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Human Rights Issues (7 Mar 2012)

Robert Troy: I am glad there is cross-party support in respect of this extremely important matter. I encourage the Government to continue on its current path in the context of highlighting this issue at every level to ensure that Mrs. Bibi's case will be resolved as quickly as possible. As long as the blasphemy laws in Pakistan remain as they stand, there is a danger that similar cases will arise....

Written Answers — Special Areas of Conservation: Special Areas of Conservation (6 Mar 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 300: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will give a commitment that there will be no further bogs designated special areas of conservation or national heritage areas in the future. [12678/12]

Written Answers — Installation Aid Scheme: Installation Aid Scheme (6 Mar 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 447: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has any intention of reintroducing the installation aid grant for young farmers wishing to take over the family farm; and if he could outline any incentives he may be considering to encourage young persons to pursue farming as a way of life. [12447/12]

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (6 Mar 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 449: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he is making his submission to the United Nations global plan, if he will prioritise small-scale farmers, especially women, in developing countries, in his submission to the UN Global Strategic Framework for Food Security and Nutrition process in April 2012; if he will attend the meeting of the UN Committee on World...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (6 Mar 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 550: To ask the Minister for Health if he is satisfied that all front-line vacancies which have been approved for replacement will be filled from 1 March despite the fact that advertisements have yet to be placed; and if he will confirm that standard HR procedures will be relaxed to ensure all necessary front-line positions will be filled without any delay. [12448/12]

Order of Business (6 Mar 2012)

Robert Troy: What is the current status of the Construction Contracts Bill 2010? The Taoiseach will appreciate it is important legislation for sub-contractors to ensure they are paid for work completed. When will it come before the House? Is it possible to amend the Bill to ensure State jobs to be awarded are awarded to Irish contractors?

Turbary Rights (6 Mar 2012)

Robert Troy: Will the Department advertise the extension to the scheme in order that people would be aware of it? Although it is not all about compensation, for those who wish to be compensated financially as opposed to being relocated, speed is of the essence and more people might have taken it if there had been greater speed. What progress has been made with the natural heritage areas, NHAs, to ensure...

Audiovisual Industry (6 Mar 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 56: To ask the Minister for Arts; Heritage and the Gaeltacht his views on the findings of the Creative Capital report on industrial relations in the audiovisual industry here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12717/12]

Audiovisual Industry (6 Mar 2012)

Robert Troy: I thank the Minister for his reply. As he will be aware, I tabled a written parliamentary question on this a number of weeks ago and I was a little disappointed with his reply. The Creative Capital report from the Department identifies the potential of the Irish film industry to grow at a rate of in excess of 30% in the next five years. It is a very important sector which both of us agree...

Audiovisual Industry (6 Mar 2012)

Robert Troy: This is about jobs, and jobs are being put at risk. The Minister's hands-off approach is not appropriate in this instance. I appeal to him to mediate because it is important in that it involves jobs. The Minister's Creative Capital report has clearly outlined the need for action.

Turbary Rights (6 Mar 2012)

Robert Troy: Turf cutting is an emotive issue. It is part of our heritage and culture and the tradition has been passed on through the generations. The issue is topical because it will be the subject of a Private Members' motion later and the original deadline for the receipt of applications for compensation passed last week. However, I welcome the extension of the deadline because many potential...

Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (1 Mar 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 19: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the way the rights and responsibilities contract will be enforced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11742/12]

Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (1 Mar 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will outline the eligibility criteria under which applicants to the warmer homes scheme will be assessed; and if he will provide a definitive timeline for when the work group will have decided the new criteria in order that 2012 applications may be processed. [11926/12]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (29 Feb 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 196 of 6 December 2011, when a decision on the review will issue. [11685/12]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (29 Feb 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Health if he will reconfirm the commitment he made in Dáil Éireann during Private Members' business on Wednesday 22 February to increase funding to the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar, County Westmeath, in view of the increased patient numbers following the downgrading of hospitals in Navan, County Meath and Roscommon. [11673/12]

Written Answers — Sale of Alcohol: Sale of Alcohol (29 Feb 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 183: To ask the Minister for Health his plans and the timeframe to deal with the below cost selling of alcohol. [11674/12]

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (28 Feb 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if any State board appointees have volunteered to waive their fee or expenses; the names of such persons; the corresponding savings to the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11204/12]

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (28 Feb 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the cumulative total of payments to ministerial advisers in excess of the salary cap of €92,672; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11205/12]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (28 Feb 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 149: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason a pension was reduced in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath. [10702/12]

Written Answers — Retail Sector Developments: Retail Sector Developments (28 Feb 2012)

Robert Troy: Question 319: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the stage at which the Chinatown development, which secured planning permission for first phase development at Athlone, County Westmeath, stands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10846/12]