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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Corporate Social Responsibility Stakeholder Forum: Discussion (15 Oct 2019)

Robert Troy: Are there legislative requirements for CSR to which multinationals or larger corporations must adhere on an annual basis? If so, are the targets set down and how are they measured?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Corporate Social Responsibility Stakeholder Forum: Discussion (15 Oct 2019)

Robert Troy: Companies with fewer than ten employees are micro companies. Those with fewer than 50 are SMEs. Then there are the large international companies. Has the forum set down best practice targets to which they should aspire to achieve on an annual basis? Is there any way to collect that data? From what was said in reply to a previous question, there is not really.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Corporate Social Responsibility Stakeholder Forum: Discussion (15 Oct 2019)

Robert Troy: That is positive. It is very much relevant to larger companies. To be fair, when one thinks of a SME or smaller company, one thinks about a corner shop at home. Such small businesses are intrinsically linked with good corporate social responsibility through, say, Tidy Towns, or sponsoring the local school. They are the go-to-people for the wider community all year round. Recently, I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Corporate Social Responsibility Stakeholder Forum: Discussion (15 Oct 2019)

Robert Troy: I am sorry to interject. It is all very well sharing the information that is available which is very positive, and I am sure all of us share information on schemes across the board. The schemes may be administrated in such a way that they do not facilitate the businesses we are meant to encourage and incentivise to make these changes. Do the witnesses have a role in advising or bringing...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (10 Oct 2019)

Robert Troy: When the Government set up Irish Water, it did so with the rationale that it was needed so that it could borrow off balance sheet to make the necessary investment in its water infrastructure. That clearly has not happened. Irish Water is charging punitive connection charges and is not providing a service. What is the role of the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (10 Oct 2019)

Robert Troy: 86. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to address the long waiting lists for homehelp hours for countiesLongford and Westmeath. [41372/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospice Services Provision (10 Oct 2019)

Robert Troy: 90. To ask the Minister for Health the status of discussions between the HSE and South Westmeath Hospice regarding the retention of the facility. [41371/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (10 Oct 2019)

Robert Troy: 130. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the agreed programme of works following all stakeholder talks regarding the completion of a school (details supplied) will be published; and the timeline for completion of same. [41499/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Ceremonies (10 Oct 2019)

Robert Troy: 140. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a person (details supplied) will be allocated a place at the next citizenship ceremony due to the circumstances. [41442/19]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland Site Visits (10 Oct 2019)

Robert Troy: 161. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of IDA site visits in quarter 1, 2 and 3 of 2019, by county in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41549/19]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Flexible Work Practices (10 Oct 2019)

Robert Troy: 162. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the plans being developed regarding the rules in relation to the right to disconnect from work and to encompass a more flexible working approach and work life balance; and when the study arising from the Remote Working Consultation Forum will be completed and published. [41550/19]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Labour Employer Economic Forum (10 Oct 2019)

Robert Troy: 165. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the proposals being considered to strengthen social dialogue. [41589/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff (10 Oct 2019)

Robert Troy: 180. To ask the Minister for Health if a HSE employment transfer will be carried out as a matter of urgency for a person (details supplied). [41458/19]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (9 Oct 2019)

Robert Troy: The Taoiseach might have stayed longer as Minister for Health if that had been the case.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Job Creation (9 Oct 2019)

Robert Troy: We spoke earlier about the unique position of County Westmeath in attracting foreign direct investment. Thankfully, we have the M4 and the M6 and a good educational institution. I ask the Minister to keep the black spot of Mullingar on her radar. The 68-acre IDA Ireland Business and Technology Park in Mullingar was purchased over ten years ago, yet there is still only one business located...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: IDA Ireland Site Visits (9 Oct 2019)

Robert Troy: I do not doubt the Minister's personal commitment to regional development. She is from a Border county herself and understands first-hand the importance of regional development. When she talks about 58% of IDA visits being outside Dublin, she does not take out Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford, along with the bigger urban areas, after which the figures are very different. IDA visits to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: IDA Ireland Site Visits (9 Oct 2019)

Robert Troy: -----apart from getting into a car and spending an hour or an hour and a half commuting to work.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: IDA Ireland Site Visits (9 Oct 2019)

Robert Troy: Oh god. The last man who claimed Center Parcs is no longer a Member of this House.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: IDA Ireland Site Visits (9 Oct 2019)

Robert Troy: The Minister has to be careful of what she tries to claim.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: IDA Ireland Site Visits (9 Oct 2019)

Robert Troy: The fact of the matter is that attracting foreign direct investment is not just a hallmark of this Government but also of previous Governments. The 12.5% corporation tax is a unique asset for attracting foreign direct investment, but there are areas which are not benefiting. Athlone is doing quite well and we welcome that. It is lucky to have the Athlone Institute of Technology, a magnet...