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Housing for All: Statements (21 May 2024)

Robert Troy: I thank the Minister for coming to the House. There is no doubt of his commitment to this area. He has secured the largest ever annual housing budget. This proves his commitment and that of the Government to tackling housing. As he said, we have the highest number of local authority houses built since 1975 and the highest number of completions in almost two decades. We have introduced...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (21 May 2024)

Robert Troy: 1. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on migration, integration and Ukraine will meet next. [18285/24]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (21 May 2024)

Robert Troy: I looked back on statements that took place in the House in February of last year, when we discussed the migration challenges and the crisis that we face. Those who spoke on that occasion all referred to asylum system that is fair, efficient and incorruptible. Much of what the Government is doing now, with the implementation of the Dublin Convention, working to return people to the UK,...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2024)

Robert Troy: I will bring the Taoiseach back to his previous role as Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. He will be aware that Government promised to bring in legislation to facilitate and support technological universities to be able to borrow so they could provide their own student accommodation. Places like the Technological University of the Shannon in...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (16 May 2024)

Robert Troy: 6. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when a decision will be taken on the location of the new Army headquarters; if Athlone will be considered given its central location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22145/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (16 May 2024)

Robert Troy: I ask about the proposed location for the new Army headquarters. When will a decision be taken on that? Will the Tánaiste commit to giving Custume Barracks, Athlone, favourable consideration?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (16 May 2024)

Robert Troy: The Tánaiste will remember that the last time he visited Custume Barracks he met with me and councillors Keena and O'Rourke, who put a strong case for considering Athlone as the future Army headquarters. The Tánaiste is right to say it was among the Fianna Fáil party requests for the programme for Government that a commission be established on the future of the Defence Forces....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (16 May 2024)

Robert Troy: The Tánaiste mentioned a target for Defence Forces strength of 11,500 by 2028. The current figure is 7,500 and we are, I am told, losing 50 personnel net per month. Critical to reaching our 2028 target is having an Army that is regionally disposed to aid retention and facilitate recruitment. I would argue a decision needs to be taken relatively quickly to ensure we meet the stated...

Ceisteanna - Questions: European Council (14 May 2024)

Robert Troy: 1. To ask the Taoiseach for a report on his attendance at the special European Council on 17 and 18 April 2024. [18052/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rural Schemes (9 May 2024)

Robert Troy: I thank the Minister for that comprehensive reply. Nobody can doubt her commitment to rural Ireland, that is for sure. I have a few questions I ask her to clarify. The funding that was announced covers 2024 and 2025, but it specifies exactly how much can be spent in each of those years. The requirement to have two herds has been reduced to one herd, but it also says that there must be a...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rural Schemes (9 May 2024)

Robert Troy: To be fair, the Minister has been very strong in this area. I take this opportunity to acknowledge that. All money that is allocated to Westmeath will be spent. I can confirm that. I welcome that the Minister will come back to clarify the position, but I spoke to the official in Westmeath who runs the scheme. It does say that even though they are reducing their requirements for herd...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rural Schemes (9 May 2024)

Robert Troy: 5. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if her Department is taking any action regarding obstacles that can arise in carrying out projects under the local improvements scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20905/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rural Schemes (9 May 2024)

Robert Troy: In the context of the LIS, I welcome last week's announcement. I am raising this matter to tease out the matter of the amount of funding that was allocated and also the change to the criteria. I would welcome some clarification from the Minister on that. Where one person on a lane refuses point-blank to participate - either financially or even to sign the form to let others do it - is...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 May 2024)

Robert Troy: I wish to raise the case of four-year-old girl from my constituency. I will share her name with the Taoiseach afterwards. This young girl suffers from a very rare form of epilepsy. Since October 2023, she has arrested five times and has had to be airlifted by ambulance twice. Thankfully, she has started on a new treatment called Fenfluramine. Unfortunately, the HSE is not funding that...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Business Supports (18 Apr 2024)

Robert Troy: 68. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he plans to support those SMEs that are currently struggling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16996/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Business Supports (18 Apr 2024)

Robert Troy: I take this opportunity to wish my colleague from Longford-Westmeath, the Minister, Deputy Burke, the best of luck in his new role. It is a great honour for him, his family, friends and supporters and for all of us in County Westmeath that he has been elevated to Cabinet and I genuinely wish him well in the months ahead. One of the biggest challenges he has is how his Department is going...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Business Supports (18 Apr 2024)

Robert Troy: I do not doubt the Minister of State's commitment or the Minister's, but businesses need help now. The cold, hard facts are this money was announced in the budget six months ago and it only opened for applications in the past number of weeks. Businesses are suffering now. They need help now and they need a dedicated focus on how they can be supported. The number of businesses closing...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (11 Apr 2024)

Robert Troy: The Taoiseach said when he assumed office that supporting people with additional needs would be a key part of a re-energised partnership in government. Surely access to a school place for children with additional needs is a key priority. Tyrrellspass National School in County Westmeath received a letter of sanction from the NCSE for special classes for pupils with autism spectrum disorder...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Heritage Sites (11 Apr 2024)

Robert Troy: 12. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will support the establishment of a consultation forum for the future development of Columb Barracks, Mullingar by the Land Development Agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15700/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Heritage Sites (11 Apr 2024)

Robert Troy: This is a simple, straightforward question. Can the Minister of State give an update on when a consultation forum will be re-established for the development by the Land Development Agency, LDA, of Columb Barracks in Mullingar?