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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Issues (16 Jul 2013)

Robert Troy: 1052. To ask the Minister for Health if a replacement is been sought for the staff member who carries out assessments at the early intervention centre in Springfield, Mullingar, County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34351/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Issues (16 Jul 2013)

Robert Troy: 1053. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide in tabular form by grade the number of hospital staff assigned to Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar, County Westmeath, that are currently on a leave of absence; and if they are in receipt of a salary [34361/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (11 Jul 2013)

Robert Troy: 142. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will consider an application from Longford County Council to share all reasonable acquisition costs regarding the purchase of the Moat Granard national monument; if he will ensure that the Office of Public Works uses it statutory powers to safeguard this important national monument, which is a local tourist attraction, and...

Mortgage Arrears Proposals: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (10 Jul 2013)

Robert Troy: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this extremely important debate. I compliment my colleague, Deputy Michael McGrath, on bringing forward the motion. It is greatly to his credit that all Members, on both sides of the House, have been given a chance to debate this critical issue for the people. It is unfair to say my party is playing on people's fears. In fact, in recent months I...

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 40 - Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (Revised) (10 Jul 2013)

Robert Troy: I was really surprised by it as a national figure.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 40 - Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (Revised) (10 Jul 2013)

Robert Troy: Can I be so bad as to suggest the cut in subhead B6 has led to the problem of anti-social behaviour by youths and an increase in children coming before the courts and ultimately going into detention centres? This subhead funds many of the projects and organisations which do so much of the good work done in marginalised areas where there are particularly vulnerable children. When that...

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 40 - Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (Revised) (10 Jul 2013)

Robert Troy: I presume that will work itself out in the next year. I am amazed that there is still some money available.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 40 - Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (Revised) (10 Jul 2013)

Robert Troy: I thank the Minister for her reply and I acknowledge that the long-term solution is at hand. Is she worried about the short-term solution, based on what Judge Ryan said? I acknowledge that detention is the last resort, but some of these offenders are repeat offenders and detention is the only resort. It is slightly worrying that in spite of the acknowledgment of this in May, we are now in...

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 40 - Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (Revised) (10 Jul 2013)

Robert Troy: I raised the reduction in this area in my opening contribution. An inequity arises now because certain towns and certain areas currently have a community programme in place, but this is not open to new applicants. Given the increase in the number of unemployed and those in receipt of medical cards and family income supplement, we are going to see an increase in the number of people eligible...

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 40 - Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (Revised) (10 Jul 2013)

Robert Troy: I would like to reiterate the question I asked earlier. Judge Anne Ryan acknowledged a long-term solution is in hand, but with regard to the short-term solution - in terms of repeat offenders being released - the funding element of this has been reduced in comparison to 2012. Has that matter been finalised and is there capacity in the system now to deal with repeat offenders? If they are...

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 40 - Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (Revised) (10 Jul 2013)

Robert Troy: I thank the Chairman.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 40 - Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (Revised) (10 Jul 2013)

Robert Troy: I welcome the Minister and her officials here today. I will start on a positive note and welcome the announcement of co-funding of almost €14 million from Atlantic Philanthropies. I congratulate the Minister and her officials on that, which is very positive news, although I was not aware of it until I read the opening brief last night. The Minister has embarked on a reform agenda...

Child Care (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2013: First Stage (10 Jul 2013)

Robert Troy: I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Child Care Act 1991 (as amended) so as to enable any person to apply to the court seeking an order or direction in respect of a child who is not subject to the proceedings brought under the Guardianship of Infants Act 1964, the Child Care Act 1991 or any subsequent legislation dealing with similar proceedings, but...

Child Care (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2013: First Stage (10 Jul 2013)

Robert Troy: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Order of Business (10 Jul 2013)

Robert Troy: Last week, we learned that a report on child neglect in three jurisdictions remained unpublished by the HSE for 14 months. The Minister, Deputy Fitzgerald, confirmed in response to a parliamentary question that she was in receipt of the Government's independent rapporteur's report on child protection since January of this year. We are waiting almost seven months for that report to be laid...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Files (10 Jul 2013)

Robert Troy: 248. To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure that all relevant patient files are released from the now closed surgery (details supplied) in County Westmeath in view of the fact that patients are now finding it difficult to renew/review their medical cards as their new GPs do not have their files from their previous GPs. [33834/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Fuel Prices (9 Jul 2013)

Robert Troy: 98. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if any figures are available which demonstrates the extent of fuel poverty here; if she is planning a strategy to address fuel poverty; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33224/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Eligibility (9 Jul 2013)

Robert Troy: 202. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will reconsider either the boundaries of the school transport scheme or the cost of the transport to a child's chosen school [33034/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Admissions Entry Requirements (9 Jul 2013)

Robert Troy: 235. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the way a person who was born here, has Irish parents, studied here until the age of 15 is now not permitted to attend university here; this person had to travel to America for two years with their parents for work purposes, the family is now back here and would like their child to attend university here but are being charged non-EU citizen...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Industrial Development (9 Jul 2013)

Robert Troy: 260. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will outline the current efforts being made by his Department and other institutions to promote Longford as a region for enterprise; If he will provide some information regarding the resources and benefits Longford has to offer to potential investors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32867/13]