Results 61-80 of 565 for long speaker:Robert Troy

Seanad: Sale of Tickets (Cultural, Entertainment, Recreational and Sporting Events) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Jul 2021)

Robert Troy: ...is proposing to move an amendment in this House to remove the provisions relating to UEFA Euro 2020 tickets or ticket packages in section 20. References to UEFA Euro 2020 are also made in the Long Title of the Bill, in the definitions in section 2 and under contract terms in section 19. The deletion of these references, along with the technical amendments in sections 23, 24 and 26, are a...

Companies (Rescue Process for Small and Micro Companies) Bill 2021: Second Stage (2 Jul 2021)

Robert Troy: ...the Office of the Attorney General and key stakeholders, including the Revenue Commissioners, the Department of Social Protection and the Department of Justice. In February, I launched a month-long public consultation on the proposed measures to further inform the development of the general scheme of the Bill. My Department received 17 substantive submissions from representatives of...

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

Robert Troy: ...supports, the Enterprise Ireland Ready for Customs Grant of up to €9,000, as well as financial supports for adapting and restructuring business models and grants for research into new markets to assist companies respond to the new trading environment. The long-term response to Brexit is for companies across all sectors to become more competitive, more innovative and to diversify...

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Sale of Tickets (Cultural, Entertainment, Recreational and Sporting Events) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (2 Jun 2021)

Robert Troy: ...the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to prescribe a fee for applications for the designation of a venue. This is, presumably, because venue designations will cover all events in a venue over a long period of time and are more likely to be applied for by the operators of large venues. Event designations by contrast will generally apply only to a single time-limited event. A...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (18 May 2021)

Robert Troy: .... It is for this reason that I am so committed to providing a genuine alternative for these companies. As we reopen the economy, I want these businesses to know that Government values their contribution and is committed to supporting their long-term viability.

Companies (Protection of Employees' Rights in Liquidations) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (12 May 2021)

Robert Troy: ...x2014; the establishment of an independent forum that will consider employment law issues into the future with membership to include stakeholders such as employee and employer representatives as well as employment law and other legal experts. Along with many other Deputies, I offer my sincerest sympathies to the former staff of Debenhams. It is a difficult experience for workers to...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Legislative Measures (6 May 2021)

Robert Troy: With regard to corporate insolvency, while the State’s long-standing preventive restructuring framework, examinership, is internationally recognised and has proven to be a successful tool for restructuring in its current form, I know that the costs can be prohibitive for smaller businesses. That is why the Tánaiste wrote to the Company Law Review Group in July 2020,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (24 Feb 2021)

Robert Troy: ..., Tourism and Sport the consideration being given to providing an amnesty to applicants who have been on the driver theory tests waiting list for a considerable length of time, given the current long waiting times for such tests. [10114/21]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Examinership Arrangements (4 Feb 2021)

Robert Troy: The State's longstanding preventative restructuring framework, examinership, is internationally recognised and has proven to be a successful tool for restructuring in its current form. However, the impact of Covid-19 on business has necessitated a review of the existing restructuring process, provided for by the Companies Act 2014, to determine whether it meets the needs of businesses as...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Job Losses (26 Jan 2021)

Robert Troy: ...but it is particularly important at a time of pandemic that we can rely on factual, reputable media outlets. I am familiar with many of the newspapers in this particular group, particularly the Longford Leader, which is exemplary in terms of its factual reporting, and is anxiously awaited on a weekly basis in so many households across Longford and Westmeath, as is the case in regard to...

Report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes: Statements (Resumed) (20 Jan 2021)

Robert Troy: ...put on record their dissatisfaction with the commission's report. Mothers from the homes must have access to their files. A system of compensation must be brought forward quickly. Irish history has long been his-story. Women were and remain completely absent from all decision-making roles in the Catholic Church. They were almost as absent from the deliberations of the State. As a...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Examinership Arrangements (17 Dec 2020)

Robert Troy: I thank the Deputy. The State's long-standing preventive restructuring framework in examinership is internationally recognised and has proven to be a successful tool for restructuring in its current form. However, I accept that the cost of examinership is prohibitive for smaller businesses. The Tánaiste wrote to the Company Law Review Group, CLRG, in July requesting it to consider the...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Examinership Arrangements (17 Dec 2020)

Robert Troy: I am very conscious that the Deputy is a former Minister in my Department. He has a wealth of experience in bringing legislation through the Oireachtas. He is aware of how long it can take to pass legislation, particularly when it is difficult. The difficulties and challenges should not dampen our attitude or resolve to introduce legislation in a timely fashion, however. We could...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Corporate Governance (17 Dec 2020)

Robert Troy: ...launched by the Department of Justice earlier this year and the aspirations contained therein. It is important that we take the first step, which is the establishment of the authority. It is long overdue. That does not mean the reforms will stop there. We will continue to build on that, evolve and ensure our legislative responses are fit for purpose. I have no doubt we will do that. ...

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

Robert Troy: ..., quick and impartial assessment in injury compensation. However, there has been a decrease in the number of claim settlements reached through PIAB in recent years resulting in higher legal costs and longer times to settle for injured parties. As set out in the Action Plan for Insurance Reform, my Department is currently considering the role and remit of PIAB. In particular, my...

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

Robert Troy: ...overall indigenous exports to the UK from 35% to 31% in 2019, all the while increasing the overall value of these exports. Brexit specific assistance will continue to be made available to impacted firms, alongside our focus on innovation and competitiveness. Enterprise Ireland is providing a range of grant and advisory assistance to firms in the food and drink sector, including through...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (10 Nov 2020)

Robert Troy: ...ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No.1082 of 3 November 2020, the length of time a D join family application will take once the D join family long-stay visa has been applied for; and if the person is free to return here. [35245/20]

Brexit and Business: Statements (7 Oct 2020)

Robert Troy: ...for Brexit. There are many other supports under consideration. For more substantial financial supports, business should consider the Brexit loan scheme and the future growth loan scheme, which offer short to long-term loan facilities. Microfinance Ireland is also an option for micro-enterprises. We know that Brexit will bring many changes. Addressing these changes may seem daunting...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020: Discussion (7 Oct 2020)

Robert Troy: ...to the third question, everybody has concerns about how the UK has performed in terms of an agreement it signed in the past 12 months. However, we must remember that the common travel area long predates membership of the EU and there has always been an understanding between Ireland and the UK on reciprocal rights. I have no reason to think that would not continue in the future.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Housing (29 Sep 2020)

Robert Troy: 401. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the grant assistance available to assist long-term local authority residents who purchase a new property. [27070/20]