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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Policy (24 Nov 2021)

Robert Troy: 42. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department has considered, or plans to consider, the use of biofuels in home heating (details supplied). [57697/21]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Men's Sheds (24 Nov 2021)

Robert Troy: 241. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the supports available for a newly-formed charity (details supplied); and if there is a specific start up grant for same. [57677/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Company Registration (23 Nov 2021)

Robert Troy: While my Department is in ongoing communication with the Registrar of Companies, it is important to acknowledge that the Registrar is a statutory role and that the Registrar has administrative independence in the exercise of her statutory functions. The Registrar has shown considerable flexibility throughout the COVID-19 period in relation to the arrangements for filing annual returns, in...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Legislative Measures (23 Nov 2021)

Robert Troy: Some large technology companies have market positions which allow them to act as gateways between businesses and consumers. In the digital sector these companies are generally referred to as ‘Gatekeepers’. This is the approach being taken in the EU Digital Markets Act (DMA) proposal where some technology companies will be designated as having ‘Gatekeeper’ status....

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Company Registration (23 Nov 2021)

Robert Troy: While my Department is in ongoing communication with the Registrar of Companies, it is important to acknowledge that the Registrar is a statutory role and that the Registrar has administrative independence in the exercise of her statutory functions. The Registrar has shown considerable flexibility throughout the COVID-19 period in relation to the arrangements for filing annual returns, in...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Council of Ireland (23 Nov 2021)

Robert Troy: 361. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a teaching council number will be issued to a person (details supplied) without further delay. [57238/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (23 Nov 2021)

Robert Troy: 474. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons currently on the deportation list. [57242/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (23 Nov 2021)

Robert Troy: 475. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of asylum seekers currently being processed that will benefit from the amnesty for the undocumented. [57243/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (23 Nov 2021)

Robert Troy: 602. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide resources to increase the number of palliative care beds in the Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar by four beds and increase a second hospice bed at St. Joseph’s, Longford (details supplied). [57096/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Company Registration (18 Nov 2021)

Robert Troy: My Department is in ongoing communication with the Registrar. It is important to acknowledge that the Registrar of Companies is a statutory role and the Registrar has administrative independence in the exercise of her statutory functions. The Registrar has shown considerable flexibility throughout the COVID-19 period in relation to the arrangements for filing annual returns in recognition of...

National Standards Authority of Ireland (Carbon Footprint Labelling) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 Nov 2021)

Robert Troy: I thank Deputy Bacik for raising this important issue and giving us an opportunity to debate it. I also thank all speakers for their important contributions on this Bill. It is clear that we have some way to go to ensure that we all embrace climate change going forward. As we transition to a low-carbon economy and society, we need to empower consumers to make good and informed choices....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Energy Prices (17 Nov 2021)

Robert Troy: Price regulation ended many years ago. Suppliers must compete with each other on price and set their own prices accordingly, as one would expect in a liberalised market. The independent regulator, the CRU, has functions in regard to these matters, including consumer protection and monitoring the market more generally. I will undertake to refer the query Deputy Cahill has raised today with...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Energy Prices (17 Nov 2021)

Robert Troy: I am taking this matter on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Deputy Eamon Ryan. I thank Deputy Cahill for raising this important topic. The most immediate factor affecting electricity prices in Ireland is the continuing upward trend in international gas prices where we are a price taker. In Europe, wholesale natural gas prices have...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: EU Directives (16 Nov 2021)

Robert Troy: I understand that the Deputy may be referring to the European Commission’s forthcoming proposals on Sustainable Corporate Governance (SCG). Publication of the proposals has been delayed and it is now expected that they will be published in December. Details are awaited but it is understood that the proposals will require companies to put in place policies and procedures to monitor the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (16 Nov 2021)

Robert Troy: 463. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if an application by a family (details supplied) will be expedited on humanitarian grounds. [55746/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (16 Nov 2021)

Robert Troy: 464. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if an application by a family (details supplied) will be expedited on humanitarian grounds. [55748/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (16 Nov 2021)

Robert Troy: 465. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if an application by a family (details supplied) will be expedited on humanitarian grounds. [55755/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (11 Nov 2021)

Robert Troy: 390. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 834 of 19 October 2021, if he will clarify a matter regarding the case of a person (details supplied). [55411/21]

Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (10 Nov 2021)

Robert Troy: Deputy O'Reilly could address the amendments that were ruled out of order. I have an answer for her that I think she might welcome.

Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (10 Nov 2021)

Robert Troy: I acknowledge the Deputies' interest in the industrial and provident societies legislation. I want to share the intention of addressing the shortcomings in the current legislation and inform the House that work is well advanced in my Department to update and modernise the existing legislative framework. We are close to finalising the general scheme of the co-operative societies Bill, which...