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Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Consumer Protection (15 Sep 2021)

Robert Troy: The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission is the statutory body responsible for the enforcement of domestic and EU competition law in the State. Section 9 (5) of the Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2014 provides that the Commission is independent in the performance of its functions. As investigations and enforcement matters generally are part of the day-to-day operational...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Qualifications (15 Sep 2021)

Robert Troy: 391. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if an English higher level diploma level 8 will qualify a student to teach English at secondary school level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44148/21]

Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2021: Second Stage (16 Sep 2021)

Robert Troy: I move: "That the Bill be read a Second Time." As Minister for State with responsibility for trade promotion, digital and company regulation, I am pleased to present the Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2021 for the consideration of the House. Since taking office the enactment of this Bill has been a priority for myself and for the Tánaiste. Before proceeding, I want to...

Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2021: Second Stage (16 Sep 2021)

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Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2021: Second Stage (16 Sep 2021)

Robert Troy: With new technology and more sophisticated economic crime, it is more important than ever that we have a well-resourced, stand-alone agency to identify those who are non-compliant with company law. We have seen how intricate and complex some of these breaches can be and how hard it is to secure prosecutions. As a statutorily independent agency, the corporate enforcement authority will have...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Company Registration (16 Sep 2021)

Robert Troy: The Registrar of Companies is a statutory role and the Registrar has administrative independence in the exercise of this function. The Registrar will respond directly to the Deputy on the issues raised.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Direct Provision System (16 Sep 2021)

Robert Troy: 249. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if a transfer between direct provision centres will be expedited for a person (details supplied). [44254/21]

Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Sep 2021)

Robert Troy: I thank all Members of Dáil Éireann who contributed to this important debate. We are in unison on the need to enact this legislation to establish the new corporate enforcement authority without further delay. As many Deputies stated, white-collar crime is a menace to society. It has huge consequences, not only economically for citizens but also in terms of the reputational damage...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Ticket Touting (21 Sep 2021)

Robert Troy: To date, the specified venue has not applied to be designated as a venue or to have events, which take place in its venue, designated under the Sale of Tickets (Cultural, Entertainment, Recreational and Sporting Events) Act 2021. Venue operators and event organisers can apply for designation under the Sale of Tickets (Cultural, Entertainment, Recreational and Sporting Events) Act 2021...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (21 Sep 2021)

Robert Troy: In relation to the filing of annual returns with the Companies Registration Office (CRO), I should clarify at the outset, that the Registrar of Companies is a statutory role and is administratively independent in the exercise of this function. The Registrar has taken a number of decisions since March 2020 in relation to arrangements for the filing of annual returns, in recognition of the...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Trade Data (21 Sep 2021)

Robert Troy: The Central Statistics Office compiles statistical data in relation to Exports and Imports of Goods and Services. Statistics for Ireland’s goods exports to, and goods imports from, Bahrain for 2020 and for the first six months of 2021 are contained in the table below. Statistics for services exports to, and services imports from, Bahrain for 2020 and to date in 2021 are not yet...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Water Supply (21 Sep 2021)

Robert Troy: 300. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of the winding up application of the Kildare group water scheme which has been submitted by Westmeath County Council.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44996/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Fees (21 Sep 2021)

Robert Troy: 449. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the way that a student can prove estrangement from their family if they are over 18 years of age and where they do have reports on file with either An Garda Síochána or Tusla; and if he can request that SUSI accept independent household bills as proof of estrangement in such cases. [44549/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (21 Sep 2021)

Robert Troy: 659. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be called for a cataract appointment. [45204/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Third Level Costs (21 Sep 2021)

Robert Troy: 694. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the financial supports which might be available to a student who is studying for an agricultural green certificate at a college (details supplied) in circumstances in which a student has been deemed over the income limit for SUSI support. [45059/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes (22 Sep 2021)

Robert Troy: 116. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she is currently considering putting a further extension in place for participants on community employment and Tús schemes; and her views on the fact that there are currently very limited employment opportunities for participants to move on to and also limited opportunities for sponsor groups to recruit...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (22 Sep 2021)

Robert Troy: 152. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the current requirements with regard to apprenticeship programmes (details supplied). [45407/21]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Tidy Towns (22 Sep 2021)

Robert Troy: 278. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will ensure a tidy towns grant is awarded to a group (details supplied). [45479/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (23 Sep 2021)

Robert Troy: 259. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of plans to increase the capacity of school transport in view of the fact an increase would accommodate many more students who are currently awaiting tickets on routes. [45782/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (23 Sep 2021)

Robert Troy: 265. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a school transport route can be put in place from Mullingar to Columba College, Killucan (details supplied). [45819/21]