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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]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (11 Oct 2016)

Robert Troy: 102. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will allocate additional SNA hours to a person (details supplied) who suffers from a number of learning difficulties and is currently in receipt of 0.5 hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29273/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (11 Oct 2016)

Robert Troy: 127. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will expedite the construction of a new school (details supplied). [29456/16]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff Retirements (11 Oct 2016)

Robert Troy: 300. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if persons will be allowed to work until they reach 66 years of age (details supplied). [29431/16]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff Recruitment (11 Oct 2016)

Robert Troy: 302. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to recruit for public service positions in the Galway region; and if so, when this recruitment will begin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29525/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (11 Oct 2016)

Robert Troy: 348. To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite an appointment and hip operation for a person (details supplied). [29224/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (11 Oct 2016)

Robert Troy: 358. To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite an operation for a person (details supplied). [29253/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (11 Oct 2016)

Robert Troy: 362. To ask the Minister for Health if he will investigate an application for full-time care for a person (details supplied). [29267/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (11 Oct 2016)

Robert Troy: 439. To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite an outpatient appointment for a person (details supplied) at Beaumont Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29622/16]