Results 41-60 of 86 for troy speaker:Leo Varadkar

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2018 (Resumed): Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (29 Jan 2021)

Leo Varadkar: ...a decision on this so they know in February what is going to happen at the end of March, not in March what is going to happen at the end of March. On the examinership question, the Minister of State, Deputy Troy, is leading on that so I might hand over to him.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2018 (Resumed): Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (29 Jan 2021)

Leo Varadkar: The Ministers of State, Deputies English and Troy, and I are developing a proposal for a scheme similar to the Covid restrictions support scheme, with a monthly payment that would go to businesses that are in the predicament that the Deputy refers to, with a premises and fixed costs that have to be met, but do not currently qualify for the Covid restrictions support scheme because they do not...

EU-UK Trade and Co-operation Agreement: Motion (20 Jan 2021)

Leo Varadkar: ...Damien English, has been communicating and trying to raise awareness on this point. For consumers, my colleague, the Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Robert Troy, recently issued a reminder about the new arrangements now in place for online retail from the UK. It includes the possibility of additional costs by way of VAT and customs charges...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (14 Jan 2021)

Leo Varadkar: On the first point, yes, the heads of the Bill have been brought to Cabinet. That will be provided for in legislation that the Minister of State, Deputy Troy, and I will bring through to increase the powers of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, CCPC. We are going to include in that Bill giving ComReg the power to levy administrative sanctions. We expect the Bill to be...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Redundancy Payments (13 Jan 2021)

Leo Varadkar: ...company law and I understand that report is nearing completion. I look forward to receiving it and to publishing it on the CLRG's website shortly thereafter. In addition, Ministers of State Damien English and Robert Troy jointly met with employer and union representative bodies on the 4th of November to begin a discussion on the various legislative provisions that...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Brexit Issues (13 Jan 2021)

Leo Varadkar: ...influence. Brexit has not eliminated the potential for UK-based retailers to offer products via online channels to Irish consumers but it has complicated matters. My colleague Minister Troy has brought this to the public’s attention recently and reminded Irish consumers of the additional considerations, for example possible customs charges and VAT, to be aware of when...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Industrial Relations (17 Dec 2020)

Leo Varadkar: ...made in the Duffy-Cahill report are currently being revisited. I have also asked the Company Law Review Group to look again at aspects of Company Law in this area. Ministers of State Damien English and Robert Troy jointly met with employer and union representative bodies on the 4th of November to begin a discussion on the various legislative provisions that deal with redundancy and...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Regional Enterprise Plans (17 Dec 2020)

Leo Varadkar: ...from that regional collaborative process. There have been three calls under the Fund to date and just over €100 million in funding has been approved across 68 projects, with projects approved in every region. Ministers Troy, English and I will also be meeting with the Regional Steering Committees to consider the range of COVID-19 and wider economic challenges for their regions and...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Personal Injuries Assessment Board (17 Dec 2020)

Leo Varadkar: .... It shows there is little benefit in rejecting a PIAB award, that it takes nearly twice as long to settle a case through litigation and for a similar sized settlement. My colleague Minster Troy, Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation, has prioritised the reform of PIAB and has instructed his officials to examine a number of potential measures to enhance...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Company Liquidations (17 Dec 2020)

Leo Varadkar: ...implemented will be revisited. When this work concludes, the Government will be ready to act and propose legislation, where this can achieve improvements. Ministers of State Damien English and Robert Troy jointly met with employer and union representative bodies on the 4th of November to begin a discussion on the various legislative provisions that deal with redundancy and insolvency...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Legislative Measures (17 Dec 2020)

Leo Varadkar: ...by which the ECN+ Directive is to be transposed. I hope to receive Government approval and its inclusion for priority progression through the Oireachtas in the Spring Legislative Programme. I and Minister Troy have already written to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment seeking an early date for consideration of pre-legislative scrutiny for this Bill. When...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Personal Injuries Assessment Board (17 Dec 2020)

Leo Varadkar: ...seen decreases in their number of claim settlements in recent years and an increased number of claims are settled by litigation resulting in higher legal costs and longer times to settle. Minister Troy has prioritised the reform of PIAB and, in line with the timeline for implementation of the second commitment in the Action Plan, has instructed his officials to work closely with PIAB...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Company Law (17 Dec 2020)

Leo Varadkar: Ministers of State Robert Troy and Damien English jointly met with employer and union representative bodies on the 4th of November to begin a discussion on the legislative provisions that deal with redundancy and insolvency from both a company law and employment law perspective. I understand that it was a positive and constructive meeting with stakeholders with a view to identifying...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Company Law (17 Dec 2020)

Leo Varadkar: .... I have also asked the Company Law Review Group, as per the Programme for Government, to look again at aspects of Company Law in this area. Ministers of State Damien English and Robert Troy jointly met with employer and union representative bodies on the 4th of November to begin a discussion on the various legislative provisions that deal with redundancy and insolvency from both...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Company Liquidations (17 Dec 2020)

Leo Varadkar: ...recommendations made in the Duffy-Cahill report are currently being revisited. I have also asked the Company Law Review Group to look again at aspects of Company Law in this area. Ministers of State Damien English and Robert Troy jointly met with employer and union representative bodies on the 4th of November to begin a discussion on the various legislative...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Employment Rights (17 Dec 2020)

Leo Varadkar: ...Law Review Group, as per the Programme for Government, to look again at aspects of Company Law in this area. Their Report will be finalised shortly. Ministers of State Damien English and Robert Troy jointly met with employer and union representative bodies on the 4th of November to begin a discussion on the various legislative provisions that deal with redundancy and insolvency from both a...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (10 Dec 2020)

Leo Varadkar: ...few weeks ago. ComReg and the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission need more powers to levy administrative fines. I will be preparing that legislation with the Minister of State, Deputy Troy, and will bring it to Cabinet before Christmas. We will ask the House to have it enacted by the end of February.

Written Answers — Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment: Company Liquidations (19 Nov 2020)

Leo Varadkar: ..., which was written specifically about the Clery's insolvency are currently being revisited.  The Company Law Review Group is also looking again at aspects of Company Law in this area.  Ministers of State Damien English and Robert Troy jointly met with employer and union representative bodies on the 4th of November to begin a discussion on the...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (12 Nov 2020)

Leo Varadkar: We have discussed it many times, although not at the Cabinet this week. The Taoiseach, the Ministers of State, Deputies English and Troy, and I have been involved in this. There has been a huge amount of engagement with Mandate, ICTU and, to the extent possible, with the liquidator. I have been in direct contact with Debenhams UK. We have done a lot to try to bring about a solution to...

Written Answers — Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment: Industrial Disputes (10 Nov 2020)

Leo Varadkar: ...their jobs. I fully appreciate how difficult the situation is for those involved and their families. Many have been striking for over 200 days. Recently I, along with the Taoiseach and Ministers Troy and English have met with Debenhams employees and their union, Mandate to hear their views and concerns about the liquidation of Debenhams Ireland.   The Government is supportive of...