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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (28 Mar 2023)

Robert Troy: 469. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will clarify entitlement to a State pension (non-contributory) for a person (details supplied); if this person should have received any of the cost-of-living supports which were put in place over the winter months; and if this person will be moved to an Irish pension during the course of 2023 following an agreement...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (28 Mar 2023)

Robert Troy: 548. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if assistance is available to a single parent who is studying part-time and working part-time; and if there is a payment that persons on low income who are studying to improve their situation can avail of. [15010/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Meetings (28 Mar 2023)

Robert Troy: 602. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the steps he is taking to ensure that an organisation (details supplied) is consulted regarding matters of firearm regulation throughout the Firearms Expert Committee's review process, ensuring that its concerns regarding the firearms licensing process are heard. [15455/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (23 Mar 2023)

Robert Troy: What action is being taken in regard to the recommendations of the Commission on the Defence Forces that the future disposition of the structures of the Army be regionally balanced-----

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (23 Mar 2023)

Robert Troy: That is the question I am asking.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (23 Mar 2023)

Robert Troy: That is correct, yes.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (23 Mar 2023)

Robert Troy: I will keep it tight.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (23 Mar 2023)

Robert Troy: I thank the Minister. The high-level action plan had a number of recommendations. The Government accepted two and partly accepted a third, namely that the future disposition and structure of the Army be regionally balanced. Why has the Government only partially accepted this or accepted it in principle? The Commission on the Defence Forces was established because on coming into government...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (23 Mar 2023)

Robert Troy: The Minister has visited a number of barracks since he took up his role as Minister for Defence. We would welcome him to Custume Barracks in Athlone. Given its central location and the fact it was the headquarters for the Western Brigade prior to its disbandment, it is an ideal location for a regional Army headquarters. We would welcome the Minister there so he could see the fine barracks...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (23 Mar 2023)

Robert Troy: I thank the Tánaiste for the reply. I very much welcome that he has confirmed that he is willing to meet the Women of Honour prior to publication. That is critically important. The Women of Honour have stated that "we are here, ready and available to work with them towards effective change and tangible solutions in a collaborative and restorative manner." They want to be part of the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (23 Mar 2023)

Robert Troy: 7. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the independent review into a group (details supplied); when the report will be published; the actions he will be taking in respect of the report; and if all the recommendations be implemented. [14165/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (23 Mar 2023)

Robert Troy: It must be acknowledged that these women were very courageous in coming forward to speak of their experiences of bullying, sexual harassment and misogyny in the Defence Forces. It is important these experiences are never allowed to occur again and that there needs to be a cultural change within the Defence Forces. Deputy Fitzpatrick spoke earlier about his positive experiences in three...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (23 Mar 2023)

Robert Troy: 50. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if there will be a new army headquarters in Athlone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14164/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (23 Mar 2023)

Robert Troy: 74. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on Project Nore, in particular in relation to schools (details supplied). [13923/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Textbooks (23 Mar 2023)

Robert Troy: 108. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on the introduction of the free schoolbooks scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13924/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Industrial Development (23 Mar 2023)

Robert Troy: 160. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when he expects to appoint a new CEO of the IDA. [14565/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Industrial Development (23 Mar 2023)

Robert Troy: 161. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will detail current vacant positions across Enterprise Ireland and the IDA, that is, the position, location and period each has been vacant; and the measures in place to fill these positions. [14566/23]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Grant Payments (23 Mar 2023)

Robert Troy: 209. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will outline the specific grants available for a sports club to install a lift and-or stairlift facility to allow members access an upstairs clubhouse facility. [14500/23]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Grant Payments (23 Mar 2023)

Robert Troy: 210. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will outline the energy upgrade and efficiency grants available to sports clubs that incorporate a clubhouse facility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14503/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Schemes (23 Mar 2023)

Robert Troy: 226. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will publish the criteria local authorities must apply when evaluating to purchase properties under the NTQ scheme or if it is based on criteria set locally. [14568/23]