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Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 Jul 2020)

Robert Troy: Amendment No. 9 has been ruled out of order. The right of access requires consultation with stakeholders, and it is not appropriate to include it in this Bill. I will not make a confirmation or commitment to support any legislation in the absence of seeing it. I wish to take this opportunity, however, to refer, as I did in my concluding remarks on Second Stage, to an assertion that was...

Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 Jul 2020)

Robert Troy: At the outset, I did not hear Deputy MacSharry's contribution in the Dáil. For my part, in my dealings with Westmeath County Council, Longford County Council, the HSE, the people who are running the Houses of the Oireachtas, the Garda and other bodies, many people went over and above the line of duty to facilitate the smooth running and operation of their respective roles. That goes...

Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Jul 2020)

Robert Troy: I thank all of the Members who have contributed to the debate, which has been largely positive. As quickly as I can, I will go through some of the issues raised and there are other issues that I will leave and go through on Committee Stage because there might be a better opportunity then to tease them out with the Deputies. A number of Deputies noted that the Tánaiste and Minister,...

Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Jul 2020)

Robert Troy: Perhaps we will have an opportunity while discussing amendments to make more points.

Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (30 Jul 2020)

Robert Troy: I move: "That the Bill be now a Second Time." I am pleased, as Minister of State with responsibility for trade promotion, digital and company regulation, to present the Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Covid-19) Bill 2020 for the consideration of the House following its successful passage through the Seanad. The Bill will provide for the first phase of measures intended to mitigate...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (30 Jul 2020)

Robert Troy: 152. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when e-fibre broadband will be provided to an area (details supplied). [19946/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Compensation Schemes (30 Jul 2020)

Robert Troy: 405. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if a claim for the turf cutters compensation scheme by a person (details supplied) will be re-examined. [19849/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (30 Jul 2020)

Robert Troy: 1073. To ask the Minister for Health if an appointment can be brought forward for a person (details supplied). [19619/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Screening Programmes (30 Jul 2020)

Robert Troy: 1122. To ask the Minister for Health if he will examine the case of a person (details supplied) who received the mammogram results of another patient; and the investigations which have been carried out into this case to find the reason that such a serious error was made [19848/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (30 Jul 2020)

Robert Troy: 1235. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to remove the pay and increments freeze from employees at a service (details supplied) [20292/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (29 Jul 2020)

Robert Troy: 216. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to review the eligibility criteria for the Covid-19 payment (details supplied). [19250/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (29 Jul 2020)

Robert Troy: 218. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason social welfare offices cannot deal with payment anomalies that have arisen regarding the emergency Covid-19 pandemic unemployment payment until 10 August 2020 when the payment officially ceases; and her plans to extend the payment beyond 10 August. [19270/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Help-To-Buy Scheme (28 Jul 2020)

Robert Troy: 225. To ask the Minister for Finance if a person can retrospectively apply for the help to buy initiative if they satisfy all of the conditions in cases in which they were not aware of the scheme's existence and where the home was constructed in 2018. [18284/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Industry (28 Jul 2020)

Robert Troy: 640. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans with regard to the provision of Halal meat. [17972/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (28 Jul 2020)

Robert Troy: 973. To ask the Minister for Health if a procedure will be scheduled for a person (details supplied) [18336/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (28 Jul 2020)

Robert Troy: 1051. To ask the Minister for Health if a consultant will be appointed for a person (details supplied) without further delay. [18937/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Jul 2020)

Robert Troy: 1091. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 791 of 7 July 2020, if clear and concise directions will be issued to nursing homes in order that they are clear in relation to guidelines allowing residents day visits to relatives in homes. [19128/20]

Seanad: Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (24 Jul 2020)

Robert Troy: I take it everyone can hear me through my mask. It was produced by a local company in Westmeath, Mergon, if anyone wants to acquire one. I will just plug that company. I am pleased to be in the Seanad as Minister of State with responsibility for trade promotion, digital and company regulation and to have the opportunity to present the Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Covid-19) Bill...

Seanad: Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (24 Jul 2020)

Robert Troy: I thank all Senators for their kind words. I hope they will always be as kind to me when I come before the House in the future. I will appreciate it for today. Senators Ahearn and Lombard referred to the July stimulus package. It is an ambitious project and of real substance. It comes to €5 billion, or €7 billion if one takes into account the credit guarantee scheme. Some...

Seanad: Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (24 Jul 2020)

Robert Troy: I thank Senator Murphy for his kind words. He mentioned the July stimulus package and I will not go back over that again. Senator Seery Kearney mentioned the good work done by voluntary directors and made a good suggestion on an information campaign so people are aware. Many people serve on voluntary boards, and I have done so myself in the past, and they are not fully aware of their...