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Other Questions: Army Barracks Closures (24 Nov 2015)

Robert Troy: Four years ago this month, the Minister and his Cabinet colleagues made the most regrettable decision to close Columb Barracks in Mullngar. What level of consultation has the Minister had with local and national organisations in that four-year period? Has he put in place a strategic plan to ensure full utilisation of what is a magnificent facility in Mullingar town?

Other Questions: Army Barracks Closures (24 Nov 2015)

Robert Troy: The Minister has effectively conceded that, four years after the closure of Columb Barracks, he does not have a plan for the site. The current approach is unco-ordinated and disjointed and reflects a wait and see attitude. The Minister is correct that the barracks are being used by a number of community groups. Many of these groups do not know what the future holds for them. The GAA has...

Other Questions: Army Barracks Closures (24 Nov 2015)

Robert Troy: The Reserve Defence Force could use it.

Other Questions: Army Barracks Closures (24 Nov 2015)

Robert Troy: The Department is paying €30,000 in annual rent for a premises in Mullingar for the Reserve Defence Force.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (24 Nov 2015)

Robert Troy: 83. To ask the Minister for Defence further to his meeting with a local authority delegation on 5 November 2015 on the matter of Custume Barracks in Athlone in County Westmeath, and given his commitment to maintain the current strength of 1,110 personnel in Custume Barracks, if there is a need to amend any ministerial order to ensure that this commitment is honoured; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (24 Nov 2015)

Robert Troy: 391. To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure a person (details supplied|) in County Longford receives hospital appointments. [41477/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Applications (24 Nov 2015)

Robert Troy: 483. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills whether it is acceptable to disqualify students (details supplied) who can only supply proof of address from the Department of Social Protection, as she deems this insufficient evidence of address. [41509/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Eligibility (24 Nov 2015)

Robert Troy: 504. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will grant free school transport for a person (details supplied) in County Longford. [41595/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Library Services Provision (24 Nov 2015)

Robert Troy: 527. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the status of a request for funding to construct a new community library in Edgeworthstown in County Longford on a site obtained by the town's development association. [41713/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Cycling Facilities Provision (24 Nov 2015)

Robert Troy: 558. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the status of funding to develop a cycle route greenway from Killashee in County Kildare to Keenagh in County Longford. [41711/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Wind Energy Guidelines (24 Nov 2015)

Robert Troy: 554. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the timeframe for the review of wind energy guidelines; when the review process commenced; the amount of time given for submissions; the number of submissions received; and when comprehensive new guidelines will be published (details supplied). [41664/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Unfinished Housing Developments (24 Nov 2015)

Robert Troy: 559. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to put in place a resolution plan for Clonguish Court in Newtownforbes, the only estate in County Longford without a site resolution plan. [41714/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Fire Stations Provision (24 Nov 2015)

Robert Troy: 560. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government why there has been a substantial under-spend from the national fire directorate's capital programme for 2015 on Longford Fire Station. [41715/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Funding (24 Nov 2015)

Robert Troy: 592. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of an application for funding of €500,000 to develop a cycle route greenway from Abbeyshrule to Ballymahon in County Longford. [41710/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Funding (24 Nov 2015)

Robert Troy: 593. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide signage for the blueway trail along the Royal Canal, listing features and potential walking and cycling routes in proximity to the canal, to ensure users are aware of these amenities in the local area. [41712/15]

Leaders' Questions (19 Nov 2015)

Robert Troy: NAMA is evicting people.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (19 Nov 2015)

Robert Troy: 30. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an application for a review of disability allowance entitlement by a person (details supplied). [40979/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (19 Nov 2015)

Robert Troy: 40. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an application for an invalidity pension by a person (details supplied) in County Longford. [41025/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (19 Nov 2015)

Robert Troy: 113. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will ensure any outstanding grants will be paid to a person (details supplied). [41024/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (19 Nov 2015)

Robert Troy: 140. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she is satisfied that the Garda Síochána station in Edgeworthstown in County Longford is adequately staffed, given that in October 2015, one female garda was left to attend an aggravated burglary; that this garda could have been assaulted, overpowered or had an accusation made against her; if she considers this to be best...