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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...

European Council Meeting: Statements (14 Dec 2021)

Robert Troy: I thank Deputies for their contributions to the debate. The agenda for this week's meeting of the European Council is being discussed by EU affairs Ministers at the General Affairs Council meeting today at which the Minister of State, Deputy Byrne, is representing Ireland. The Taoiseach has outlined his expectations for the Eastern Partnership summit as well as the European Council's...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Brexit Issues (14 Dec 2021)

Robert Troy: At the outset, I should clarify that there is no restriction under company law on residents of Northern Ireland being directors of Irish registered companies. I am taking it that the issue the Deputy is referring to relates to the requirement, as per Section 137 of the Companies Act 2014, that a company on the register of companies must have at least one EEA resident director. As an...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (14 Dec 2021)

Robert Troy: 196. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will examine the current costs incurred by citizens over the age of 70 in renewing their driving licence for a three year period (details supplied); if he will consider a reduction in the licence fee for over 70s given the frequency with which they must renew and give consideration to the additional medical expenses which must be...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (14 Dec 2021)

Robert Troy: 740. To ask the Minister for Health if there have been many recorded serious adverse reactions to any of the Covid-19 vaccines; and if redress is available to persons in such circumstances. [61854/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (14 Dec 2021)

Robert Troy: 746. To ask the Minister for Health if occupational services will engage with a person (details supplied). [61916/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (14 Dec 2021)

Robert Troy: 748. To ask the Minister for Health if he will take steps to ensure essential treatment is expedited for a person (details supplied). [61924/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Regional Development (9 Dec 2021)

Robert Troy: The Deputy is right that the previous regional enterprise plans are coming to a close at the end of this year. Under the previous plan, €16.7 million was invested in the west on nine specific projects. The new plans are coming to the final stage. These plans have been developed through key stakeholder engagement, involving Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland, the local enterprise...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Regional Development (9 Dec 2021)

Robert Troy: The plans are bottom-up in nature. They will be designed with input from the key stakeholders in each region. It is up to the regions to devise their own plans and to prioritise what they see are the most ambitious targets they can achieve within their regions in the coming years. I already outlined the key stakeholders that will participate in that. I would be happy to get a copy of the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Enterprise Policy (9 Dec 2021)

Robert Troy: I thank the Deputy for tabling this question. We do not need to read about Carlow in theIrish Independent. Not a week goes by when Deputy Murnane O'Connor does not raise Carlow either here or in the parliamentary party meeting.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Enterprise Policy (9 Dec 2021)

Robert Troy: My colleague has corrected me by saying not an hour goes by. Regional enterprise development and sustainable local job creation are key policy priorities of mine and of the Government. My Department is overseeing the development of nine new regional enterprise plans. These are bottom-up plans, developed by regional stakeholders which identify growth opportunities, recognise...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Enterprise Policy (9 Dec 2021)

Robert Troy: The previous regional enterprise plan had significant investment in Carlow. Two projects were supported. Insurtech Network Centre in Carlow, which supports technology solutions to the global insurance services sector, received €1.4 million and the National Design Innovation Hub received €1.843 million. Under the previous regional plan there was significant investment in...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Enterprise Policy (9 Dec 2021)

Robert Troy: I reiterate that the plan will be published early next year. The plan is devised by the people of the south east. I am very confident that there are objectives and targets for every county in the south east and it will not just concentrate on one particular county. When I engaged with the stakeholders, I stressed that if it is to be successful, it must have buy-in from all counties; all...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Regional Development (9 Dec 2021)

Robert Troy: Regional enterprise development is a key policy priority for me and the Government and is a core element of the national development plan. The enterprise agencies of my Department directly and indirectly support approximately 635,000 jobs in the regions outside Dublin. In preparing for Brexit, the Government introduced a range of measures to assist businesses and SMEs. The 2022 budget...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Employment Rights (9 Dec 2021)

Robert Troy: The precise number of incorrectly classified self-employed workers is not known. I accept the Deputy's anecdotal evidence in this regard but the most recent, pre-Covid, CSO labour force survey statistics from quarter 1 of 2020 show the number of self-employed individuals in Ireland at the end of March 2020 stood at 331,600. This represents an increase over the year of 2.4%. However, the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Employment Rights (9 Dec 2021)

Robert Troy: The Deputy continuously refers to the haulage industry, which I am aware is having difficulty in recruiting drivers. However, having engaged with the industry, I also know there are haulage companies that are offering very good terms and conditions of employment and they, too, are having serious difficulty recruiting staff. It is unfair to say the reason there is a difficulty in the haulage...