Results 101-120 of 16,011 for speaker:Robert Troy

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Housing Schemes (15 Jul 2025)

Robert Troy: I thank the Deputy for raising this important matter. I am taking this debate on behalf of the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage. I am glad to have the opportunity to discuss the first home scheme. The scheme, which was launched in July 2022, is a shared equity scheme for eligible first-time buyers, eligible home buyers and self-builders. The scheme is designed to help...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Housing Schemes (15 Jul 2025)

Robert Troy: I assure the Deputy that the price ceiling review being undertaken on the first home scheme is done so in a considered manner. To minimise the risk of price distortions in the first-time buyer market, the first home scheme introduced the concept of price ceilings and six-monthly reviews of the ceilings from the outset of the scheme. I understand that all local authorities, including...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Insurance Industry (15 Jul 2025)

Robert Troy: I thank Deputy McCormack for raising this issue. Insurance reform, including increasing the affordability and accessibility of insurance, remains a key priority for the Government as outlined in the programme for Government. Many reforms have been introduced, yet it is regrettable that the level of savings and the supply of cover for consumers and businesses has been subsequently eroded due...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Insurance Industry (15 Jul 2025)

Robert Troy: The Deputy is right. Despite the reforms introduced, premiums are too high and are higher than where we would like them to be. International inflation can account for some of those reasons but there are two other reasons: legal fees are too high, and insurance companies, in certain years, are making profits that are too high. With regard to the legal fees, the Injuries Resolution Board...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Insurance Industry (15 Jul 2025)

Robert Troy: I compliment the Deputy for the work he is doing and his engagement with the SME sector as a spokesperson on SMEs for the party. When I met RGDATA with the Deputy last week, we listened jointly to the challenges facing the industry, which are not just about insurance but the whole competitiveness area. The Minister for enterprise is bringing forward an action plan on competitiveness. One...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Insurance Industry (15 Jul 2025)

Robert Troy: I thank the Deputy for once again raising this issue and giving me an opportunity to put on record the work that has been done by this Government and the previous Government and the work that is ongoing and, indeed, to thank him for his advocacy in this area. The Government remains fully committed to delivering a fairer, more transparent and affordable insurance market. Substantial progress...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Insurance Industry (15 Jul 2025)

Robert Troy: Let us be clear. Insurance premiums increased proportionately by about 65% in the UK from 2016 to 2024 and by around 20% across the eurozone. In contrast, Ireland saw a 34.3% proportional reduction in the average motor insurance premium over the same period. I accept that in the last number of years we have seen the change going the other way and that is why there is a commitment in the...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Insurance Industry (15 Jul 2025)

Robert Troy: Again, I highlight the work the Government has done in the last number of years. It has rebalanced the duty of care and enhanced the role of the Personal Injuries Resolution Board. I take the opportunity to once again highlight the positive effect that has had. We are aware that claimants who are going through the Personal Injuries Resolution Board have their claims dealt with twice as...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Insurance Industry (15 Jul 2025)

Robert Troy: -----and the Deputy will see further actions that will build on the work that has been done.

Endometriosis Care in Ireland: Motion [Private Members] (15 Jul 2025)

Robert Troy: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for facilitating me to speak. I welcome the visitors in the Gallery. I thank the speakers who contributed so passionately to the debate. I recognise the profound and adverse impact endometriosis can have on the life and health of women affected by this chronic disease, which is one of the most common gynaecological conditions in Ireland. It is difficult to...

Endometriosis Care in Ireland: Motion [Private Members] (15 Jul 2025)

Robert Troy: They include specialist consultant roles-----

Endometriosis Care in Ireland: Motion [Private Members] (15 Jul 2025)

Robert Troy: The multidisciplinary teams will include specialist consultant roles in colorectal care, urology and radiology, along with women's health physiotherapists, dieticians, psychologists, specialist nurses and healthcare assistants. Recruitment for these funded posts is actively ongoing to further expand specialist capacity. The Minister for Health and the Government are committed to...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: European Union (15 Jul 2025)

Robert Troy: I thank the Senator for highlighting our home area and the beautiful villages of Ardagh and Colehill. While he may have left those areas, I can report that they are ably represented by Councillor Mick Cahill and Senator Joe Flaherty. I thank the Senator for raising this important matter. Ireland faces a challenge at present in maintaining its internal influence in the EU. The reasons...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: European Union (15 Jul 2025)

Robert Troy: I reiterate once again this Government’s commitment to increasing the number of Irish officers in EU institutions, as outlined in the programme for Government. We have maintained a strong focus on the implementation of the career for EU strategy to support Irish officials working in EU institutions. The strategy was published in 2021. It was not a to-do list that we are doing now....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Assisted Animal Reproduction (15 Jul 2025)

Robert Troy: On the behalf of the Minister, Deputy Heydon, I thank the Deputy for his dedication to this topic. The Minister agrees that more can be done in this regard. Both he and his Department are fully committed to progressing this work. I have to admit that I honestly was not aware of this practice until I was asked to cover this Topical Issue Debate this evening. The Department of...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Food Security (15 Jul 2025)

Robert Troy: Food Vision 2030 looks to protect and build on Ireland's global reputation as a trusted supplier of high-quality, safe and sustainable food to consumers both at home and abroad. As I noted, 90% of what we produce is exported. Irish agrifood has been successful in accessing and developing new market opportunities both locally and in the international markets. Diversifying and developing...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Food Security (15 Jul 2025)

Robert Troy: Food Vision 20230 provides a vision of a dynamic, sustainable and innovative agrifood sector ready to adapt and embrace change for a more sustainable future. It is a strategic framework that enables Ireland's agrifood sector to work to achieve its ambition as a world leader in sustainable food systems. The Deputy has a made a number of points. He will appreciate this is not my area of...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Assisted Animal Reproduction (15 Jul 2025)

Robert Troy: I am taking this important issue, which the Deputy set out so passionately, on behalf of the Minister for agriculture. The Veterinary Council of Ireland announced in April 2024 that it had updated its code of professional conduct for veterinary practitioners to prohibit veterinarians from carrying out surgical artificial insemination in dogs due to ethical and welfare considerations....

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (15 Jul 2025)

Robert Troy: 536. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment for an update on the cultural capital scheme application of a group (details supplied). [39485/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (15 Jul 2025)

Robert Troy: 913. To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite an appointment for a person (details supplied). [39023/25]