I come from a family with a strong tradition in community activity and volunteer work.
My parents Paddy & Sarah were involved in many community groups most notable the GAA and Community Games. My Uncle, Fr. Ulic Troy is a former Chairman of a Westmeath County Board.
I went to Emper National school and then onto St. Finian's College before going to work in Dublin. Having worked in Dublin for 5 years I returned to take over as Postmaster in Ballynacargy.
Since my election we have seen many improvements in our area and I am delighted to have worked with so many voluntary organisations to achieve this. I have also worked for individuals in confidence in personal matters always respecting the integrity of peoples concerns and ensuring the best possible outcome.
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Children Robert Troy has called on the Minister for Children to reinstate funding and support for childminders through the HSE as part of efforts to ensure standards for the care of children in the early years are progressively raised. Read More | Share
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Children, Robert Troy TD, has called on the Minister for Children to immediately disclose the timeframe for the publication of key childcare legislation that has been promised for the last two and half years. Read More | Share
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Children, Robert Troy TD, has called on the Minister for Children Frances Fitzgerald to direct the HSE to publish all crèche inspection reports immediately. Read More | Share
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Children, Robert Troy TD, says that media reports this morning regarding a ‘Prime Time’ programme on the quality of childcare provided at creches in Dublin are very disturbing. Read More | Share
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Children Robert Troy has said Ministers are engaged in a false debate on the provision of the free pre-school year. Ministers have openly discussed the possibility of expanding the scheme to two years, possibly funded through a reduction in child benefit while at the same time ignoring weaknesses in the current system. Read More | Share
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Children Robert Troy has expressed concern at the number of calls received by Childline last year. Read More | Share
The HIQA report on child protection services in Carlow-Kilkenny shows there is a long way to go before we can have full confidence that vulnerable children are getting the service they need, according to Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Children Robert Troy. Deputy Troy commented, “HIQA found that the HSE systems in which social workers operated were not robust and some poor outcomes were identified for children. Read More | Share
Westmeath Fianna Fáil TD Robert Troy has expressed his shock and disappointment at the news that pharmaceutical company Alkermes is to cut up to 130 jobs at its plant in Athlone. Read More | Share
Westmeath Fianna Fáil TD Robert Troy has expressed his shock and disappointment at the news that pharmaceutical company Alkermes is to cut up to 130 jobs at its plant in Athlone. Read More | Share
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Children, Robert Troy TD, has expressed his disappointment that the Minister for Children has failed to give a detailed timescale for the implementation of two keys pieces of legislation in the Department of Children; the Child and Family Support Agency and Children's First Legislation. Read More | Share
Elected to Dáil Éireann in February 2011
Current Spokesperson on Children
Previously served as Spokesperson on Arts and Heritage
Elected to Westmeath County Council in the June 2009 local elections
Priorities for next 5 years:
• The Completion of Mullingar Regional Sports Centre
• A Town Bus Service for Mullingar
• Promote sustainable business's for the area
• Promote & Encourage Volunteerism in the community and assist Voluntary groups to achieve their goals & ambitions.
• Continued investments in our area in infrastructure including - Roads, Footpaths, Broadband, Safety Measures, Lighting etc.
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