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Open Adoption Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 May 2014)

Robert Troy: Before speaking to the Bill, I congratulate the Minister, Deputy Charlie Flanagan, on his appointment and look forward to constructive and robust engagement with him in the time ahead on the many important issues relevant to his portfolio. I also wish his predecessor, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald, all the best in her new responsibilities. She played a significant role in the area of child...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (8 May 2014)

Robert Troy: 213. To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied). [20708/14]

Other Questions: Defence Forces Recruitment (7 May 2014)

Robert Troy: It is welcome that the Minister appears to have changed tack in this matter. By virtue of the fact that a discussion process has commenced, he is willing to consider the request made by PDFORRA. Nobody is suggesting for one minute that a "Dad's Army" type of force would be acceptable. What we are asking is that during a time of limited job opportunities the men and women who have served...

Other Questions: Defence Forces Recruitment (7 May 2014)

Robert Troy: The Minister is correct that my colleague, Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl, has raised this issue on a number of occasions, on each of which the Minister stated he did not want to change the policy. Is the process under way meaningful? Is the Minister willing to listen to PDFORRA's side of the argument or is this process merely a charade and the Minister has his mind made up that the...

Other Questions: Defence Forces Recruitment (7 May 2014)

Robert Troy: 9. To ask the Minister for Defence if he will be revising the 21 year rule to enable members of the Defence Forces who are willing and able to continue in service to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20047/14]

Other Questions: Defence Forces Recruitment (7 May 2014)

Robert Troy: The Minister is aware that the 21 year rule is in force as a result of which a number of members of the Defence Forces are having to retire against their wishes. In the current climate where there are very few job opportunities, I ask that serving members of the Defence Forces who meet the health criteria would be enabled to remain in the Defence Forces for a period longer than 21 years. I...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: White Paper on Defence (7 May 2014)

Robert Troy: 16. To ask the Minister for Defence if the White Paper on Defence will commit to the restoration of a three brigade structure in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20048/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Household Charge Exemptions (7 May 2014)

Robert Troy: 144. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider amalgamating all household charges currently under his remit in order to allow for exemptions and reductions for certain members of society, for example, old age pensioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20478/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (7 May 2014)

Robert Troy: 199. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a hospital appointment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford. [20500/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (7 May 2014)

Robert Troy: 209. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when his Department will announce funding under the 2014 sports capital programme; and the position regarding funding in respect of a club (details supplied) in County Westmeath. [20385/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (7 May 2014)

Robert Troy: 210. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when his Department will announce funding under the 2014 sports capital programme and the position regarding funding in respect of a club (details supplied) in County Westmeath. [20386/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (7 May 2014)

Robert Troy: 211. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when his Department will announce funding under the 2014 sports capital programme and the position regarding funding in respect of a club (details supplied) in Westmeath. [20387/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (6 May 2014)

Robert Troy: 423. To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied). [20251/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (1 May 2014)

Robert Troy: 173. To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath will be approved for a tax concession for disabled drivers. [19735/14]

Children First Bill 2014: Second Stage (30 Apr 2014)

Robert Troy: Having consistently called for the Children First Bill to be published and introduced in this House over the past two years, I obviously welcome the fact that we are where we are this evening, that the Bill has been published and we have an opportunity to debate it. I welcome elements of the Bill in so far as it goes. However, that welcome is strongly tempered by disappointment and concern...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Fees (30 Apr 2014)

Robert Troy: 191. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there is any grant assistance available for students wishing to undertake a PhD; and if he will outline all funding options available. [19207/14]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations Closures (30 Apr 2014)

Robert Troy: 226. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on the current position of Ardagh Garda station, County Longford. [18632/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments Administration (30 Apr 2014)

Robert Troy: 284. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the delay in issuing arrears relating to social welfare payments granted on appeal. [18541/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Provision (30 Apr 2014)

Robert Troy: 429. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will ensure broadband is provided for all areas of Granard Edgeworthstown, County Longford as residents in that area are trying to run businesses and are unable due to the poor quality broadband service. [19101/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Delays (30 Apr 2014)

Robert Troy: 760. To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath is given appointment in the Adelaide Hospital as soon as possible as this case has been marked as urgent by their general practitioner [18757/14]