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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Jun 2021)

Robert Troy: 646. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the conditions for a person (details supplied) who is fully vaccinated and is travelling to Scotland on 19 July 2021 to visit family. [30524/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Sanctions (15 Jun 2021)

Robert Troy: 681. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will clarify the sanctions that will be imposed on the Belarusian Government given recent events. [32025/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (15 Jun 2021)

Robert Troy: 741. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason the leaving certificate results date has been announced as 3 September 2021 and not in August 2021 as per usual (details supplied). [31117/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Jun 2021)

Robert Troy: 798. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of post-primary schools currently using their gym facilities to accommodate students given Covid-19 social distancing; and the number of post-primary schools that are providing physical education as a leaving certificate subject of the schools that are doing so. [31615/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (15 Jun 2021)

Robert Troy: 891. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if Covid-19 supports will remain in place for certain sectors beyond September 2021; and her views on whether certain employment such as wedding bands will not be able to take up full employment again on the lifting of restrictions and will have to wait for bookings to start coming in. [31396/21]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Tidy Towns (15 Jun 2021)

Robert Troy: 1220. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if tidy towns grant funding can be awarded to groups (details supplied). [31320/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Industrial Development (3 Jun 2021)

Robert Troy: I reiterate my commitment to engage directly with IDA Ireland on behalf of the Deputy and seek assurances in relation to the plans for the site in Ballina. IDA Ireland, as part of its strategy for 2021-2024, has targeted 76 investments for the west region. No doubt part of that will include targeted investment for Ballina. I will work with both IDA Ireland and Deputy Calleary to advance...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Industrial Development (3 Jun 2021)

Robert Troy: I thank the Deputy for raising the question. IDA Ireland actively promotes available buildings and land in IDA Ireland business parks and high-quality buildings in private ownership through its network of overseas offices. IDA Ireland owns approximately 10.6 ha of industrial zoned land on the Sligo road in Ballina. The site has been masterplanned by the agency to demonstrate its potential...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Industrial Development (3 Jun 2021)

Robert Troy: I agree with the Deputy that IDA Ireland is doing remarkable work in promoting Ireland internationally. It has been hugely successful over many decades in attracting foreign direct investment to Ireland. I concur that it is regrettable that the planning permission for the site was allowed to expire. I commit to the Deputy that I will engage with IDA Ireland to make sure that the commitment...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Trade Agreements (3 Jun 2021)

Robert Troy: In the first five months post Brexit, businesses have been coming to terms with the new trading environment involving customs procedures and other regulatory checks at the ports. In addition, rules of origin issues have arisen in some instances, leading businesses to seek out suppliers in different markets. Businesses are adjusting to the new trading realities, finding alternative supply...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Trade Agreements (3 Jun 2021)

Robert Troy: I will give a flavour of some of the figures that are available. The most recent CSO statistical data released for the first quarter of 2021 show the exports of goods to Great Britain were €3.03 billion, which is a decrease of €82 million, or 3%, on the first quarter in 2020. Exports to the EU were also down 12% on the first quarter 2020 figures. Imports of goods from Great...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Trade Agreements (3 Jun 2021)

Robert Troy: I too pay tribute to all of the officials for the hard work they have done in the preparation for Brexit and since Brexit in trying to help and assist the businesses that have been so challenged by disruption. The Deputy is correct that the UK remains a strategically important market for Irish companies. We can never ignore that but we also need to look to diversify into new markets. EI...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Digital Hubs (3 Jun 2021)

Robert Troy: My thanks to Deputy O'Connor. I look forward to engaging with the representatives from Youghal on the Zoom call later on today. There is a feasibility grant of €15,000, or 15% of the eligible costs, available to community groups if they wish to bring forward a proposal for a remote working hub, as alluded to by the Deputy. My colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy English,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Digital Hubs (3 Jun 2021)

Robert Troy: I wish to advise the Deputy that public consultation has commenced on the south-west regional plan. There is an opportunity for all stakeholders and public representatives, including Members, to make submissions on what they would like to see achieved in that plan. The plan will be unique for the south-west area. As I have said, it will address the challenges faced in that area and exploit...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Digital Hubs (3 Jun 2021)

Robert Troy: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue, which he has brought to my attention on a number of occasions. On 15 January last, the Tánaiste published Ireland's first national remote working strategy to make remote working a viable and sustainable option for all after the pandemic. A key action within the strategy is to extend the mapping and classifications of hubs. Earlier this...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (3 Jun 2021)

Robert Troy: The outlook is hopeful as we now enter the early stages of recovery but central to our economic recovery is the small and micro business community. We know businesses across the country continue to feel the impact Covid-19 has had on their normal operations. Earlier this year, the Government introduced a Small Business Assistance Scheme for COVID (SBASC), with the aim to provide grants to...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Trade Agreements (3 Jun 2021)

Robert Troy: Chapter 24 of CETA dealing with “Trade and the Environment” commits both the EU and Canada to ensure that their laws and policies provide and encourage high levels of environmental protections.  It further commits both Parties to strive to continue to improve such laws and policies.  These environmental provisions are enforceable through the Agreement, including review...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Personal Injuries Assessment Board (3 Jun 2021)

Robert Troy: The Programme for Government contains a commitment to enhance and reform the role of the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB). This commitment is being given effect under Action 19 of the Government’s Action Plan for Insurance Reform. PIAB offers the most cost-effective and efficient settlement channel for personal injury claims. However, the number of cases being finalised...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Proposed Legislation (3 Jun 2021)

Robert Troy: Government approved the priority drafting of the Companies (Small Company Administrative Rescue Process and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021 on 11th May 2021. Drafting is currently underway with a view to enactment in advance of the summer recess. Officials from my Department continue to engage intensively with the Attorney General and Parliamentary Counsel to progress the Bill within...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Trade Data (3 Jun 2021)

Robert Troy: The Central Statistics Office compiles statistical data in relation to Goods Exports and Imports. Statistics for Ireland’s goods exports to, and goods imports from, Great Britain for the first five months of 2019 and 2020 and for the first three months of 2021 are contained in the tables below. Statistics for April and May 2021 are not yet available. - Exports to...