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Leaders' Questions (16 Dec 2015)

Robert Troy: The Ceann Comhairle should send a few of them on an early holiday.

Topical Issue Matters (16 Dec 2015)

Robert Troy: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 27A and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Gabrielle McFadden - the immediate availability of supports to people and businesses affected by flooding in areas such as Athlone; (2) Deputy Seán Kyne - the current status of the national broadband plan, given...

International Protection Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Dec 2015)

Robert Troy: I ask the Minister of State to clarify whether he is reading from an amendment that he intends to put to the House later or whether it is in the original text of the Bill.

International Protection Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Dec 2015)

Robert Troy: We are dealing with amendment No. 3.

International Protection Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Dec 2015)

Robert Troy: We have a difference of opinion on the matter so I will put the amendment.

International Protection Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Dec 2015)

Robert Troy: We will have one more contribution and then I will put the amendment to the House.

International Protection Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Dec 2015)

Robert Troy: Does the Minister of State wish to make a further comment?

International Protection Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Dec 2015)

Robert Troy: We will deal with this once more and then I will put the amendment to the House.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland Annual Report 2014: Discussion (15 Dec 2015)

Robert Troy: I thank the Chairman for indulging me with the opportunity to raise a few questions given that I am not a member of the committee. It is great to have the opportunity. I will be very parochial in terms of my constituency of Longford-Westmeath. Mr. Shanahan is right when he says the decision on where a company will locate ultimately rests with the company. However, to use a simplistic...

Bankruptcy (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (15 Dec 2015)

Robert Troy: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate and I compliment my constituency colleague for ensuring this legislation was brought forward. This is one of the first backbench Bills to be enacted during the Government's five-year term. While I compliment my colleague, it is a great shame on the part of the Government parties that they have introduced Friday sittings and lauded...

Bankruptcy (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (15 Dec 2015)

Robert Troy: The legislation will, hopefully, reach new levels in addressing the crisis endured by so many people over the past number of years. It will amend the Bankruptcy Act 1988 by reducing the automatic period for discharge from bankruptcy from three years to one year; reducing the term of bankruptcy payment orders from five years to three years; providing that where the family home has not been...

Bankruptcy (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (15 Dec 2015)

Robert Troy: Arrogance.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Humanitarian Assistance Scheme (15 Dec 2015)

Robert Troy: 80. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will ensure emergency funds are put in place following the flooding in Athlone, County Westmeath to support those who have had damage caused to their properties. [44744/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fodder Crisis (15 Dec 2015)

Robert Troy: 253. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide emergency fodder relief for farmers affected by the flooding in the Athlone area in County Westmeath. [45440/15]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Flood Relief Scheme Eligibility (15 Dec 2015)

Robert Troy: 258. To ask the Minister for Defence if he will ensure emergency funds are put in place following the flooding in Athlone, County Westmeath to support those who have had damages caused to their businesses. [44744/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (15 Dec 2015)

Robert Troy: 390. To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite a consultant appointment for a person (details supplied). [44789/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Eligibility (15 Dec 2015)

Robert Troy: 671. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of a compensation payment to a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45173/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Update on Child and Family Services: Tusla (10 Dec 2015)

Robert Troy: If Tusla is as successful as the catchphrase he quoted was in that general election for that particular party, we would be doing okay. I thank Mr. Jeyes and his colleagues for coming before us today and for giving us a breakdown of the plans and proposals and some of the work that has been ongoing in Tusla since its formation. I am not going to make any comments except to ask a few...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Update on Child and Family Services: Tusla (10 Dec 2015)

Robert Troy: I also referred previously to a women's refuge centre in Mullingar which received a letter one day to say its funding had been cut for the coming year because the service being provided is being reviewed and domestic abuse services for women in the midlands are being streamlined.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Update on Child and Family Services: Tusla (10 Dec 2015)

Robert Troy: Does Mr. Jeyes think it is fair that these organisations are under review and that funding streams to them are being cut before the review is complete, not taking on board the good work they are doing in their communities?