Results 1-20 of 55 for cork speaker:Robert Troy

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (9 Nov 2023)

Robert Troy: 68. To ask the Minister for Health for an update on the three new elective hospitals in Cork, Galway and Dublin, as promised under the National Development Plan; when he expects work to begin on the development of these hospitals; when he expects them to be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48986/23]

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Rail Network (10 May 2022)

Robert Troy: ...Covid, when rapid growth in demand resulted in the utilisation of 100% of Iarnród Éireann’s operational fleet at peak times. As it stands, I am given to understand that there are 14 services from Dublin to Cork each day on weekdays, with the first service departing at 7 a.m., and a further ten services from Dublin to Cork on weekend days. The Cork route, as is common...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Job Losses (17 Dec 2020)

Robert Troy: ...decision. However, Viatris has stated that it remains fully committed to Ireland and even after the announcement, the company will continue to employ more than 1,400 people in Galway, Dublin and Cork. The Government will make all necessary State assistance available to the workers and we will work across Government to help all the workers to find new jobs and education and training...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Foreign Direct Investment (5 Nov 2019)

Robert Troy: ...actions that she and the IDA are taking to safeguard FDI jobs here and to combat the decline of Ireland in global competitiveness following recent multinational jobs losses in counties Clare and Cork. [44587/19]

Financial Resolutions - Financial Resolution No. 9: General (Resumed) (17 Oct 2019)

Robert Troy: ...vivid description of the housing issue than the description in this morning's newspapers of a five year old child eating dinner while sitting on cardboard on the streets of Dublin. While the Taoiseach tried to portray a loss of life in Cork as the fault of the victim, surely he could not convince even his hardened right-wing Fine Gael supporters that a five year old is to blame for being...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: IDA Ireland Site Visits (9 Oct 2019)

Robert Troy: .... She is from a Border county herself and understands first-hand the importance of regional development. When she talks about 58% of IDA visits being outside Dublin, she does not take out Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford, along with the bigger urban areas, after which the figures are very different. IDA visits to regional areas are down to about 20%. I do not think that is good...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (25 Jun 2019)

Robert Troy: 636. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the allocation from the Exchequer and other sources under the capital plan 2016-2021 to the N28 Cork to Ringaskiddy road; the amount spent to date; the expected completion date; the estimated capital cost to finish the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26136/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (25 Jun 2019)

Robert Troy: 644. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the allocation from the Exchequer and other sources under the capital plan 2016-2021 to the Cork Limerick road; the estimated cost of the project; the expected completion time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26144/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: All-Ireland Cruise Ship Action Group: Discussion (29 May 2019)

Robert Troy: .... On the meeting between the Minister and Dublin Port Company on 20 March 2019, it appears that part of the suggested solution to what is proposed is additional capacity, working with the ports in Cork and Belfast with a view to their taking on some of the additional business. It is stated that the Department officials are maintaining contact with Belfast Harbour with a view to...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Driver Test Waiting Lists (12 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: ...on his own constituency. In Churchtown in his constituency, the longest waiting time last year was 26 weeks. I acknowledge that it has gone down to 15.1 weeks. The average waiting time in Cork is 17.9 weeks, with a longest waiting time of 24 weeks. In Mallow, the average waiting time is 19.2 weeks while in Skibbereen it is 20.2 weeks. There is a problem, regardless of whether the...

Local Government (Rates) Bill 2018: Second Stage (30 Jan 2019)

Robert Troy: ...commitment that the Bill will be enacted in the not-too-distant future? The Minister of State does not need me to tell him this as he is from an area that does not have the benefit of Dublin city, Cork city or Galway city and is not experiencing the same uptake or increase in commercial sales that Dublin has experienced in recent years, but there are many commercial outlets - I am...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (29 Jan 2019)

Robert Troy: 498. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of funding that has been allocated to BusConnects in County Cork; and the status of the plan. [3914/19]

Finance Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Oct 2018)

Robert Troy: ...of the car hire fleet in Ireland is enabled through the existing mechanism and that there is a real threat to the industry should it be removed. My main concern with the proposed changes relates to the areas outside Dublin city, Galway and Cork. When tourists come to Ireland and stay in guest houses, whether they be in Connemara, Kenmare, Longford, Mullingar or other areas in which...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (18 Oct 2018)

Robert Troy: 269. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the M20 Cork to Limerick motorway with reference to its stage in the planning process and proposed completion date; and the amount that has been spent on it to date. [43098/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects (27 Sep 2018)

Robert Troy: 189. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department or transport agencies have commenced a feasibility study on the introduction of light rail in Cork city and suburbs. [39209/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Data (27 Sep 2018)

Robert Troy: 194. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of kilometres of cycle lanes in Cork city by dedicated separate cycle lanes and shared cycle lanes. [39215/18]

Implications of Brexit for Irish Ports: Motion [Private Members] (11 Jul 2018)

Robert Troy: ...lives. The length of time people are spending commuting has increased significantly in recent years. We have significant overcrowding on public transport. These matters need to be addressed now. TEN-T has two layers: a core network and a comprehensive network. Under the last review covering the period from 2014 to 2020 the TEN-T network comprised upgrades to the Cork to Dublin and...

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

Robert Troy: ...there is the potential that aviation companies will cease using the route if an agreement is not put in place. Has background preparatory work been done on this matter? The ownership model for Cork Airport prohibits the airport from setting its own fees and charges. Does Mr. Geoghegan feel that situation constrains Cork Airport's ability to formulate a pricing structure and...

Other Questions: Road Network (24 Apr 2018)

Robert Troy: ...Pale. Regional and local roads are the backbone of Ireland's transport network and account for 94% of the road network and 54% of road traffic. They go from Dún Laoghaire right down into the south of Cork and up into the north of Donegal. Earlier this year, we tabled a Private Members' motion on the Government preparing a response on exactly how it would deal with the National...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Chairpersons Designate of Public Bodies (21 Feb 2018)

Robert Troy: ...overview and outlined some very ambitious plans. There has been significant development and growth and that must be acknowledged and complimented. The national development plan refers to moving the Port of Cork. Could he elaborate a little further in terms of the timeframe and cost? Could he also speak about the current status of the sale of a building, which I understand is under...