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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Rail Network (10 May 2022)

Robert Troy: The Senator is right to say that the Government recognises the importance of getting more people onto public transport. It is important for improving their quality of life and for the country meeting its obligation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 51% by 2030. We have committed to making the largest ever investment in public transport as part of the national development plan, which was...

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]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Company Law (5 May 2022)

Robert Troy: The Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Covid-19) Act 2020 makes temporary amendments to the Companies Act 2014 and the Industrial and Provident Societies Act 1893 to address issues arising as a result of Covid-19. I am pleased to confirm to the Deputy that the temporary provisions of the Act have been further extended to 31 December 2022 following Government approval on 26 April...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Health Services (5 May 2022)

Robert Troy: 128. To ask the Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) can claim tax back on two cataract procedures carried out in a private hospital. [22382/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (5 May 2022)

Robert Troy: 253. To ask the Minister for Health if a date for surgery will be expedited for a person (detail supplied). [22547/22]

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (4 May 2022)

Robert Troy: I was not sure if I could speak before or after that but I thank the Ceann Comhairle.

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (4 May 2022)

Robert Troy: I will not be too long. When I introduced the Bill to the Dáil earlier in February, I spoke about the imperative for fair and open competition for our businesses, our economy and our society. We know that the vast majority of businesses do not engage in uncompetitive practices but there are some who do. These practices drive out competition, drive up costs for ordinary citizens, and...

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (4 May 2022)

Robert Troy: I thank Deputy O'Reilly for giving an opportunity to address these amendments. I intend to address both amendments together, because there is considerable overlap between them. I agree wholeheartedly with Deputy O'Reilly that it is important that the regulatory body is adequately resourced to coincide with any necessary legislative provision that gives it additional powers. As I stated...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Trade Missions (4 May 2022)

Robert Troy: I was in Lisbon on 28 and 29 April 2022 as part of an Enterprise Ireland-led trade mission to Portugal. While in Portugal, I spoke at a number of Enterprise Ireland trade events and met with participating Enterprise Ireland client companies to learn about their export objectives. I also met with Portuguese buyers and highlighted potential opportunities for trade and partnership between Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (4 May 2022)

Robert Troy: 317. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason that 520 credits are required to qualify for the home caring periods scheme (details supplied). [22088/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (4 May 2022)

Robert Troy: 520. To ask the Minister for Health if he will schedule a date for neck surgery for a person (details supplied). [22115/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (4 May 2022)

Robert Troy: 528. To ask the Minister for Health the funding that is available to families of disabled children who require permanent equipment in their home such as a hoist; and if there is funding available to help families with extensions for level access bathrooms and extra space for such large equipment. [22220/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (4 May 2022)

Robert Troy: 532. To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite an appointment for a person (detail supplied). [22242/22]

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

Robert Troy: 275. To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite an appointment for a person (details supplied). [21545/22]

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Human Rights (26 Apr 2022)

Robert Troy: I apologise to the House. Strangely enough, I was not able to arrange a pair so I had to go to vote in the Dáil. I thank Senator Ahearn for raising this important issue and for giving us the opportunity to discuss it. A proposal for a directive on corporate sustainability due diligence was published by the European Commission on 23 February 2022. The proposal aims to address the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Human Rights (26 Apr 2022)

Robert Troy: I wish to reassure Senators that we, as a country and a Government, are very supportive of the objective of the proposed directive, which will promote responsible business conduct. I am aware that some stakeholders have expressed concerns about the perceived shortcomings of the proposal. I recently met representatives of the Irish Coalition for Business and Human Rights and I look...