have referenced CERT in the past. We did not have...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Districts (28 Sep 2016)

Robert Troy: 57. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to review the existing boundaries of Garda divisions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27385/16]

Pharmacy Fees: Motion [Private Members] (27 Sep 2016)

Robert Troy: I welcome the opportunity to speak in this debate. It is timely and I compliment my colleague, Deputy Calleary, for bringing forward the motion. It is quite evident from listening to the debate that there is outrage from all sides of the House about how a practice like this could be allowed to manifest itself over a number of years through the HSE. It is a damning indictment of the HSE...

Road Traffic Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Second Stage (27 Sep 2016)

Robert Troy: I understand the study conducted by the Medical Bureau of Road Safety, MBRS, on which the Bill relies, is 16 years old. Without doubt, the most prevalent drugs are cannabis and the others outlined in the Bill, but the types of substance people are now taking have evolved significantly over time. The use of psychoactive drugs has become much more prevalent. Unfortunately, Ireland has the...

Road Traffic Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Second Stage (27 Sep 2016)

Robert Troy: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Bill. Without question, our party fully supports the legislation. It is welcome that it is before the House today. It was promised to be introduced in the Dáil before the end of the last session, but it did not reach the agenda at the time so it is important that we are debating this issue on the first day of the new Dáil session. ...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Expenditure (27 Sep 2016)

Robert Troy: 73. To ask the Taoiseach the total travel expenses and reimbursement costs incurred by his Department per annum from 2011 to 2016 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26868/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (27 Sep 2016)

Robert Troy: 106. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the total travel expenses and reimbursement costs incurred by her Department per annum from 2011 to 2016 to date, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26864/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Primary Medical Certificates Applications (27 Sep 2016)

Robert Troy: 145. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will re-examine the application for a primary medical certificate by a person (details supplied) with a view to granting same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27045/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Expenditure (27 Sep 2016)

Robert Troy: 180. To ask the Minister for Finance the total travel expenses and reimbursement costs incurred by his Department per annum from 2011 to 2016 to date in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26860/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (27 Sep 2016)

Robert Troy: 233. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when he will make funding available to carry out works on a new building for a school (details supplied); and if he will prioritise this work due to the fact that this school is operating over its maximum capacity. [26500/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (27 Sep 2016)

Robert Troy: 240. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an escort for a person (details supplied) attending mainstream primary education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26557/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (27 Sep 2016)

Robert Troy: 262. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the body responsible for reviewing ASD pre-school children for future placement prior to leaving an ASD pre-school class (details supplied). [26816/16]