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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...

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...