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Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second and Subsequent Stages (19 Dec 2013)

Robert Troy: It is very much to be welcomed that we are here to debate this important legislation. In bringing forward this amending Bill the Minister and the Government are acting in a humane and compassionate manner. The legislation will not dilute or relax rules for intercountry adoptions. As the Minister has indicated, the adoption must always be in the best interests of the child, the paramount...

Water Services (No. 2) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (19 Dec 2013)

Robert Troy: Deputy Flanagan should not cross the floor of the House.

Water Services (No. 2) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (19 Dec 2013)

Robert Troy: I call Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan.

Water Services (No. 2) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (19 Dec 2013)

Robert Troy: Deputy Breen is sharing time with Deputy Fitzpatrick.

Water Services (No. 2) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (19 Dec 2013)

Robert Troy: Five.

Water Services (No. 2) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (19 Dec 2013)

Robert Troy: Yes, the first five.

Water Services (No. 2) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (19 Dec 2013)

Robert Troy: I thank the Deputy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Quarterly Update on Children and Youth Issues: Discussion with Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (19 Dec 2013)

Robert Troy: I welcome the Minister and her officials this morning. In her statement the Minister alluded to the problem of alcohol addiction in the area of child welfare. Recently, we had the Government rapporteur before a committee. He cited the problem of alcohol addiction and the need for a ban on alcohol advertising. Where does the Minister stand in this regard? Does the Minister see it as...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Provision (18 Dec 2013)

Robert Troy: 140. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will ensure adequate high-speed broadband is rolled out in Rosemount, County Westmeath as soon as possible (details supplied) [54503/13]

Order of Business (17 Dec 2013)

Robert Troy: I have repeatedly called over the past number of months for an amendment to the 2010 adoption legislation and I welcome the fact that a Bill in this regard will come before the House on Thursday. When will it be published? We are expected to debate all Stages on Thursday, which I have no problem doing, but we are still in a vacuum regarding what is in the legislation. Is it normal practice...

Order of Business (17 Dec 2013)

Robert Troy: I raised it more than four months ago. Why is the Bill only going through today?

Leaders' Questions (17 Dec 2013)

Robert Troy: Bad form is nothing to go by.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Youth Services Funding (17 Dec 2013)

Robert Troy: Does the Minister agree there is a basic level of funding below which no club can operate? Can she ensure this basic level of funding is maintained by her Department for these youth groups?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Youth Services Funding (17 Dec 2013)

Robert Troy: The Government’s Action Plan for Job claims there is considerable potential for youth work services to contribute to the wider Government approach to addressing youth unemployment. Despite this, we witness a further cut of €2 million in the 2014 youth services budget, on top of 5% cuts in 2013 and 2012. Recently I had the pleasure of visiting Cabra For Youth and witnessing at...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Youth Services Funding (17 Dec 2013)

Robert Troy: The Budget Statement was brought forward by two months, but the Department has not yet informed youth groups what their budget allocations are for 2014.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Youth Services Funding (17 Dec 2013)

Robert Troy: Will the Minister confirm when youth groups will know what their budget allocations are for next year? It is unfair on them in planning their 2014 programmes that they do not know what moneys they will have available. The group in question wrote to City of Dublin Vocational Education Committee about its funding in 2014 and was told it could not be informed. If there is the same cut as last...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Youth Services Funding (17 Dec 2013)

Robert Troy: 72. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when she will announce funding being provided to youth groups in 2014; if she will confirm that there will be no further reduction in such funding in 2014; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54103/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Youth Services Funding (17 Dec 2013)

Robert Troy: Given that 37% of young people under 18 years are at risk of poverty and social exclusion, I ask the Minister to indicate when she will announce the funding to be provided for youth groups in 2014. I also ask her to confirm that there will be no further reduction in such funding next year.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Early Child Care Education Issues (17 Dec 2013)

Robert Troy: To provide a service.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Early Child Care Education Issues (17 Dec 2013)

Robert Troy: Not for this.