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Seanad: Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Dec 2021)

Robert Troy: I understand that the Senator is concerned that the proposed section 944AE(3) will limit the publication of, and therefore the transparency of, administrative sanctions imposed on directors in certain circumstances. This is important, and I agree that such limitations should be minimal. However, there is an important reason for their inclusion in this Bill in the first place. I will try to...

Seanad: Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Dec 2021)

Robert Troy: To reiterate, we considered this proposal. It was raised during pre-legislative scrutiny, on Second Stage and Committee Stage in the Dáil and on Second Stage in this House last week. The proposal has been considered, therefore, but there is no flexibility here because we are simply transposing EU regulations. These regulations were brought in as a result of the financial crash and...

Seanad: Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Dec 2021)

Robert Troy: As I said, the proposed new section 944T clearly states that there is going to be an annual report and that it "shall include information in such form and regarding such matters as the Minister may direct but nothing in this subsection shall be construed as requiring the Authority to include information the inclusion of which would, in the opinion of the Authority, be likely to prejudice the...

Seanad: Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Dec 2021)

Robert Troy: There is no problem in giving that commitment and it does not alter the Bill. We can direct that as part of its annual report the authority would publish details of what investigations have been concluded and the percentage of those investigations published in that regard. That is no problem.

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Export Controls (15 Dec 2021)

Robert Troy: Dual-use items are products and components, including software and technology, that can be used for both civil and military applications. The bulk of Dual-use exports from Ireland are mainstream business ICT products, both hardware and software, (networking, data storage, cybersecurity etc). They are categorised as Dual-use items as a consequence of fact that they make use of strong...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Military Exports (15 Dec 2021)

Robert Troy: My Department is responsible for administering controls on the export of Military equipment from Ireland, in accordance with the European Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP defining common rules governing control of exports of military technology and equipment. The list of Military equipment subject to these controls is set out in the Common Military List of the European Union. All...

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

Robert Troy: Further to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 119 on this matter on 7 December last, I am advised that the position is that the French consumer protection authority (DGCCRF) is investigating the issues that were referred to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) by the Irish complainants involved. The primary focus of the CCPC is to continue to support the DGCCRF...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: State Bodies (19 Jan 2022)

Robert Troy: The information sought by the Deputy is set out in the attached statistical table. Total CCPC full time Staff as of 6 December 2021 by Job Title 135 Title Grade Count by Position Director PO x 9 Deputy Director AP1 x 15 Special Advisor - Economics &...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Company Registration (19 Jan 2022)

Robert Troy: In recognition of the burdens on small business, company law was amended in 1999 to provide audit exemption for those companies who meet their filing obligations. These long-standing provisions have been, and continue to be, of significant benefit to compliant companies. There is a considerable incentive on companies and their advisers to ensure timely filing of annual returns, thereby...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Export Controls (19 Jan 2022)

Robert Troy: I propose to take Questions Nos. 80, 81 and 82 together. The Department actively supports and participates in EU and global efforts to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, to support regional security, to prevent terrorism and to protect human rights. It is the National Competent Authority in respect of Regulation (EU) 2021/821 of the European Parliament and of the...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Consumer Rights (19 Jan 2022)

Robert Troy: It is clear from the information provided that an Antigen test was carried out and not a PCR test. Under the Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act 1980,?a service that is sought and paid for is expected to be provided with proper due care and diligence.  The business involved should have the appropriate skills to do the job and the materials used should be sound and fit for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (19 Jan 2022)

Robert Troy: 259. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the reduced public transport rate for third-level students which was announced in budget 2022 will come into effect. [1851/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Training (19 Jan 2022)

Robert Troy: 718. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 326 of 7 December 2021, if she will consider a waiver of the five day rule whilst unqualified teachers, that is, third and fourth year students who are substituting during the Covid-19 pandemic given the reply received did not address the question. [63215/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Disadvantaged Status (19 Jan 2022)

Robert Troy: 746. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will approve DEIS status for a school (details supplied). [63573/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Schemes (20 Jan 2022)

Robert Troy: 252. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the details of the updated income limits for the fuel allowance scheme in 2022. [2712/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (20 Jan 2022)

Robert Troy: 328. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a GLAS appeal by a person (details supplied) will be decided. [2838/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Costs (19 Jan 2022)

Robert Troy: 1150. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there are financial supports available to assist in completing a diploma course in embalming which is not covered through the SUSI system. [63450/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (19 Jan 2022)

Robert Troy: 1533. To ask the Minister for Health if a date for a hip operation for a person (details supplied) will be expedited.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63508/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Trade Missions (25 Jan 2022)

Robert Troy: Each year, Enterprise Ireland offers a programme of 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 America and Asia Pacific, which...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (25 Jan 2022)

Robert Troy: 527. To ask the Minister for Health the reason that a face-to-face appointment for a person (details supplied) with a doctor has been moved to video call on a different date. [2914/22]