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NAMA Portfolio (11 May 2011)

Robert Troy: I welcome the work the Minister has done in this regard by contacting NAMA. It is a very worthwhile venture. The Minister touched on this issue in his previous answer when he spoke of providing facilities for young people and trying to involve the younger generation in the arts and in the creation of art and culture. I welcome that he has made progress on this. When he has more...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (10 May 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 183: To ask the Minister for Social Protection her plans to eradicate the long delays for social welfare appeals. [10404/11]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (10 May 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a higher education grant appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford. [10378/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (10 May 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath. [10405/11]

Written Answers — Appointments to State Bodies: Appointments to State Bodies (10 May 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport if he will consider a representative of a group (details supplied) to be a member of his newly established Peatland Council in view of the fact that currently there is no representative of domestic turf cutter. [10386/11]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (5 May 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation if he will review the employment permit in respect of a person (details supplied) in view of the new information supplied to him. [10092/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (5 May 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a child benefit application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath. [10091/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (3 May 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 50: To ask the Minister for Finance the key priorities of the State Claims Agency; the payments made and to be made in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9708/11]

Written Answers — National Development Plan: National Development Plan (3 May 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Finance his priorities under the National Development Plan; the projects which will proceed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9699/11]

Written Answers — Housing Grants: Housing Grants (3 May 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 135: To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to maintain the level of funding to continue the important scheme of insulating the homes of persons who are in receipt of the fuel allowance as is being administered by Sustainable Energy Ireland. [9343/11]

Written Answers — Public Sector Staffing: Public Sector Staffing (3 May 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has considered extending the paid career breaks in the public service. [9723/11]

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (3 May 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 217: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when he will be in a position to announce the successful applicants under the summer works scheme. [9341/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (3 May 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 351: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland warmer homes scheme for persons in receipt of the fuel allowance, as there is currently an extremely long delay for successful applicants in having the work carried out. [9342/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (3 May 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 421: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to introduce a grant scheme for home improvements. [9716/11]

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (3 May 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 453: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the sourcing of suitable accommodation for the specialist victim interview suite at Mullingar. [9411/11]

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (3 May 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 492: To ask the Minister for Defence the position regarding the future of Columb Barracks, Mullingar, and Custume Barracks, Athlone, County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9722/11]

Telecommunications Services (21 Apr 2011)

Robert Troy: I am surprised that Deputy Luke 'Ming' Flanagan is not present. He seems to believe that when he is speaking, everyone must be in the Chamber. He must not have a monitor in his office like the rest of us do. While we might not be sitting in the Chamber, we are aware of proceedings.

Telecommunications Services (21 Apr 2011)

Robert Troy: I thank the Acting Chairman for affording me the opportunity to raise this important issue. There is no doubt that one of the greatest issues facing society is the high level of unemployment and the urgent need for the Government and Opposition to work tirelessly together to implement policies and initiatives that will facilitate job creation. I acknowledge the Government's commitment to...

Service with UNIFIL: Motion (21 Apr 2011)

Robert Troy: Relative to its size and resources, Ireland has always punched above its weight with regard to the Defence Forces. The country is proportionately a very significant contributor to peacekeeping within the international community. I welcome today's statement as it gives us all an opportunity to pay tribute to the hard-working and courageous troops in the Defence Forces. We do not say it...

Service with UNIFIL: Motion (21 Apr 2011)

Robert Troy: I apologise, I hope it is not my phone.