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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (15 Apr 2014)

Robert Troy: 620. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a hospital appointment in respect of a person (details supplied). [17720/14]

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (11 Apr 2014)

Robert Troy: Those people must have learned from the Minister. He was quite a dab hand at doing so when in opposition.

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (11 Apr 2014)

Robert Troy: There is a saying to the effect that one learns something new every day. However, the Minister does not seem to want to learn anything. He does not like to take anyone else's opinion on board. That was evident from the debate on wind farms.

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (11 Apr 2014)

Robert Troy: Fianna Fáil is happy to support the Bill, which will remove the term "offence" from section 39 of the Broadcasting Act 2009. We believe this change will promote the right of freedom of speech while ensuring that anything which may reasonably be regarded as causing harm, likely to promote or incite crime or attempting to undermine the authority of the State is not broadcast by the...

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (11 Apr 2014)

Robert Troy: The Minister should talk to people. I was speaking in respect of the Bill this morning and many other matters in which the Minister operates.

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (11 Apr 2014)

Robert Troy: I was not here for the past 14 years, although that may have escaped the Minister's attention.

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (11 Apr 2014)

Robert Troy: The people of Longford-Westmeath are happy to have me here as a representative. They voted me in at a time when many of my party members were not voted in. In my humble opinion I believe that says something for my ability and what I have done for the people of that area, and I trust the Minister can see that as well. The point I am making is that in a democracy it is important that we can...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Transfers (10 Apr 2014)

Robert Troy: 177. To ask the Minister for Health if he will facilitate the admission of a person (details supplied) from the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar to Tallaght hospital. [17056/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Care Provision (10 Apr 2014)

Robert Troy: 211. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to upgrade the health centre in Ballymore, County Westmeath as it is in urgent need of modernisation. [17192/14]

Order of Business (9 Apr 2014)

Robert Troy: Yes - a Bill in the Seanad, and the wind energy guidelines that-----

Order of Business (9 Apr 2014)

Robert Troy: I wish to ask the Minister about the wind energy Bill that passed Second Stage in the Seanad 18 months ago. In the light of the fact that the Government confirmed that it would not oppose the latest Opposition Bill on the regulation of wind energy generation and given that it has promised guidelines to regulate the wind energy sector - the guidelines will not be published until after 23 May...

Other Questions: Bullying in Schools (9 Apr 2014)

Robert Troy: 14. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on the anti-bullying campaigns in schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16473/14]

Other Questions: Bullying in Schools (9 Apr 2014)

Robert Troy: 18. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the measures in place against cyberbullying in schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16474/14]

Topical Issue Debate: Home Care Packages (8 Apr 2014)

Robert Troy: While I thank the Minister for her reply, she failed to acknowledge the huge capital investment made in the period between 2000 and 2008. As she started at the downturn in 2008, she failed to acknowledge the huge capital investment made in both community and private facilities. Moreover, investment in the latter was made on a proportionate basis. I accept and no one questions the need for...

Topical Issue Debate: Home Care Packages (8 Apr 2014)

Robert Troy: I am grateful for this opportunity and I thank the Minister for coming to the House. I welcome and compliment the Minister on the announcement of €2.5 million for community groups, albeit a reduction on what was announced in 2013 and 2012. I wish to speak about the unfairness, inequity and inequality of the scheme announced for the child care system that is in place. We must be...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (8 Apr 2014)

Robert Troy: 228. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to change the eligibility criteria for higher education grants to ensure that they are reflective of families large expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16656/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Small and Medium Enterprises Supports (8 Apr 2014)

Robert Troy: 266. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the supports his Department is currently offering to small and medium enterprises in particular accessing capital to expand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16688/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Work Placement Programmes (8 Apr 2014)

Robert Troy: 316. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider extending the term of eligibility for Tús workers from the current position of one year as this is extremely restrictive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16689/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Schemes (8 Apr 2014)

Robert Troy: 334. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if there are any schemes administered by his Department to help small community groups who wish to publish books on the history of their areas; and if he will outline the criteria for same. [16691/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Urban Renewal Schemes (8 Apr 2014)

Robert Troy: 405. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the measures-supports his Department is taking to support and revitalise town centres. [16687/14]