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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (10 Jun 2014)

Robert Troy: 571. To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure that a discretionary medical card is reinstated in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath. [24789/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Expenditure (10 Jun 2014)

Robert Troy: 521. To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure that there are no further cuts to services or payments in budget 2015 that will cause even further distress to the elderly. [24439/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications (10 Jun 2014)

Robert Troy: 530. To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath will be granted the fair deal scheme. [24495/14]

Topical Issue Debate: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (5 Jun 2014)

Robert Troy: I thank the Minister for his reply. Unfortunately, I do not have full confidence in the interdepartmental initiative that has been established. I assume his Department will lead it, the same Department that sat on a report for almost 12 months. Were it not for the efforts of a local historian and investigative journalists, we might not be discussing this issue today. It is an extremely...

Topical Issue Debate: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (5 Jun 2014)

Robert Troy: Reports over recent days have once again reminded us of how religious and State institutions, and society failed women and children. The horrific revelations of the appalling treatment of thousands of babies and their mothers have not received the urgent attention of Government and State authorities that they warrant. The Government has confirmed the establishment of an interdepartmental...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Emigrant Support Services (5 Jun 2014)

Robert Troy: 23. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the financial assistance available to Irish persons living abroad on working visa who get sick or injured and are out of work for a number of weeks. [23998/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Provision (5 Jun 2014)

Robert Troy: 89. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will reverse the decision to remove the patrol car attached to Ballynacargy, County Westmeath Garda station. [23987/14]

Other Questions: School Guidance Counsellors (29 May 2014)

Robert Troy: 21. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he is satisfied that there is sufficient provision for guidance counselling in place in our schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23376/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staffing (29 May 2014)

Robert Troy: 14. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the likely impact of his Department's circular 0030/2014 on children with special needs in our schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23375/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (29 May 2014)

Robert Troy: 124. To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure that a person (details supplied) is given a CAMHS assessment without further delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23594/14]

Order of Business (28 May 2014)

Robert Troy: Under the heading "Protecting the Frontline" the programme for Government states:Education will be a priority for this Government. It will endeavour to protect and enhance the educational experience of children, young people and students. To that end, it will endeavour to protect frontline services in education, and seek efficiencies in work and school practices, in line with the Croke Park...

Order of Business (28 May 2014)

Robert Troy: This is despite the fact that there has been no decrease in the number of students availing of it.

Order of Business (28 May 2014)

Robert Troy: Special needs assistants are being withdrawn. How is this protecting front-line services, as promised in the programme for Government?

Order of Business (28 May 2014)

Robert Troy: I have a second point in respect of the guidelines for erection of wind turbines. This entire process was designed not to come out until after 23 May.

Order of Business (28 May 2014)

Robert Troy: The people of Longford-Westmeath have spoken in respect of this issue. They are now anxiously waiting to see when the new guidelines will be published.

Order of Business (28 May 2014)

Robert Troy: This one is closing.

Order of Business (28 May 2014)

Robert Troy: Will the Taoiseach come down and keep this one open?

Order of Business (28 May 2014)

Robert Troy: Perhaps Deputy Durkan wants the job of Minister for Health.

Return to Writ: Longford-Westmeath - Introduction of New Member (28 May 2014)

Robert Troy: I concur with what previous speakers said and I welcome my new constituency colleague to Leinster House. I congratulate her on her victory, which, as previous speakers said, was a bittersweet one. We remember her late sister fondly. She served her constituents in Longford-Westmeath so well in her time in the Seanad and in the Dáil. I look forward to working with Deputy Gabrielle...

Employment Permits (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (27 May 2014)

Robert Troy: I will not require 30 minutes. I am here in place of Deputy Calleary who cannot be present. I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on the Bill. While Fianna Fáil broadly supports its provisions, we will bring forward amendments on Committee Stage. We are all acutely aware of the importance of the information and communications technology sector to the economy. If the...