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Consumer Rights Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (29 Jun 2022)

Robert Troy: I move amendment No. 13: In page 104, to delete lines 1 to 20 and substitute the following: “(7) In this section— “basic rate”, in relation to a telephone line operated by a trader for the purpose referred to in subsection (1), means: (a) where the telephone line uses a freephone number, nil; (b) where the telephone line uses a landline telephone number,...

Consumer Rights Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (29 Jun 2022)

Robert Troy: The proposed amendment to section 130 relates to renewal of subscription contracts. This is a highly complex area involving a number of regulated markets, including utilities, electronic communications and financial services, for which my Department has no policy responsibility. Any amendment of this kind would require consultation with sectoral regulators and other sectoral stakeholders as...

Consumer Rights Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (29 Jun 2022)

Robert Troy: I fully agree with what Deputy Kelly is saying, but I am not a legal professional and I have to take the best legal advice that is given. I am told that in the context of maximum harmonisation, it is not possible to accept the amendment as submitted. I thank the Deputy for saying that it is an opportunity to make a name and lead the charge on this. There is a working party on consumer...

Consumer Rights Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (29 Jun 2022)

Robert Troy: I thank Deputy Quinlivan for moving these amendments on behalf of Deputy Louise O’Reilly. They seek to ensure that the information provided to consumers entering into various types of contracts is concise and in plain language. While I agree with all seven of Deputy O'Reilly's amendments and would welcome an end to countless pages of information being imposed on consumers, I can only...

Consumer Rights Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (29 Jun 2022)

Robert Troy: I move amendment No. 10: In page 94, line 4, to delete “during” and substitute “before the expiry of”. These amendments are very straightforward and make small typographical corrections, such as, for example, the slight rewording of a section to clarify the law. These amendments are not policy driven; they merely tidy up the draft. Amendment No. 10 is a...

Consumer Rights Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (29 Jun 2022)

Robert Troy: I move amendment No. 11. In page 94, lines 7 and 8, to delete “during the cancellation period” and substitute “in accordance with subsection (1)”.

Consumer Rights Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (29 Jun 2022)

Robert Troy: I move amendment No. 12: In page 103, to delete lines 24 to 27 and substitute the following: “124. (1) Where a trader operates a telephone line for the purpose of enabling a consumer to contact the trader in relation to a contract concluded by the consumer with the trader, the trader shall ensure that the telephone line is available to the consumer at a charge that does not exceed...

Consumer Rights Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (29 Jun 2022)

Robert Troy: I fully understand where the Deputy is coming from in this regard, and indeed Deputy Sherlock, because we had quite a lengthy debate on this topic on Committee Stage. I felt then that this proposal was problematic, but I gave a clear undertaking that I would have my officials look to see if there was any practical way possible in which we could accept this amendment. I say that because I...

Consumer Rights Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (29 Jun 2022)

Robert Troy: I move amendment No. 1: In page 13, line 20, after "2014;" to insert "to amend section 459 of the Companies Act 2014;". Deputies will recall that I indicated on both Second and Committee Stages that I would be bringing forward amendments to section 459 of the Companies Act 2014, which I am now doing. The purpose of amendment No. 1 is to change the Long Title of the Bill to make...

Consumer Rights Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (29 Jun 2022)

Robert Troy: We had this discussion on Committee Stage. I appreciate what Deputy O'Reilly is aiming to achieve with these amendments. Section 22(1) of the Bill, which gives effect to Article 11(1) of the sale of goods directive, provides that a lack of conformity that becomes apparent within one year of the delivery of the goods shall be presumed to have existed at the time of delivery. The section...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (29 Jun 2022)

Robert Troy: 47. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if any form of rental assistance is available to a person who has split from their spouse and who has left the family home but is connected to the mortgage of that home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34754/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (29 Jun 2022)

Robert Troy: 203. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide information on the application process for private sector healthcare workers to avail of the €1,000 Covid payment. [34970/22]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Digital Hubs (29 Jun 2022)

Robert Troy: 230. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will outline the position regarding a second round connected hubs funding application of a group (details supplied). [34684/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Trade Missions (28 Jun 2022)

Robert Troy: Each year, Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland collaborate on a programme of ministerial led trade missions and events which support the goal of securing high-level market access for companies based in Ireland who are aiming to grow business overseas and increase domestic employment. In recent years the majority of Ministerial-led Trade Missions have taken place to the Eurozone, North...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Legislative Process (28 Jun 2022)

Robert Troy: Following a public consultation held in February 2022 to inform certain aspects of the proposed legislation, my Department is finalising a General Scheme of a Co-operative Societies Bill.  The proposed legislation is part of the most far-reaching reform of the legislation regarding Co-operative Societies in almost 130 years. The proposals will consolidate, modernise and strengthen the...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: EU Directives (28 Jun 2022)

Robert Troy: A proposal for a Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence was published by the European Commission in February 2022. In the interim, there have been 5 meetings at Council working party level, under the French Presidency. Consideration of the proposal is ongoing with a variety of issues yet to be fully clarified. It is likely that this process will continue for some time with a...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (28 Jun 2022)

Robert Troy: 264. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the reason that bank mandates were not sent to landlords partaking in the HAP scheme (details supplied). [34074/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Communications (28 Jun 2022)

Robert Troy: 658. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when the Oireachtas phonelines will be open again as none of the Oireachtas Members enquiry lines this Deputy has for her Department are connecting. [34505/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (28 Jun 2022)

Robert Troy: 776. To ask the Minister for Health if an orthodontic appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied). [33762/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (28 Jun 2022)

Robert Troy: 885. To ask the Minister for Health the status of Covid swabbers (details supplied) in view of the increased number of positive Covid tests. [34354/22]