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Companies (Rescue Process for Small and Micro Companies) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Jul 2021)

Robert Troy: The process will be quicker if there is no need to go to the courts. We cannot determine its speed if there is a need to go to the courts. This amendment has been brought in good faith in an attempt to improve upon the process and bring cost savings to companies. The 21-day period provided for creditors and members to object to the rescue plan was carefully considered and drafted in line...

Companies (Rescue Process for Small and Micro Companies) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Jul 2021)

Robert Troy: The Bill is consistent with the provisions in the examinership process relating to redundancy and collective agreements. Redundancies which may arise as a result of a company facing trading difficulty must be dealt with within the existing employment rights legislative framework. Employees may be made redundant under the Redundancy Payments Act 1967 if the circumstances of the redundancy...

Companies (Rescue Process for Small and Micro Companies) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Jul 2021)

Robert Troy: I accept the amendment has been brought in good faith and in an attempt to improve the process and provide cost savings. However, it is not workable from a practical perspective. I will explain why. On initial appointment the process adviser must notify creditors, the Revenue Commissions and employees of his or her appointment. The notification must be sent by the fifth day and include a...

Companies (Rescue Process for Small and Micro Companies) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Jul 2021)

Robert Troy: This is good legislation. It achieves what we set out to achieve and is largely based on an internationally recognised examinership process that the world will look at and say is good. Perhaps it could be improved slightly, but it will achieve our aspirations if we enact it before the summer recess. The purpose of that is to save companies and protect jobs. Our domestic economy contracted...

Companies (Rescue Process for Small and Micro Companies) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Jul 2021)

Robert Troy: Section 558N of the Bill is based on the existing section 520 of the Companies Act, which gives the court full flexibility to put a stay on proceedings if it sees fit. Section 20 provides that no proceedings in relation to a company may commence except by leave of the court and that the court may stay existing proceedings. Employees will not find themselves unfairly prejudiced by this...

Companies (Rescue Process for Small and Micro Companies) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Jul 2021)

Robert Troy: I had the very same query during drafting of the Bill. I am happy to give the Deputy the clarification I received. It eased my concerns and I hope it will ease hers. Officials from my Department considered this point in detail in consultation with the Attorney General and the advisory council, and examined how best to guarantee that creditors received the various notices required under the...

Companies (Rescue Process for Small and Micro Companies) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Jul 2021)

Robert Troy: I appreciate what Deputy O'Reilly is saying and I see where she is coming from. If I was on that side of the House, I might be saying the same thing. As Deputy Bruton said, we have done a lot of work in the Company Law Review Group and preparatory work in terms of engaging with experts in this field, and we had a public consultation. I appreciate the co-operation of the committee in...

Companies (Rescue Process for Small and Micro Companies) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Jul 2021)

Robert Troy: I thank the Deputy. She is correct: the social and cultural importance of a business does have an impact on its future viability. We have seen how members of the public have rallied around local businesses that matter to them during the pandemic and supported them to ensure that they would be in a position to continue to provide services to the local community as the economy reopens....

Post Office Network: Motion [Private Members] (7 Jul 2021)

Robert Troy: Is Deputy Cathal Crowe yet to speak?

Post Office Network: Motion [Private Members] (7 Jul 2021)

Robert Troy: I sincerely thank the Regional Independent Group for submitting this Private Members' business today. I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate. I want to put on the record of the House that I am a postmaster myself. It has been in my family for many decades and many generations. I know first-hand the challenges faced by the post office network. I thank the House for the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Broadband Infrastructure (7 Jul 2021)

Robert Troy: I thank Deputy McGuinness for raising this issue and for his constructive input. There is no doubt that this is an issue that affects businesses and people working from and studying at home. It is an issue on which the Government is focused on delivering. The national broadband plan contract was signed with National Broadband Ireland in November 2019 to roll out a high-speed and...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Broadband Infrastructure (7 Jul 2021)

Robert Troy: I agree with what Deputy McGuinness has said. He has made very constructive points. One cannot argue with them. National Broadband Ireland has made available, through its website, an indicative timeframe as to when its intervention area will be rolled out, whether that is in my constituency, Deputy McGuinness's constituency or any other constituency. People need to know when they can...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Telecommunications Services (7 Jul 2021)

Robert Troy: I cannot answer the Deputy's question today on the assessment of the level of activity that is ongoing but I will bring that query back to the Minister, Deputy Ryan, and ask him or his office to revert directly to the Deputy. The advice to the public is people need to be vigilant as to what is going on. If individuals are receiving persistent missed calls from an unknown number, they are...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Telecommunications Services (7 Jul 2021)

Robert Troy: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue I am taking this matter on behalf of Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications, Deputy Eamon Ryan, who sends his apologies. It is well-recognised how vital telecommunications are to citizens for so many aspects of their daily lives, including remote working, studying and staying in touch with family members. These services have proved...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Arts Funding (7 Jul 2021)

Robert Troy: 93. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if funding is available for young adult writers with disabilities. [36596/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement (6 Jul 2021)

Robert Troy: On 1June 2021 38 civilian staff (35.3 whole time equivalents) and 10 members of An Garda Síochána were seconded to the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement (ODCE). The Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2020 when enacted will provide for the establishment of the Corporate Enforcement Authority (CEA) and will provide the organisation with greater autonomy...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Trade Missions (6 Jul 2021)

Robert Troy: Each year, Enterprise Ireland offers a programme of trade missions and events which support the goal of securing high-level market access for companies based in Ireland who are aiming to grow business overseas and increase domestic employment. In recent years, the majority of Ministerial-led trade missions have taken place to the Eurozone, North America and Asia Pacific, which...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (6 Jul 2021)

Robert Troy: 126. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will address an issue regarding the supply of fibre broadband to a property (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36391/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Culture Policy (6 Jul 2021)

Robert Troy: 208. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will consider proposals (details supplied) with regard to the live music industry. [36029/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (6 Jul 2021)

Robert Troy: 277. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if matters in relation to the case of a person (details supplied) will be addressed. [35780/21]