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

Robert Troy: The issue of false self-employment has been discussed many times, including at the Labour Employer Economic Forum, LEEF, subgroup on employment and enterprise in May. Officials from the Revenue Commissioners, the Department of Social Protection and the Workplace Relations Commission attended and explained their individual roles on enforcement and compliance in this area in respect of...

Seanad: Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2021: Second Stage (9 Dec 2021)

Robert Troy: As Minister for State with responsibility for trade promotion, digital and company regulation, I am pleased to introduce the Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2021 for the consideration of the Seanad. A long version of my speech has been circulated which includes details of the provisions in the Bill. I have also made a briefing available to Senators. The primary objective...

Seanad: Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2021: Second Stage (9 Dec 2021)

Robert Troy: I thank the Senators who made a contribution to the debate this evening. The recurring theme in the contributions of the three Senators who spoke concerned the area of resources. There is a commitment that this body will be adequately resourced. Senator Gavan said there was political failure by successive Governments. I can only speak about the Government of which I am a member and, in...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Industrial Development (9 Dec 2021)

Robert Troy: IDA Ireland actively promotes available buildings and land in IDA Business Parks and high-quality buildings in private ownership to potential investors through their network of overseas offices. The IDA owns 10.6 hectares of industrial zoned land on the Sligo Road in Quignashee, Ballina. The Agency is working in collaboration with Mayo County Council to review the best potential for this land...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Consumer Rights (9 Dec 2021)

Robert Troy: Legislation is in place regarding how prices should be displayed, to ensure that the price of goods and services is clear. This includes: - The European Communities (Requirements to Indicate Product Prices) Regulations 2002 requires that all products offered on sale to consumers must show a selling price and, where required, a unit price in euro. - The Consumer Protection Act 2007 requires...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Data Centres (9 Dec 2021)

Robert Troy: The Government published the new Climate Action Plan on November 4th, which addresses in detail our objective to decarbonise our economy and society. This includes a suite of actions to ensure that Ireland is planning appropriately for new energy demand in the context of our electrification and decarbonisation ambitions. We need to facilitate digitalisation across our enterprise base, while...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: State Bodies (9 Dec 2021)

Robert Troy: In 2011 the IDA was allocated €124.6m Exchequer funding, in 2012 it was allocated €121.8m and in 2013 €124.5m. This rose in 2014 to €130.6m and €135.3m in 2015. In 2016 the IDA was allocated €163.7m, rising to €179.3m in 2017 and €180.8 in 2018. In 2019 the IDA was funded in the amount of €214.5m and €189.2m in 2020. ...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Policy (9 Dec 2021)

Robert Troy: Regional enterprise development and sustainable local job creation is a key policy priority of mine and this Government. My Department, is currently overseeing the development of nine new Regional Enterprise Plans to 2024, including for the West region. These are ‘bottom-up’ plans, developed by regional stakeholders who are working together to identify growth...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Legislative Measures (9 Dec 2021)

Robert Troy: The Government is committed to the implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights with the objective of promoting responsible business practice at home and abroad. Ireland has had a National Plan on Business and Human Rights in place covering the period 2017-2020. The Minister for Foreign Affairs is bringing to Government the results of a review of that Plan and this...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Support Services (9 Dec 2021)

Robert Troy: On 23 November my Department, through Enterprise Ireland (EI), launched The Level Project: Accelerate Equality, Accelerate Success. The Level Project is a new initiative targeted at CEOs and managers of business in Ireland which has its origins in EI’s Action Plan for Women in Business, recognising that increasing the number of women in middle and senior management, as well as on...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Insurance Industry (9 Dec 2021)

Robert Troy: As the Deputy will be aware the Cabinet Committee Sub-Group on Insurance Reform, which the Tánaiste chairs, published the Action Plan for Insurance Reform in December 2020. The Plan sets out 66 actions to bring down costs for consumers and business; introduce more competition into the market; prevent fraud and reduce the burden on business, community and voluntary organisations. This is...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Insurance Industry (9 Dec 2021)

Robert Troy: I propose to take Questions Nos. 132 and 162 together. Insurance reform is one of my top priorities as Minister of State in the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. The Cabinet Committee Sub-Group on Insurance Reform, of which I am a member, published the Action Plan for Insurance Reform in December 2020. This is one of the most important programmes of reform that this...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Corporate Governance (9 Dec 2021)

Robert Troy: I understand that the Deputy may be referring to the European Commission’s forthcoming proposals on Sustainable Corporate Governance (SCG). Details are awaited but it is understood that the proposals will require companies to put in place policies and procedures to monitor the adverse effect of their operations and/or supply chain on human rights, labour rights, social rights and...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Policy (9 Dec 2021)

Robert Troy: Regional enterprise development and sustainable local job creation is a key policy priority of mine and this Government. My Department is currently overseeing the development of nine new Regional Enterprise Plans to 2024. These are ‘bottom-up’ plans, developed by regional stakeholders which identify growth opportunities, recognise vulnerabilities, and enable job creation across...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Trade Promotion (9 Dec 2021)

Robert Troy: The success of Irish products both at home and in export markets is crucial to the long-term growth of Irish businesses and the Irish economy. Enterprise Ireland, the agency of my Department which is responsible for the development and growth of Irish enterprises in world markets, works in partnership with Irish enterprises to help them start, grow, innovate and win export sales in global...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Brexit Issues (9 Dec 2021)

Robert Troy: Export growth in Ireland in recent years has been very strong and the value of goods exports rose to its highest level in 2020. Our exporters and enterprise agencies have been working hard to counter the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and Brexit and companies in Ireland are performing strongly in international markets. The Central Statistics Office compiles statistical data...

Sectoral Employment Order (Electrical Contracting Sector) 2021: Motion (7 Dec 2021)

Robert Troy: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Sectoral Employment Order (Electrical Contracting Sector) 2021, a copy of which has been laid in draft form before Dáil Éireann on 19th November, 2021.

Appointment of Ombudsman and Information Commissioner: Referral to Joint Committee (7 Dec 2021)

Robert Troy: I move: That the proposal that, pursuant to subsection (2) of section 2 of the Ombudsman Act 1980, and subsection (4) of section 43 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, Dáil Éireann recommends the appointment of Mr. Ger Deering, by the President to be the Ombudsman and Information Commissioner, be referred to the Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Company Law (7 Dec 2021)

Robert Troy: Consumers have protection under both EU and domestic legislation when they purchase a product. According to our sale of goods legislation, if the product received is not of satisfactory quality, fit for purpose or does not match the description given to the consumer, they have a right to certain remedies including repair, replacement or a refund. Section 53(2) of the Sale of Goods Act 1893...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Company Law (7 Dec 2021)

Robert Troy: One of the primary functions of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (‘CCPC’) is to enforce consumer protection law in Ireland. For cross border consumer protection issues, the CCPC is part of the European Consumer Protection Co-operation (CPC) Network, which is comprised of national authorities responsible for enforcing EU consumer protection laws. This network...