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Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Bill 2023: Committee Stage (14 Jun 2023)

Dara Calleary: I move amendment No. 1: In page 5, between lines 23 and 24, to insert the following: “ “Act of 2009” means the Broadcasting Act 2009;”. These are technical amendments. In transposing the directive, the Bill lists every domestic measure in the Schedule to the Bill, which transposes the EU legislation that is covered by the directive. Since the publication of...

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Bill 2023: Committee Stage (14 Jun 2023)

Dara Calleary: I move amendment No. 2: In page 6, between lines 9 and 10, to insert the following: ““Directive 2010/13/EU” means Directive 2010/13/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 March 2010 on the coordination of certain provisions laid down by law, regulation or administrative action in Member States concerning the provision of audiovisual media services...

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Bill 2023: Committee Stage (14 Jun 2023)

Dara Calleary: I move amendment No. 4: In page 25, to delete line 17 and substitute the following: “5. The following provisions of the Act of 2009: (a) section 46N(5) (insofar as the media service codes (within the meaning of section 2 of the Act of 2009) provide for the matters required to be provided for by Articles 9 to 11 and 19 to 25 of Directive 2010/13/EU); (b) section 46O(9) (insofar as...

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Bill 2023: Committee Stage (14 Jun 2023)

Dara Calleary: I move amendment No. 5: In page 28, line 10, to delete “Regulation 19 and Regulation 21” and substitute “19, 21 and 21A”.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Bill 2023: Committee Stage (14 Jun 2023)

Dara Calleary: This issue was raised on Second Stage. We have communicated with the Department of Justice because this area comes under that Department. Some reforms are currently being considered by the Law Reform Commission which will guide its principles. I have had some engagement with the Minister of State, Deputy James Browne, and work is under way on a potential approach to that. There is no...

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Bill 2023: Committee Stage (14 Jun 2023)

Dara Calleary: I do not mind and that could be useful. This is a very good Bill that is transposing EU legislation and I want to make it as effective as possible. As the Deputy knows, there is nothing like a deadline to keep on the pressure. The committee could also include the Minister of State, Deputy Browne, in the invitation to come to the committee.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Bill 2023: Committee Stage (14 Jun 2023)

Dara Calleary: If the secretariat would not mind dropping a line to my office, if that is decided, we will put it in the diary and we will arrange a date this side of Christmas.

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: State Bodies (13 Jun 2023)

Dara Calleary: The Corporate Enforcement Authority was established on the 7th July 2022 under the Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Act 2021, delivering on a Programme for Government commitment to establish an independent, appropriately resourced and accountable enforcement body with a well-defined mandate. The CEA was invested with significant functions and powers to meet the differing demands of...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: State Bodies (13 Jun 2023)

Dara Calleary: The number of WTE vacancies in the Corporate Enforcement Authority as of 29 May 2023 was 17. These vacancies are set out by job title and when each is expected to be filled in the table below. No of vacancies Title Status 1 Senior Criminal Enforcement Manager Post due to be filled on 31st July 2023. 2 ...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Funding (13 Jun 2023)

Dara Calleary: 1378. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update with regard to the technological university development fund, the proposed successor to the technological university transformation (TUT) fund; if this fund will be made available in advance of the expiration of the TUT fund on 31 August 2023; the level of funding that is going to be made available under the new...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Company Law (31 May 2023)

Dara Calleary: I thank the Senator for raising this issue. As he said, and as we all agree, a fit-for-purpose company law framework is an essential part of enabling business to not only conduct its business but to thrive and prosper. It provides business certainty. It enables entrepreneurs to take appropriate risks. It supports the growth of enterprise and assists in job creation. Crucially, it must...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Company Law (31 May 2023)

Dara Calleary: It is important to stress that where there is a view that there has been a breach of the Companies Act 2014, a notification to that effect can be made directly to the CEA. I encourage the Senator to follow up on the matter he has raised. The CEA is a superb organisation, which the Government has resourced significantly to carry out its new powers. I encourage the Senator to engage with it.

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Corporate Governance (31 May 2023)

Dara Calleary: My Department initiated a comprehensive consultation process on the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) when it entered into force on 5 January 2023. A public consultation launched on 30 January sought the views of stakeholders, in particular, on the discretionary options for Member States contained within the Directive, one of which is to accredit independent assurance...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Student Accommodation (30 May 2023)

Dara Calleary: Far be it from me to confirm the diary of the Minister, Deputy Harris, but I am sure he will accede to a request to meet Deputy Murnane O'Connor on this issue. As she is aware, the student accommodation problem is part of the crisis currently being experienced in the overall housing market. The increasing cost of construction and financing are compounding the challenges in supply faced by...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Schools Building Projects (30 May 2023)

Dara Calleary: I will bring this issue to the Minister's attention. In fairness, she has transformed the capital delivery of projects under the Department. She has secured budgets and processes. The appointment of a project manager and design team will move this project along. The project manager and design team will keep the school authorities and the patron body apprised of all developments in this...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Student Accommodation (30 May 2023)

Dara Calleary: In Carlow.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Student Accommodation (30 May 2023)

Dara Calleary: It is like a Carlow-Kilkenny fest here this evening. I thank Deputy Murnane O'Connor for proposing this question and providing me an opportunity to update the House on the plans of the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Deputy Harris, and the Minister of State, Deputy Niall Collins, to respond to the issues she has raised. The Minister, Minister...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Schools Building Projects (30 May 2023)

Dara Calleary: Táim anseo ar son an Aire Oideachais, an Teachta Foley. I thank the Deputy for raising the matter as it provides me with the opportunity to outline to the House the major building project that will be undertaken at Gaelscoil Uí Earcáin. A major building project to provide new suitable accommodation for Gaelscoil Uí Earcáin is included in the Department's...

EU-LAC International Foundation Body: Referral to Joint Committee (30 May 2023)

Dara Calleary: I move: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the Agreement Establishing the EU-LAC International Foundation, signed at Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on 25th October, 2016, a copy of which was laid before Dáil Éireann on 30th March, 2023, be referred to the Joint Committee on European Union Affairs, in accordance with Standing Order 95(5), which,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Wastewater Treatment Facilities (30 May 2023)

Dara Calleary: I am taking this debate on behalf of the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Although I have been in the House on a number of occasions in recent months, this is my first occasion to be here with you in the Chair, a Chathaoirligh. I congratulate you on your election and wish you success for your term, however long it may be. On behalf of the Minister, I thank the Senator...