Results 161-180 of 566 for long speaker:Robert Troy

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: School Transport Scheme: Discussion (25 Sep 2018)

Robert Troy: How long did that go on for?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Rail Services (19 Sep 2018)

Robert Troy: ...and inconvenience caused to commuters on the Maynooth line, M3 Parkway line, northern commuter line, Newbridge and Hazelhatch line, Heuston commuter line, my own line from Mullingar and the Longford and Sligo line as a result of the introduction of the new Irish Rail timetable on 9 September. Could he advise the House what measures his Department will take to address the long delays?

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (7 Sep 2018)

Robert Troy: 917. To ask the Minister for Health the reason asthma is not included under the long-term illness scheme in view of the fact it is a lifelong illness. [36652/18]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: BusConnects: National Transport Authority (18 Jul 2018)

Robert Troy: ..., we have a wet country, especially in the winter months. People will have to make the changeover. How can we ensure that when people have to make a changeover they will not be left out for long periods in inclement weather?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposals for Second Runway at Dublin Airport and Noise Regulation Legislation: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (11 Jul 2018)

Robert Troy: I welcome the Minister and his officials. It is long overdue that we are having this discussion. We can all agree that the second runway is critical to our national infrastructure and the development of our country. The Minister outlined a clear timeframe, but this is not the first time he has outlined a timeframe. It is not the first time he has given an indication as to when he expects...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (4 Jul 2018)

Robert Troy: 277. To ask the Minister for Health if the medical card scheme will be extended to cover all long-term illnesses which require ongoing care and ensure patients with these illnesses have an automatic entitlement to a medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29503/18]

Health Waiting Lists: Motion [Private Members] (20 Jun 2018)

Robert Troy: .... He should tell that to the lady in Mullingar who has been waiting for 24 months to have a knee replaced and cannot walk. He should tell it to Maureen who is over 80 years of age, has worked long and hard all her life and been told that it will be 36 months before her cataract will be removed. He should tell it to the countless scores of teenagers in my constituency who have been...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Core Bus Corridor Proposals: Discussion (20 Jun 2018)

Robert Troy: ...000 people who made submissions to the consultation process would like to know is when will that consultation process be completed? When will we know the definitive route of the metro? Everybody along that route who has made submissions is entitled to have the information at the same time. That must be clear. That is not to take away from the great work that was done by the submissions...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Disqualified Drivers: Discussion (20 Jun 2018)

Robert Troy: I thank the witnesses for coming in today and apologise for keeping them waiting for so long but, unfortunately, we had two items on the agenda today. I wish to return to the point Ms Murdock finished up on in respect of the legislation that is going through the Dáil. I believe part of it is disproportionate, but I have had my say. I am totally opposed to the filibustering that is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: CIÉ and DAA: Chairpersons Designate (13 Jun 2018)

Robert Troy: I welcome the fact Ms Ross is committed to actively seeking to retain as much as possible of the PSO contract. That is positive. How long have the vacancies on the audit committee existed? There should be no ambiguity in the relationship between the CIÉ group and the NTA. It should not be open to interpretation.

Priority Questions: Public Transport Provision (12 Jun 2018)

Robert Troy: ...double-digit growth. Dublin Bus still has 70 buses that are older than 12 years. They should not be in operation. They are harmful in terms of emissions and are unreliable. Therefore, we have a long way to go. While I acknowledge there are plans for the next decade, what will the Minister say to the people on Brewery Road on the N11 and in Chapelizod in September when the schools and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (12 Jun 2018)

Robert Troy: 1002. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason an appeal by a person (details supplied) with the Forestry Service is taking so long to finalise. [25688/18]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regulation of Rickshaws: Discussion (30 May 2018)

Robert Troy: ...: "I share the Deputy's concerns about the need for regulation of rickshaws and I hope to finalise my consideration of both the legal advice and the NTA proposals shortly." In July 2017 I again asked how things were coming along again and the Minister said:I am proceeding with the drafting of the Heads of a Bill to provide for a new Part to be inserted into the Taxi...

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2018)

Robert Troy: ..."? While I do not agree with everything Deputy Mattie McGrath has said, if this legislation is enacted and becomes law, as appears likely, I agree on the urgent need for the Minister to deal with the long waiting list for people awaiting a driving test. I have obtained figures - Deputy Munster cited figures yesterday - showing that in some instances it takes in excess of 28 weeks for...

Other Questions: Road Network (24 Apr 2018)

Robert Troy: Deputies Moran and Canney seem uncertain about how long it is going to last.

Other Questions: Road Network (24 Apr 2018)

Robert Troy: ...Audit Commission found that 70% of regional roads had some form of structural or surface deficit. Poorly maintained roads are extremely unsafe. They cost lives and cause damage to vehicles. In the long term, they cost much more to the State to repair. Sometimes people consider that regional roads are just outside the Pale. Regional and local roads are the backbone of Ireland's...

Priority Questions: Transport Policy (24 Apr 2018)

Robert Troy: ...in transport, it was €3.8 billion in 2008 but fell to €1 billion in 2016. Congestion costs the State millions of euro every year and it robs people of their lives by ensuring they spend long periods commuting to and from work. The National Transport Authority, NTA, only advises Dublin Bus annually on what funding it will get. It cannot plan even 12 months in advance in...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Robert Troy: Was it wise to publish the Department's long-term strategy for investment in public transport in advance of knowing the optimal land use? Surely one would feed into the other? The Minister has prioritised investment in public transport infrastructure for the next decade but his Department does not yet know what is the optimal use for land and will not know until the end of this year.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018)

Robert Troy: .... It should be borne in mind that places such as the RDS are looking at redeveloping. There are others that do not come to mind at present but there are sporting bodies that are planning their long-term investment in their infrastructure and that need to know the timeframe as to when they can submit an application and how long the application process will take to be adjudicated on. The...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (17 Apr 2018)

Robert Troy: 187. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the actions being taken to help provide a long-term peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in view of continued Israeli efforts to quash Palestinian political autonomy. [15810/18]