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Seanad: Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Covid-19) Bill: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 Jul 2020)

Robert Troy: I thank Senator Gavan. I should have mentioned Debenhams workers, since the matter was raised by a couple of speakers. We cannot introduce legislation today that will deal with the situation retrospectively. I support the workers. As a previous speaker said, the Minister of State, Deputy English, the Tánaiste and I have met them. The workers raised important matters of concern which...

Seanad: Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Covid-19) Bill: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 Jul 2020)

Robert Troy: For clarification, the scope of the current review is wide-ranging and encompasses issues from registration with the Registry of Friendly Societies to operational governance and winding-up issues relating to co-operatives. Based on the review, a general scheme of a co-operative societies Bill is being prepared which will provide co-operative societies with a distinct legislative identity...

Seanad: Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Covid-19) Bill: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 Jul 2020)

Robert Troy: The amendment has been ruled out of order. I hear what both Senators have said about rights of access for trade unions. In order to introduce such an amendment, stakeholder engagement is required. In response to what was said about meat plants, I accept there was an issue and corrective action was taken by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. In some instances, it has been...

Debenhams Ireland Redundancies: Motion [Private Members] (22 Jul 2020)

Robert Troy: I acknowledge the important issues raised in the motion. I thank the proposers and those who have contributed to this debate. It is important and right that this debate should be held. Together with the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment and the Minister of State, Deputy English, I met representatives of Debenhams workers this morning and heard directly...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (22 Jul 2020)

Robert Troy: 68. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason 20 houses in an area (details supplied) cannot avail of high-speed broadband in view of the fact houses on the road have no issue availing of same [17463/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 Jul 2020)

Robert Troy: 75. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if measures will be put in place to prevent incoming travel from countries and regions currently experiencing a high Covid-19 infection rate. [17495/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 Jul 2020)

Robert Troy: 191. To ask the Minister for Health the additional measures which have been put in place to allow for the enforcement of compulsory wearing of face mask rules on public transport and in shops. [17518/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (22 Jul 2020)

Robert Troy: 194. To ask the Minister for Health if an appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied). [17454/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (22 Jul 2020)

Robert Troy: 225. To ask the Minister for Health if a diagnostic assessment for a pupil (details supplied) with the school age team will be expedited [17583/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Fuel Allowance (21 Jul 2020)

Robert Troy: 86. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of planned changes which he is preparing with regard to the SEAI scheme for those in receipt of a fuel allowance payment. [16719/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staff (21 Jul 2020)

Robert Troy: 369. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will re-examine the allocation of special needs assistants to a school (details supplied) for the 2020-21 school year. [16578/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (21 Jul 2020)

Robert Troy: 642. To ask the Minister for Health if an operation date will be scheduled for a person (details supplied) [16703/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (21 Jul 2020)

Robert Troy: 744. To ask the Minister for Health if an appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied). [17242/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (16 Jul 2020)

Robert Troy: 167. To ask the Minister for Health if an appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied). [16341/20]

Employment Rights: Motion [Private Members] (15 Jul 2020)

Robert Troy: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Dáil Éireann" and substitute the following: "acknowledges the essential work that has been carried out by so many different workers in the public and private sector during the ongoing Covid-19 public health emergency, and thanks those workers for their continued efforts; endorses the commitment within the Programme for...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Enterprise Support Services (14 Jul 2020)

Robert Troy: The Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation and its agencies have been focused on coming up with solutions to help businesses overcome the challenges presented by the arrival of the Covid-19 virus. I recognise the difficulties and concerns that events businesses are facing and those businesses that rely on events companies for trade shows, exhibitions, events etc.. to promote and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Co-operative Sector (14 Jul 2020)

Robert Troy: I will reply to this question. The Industrial and Provident Societies Acts 1893 to 2018 provide the statutory regulatory basis for the formation and general operation of industrial and provident societies, primarily co-operatives, in Ireland. The current legislative framework is largely Victorian statutory code incorporating a number of antiquated provisions. Following a root and branch...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Co-operative Sector (14 Jul 2020)

Robert Troy: The Deputy spoke about a history of 60 years, but I am not 60 days in this role. I have said that a substantial body of work has already been undertaken. The Deputy rightly referred to the Private Members' Bill that went through the Dáil in 2018. It was referred to the committee on business and enterprise and the committee conducted a review and produced a report on the Bill. That...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Co-operative Sector (14 Jul 2020)

Robert Troy: I reiterate that the Government acknowledges and recognises the good work that is being done by various co-operatives throughout the country, be they in the agrifood sector, group water schemes or housing co-operatives. Their work is recognised and it is on the basis of that good work that my Department has already started the work to bring forward the necessary legislative change. That...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland (14 Jul 2020)

Robert Troy: There has been a significant increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) in County Waterford in recent years. Since 2012, employment at overseas companies in Waterford has risen by 40%, with over 120 net new jobs created in 2019. There are now over 7,000 people employed across 36 IDA client companies in the County. I am determined, together with IDA Ireland, to increase these numbers further...