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Written Answers — Universal Social Charge: Universal Social Charge (22 Mar 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Finance the nature of the review of the universal social charge to be undertaken under the Programme for Government; and the time scale of the review. [5373/11]

Response to the Aftermath of the Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan: Statements (23 Mar 2011)

Robert Troy: Almost two weeks ago a massive earthquake struck Japan, followed by a tsunami and a nuclear emergency. This is the worst crisis the country has faced since the Second World War. Having no history of natural disasters, it is difficult for us to imagine the scale of the devastation and destruction. Since the crisis began the number of people who have lost their lives has dramatically...

School Size (24 Mar 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 11: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his policy in relation to small rural schools; and if he is committed to retaining same [5544/11]

School Size (24 Mar 2011)

Robert Troy: I thank the Minister for his reply. I am a past pupil of a one-teacher rural school in County Meath. I had the same teacher from junior infants up to sixth class. As a result, I am well aware that the level of education provided at the type of schools to which I refer is of a high quality. I left primary school in 1996. The school I attended has now become a two-teacher mainstream school...

School Size (24 Mar 2011)

Robert Troy: The Minister said the review process will include the input of boards of management and local people. In that case, why did boards of management and school staffs not receive notification of the review. No school was written to or asked for input. They learned of the review through the Department's website. I know of one school that would have missed the deadline for its submission were...

Tourism Promotion (31 Mar 2011)

Robert Troy: I thank the Minister for his reply. I congratulate him on his recent appointment. I also congratulate my colleague, Deputy Michael Kitt, on his appointment today as Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I wish both men the best of luck in their respective roles. The Minister rightly said that the recent CSO figures show a reduction of more than 15% in the number of overseas visitors to this country in...

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (31 Mar 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 20: To ask the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport if he will increase funding to the tourism marketing fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6146/11]

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (31 Mar 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 30: To ask the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport the way he plans to market Ireland in China, Russia, India, Japan and the Middle East in order to increase tourist numbers from those countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6147/11]

Suicide Prevention: Statements (7 Apr 2011)

Robert Troy: I wish to share time with Deputy Charlie McConalogue. Although this is not my maiden speech, at the time I omitted to take the opportunity to thank the people of Longford-Westmeath for putting their faith and trust in me and my three colleagues who were elected to represent the constituency four weeks ago. I put on record my sincere gratitude to the people of Longford-Westmeath for electing...

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (12 Apr 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 222: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when redundancy payment will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath. [7509/11]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (12 Apr 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 250: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans for the provision of high-speed broadband in rural Ireland. [7507/11]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (12 Apr 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 418: To ask the Minister for Health and Children his plans in regard to the new contracts for agency nurses. [7789/11]

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Apr 2011)

Robert Troy: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. As a rural postmaster I have a particular interest in the legislation and I fully realise the importance of the Bill in terms of the future viability of An Post as we know it and the future provision of mail delivery to every house and business on every working day throughout the year. The Irish Postmasters' Union, IPU, will be delighted to...

Education and Training: Motion (Resumed) (13 Apr 2011)

Robert Troy: I am delighted to speak on the motion before the House tonight. It is fair to say that all Members of the House support the fundamental principle that a first class education and skills training is central to the vibrant life of the country and in particular to our economic recovery and the core task of job creation. Hence the importance of placing the motion for debate tonight. As a new...

Education and Training: Motion (Resumed) (13 Apr 2011)

Robert Troy: There are now in excess of 20,000 people in schools working solely with pupils with special needs. That includes more than 10,000 special needs assistants, more than 9,000 resource and learning support teachers employed in mainstream schools, 500 teachers in special classes and 1,100 special school teachers. We have witnessed a significant increase in investment in the schools building...

Written Answers — Departmental Offices: Departmental Offices (13 Apr 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 38: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding the proposed closure of his Department's office in Mullingar, County Westmeath. [7790/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (13 Apr 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs when he will make a decision on the Multyfarnham and Milltownpass application for further funding as was recommended by Westmeath Community Development. [7840/11]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Personnel: Defence Forces Personnel (19 Apr 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 47: To ask the Minister for Defence if he is still committed to ensuring that at least 10% of the Defence Forces will be women as set out in Fine Gael's election manifesto; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8385/11]

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.