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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Heritage Centres (10 May 2022)

Robert Troy: I thank the Senator for his comprehensive introduction to the topic, which I am taking on behalf of the Minister for Transport. As advised by the Minister in February, the Government recognises that Shannon Heritage and its heritage sites are of significant importance not just to the mid-west region but also to Ireland's tourism offering and our historic, built heritage. Since the previous...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Heritage Centres (10 May 2022)

Robert Troy: To reiterate, there is a commitment at Government level to protect the future of the Shannon Heritage sites. That is why there has been the establishment of the interdepartmental working group that can work through the issues that the Senator has so articulately raised. Unfortunately, I do not have a timeframe because it is not my area of responsibility. However, I will give the Senator a...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Consumer Protection (10 May 2022)

Robert Troy: When purchasing from a business based in Ireland or another EU country, the Consumer Rights Directive, transposed by the European Union (Consumer Information, Cancellation and Other Rights) Regulations 2013 provides strong protections, such as certain information the consumer must be given and the right to cancel if they change their mind. These Regulations do not apply in certain...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (10 May 2022)

Robert Troy: 246. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on deliberations regarding an application by an airline (details supplied) for fifth freedom operations in Ireland; his views that, if successful such an application would have a highly detrimental effect on the indigenous airline industry due to competition discrepancies; and if he will therefore commit to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (10 May 2022)

Robert Troy: 692. To ask the Minister for Health when HSE workers who did not receive the €1,000 payment by the end of April 2022 will receive the payment (details supplied). [22669/22]

Living Wage Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (11 May 2022)

Robert Troy: I thank the Labour Party for putting this important Bill before the House and giving us an opportunity to discuss it. The Government will not oppose the Bill. I will not get political like the previous speaker and take the opportunity to remind his party of its record in government between 2011 and 2016.

Living Wage Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (11 May 2022)

Robert Troy: We remember the pledges it made in 2011. The Deputy and the Labour Party leader have rightly acknowledged that there is a commitment in the programme for Government to progress to a living wage in the lifetime of this Government. This Bill is broadly in line with that objective. The Government agrees with the principle underpinning the Bill that an annual living wage paid to a single adult...

Consumer Rights Bill 2022: Second Stage (11 May 2022)

Robert Troy: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am delighted to bring before the House today the Consumer Rights Bill 2022. This Bill represents the biggest reform of consumer law in more than 40 years. It consolidates and updates existing legislation on the sale of goods and supply of services to ensure it is fit for the modern digital age. This Bill is the culmination of a...

Consumer Rights Bill 2022: Second Stage (11 May 2022)

Robert Troy: It is the small company administrative rescue process, SCARP.

Consumer Rights Bill 2022: Second Stage (11 May 2022)

Robert Troy: I thank all the Deputies who contributed to the debate. I thank them for the points raised. It is fair to say, and I acknowledge, that there has been very broad support for the general purpose of the Bill. The debate has been constructive. The Bill has at its heart the improvement of consumer protection. Its enactment will be good for consumers and responsible traders alike. I will take...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (11 May 2022)

Robert Troy: 117. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of HAP properties; and the number of new HAP agreements signed for counties Westmeath and Longford, respectively, in 2020, 2021 and 2022, in tabular form. [23725/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (11 May 2022)

Robert Troy: 118. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of RAS properties; and the number of new RAS properties that were signed in each year for counties Westmeath and Longford, respectively, in 2020, 2021 and 2022, in tabular form. [23726/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (11 May 2022)

Robert Troy: 119. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of leased properties; and the number of new leases signed for counties Westmeath and Longford, respectively in 2020, 2021 and 2022, in tabular form. [23727/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (11 May 2022)

Robert Troy: 127. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number who entered the repair-and-lease scheme in counties Westmeath and Longford, respectively, in 2020, 2021 and 2022, in tabular form. [23735/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (11 May 2022)

Robert Troy: 120. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of housing starts and completions by approved housing body for counties Westmeath and Longford, respectively, in 2020, 2021 and 2022, in tabular form. [23728/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (11 May 2022)

Robert Troy: 121. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of housing starts and completions by local authority for counties Westmeath and Longford, respectively, in 2020, 2021 and 2022, in tabular form. [23729/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (11 May 2022)

Robert Troy: 129. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of new acquisitions in counties Westmeath and Longford in 2020, 2021 and 2022, in tabular form. [23738/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (11 May 2022)

Robert Troy: 122. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the amount allocated by his Department under the housing grants for local authority housing; and the amount drawn down for counties Westmeath and Longford, respectively, in 2020, 2021 and 2022, in tabular form. [23730/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (11 May 2022)

Robert Troy: 123. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the amount allocated by his Department under the housing grants for private dwellings; and the amount drawn down for counties Westmeath and Longford, respectively, in 2020, 2021 and 2022, in tabular form. [23731/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (11 May 2022)

Robert Troy: 124. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of persons on housing waiting lists in counties Westmeath and Longford, respectively, in 2020, 2021 and 2022, in tabular form. [23732/22]