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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Prices (21 Jun 2016)

Robert Troy: 409. To ask the Minister for Health why medical card patients are charged an individual charge for differing strengths of warfarin, that is, if a person is on two warfarin tablets of differing strengths they are charged €5 instead of €2.50. [17047/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (21 Jun 2016)

Robert Troy: 435. To ask the Minister for Health if he has secured additional funding for more residential care units; if so, the regions that will benefit from the additional units; and to supply a comparative list of number of persons with intellectual disabilities who are waiting for residential care placements, by county. [17196/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (21 Jun 2016)

Robert Troy: 438. To ask the Minister for Health if he will schedule an operation date for a person (details supplied). [17199/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (21 Jun 2016)

Robert Troy: 519. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to upgrade the N4 road between Mullingar, County Westmeath and County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16696/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (21 Jun 2016)

Robert Troy: 533. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the annual spend for training in the hospitality sector since the Council for Education, Recruitment and Training was merged into Fáilte Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16778/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Traffic Control Services (21 Jun 2016)

Robert Troy: 541. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his position on the Single European Sky (SES) initiative at the European Union; the level of engagement he has had with European officials and industry stakeholders on this issue; his views on the obstacles to the creation of a Single European Sky; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16989/16]

Order of Business (16 Jun 2016)

Robert Troy: On the health Estimates to be taken later today, I understand the contract of the sole sarcoma cancer specialist in Ireland, based in St. Vincent's hospital, is not being renewed at the end of this month. That will have serious consequences for patients who rely on her expertise. Why is the Government allowing this? Perhaps the Tánaiste can make a statement on this now.

Order of Business (16 Jun 2016)

Robert Troy: The Deputy did not take heed of that on the one-parent family allowance.

Order of Business (16 Jun 2016)

Robert Troy: The Deputy decimated one-parent family payment when she was Minister.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (16 Jun 2016)

Robert Troy: 200. To ask the Minister for Health to schedule an appointment for a person (details supplied). [16380/16]

Parole Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (15 Jun 2016)

Robert Troy: I thank the House for agreeing to let Deputy John Lahart and I swap seats. We are moving ahead of time, but I want to add my voice to the debate on the Bill and compliment my colleague Deputy Jim O'Callaghan on bringing it forward. It is good to hear such positive contributions across the House. The Irish Penal Reform Trust, too, has added its weight behind the legislation. I noticed,...

Parole Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (15 Jun 2016)

Robert Troy: The debate is moving on and the next available speakers are Deputy Lahart and myself. Is it agreed that I will speak after Deputy Lahart has contributed? Agreed.

Ceisteanna - Questions (resumed) - Priority Questions: Greenways Development (14 Jun 2016)

Robert Troy: I take it then that the “Pause” button has been released and that the Department will engage with the required landowners to ensure this section of the greenway can proceed. Based on the fact that when the Minister visited Athlone, we were able to convert him to the merits of the project, will he advise the local authorities of his funding intentions in the next 12, 24 and 36...

Ceisteanna - Questions (resumed) - Priority Questions: Greenways Development (14 Jun 2016)

Robert Troy: 57. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he will complete the proposed greenway from Dublin to Galway; his views regarding the long delay of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15827/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions (resumed) - Priority Questions: Greenways Development (14 Jun 2016)

Robert Troy: That is okay. The Minister will be well aware of the fantastic greenway amenity that exists between Athlone and Mullingar. He came down to have a look at it a number of weeks ago. He will agree that this amenity will not reach its full potential until it has been finished and it extends right from the east coast to the west coast. The Minister's predecessor decided to shelve the project...

Ceisteanna - Questions (resumed) - Priority Questions: Greenways Development (14 Jun 2016)

Robert Troy: The Minister should get rid of it.

Ceisteanna - Questions (resumed) - Priority Questions: Greenways Development (14 Jun 2016)

Robert Troy: The Minister is right when he says that this project represents great value for money. Westmeath County Council is to be complimented on the work it has done to date. If we are to get true value for money, we need to have the greenway open in its entirety. That is when we will really see its potential reached. Fáilte Ireland chose the most scenic and beautiful route from Athlone to...

Ceisteanna - Questions (resumed) - Priority Questions: Traffic Management (14 Jun 2016)

Robert Troy: There is a bit of a change from the last-----

Ceisteanna - Questions (resumed) - Priority Questions: Traffic Management (14 Jun 2016)

Robert Troy: 55. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to address concerns regarding increasing levels of traffic congestion in Dublin City and especially the knock-on congestion caused by blockages on the M50 motorway; if he is developing a strategic plan to deal with the traffic problems on the M50; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15826/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions (resumed) - Priority Questions: Traffic Management (14 Jun 2016)

Robert Troy: Before I introduce my question I wish to put on record that our party research office was given wrong advice on when we should submit priority and oral questions to this Department. It was only by pure chance that we made it on time for Priority Questions. I wish to put on record that I did not get an opportunity to submit oral questions this week. They gave misleading advice and when we...