Longford-Westmeath — week of Mon, 8 Jul — Watch Them Work

What your Longford-Westmeath TDs did this week

Mon, 8 Jul – 14 Jul 2019 · 5 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 117 questions · 0 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement

2019-07-11 · 1 vote

Amendment again put: · motion failed 46–84

Voted for 2 Kevin Boxer Moran · Peter Burke

Voted against 2 Robert Troy · Willie Penrose

Did not vote 2 Micheál Carrigy · Sorca Clarke

Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Bill 2019

2019-07-11 · 1 vote · Govt (Justice)

A bill to provide for taking evidence in the State from a member of the Garda Síochána for the purposes of certain inquests held in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and North…

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A bill to provide for taking evidence in the State from a member of the Garda Síochána for the purposes of certain inquests held in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; to permit the Garda Síochána and the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission to enter into agreements for co-operation with a police service, law enforcement agency or other relevant person or body outside the State and for that purpose and other purposes, to amend the Garda Síochána Act 2005; to amend the European Arrest Warrant Act 2003; to amend the Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Act 2008; and to provide for related matters.

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 24–60

Voted against 2 Peter Burke · Robert Troy

Did not vote 3 Kevin Boxer Moran · Micheál Carrigy · Sorca Clarke

Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) (Amendment) Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages

2019-07-10 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 21–68

Voted against 3 Kevin Boxer Moran · Peter Burke · Robert Troy

Did not vote 2 Micheál Carrigy · Sorca Clarke

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2019-07-09 · 2 votes

The motion · motion passed 80–37

Voted for 2 Peter Burke · Robert Troy

Did not vote 3 Kevin Boxer Moran · Micheál Carrigy · Sorca Clarke

The motion · motion passed 63–36

Voted for 2 Peter Burke · Robert Troy

Did not vote 3 Kevin Boxer Moran · Micheál Carrigy · Sorca Clarke

Kevin Boxer Moran — Independent 2 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Micheál Carrigy — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Peter Burke — Fine Gael 5 votes · 22 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 22 total

Health 7 questions
- 2019-07-09 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health the status of the proposed extension of the flying hours for the air ambulance based in Custume Barracks, Athlone, County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29244/19]
- 2019-07-09 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health the status of the model of care for lymphoedema and lipoedema services further to a representation (details supplied); when these recommendations will be considered and implemented; if he has met with an organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29359/19]
- 2019-07-09 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive respite hours approved for them. [29405/19]
- 2019-07-09 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health the status of the planned rehabilitation unit at Roscommon University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29511/19]
- 2019-07-10 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health if he will meet with a representative from an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30228/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health if additional home help hours will be provided for a person (details supplied). [30630/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Health the status of a procedure for a person (details supplied). [30637/19]
Employment 5 questions
- 2019-07-09 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of a review for carer's allowance for a person (details supplied). [29147/19]
- 2019-07-09 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of self-employed persons who have availed of the extension of the treatment benefit scheme to the self-employed by county, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29345/19]
- 2019-07-09 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of self-employed persons who have availed of invalidity pension since its extension to the self-employed by county in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29346/19]
- 2019-07-09 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons expected to benefit as a result of the roll out of jobseeker’s benefit to the self-employed by county in tabular form; when she expects the new scheme to be operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29347/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if legislation will be passed in order for a public services card to be produced as a form of identification (details supplied). [31142/19]
Education 4 questions
- 2019-07-09 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated cost of equalising school funding between voluntary, community and comprehensive secondary schools. [29699/19]
- 2019-07-09 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated cost of reducing the pupil-teacher ratio to 21:1 in primary schools. [29700/19]
- 2019-07-09 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated annual cost of fully restoring guidance counselling. [29701/19]
- 2019-07-09 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education and Skills if an emergency works appeal will be granted for a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29708/19]
Finance 2 questions
- 2019-07-09 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Finance if the level of vehicle registration tax being charged for cars imported from the UK will be reviewed; the way in which the tax is calculated; if the calculation will be reviewed in view of the high level charged to particular car models and engines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29599/19]
- 2019-07-10 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Finance the status of the review of medical qualifying criteria for a primary medical certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30124/19]
Rural 2 questions
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the rural regeneration development fund; the impact the fund will have on counties, for example, County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30082/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the consultations taking place with stakeholders for the next phase of rural policy post-2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30079/19]
Housing 1 question
- 2019-07-09 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when guidelines for industrial wind farms will be published. [29888/19]
Culture 1 question
- 2019-07-09 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if the delay in the processing of a compensation payment for a person (details supplied) will be investigated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29364/19]

Robert Troy — Fianna Fáil 5 votes · 91 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 91 total

Health 25 questions
- 2019-07-09 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if persons (details supplied) will be allowed to avail of maximum prescription charges even though they attend different pharmacists. [29167/19]
- 2019-07-09 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if an outpatient appointment for a person (details supplied) will be expedited. [29319/19]
- 2019-07-09 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if a cross-border scheme refund will be expedited for a person (details supplied). [29335/19]
- 2019-07-09 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if an application for a cross border scheme refund will be expedited for a person (details supplied). [29588/19]
- 2019-07-09 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if an appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied). [29879/19]
- 2019-07-10 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if a refund under the cross-Border directive will issue to a person (details supplied). [30105/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if an emergency appointment will be arranged for a person (details supplied). [30955/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if an appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied). [31004/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if a refund under the cross border initiative will be expedited for a person (details supplied). [31025/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the status of the provision of a 20 week anomaly scan for all expectant mothers at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar. [31138/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if a refund through the cross-border scheme will be issued to a person (details supplied). [31141/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if an appointment will be scheduled for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31168/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the status of plans to implement a national opt-out organ donation policy; his views on whether this needs to be implemented as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31169/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if an appointment will be scheduled for a person (details supplied). [31174/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if an appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31177/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if an appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied). [31199/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if an appointment will be scheduled for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31243/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if an appointment will be scheduled for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31257/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will address the fact that the post of consultant orthodontist has been vacant within CHO8 for some time; the length of time the post has been vacant; the increased efforts being made to fill the post; the waiting times as a result of this vacancy in CHO8 in comparison with other areas of the health service in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31413/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health when the building to house the MRI scanner for the Regional Hospital, Mullingar will commence (details supplied). [31445/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be called for surgery in Cappagh Hospital. [31446/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if an appointment will be scheduled for an ASD assessment for a child (details supplied). [31447/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the reason an alternative date for surgery has not been scheduled for a person (details supplied). [31448/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if an appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied). [31449/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if an appointment will be scheduled for a person (details supplied). [31460/19]
Business 25 questions
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of Brexit staff hired by her Department and agencies under her remit in 2017, 2018 and to date in 2019, following the announcement of additional staff recruitment as a Brexit measure in Budgets 2017, 2018 and 2019; and the number of new staff hires and replacement staff in tabular form. [31102/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of applicants and participants in Brexit schemes and supports provided by her Department or agencies under her remit in tabular form; and the amount allocated and expended to each such scheme in each year since being established. [31103/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the female employment rate in addition to the corresponding EU average rate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31108/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the annual number of exporting firms between Enterprise Ireland client companies and IDA supported companies over the 2014 to 2018 period and to date in 2019, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31110/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the exporting firm to active enterprises ratio in each year over the 2014 to 2018 period and to date in 2019; the corresponding EU average rate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31111/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of participants in the rescue and restructuring scheme since it was established in tabular form; and the amount drawn down to date. [31112/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the latest figures regarding the Brexit SME loan scheme launched in March 2018 for each item (details supplied) up until the end of the second quarter of 2019, in tabular form. [31114/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the latest figures regarding the future growth loan scheme launched in March 2019 for each item (details supplied) up until the end of the second quarter of 2019 in tabular form. [31115/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the preparations underway in her Department for a hard no-deal Brexit; the schemes being operationalised with other Departments; when these will be ready to be deployed; and when her Department will publish such plans. [31116/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the action and corresponding timeline for delivery in each year over the 2019 to 2025 period under the five pillars under Future Jobs Ireland; the actions targeted for 2019 and corresponding timeline to be completed; and the actions completed or not completed by the timelines set to date in 2019. [31117/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the status of the recent items discussed at the informal EU Competitiveness Council meeting in Helsinki; if an overview of decisions regarding recent trade agreements agreed or being negotiated will be provided; and the status of discussions on trade with the United States of America and recent developments regarding proposed duties on EU imports. [31118/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if changes to EU state aid rules as a policy lever to support exposed firms and exports from a no-deal Brexit were discussed at the informal EU Competitiveness Council meeting in Helsinki; and if not, the reason Ireland did not raise the issue. [31119/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the reason the application of a person (details supplied) to be a member of the National Competitiveness Council was not successful; and the criteria for selecting persons on the council to ensure there is SME representation. [31120/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of payments issued to date for successful applications made under the disruptive technologies innovation fund by county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31122/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the web addresses for each State agency under her remit that have a dedicated web page portal to Brexit that provides information relating to preparing for Brexit, business supports and advice. [31123/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the national Brexit mentorship and training programmes open to SMEs and which are in operation. [31124/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation her plans to introduce trade support measures such as further export trade financing and export credit guarantees as a mitigation measure to Brexit. [31125/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation her views on a recommendation in a report (details supplied). [31128/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation her views on a recommendation in a report (details supplied). [31129/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the status of the Enterprise Ireland skills audit tool and the extra supports initiative which help SMEs to meet skills needs; and the 2019 funding allocation to these items. [31130/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation her views on placing targeted caps on the prices paid by consumers in which they have rolling contracts in order to ensure vulnerable consumers are not exploited by loyalty penalties on goods or services products. [31131/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation her views on the recommendation of the National Competitiveness Council that the National Training Fund must have a clear mandate and objectives regarding in-company training; her further views on reorienting the expenditure profile of the fund to provide greater support to effective in-employment training programmes; and if she had discussions in this regard with the Minister for Education and Skills. [31132/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the date of each EU Competitiveness Council Ministers' meeting since June 2016; the specific meetings at which she or her predecessors made the case for the need for a revision of state aid rules of regulation EU 1407/2013 to protect exposed Irish enterprises and exporters from a potential Brexit; the date of each such meeting at which this was raised in tabular form; the status of progress being made at EU level to increase state aid thresholds to support Irish enterprises in the event of a hard no-deal Brexit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31137/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of businesses that availed of the Enterprise Ireland grant for the online grant scheme; her views on whether restrictions are blocking applicants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31254/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if she will consider approving Mullingar as a preferred location for an advanced technology unit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31263/19]
Education 11 questions
- 2019-07-09 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if an increased maintenance grant will be awarded to a school (details supplied). [29332/19]
- 2019-07-09 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason there is no eligibility for grant assistance for a course that would allow for clear career progression but that is not classed as educational progression (details supplied). [30006/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the amount collected from the national training levy in each of the years 2010 to 2018 and to date in 2019; the use made of this funding by types of course or programme, apprenticeship, traineeship, further education, third level, research and so on; the purpose of the fund; the evolution of its use over the past number of years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31133/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the expenditure under the National Training Fund between funding allocated to those in employment and funding for those unemployed on an annual basis over the period 2010 to 2018 and to date in 2019; the percentage breakdown of the funding between training for those in employment and those unemployed; the number of participants under the programme annually according to this same breakdown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31134/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of businesses that availed of enterprise training, workforce learning and upskilling services from Skillnet Ireland on an annual basis over the 2014 to 2018 period; the annual breakdown in participation in percentage terms by firm size (details supplied); the annual allocation to Skillnet Ireland in each year over 2014 to 2018 period; and the amount allocated in 2019. [31135/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the Irish participation rate in lifelong learning in each of the years 2014 to 2018 and to date in 2019; the EU average rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31136/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of planned works to a school (details supplied). [31450/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of planned works to a school (details supplied). [31451/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a new building will be completed for a school (details supplied); the reason for the delays; and the number of labourers and tradesmen working on site. [31452/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the fact children diagnosed with autism must travel to Kinnegad, County Westmeath twice daily to attend school due to the delay in the completion of a school (details supplied). [31453/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the possibility of a SNA for a child (details supplied) will be investigated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31454/19]
Employment 7 questions
- 2019-07-09 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an application for an invalidity pension by a person (details supplied) will be expedited. [29349/19]
- 2019-07-10 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an application for invalidity pension by a person (details supplied) will be expedited. [30147/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated cost of restoring redundancy rebates to businesses by 25%, 50%, 75% and 100%; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31104/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her views on restoring redundancy rebates to businesses which previously facilitated small and micro-sized businesses to hire staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31105/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a disability allowance appeal by a person (details supplied) will be expedited. [31391/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a person (details supplied) will have a decision on their social welfare appeal. [31392/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an application for a disability allowance by a person (details supplied) will be expedited. [31393/19]
Transport 5 questions
- 2019-07-09 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the differing modes of transport that are permitted to use greenways. [29281/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the timeframe for the awarding of capital project grants under the 2019 sports capital programme. [30956/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration will be given to introducing a late night train service on the Sligo rail line to Mullingar and Longford. [31179/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the extension of the right to apply for a driver licence to persons in direct provision centres. [31180/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of works on the N4. [31357/19]
Communications 4 questions
- 2019-07-09 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to ensure broadband is provided to a property (details supplied) through the roll out by Eir; and the timeframe for same. [29704/19]
- 2019-07-09 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to ensure broadband is provided to a property (details supplied) through the roll out by Eir; and the timeframe for same. [29706/19]
- 2019-07-10 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the details of the current Bord Na Móna redundancy scheme; and if there is a maximum age at which employees are eligible for inclusion on the scheme. [30116/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will examine budgetary issues at SEAI organisations (details supplied). [31349/19]
Housing 4 questions
- 2019-07-09 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if funding will be granted for works to a group water scheme (details supplied). [29207/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when the land development agency will be established; the properties to be transferred to the body; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31253/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the status of the regeneration of the Blackhall area of Mullingar, County Westmeath. [31414/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the amount each council received under housing aid for elderly, mobility and housing adaption grants for 2019; the amount each council has allocated; and the average processing time for each council for an application. [31442/19]
Finance 3 questions
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance his views on a recommendation in a report (details supplied). [31126/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance his plans to impose a tax of 23% on certain food supplements; if the introduction of VAT on such products will be delayed pending a planned review by the Tax Strategy Group. [31245/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if the issue of returning emigrants being charged high car insurance due to the fact they have lost their no claims bonus will be addressed (details supplied); and his views on whether the matter should be addressed urgently. [31365/19]
Justice 2 questions
- 2019-07-10 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if candidates in the Garda Reserve are prioritised for places in Templemore; and if not, if he will consider putting this in place. [30153/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the strength of the Garda fraud unit; the strength in each of the past five years; and the number of personal injury claims defended in each year in tabular form. [31255/19]
Agriculture 2 questions
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a sheep welfare payment on appeal will be awarded to a person (details supplied). [31023/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if an overview will be provided of the China Seafood Council initiative of Bord Iascaigh Mhara; and the 2019 funding allocation for the programme. [31127/19]
Rural 2 questions
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the 50 Pobal posts that were announced for Mullingar, County Westmeath; when the positions will be located in the town; the timeline for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31455/19]
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if an application for CLÁR funding for a charity (details supplied) will be granted. [31262/19]
Public 1 question
- 2019-07-11 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of planned works to Mullingar Garda station; and when these works will commence. [31261/19]

Sorca Clarke — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.