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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...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Personal Injuries Assessment Board (7 Dec 2021)

Robert Troy: The Personal Injuries Assessment Board Act 2003-2019 provides that all personal injury claims, with certain exceptions such as medical negligence cases, must be submitted to the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) unless they are settled at an early stage between claimants and insurers/respondents. Under PIAB legislation consent by a respondent for an assessment is voluntary....

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Personal Injuries Assessment Board (7 Dec 2021)

Robert Troy: The Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) facilitates the objective assessment of damages at a much lower delivery cost, and in a far shorter timeframe than through litigation. Section 49 of the Personal Injuries Assessment Board Act 2003 provides that PIAB must assess claims within nine months of the respondent’s consent to the assessment process. In limited circumstances this may...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (7 Dec 2021)

Robert Troy: 324. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason students who only received a school bus ticket in recent weeks are being forced to pay for the entire school term; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60229/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Training (7 Dec 2021)

Robert Troy: 326. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding the five-day rule for student teachers. [60277/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (7 Dec 2021)

Robert Troy: 363. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 605 and 606 of 2 November 2021, the number of new entrants to the State pension (contributory) post 1 September 2012 and prior to 29 March 2018 who were unaffected by the September 2012 changes; if the carer credit is the same as an earned credit for the purpose of a State pension...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Code (7 Dec 2021)

Robert Troy: 371. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will urgently review the financial assessment element of the carers allowance application (details supplied). [60234/21]