Results 1-20 of 151 for going forward speaker:Robert Troy

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

Robert Troy: ...square. That did not happen, unfortunately. It did not happen because we did not have a plan in place, and because we were reacting to the development of this site. We need a concrete plan going forward so we can know exactly how this site will be developed and how it will be protected from historic and cultural perspectives. We have ideas for a museum for Mullingar. There are...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Patronage (29 Jun 2023)

Robert Troy: ...this area. It would also be helpful if she could outline what her plans are in terms of learning from the lessons of the pilot scheme that has just concluded. She might also indicate how she is going to move that forward into the future to ensure that in the locations where there is a desire for divestment, it can happen and that in locations where there is no desire for divestment and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Assisted Dying and the Constitution: Discussion (20 Jun 2023)

Robert Troy: ...in which she found herself, it was felt that the change could not be made because no person is an island and to help one person would have had a knock-on effect, which could be a cultural change going forward. That is just one thought I have been having over the course of this debate. Dr. Mulligan's area of speciality is medical law. I heard different contributions to this debate....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Assisted Dying, Legal and Constitutional Context: Discussion (13 Jun 2023)

Robert Troy: .... I refer to people feeling life is so unbearable that they wish to end it. We must be cognisant of this point. Ms Gibney, in her contribution concerning the previous Private Members' Bill brought forward, made a suggestion involving using reasonable medical judgment in situations where there is a high probability of death. In my opinion, this is very much objective. What average age...

Accommodation Needs for New Arrivals: Statements (23 May 2023)

Robert Troy: I wish to put on the record my thanks to the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman, and, more latterly, the Minister of State, Deputy Joe O'Brien, for their courtesy every step of the way when I have engaged with them in respect of this issue. I am sure when the Green Party sought responsibility for this area, its objective was to eliminate direct provision and not to extend it. Yet, that was at a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Debt Write-down and Debt Resolution Policies: Allied Irish Banks (2 Mar 2023)

Robert Troy: I welcome that. I will not go into it any further out of respect for the identity of the customers. I can say there was no earning power there, going forward, and I am sure of that. The earning power or earning capacity of the story in the paper was far superior to that of the customers we have just discussed. I accept Mr. O'Keeffe's offer and I will make the case known to his office...

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

Robert Troy: ...the face of the global pandemic. Despite significant increases in investment there still remain challenges and problems. In an ever-evolving world there always will be. This is why we need the Government to respond to these challenges. It is important that this response is done in an efficient and timely fashion. Most of us are aware of someone who suffers from cystic fibrosis and...

Seanad: Competition (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (26 May 2022)

Robert Troy: ...overall support of the Bill and for their consideration and comments. Similar points were raised by Senators Malcolm Byrne and Ward. I agree with their support of fair trade. It is not just good for business; it is very good for consumers as well. It is not just about supporting business but ensuring that consumers have choice. Where we have better trade and better competition, we...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Personal Injuries Assessment Board (7 Apr 2022)

Robert Troy: ...pre-legislative scrutiny and even during public consultation. I share his view of PIAB as a quasi-judicial body. This has been the reason why it has taken 18 months to get to this stage. We were going backwards and forwards on this issue, and I was continually arguing with the Attorney General to try to get him to go to the next level. It was felt, however, that rather than stall the...

Flexible and Remote Work: Motion [Private Members] (9 Mar 2022)

Robert Troy: The Government will not oppose this motion today. I welcome this opportunity to discuss the important matters of flexible and remote work and thank the Deputies for bringing forward this Private Member's Motion on same. I welcome the opportunity to speak on it myself and, more importantly, to hear the views of Members of this House. The Government wants remote and flexible models of...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Departmental Bodies (10 Feb 2022)

Robert Troy: ...need to ensure that the drafting error that was discovered in the amendment Bill is addressed. We have a mechanism to do so in regard to the Bill the Minister of State, Deputy English, is bringing forward. We must also ensure that the arrangement between An Garda Síochána and the ODCE is finalised and put on a permanent basis going forward. Negotiations in regard to that are...

Seanad: Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (9 Feb 2022)

Robert Troy: I thank Senator Mullen for bringing forward this legislation and I welcome the opportunity to be in the Seanad to discuss the Bill and hear the contributions of the various Senators. As previous speakers said, it is timely and important legislation, and I very much share Senator Mullen's ambition for positive change in this area. Senators will be aware that I have today published the...

European Council Meeting: Statements (14 Dec 2021)

Robert Troy: ...with enhanced energy interconnection, as we are doing with the Celtic interconnector that will link Ireland and France. This week’s meeting of the European Council will assess the situation and review ongoing work on this issue. On foot of this discussion in June, the European Council will take stock of work to enhance our collective preparedness, responsibility, capacity and...

Seanad: Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2021: Second Stage (9 Dec 2021)

Robert Troy: ...of the three Senators who spoke concerned the area of resources. There is a commitment that this body will be adequately resourced. Senator Gavan said there was political failure by successive Governments. I can only speak about the Government of which I am a member and, in the slightly more than 12 months that I have been in office, we have brought this legislation through the various...

Seanad: Companies (Emission Reporting) Bill 2021: Second Stage (24 Nov 2021)

Robert Troy: I welcome the opportunity to be in the Seanad today to discuss the Bill, and to have the opportunity to hear the contributions of a number of Senators. I thank Senator Ruane for bringing forward this legislation. As previous speakers have said, it is timely and important legislation. I very much share her ambition for positive change in this space. Initially, the Government had said it...

National Standards Authority of Ireland (Carbon Footprint Labelling) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 Nov 2021)

Robert Troy: ...Bacik for raising this important issue and giving us an opportunity to debate it. I also thank all speakers for their important contributions on this Bill. It is clear that we have some way to go to ensure that we all embrace climate change going forward. As we transition to a low-carbon economy and society, we need to empower consumers to make good and informed choices. There is...

Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (10 Nov 2021)

Robert Troy: ...almost 130 years. It will consolidate, modernise and strengthen the legislative basis for the sector and enshrine the co-operative model in legislation for the first time. It is our intention to go to public consultation on this in a matter of weeks. I genuinely believe that in that context, we will be able to deal with the amendments tabled by Deputy O'Reilly and by a number of my...

Seanad: Companies (Rescue Process for Small and Micro Companies) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Jul 2021)

Robert Troy: No. I think we have debated it. Unfortunately, I cannot accept the amendment today, but I give a commitment that in the autumn we will bring forward further legislation relating to employees' rights. I have no doubt but that it will go through the various channels such as the Oireachtas committee etc., where all Members of the Oireachtas will have an opportunity for an input. We look...

Seanad: Companies (Rescue Process for Small and Micro Companies) Bill 2021: Second Stage (12 Jul 2021)

Robert Troy: ...parties are involved from early on in the process. Chapter 4 provides for the rescue plan process. It allows for repudiation of contracts where the process adviser considers it necessary for the survival of the company as a going concern. Repudiation allows the company, subject to court approval where appropriate, to accept or reject formally certain uncompleted contracts to which it is...