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Competition (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (9 Feb 2022)

Robert Troy: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." It is accepted by most representatives in the House that the transformation of this country's economy from an inward-looking, State-dominated economic model to one of export-oriented growth, dynamic competition and increased choice for our citizens has resulted in unimaginable societal and economic progress for the State and its people...

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...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (8 Feb 2022)

Robert Troy: 194. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when a household (details supplied) will be able to avail of e-fibre broadband. [6001/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (8 Feb 2022)

Robert Troy: 205. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when high speed broadband will be available at a location (details supplied). [6711/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (8 Feb 2022)

Robert Troy: 206. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when high speed broadband will be available in an area (details supplied). [6760/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Prices (3 Feb 2022)

Robert Troy: 211. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the urgent actions currently being taken by Government to address the energy costs which have risen sharply recently; and his views on whether there will be a normalisation of household energy bills in the short-term. [5611/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (3 Feb 2022)

Robert Troy: 311. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will examine the current restrictions and guidelines with regard to school going children who test positive for Covid-19 (details supplied); if her attention has been drawn to the fact that parents who are not vaccinated can apply for enhanced illness benefit in such circumstances; her views on whether this is giving...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (3 Feb 2022)

Robert Troy: 422. To ask the Minister for Health if an update will be provided on the provision of home help services to a person (details supplied). [5566/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Treatment Purchase Fund (3 Feb 2022)

Robert Troy: 457. To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite an appointment for a person (details supplied). [5702/22]

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Information and Communications Technology (2 Feb 2022)

Robert Troy: I thank Senator Byrne for raising this topic today and giving us the opportunity to debate it in the House. He has correctly said that the digital world is growing and is very much a part of our everyday lives. It is important that the Government and all of us as legislators are responsive and, crucially, future-proof our laws, society and economy to keep pace with future developments as...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Information and Communications Technology (2 Feb 2022)

Robert Troy: Senator Byrne is right when he says it is clear that we need to remain watchful on the regulatory front. The Government is committed to regulation that addresses the issues technology has posed in a coherent way and takes the interests of users and providers into account for a balanced result. Yesterday we published our national digital strategy. We have committed to a digitalisation fund...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Facilities (2 Feb 2022)

Robert Troy: 92. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) will be prioritised on the energy retrofit of schools programme. [5304/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Corporate Governance (1 Feb 2022)

Robert Troy: There exist comprehensive corporate governance standards as set out in the Companies Act 2014. This was a landmark legislative project which was the result of many years of detailed and comprehensive work. The Act which was commenced in May 2015 consolidated, simplified and reformed company law to provide a modern framework for all companies regardless of the type of business being operated....

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Consumer Protection (1 Feb 2022)

Robert Troy: The estimated full-year cost of recruiting three additional whole-time equivalent digital content executives for the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission is €150,820.

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Company Registration (1 Feb 2022)

Robert Troy: The Registrar of Companies is a statutory role and the Registrar has administrative independence in the exercise of this function.  Applications to incorporate a company can be submitted to the CRO under one of two schemes, Fé Phráinn, which is an expedited process, and the ordinary online process. Applications received by the CRO are processed in date order and the...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Personal Injuries Assessment Board (1 Feb 2022)

Robert Troy: For the period 2019 to 2021 the number of assessments made by the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) which resulted in a nil value award being made are listed in the table below. The table also lists the number of assessments made by PIAB that were rejected by either party (Claimants/Respondents). - 2019 2020 2021 Number of zero...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Personal Injuries Assessment Board (1 Feb 2022)

Robert Troy: PIAB is an independent statutory body which assesses personal injuries compensation in a timely and cost-efficient manner. PIAB is an administrative body that assesses claims based on the personal injuries guidelines and only where both parties, namely the claimant and respondent, consent to an assessment. PIAB does not investigate the circumstances of claims nor address the issue of...