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European Council: Statements (28 Nov 2012)

Robert Troy: I will take questions from two more Deputies before calling on the Minister of State to reply.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Soláthar Seirbhísí trí Ghaeilge (28 Nov 2012)

Robert Troy: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht an bhfuil sé buartha faoin líon daoine a bhfuil Gaeilge acu sna Ranna éagsúla atá ag éirí as an obair, an mbeidh sé in ann a dhóthain daoine a bhfuil Gaeilge acu a thabhairt isteach ina Roinn; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [52996/12]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry (27 Nov 2012)

Robert Troy: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way he proposes to help the haulage industry meet the challenges it faces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52644/12]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycle Facilities (27 Nov 2012)

Robert Troy: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to improve urban cycling conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52639/12]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services (27 Nov 2012)

Robert Troy: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the time frame in which he will ensure that there is an adequate broadband provision throughout rural Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52964/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Septic Tank Registration Scheme (27 Nov 2012)

Robert Troy: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when the inspections of septic tanks will commence; if there be grants available for person's who have to upgrade their tanks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52961/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Charges (27 Nov 2012)

Robert Troy: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide details in tabular form the development levies applicable on a county basis for new businesses looking to locate in a particular location; if there are any waivers available to attract new businesses to a location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52595/12]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Children in Care (27 Nov 2012)

Robert Troy: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the reason only 92.6 per cent of children in care had an allocated social worker at the end of September; if she expects the Health Service Executive target of 100 per cent for 2012 to be met; the action being taken to ensure that it is; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52368/12]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Children in Care (27 Nov 2012)

Robert Troy: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the reason 90.4 per cent of children in care currently have a written care plan, as defined by Child Care Regulations 1995; if she expects the Health Service Executive target of 100 per cent for 2012 to be met; the action being taken to ensure that it is; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52369/12]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Health Service Staff (27 Nov 2012)

Robert Troy: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the reason there were 80 fewer social workers at the end of September 2012 in comparison to the end of 2011; the prospects there are for meeting the end 2012 target; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52370/12]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Abuse (27 Nov 2012)

Robert Troy: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the reason there is a disparity between Health Service Executive Regions regarding the percentage of referrals of child abuse where a preliminary enquiry took place within 24 hours; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52371/12]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Health Service Staff (27 Nov 2012)

Robert Troy: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the reason no additional posts under Children and Families 2010 - the Ryan Report - were filled in September 2012; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52372/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (27 Nov 2012)

Robert Troy: To ask the Minister for Health his plans to tackle the waiting lists that exist for routine surgeries for public patients between now and 2016; when he plans to roll out the universal health insurance, in view of the fact that at present a simple surgery such as fitting for grommets is taking up to two and a half years in the public health system; and if he will make a statement on the...

A Framework for Junior Cycle: Motion (22 Nov 2012)

Robert Troy: I welcome the opportunity to contribute on this debate on the reform of the junior cycle. I thank the Minister for opening the topic to debate in the Dáil. My party spokesperson on education has already outlined that our party is very supportive of this welcome reform. This reform was started by the previous Minister for Education and Skills, Mr. Batt O'Keeffe. I congratulate the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Youth Issues: Discussion with Comhairle na nÓg (22 Nov 2012)

Robert Troy: As well as derogatory.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Youth Issues: Discussion with Comhairle na nÓg (22 Nov 2012)

Robert Troy: It is appropriate the delegation is here today because later on in the Dáil the Minister for Education and Skills is taking statements on the proposed new junior certificate. In light of that, perhaps the delegation could give us suggestions on the teaching of SPHE, social personal and health education, and relationships and sexuality education, RSE, in the new junior certificate. A...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Support Services (22 Nov 2012)

Robert Troy: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation what has been achieved by promotion of the €10 million fund to attract inward entrepreneurial startups; the number of applications that have been made; the number that have been approved; the amount of the fund that has been invested to date; the number of jobs that have been created; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Action Plan for Jobs (22 Nov 2012)

Robert Troy: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the investment and employment goals that have been achieved by collaboration between Enterprise Ireland and the Industrial Development Agency through their joint senior management team; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51859/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Illness Benefit Appeals (22 Nov 2012)

Robert Troy: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) will be assessed by their medical assessor regarding their illness benefit appeal. [51939/12]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services (22 Nov 2012)

Robert Troy: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason Ballynacargy, County Westmeath does not come under the national broadband scheme in view of the fact that they are deprived of what is now considered to be an essential service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52013/12]