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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Tax Code (16 Oct 2025)

Robert Troy: I thank the Senator for raising this matter. I have also been contacted by the family in question. To their credit, they have been very strong in their advocacy and other work they are doing contacting all Members of the Dáil and Seanad. I am taking this matter on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Paschal Donohoe, who is out of the country. Capital acquisitions tax is a tax on...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Tax Code (16 Oct 2025)

Robert Troy: I will certainly bring the compelling case the Senator has made today back to the Minister. Some of my colleagues have made the same case at our parliamentary party meetings. There certainly seems to be inequity. Some might even say there is inequity in having any inheritance tax because the person who generated that wealth has paid tax on it in the first instance through savings, through...

Confidence in the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade: Motion (15 Oct 2025)

Robert Troy: I acknowledge and pay tribute to Harvey Morrison Sherratt. I know my words today will mean little to his parents, Stephen and Gillian, who have been tireless advocates and campaigners in recent years for a serious and unacceptable issue. As a parent, I cannot comprehend what they have been through and what they continue to go through. Too often in this Chamber, we are consumed by the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (9 Oct 2025)

Robert Troy: 325. To ask the Minister for Health if a physiotherapy appointment can be expedited for a person (details supplied). [54338/25]

Financial Resolutions 2025 - Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (8 Oct 2025)

Robert Troy: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on budget 2026 this evening. This budget is focused on protecting our economy, protecting our jobs and protecting future growth. The approach to the budget was one of prudence and being mindful of the headwinds which exist outside of our shores but have a significant impact within our shores. No one budget can address every issue we...

Financial Resolutions 2025 - Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (8 Oct 2025)

Robert Troy: Deputy Séamus McGrath is not coming in, a Cheann Comhairle.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Teagasc Activities (8 Oct 2025)

Robert Troy: 288. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide information on the Teagasc Grass10 recruitment programme; if he will clarify the reason a person who finished third on the recruitment panel in 2024 would not be called for an interview in the 2025 campaign. [54028/25]

Seanad: Budget 2026 (Finance): Statements (7 Oct 2025)

Robert Troy: I am pleased to appear before the Seanad to discuss budget 2026 following its presentation earlier to Dáil Éireann. Our economy has proven to be incredibly resilient. This is based on the transformation of Ireland in recent decades and the steps taken by successive Governments to return the public finances to health. There are now 2.8 million people at work, more than the...

Seanad: Budget 2026 (Finance): Statements (7 Oct 2025)

Robert Troy: I thank all the Senators for their input into today's debate on budget 2026. I have taken note of their contributions and hope to address the key themes they have raised. Before I respond to individual comments, I refer to some analysis in the Beyond GDP Quality of Life Assessment publication, which was published by the Department of Finance today. I will touch briefly on four...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (7 Oct 2025)

Robert Troy: 122. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will carry out a review of the physical payment options currently available to pay the M50 toll since road users, who avail of the port tunnel, have very limited options to source a psychical payment point having passed through the tunnel. [53874/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (7 Oct 2025)

Robert Troy: 573. To ask the Minister for Health if an appointment for surgery for a person (details supplied) will be expedited. [53005/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (7 Oct 2025)

Robert Troy: 693. To ask the Minister for Health if a range of measures (details supplied) can be introduced to support asthma sufferers. [53760/25]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Military Neutrality (2 Oct 2025)

Robert Troy: 230. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the plans with regard to the triple lock; and if this will be retained. [52687/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (2 Oct 2025)

Robert Troy: 291. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on a new school building project (details supplied). [52714/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (2 Oct 2025)

Robert Troy: 412. To ask the Minister for Health if she will expedite an appointment for a person (details supplied). [52671/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Waiting Lists (2 Oct 2025)

Robert Troy: 423. To ask the Minister for Health if she will urgently review the guidelines for the treatment abroad scheme; if she is aware that the level of support through this scheme is currently very limited (details supplied); if she agrees that measures such as those outlined should be included as refundable costs given their unavoidable nature. [52718/25]

Insurance Costs: Motion [Private Members] (30 Sep 2025)

Robert Troy: Not agreed.

Insurance Costs: Motion [Private Members] (30 Sep 2025)

Robert Troy: Níl.

Insurance Costs: Motion [Private Members] (30 Sep 2025)

Robert Troy: And the Deputy paid a 34% increase?

Insurance Costs: Motion [Private Members] (30 Sep 2025)

Robert Troy: Did the Deputy pay any more?