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Health (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (16 Jul 2013)

Robert Troy: Deputy Kelleher is away this evening and the Whip's office made arrangements to allow me to move the amendment.

Health (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (16 Jul 2013)

Robert Troy: I move amendment No. 9:In page 12, line 49, to delete “15 days” and substitute “10 days”.I guarantee the Ceann Comhairle that I will not delay proceedings. Section 53C provides for charges to be raised in respect of acute public inpatient services in public hospitals at a rate of €80 per day, which is up from €75. The Department has stated that the...

Health (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (16 Jul 2013)

Robert Troy: If it is the Minister's intention to leave it at ten days, why will he not accept the amendment and substitute the term "10 days" for that of "15 days"? This would provide the clarity and certainty he indicated he wishes to give public patients who will be liable for the charge to the effect that, upon being hospitalised, they will not be obliged to pay more than €800 in a calendar...

Other Questions: Water Charges Administration (16 Jul 2013)

Robert Troy: 71. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the timeframe for the roll-out of water metering; when it will begin; when it is due to be completed; the number of units covered by water metering; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33762/13]

Report on Promoting a Sustainable Future for the Post Office Network: Statements (16 Jul 2013)

Robert Troy: I thank my colleague for giving me an opportunity to speak in this important debate. I wish to place on the record of the House that I have an interest in this area. I have been a postmaster in my constituency of Longford-Westmeath for the past eight years and am proud to be the fourth generation of a family that has provided a service in the community. Not only are we providing a service,...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: RAPID Programme (16 Jul 2013)

Robert Troy: 86. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the dates on which the RAPID national co-ordinating committee has met since he was appointed Minister; if he has attended these meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33728/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Appeals (16 Jul 2013)

Robert Troy: 308. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will ensure that an appeal lodged by a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath is approved. [34421/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (16 Jul 2013)

Robert Troy: 352. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the cuts made regarding special needs assistants and that no further cuts be made to special education. [34787/13]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Site Visits (16 Jul 2013)

Robert Troy: 447. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of visits carried out by the Industrial Development Agency to Mullingar, Athlone and Longford since 2011 and the outcome of such visits. [34360/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (16 Jul 2013)

Robert Troy: 510. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite a carer's allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath. [34501/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Child Benefit Eligibility (16 Jul 2013)

Robert Troy: 529. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the total cost of restoring the payment of child benefit to the children of asylum seekers living in direct provision. [34717/13]

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...