Results 1-20 of 77 for drugs speaker:Robert Troy

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drug Dealing (17 May 2023)

Robert Troy: 161. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the measures being introduced to tackle the illegal drug trade across Ireland. [23293/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (15 Feb 2023)

Robert Troy: 152. To ask the Minister for Health the process in writing by which pregnant women experiencing extreme nausea and vomiting can obtain cariban; the reason the drug not be prescribed by a GP on the DPS, given the majority of women do not see a consultant until after 12 weeks (details supplied); the current standard practice in other EU countries; the steps pregnant women should take to help...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Medicinal Products (2 Feb 2023)

Robert Troy: ...sub-type? We have 35 children in this situation. I gave a personal example of one of them whose quality of life has been severely impacted by this decision. What is the rationale for this drug company not honouring a deal made a number of years ago? I welcome that a process has commenced and that the HTA will conclude very quickly. I ask that this happen within the next number of...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Medicinal Products (2 Feb 2023)

Robert Troy: ...in advocacy, supporting families and fundraising. Most of us remember that a number of years ago there was a very comprehensive campaign for the licensing of Orkambi and the huge difference that drug made to the quality of lives of so many people. I am told by the CEO of Cystic Fibrosis Ireland that a new drug, Kaftrio, is much better and makes even more of a difference to people's...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (22 Nov 2022)

Robert Troy: 605. To ask the Minister for Health the future plans for Midlands Youth Drug and Alcohol Service, given that the contract with an organisation (details supplied) for the provision of services ceases in December 2022 and parents have not been informed of future plans. [57437/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Health Services (14 Jul 2022)

Robert Troy: 317. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if an appointment will be expedited with community alcohol and drugs services in CHO8 for a person (details supplied). [38800/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (27 Jul 2021)

Robert Troy: 1977. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the inquiry into the historical licensing and use of the anti-epileptic drug sodium valproate epilim has not commenced yet; and when the inquiry is set to commence. [36061/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (30 Jun 2020)

Robert Troy: 441. To ask the Minister for Health the status of efforts to licence the drug patiserin in the treatment of hereditary amyloidosis. [13006/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Supply (22 Oct 2019)

Robert Troy: 294. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to ensure a drug treatment (details supplied) can be obtained in supply greater than one month. [43060/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (1 Oct 2019)

Robert Troy: 367. To ask the Minister for Health the status of licensing of the Tagrisso osimertinib drug used for treatment of certain lung cancer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39554/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Safety (5 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: 281. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of roadside drug tests taken since the introduction of this facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5338/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Taxi Regulation (Amendment) (Rickshaw) Bill 2018: Discussion (28 Nov 2018)

Robert Troy: ...enforcement officers be hired or will enforcement be left to already overstretched members of An Garda Síochána? Obviously, rickshaws are vehicles and the rules of the road in regard to alcohol and drugs should apply and that is welcome. Ms Nic Lochlainn alluded to the railway safety (amendment) Bill which was discussed earlier this year by the committee. I ask her to update...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Safety of School Transport Bus Fleet: Road Safety Authority (24 Oct 2018)

Robert Troy: ...that have taken place. I apologise but I have to leave, and I thank Senator Feighan for allowing me to contribute. To go off track slightly, with regard to the story last week about roadside drug testing and the fact that we are not meeting the target set down when this was originally identified because a very low level of roadside drug testing is being done, I would appreciate it if...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Safety of School Transport Bus Fleet: Road Safety Authority (24 Oct 2018)

Robert Troy: I refer to general drug testing. A target was set but it is said that the equipment being used is too expensive and the target set down is not being met. I seek the RSA's opinion on that.

Road Traffic (Regulation of Rickshaws) (Amendment) Bill 2018: First Stage (12 Jul 2018)

Robert Troy: .... They can, and do, play a positive role in transporting passengers short distances in an environmentally efficient manner. Unfortunately, there have been many reports of illegal activity like drug-dealing being facilitated by rickshaw operators. We can thank RTÉ's "Prime Time" for uncovering and exposing many of these practices. None of the drivers is vetted; there is no...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Prices (17 Apr 2018)

Robert Troy: 779. To ask the Minister for Health his views on a difference which exists in the cost of medications purchased on prescription through the drug payment scheme and the same medication purchased over the counter (details supplied); if this is a widespread practice; the percentage of drugs affected by a disparity in pricing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15603/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (17 Apr 2018)

Robert Troy: 982. To ask the Minister for Health if the drug Ocrelizumeb will be approved for MS sufferers here (details supplied). [16504/18]

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Mar 2018)

Robert Troy: ...the Minister seemed to believe he was the most reforming Minister on road safety, but this is the only Bill that he has initiated that he will bring to the end. The Road Traffic Bill dealing with drug driving was left by the Minister's predecessor and the current Minister has brought it through the Dáil, to be enacted, after eight months. It has taken the Minister 14 months to bring...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Drugs Availability (23 Jan 2018)

Robert Troy: 338. To ask the Minister for Health if the drug menotonian will be covered under the medical card. [2857/18]

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2017)

Robert Troy: ...is the commitment? Where is the dedication? We do not see it in the area of transport. The only legislation the Minister, Deputy Ross, has pursued in his own Department over the past 12 months is on drugs and driving. It took him until December to bring forward legislation that the Minister, Deputy Donohoe, had left waiting for him when he assumed office. Only yesterday, during...