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Estimates for Public Services 2023: Programme for Government (5 Dec 2023)

Leo Varadkar: ...the Government sector, and particularly by encouraging more and more credit unions to offer business loans. The Minister of State, Deputy Carroll MacNeill, is very much leading the charge on this. Deputy Troy asked about ending direct provision. To say very clearly, that remains our policy as a Government but, of course, it is not currently achievable given the large numbers of people...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Apr 2023)

Leo Varadkar: I thank Deputy Troy. I welcome the report from the independent reviewer Ms Maura Quinn. It is important to say the report does not make findings against any individual and, in fact, points out that those involved acted in good faith. We should not forget that the secondment never happened. It did not happen in the end. Lessons have to be learned from this and a number of these have been...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Broadband Infrastructure (19 May 2022)

Leo Varadkar: ...in using artificial intelligence, AI, to benefit our economy and society through a people-centred, ethical approach to its development, adoption and use. Last week, the Minister of State, Deputy Troy, appointed Dr. Patricia Scanlon as Ireland's first AI ambassador. I know she wants to demystify artificial intelligence and promote the positive impacts it can have in areas such as health,...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Freight Sector (19 May 2022)

Leo Varadkar: ...Enterprise Plans to 2024, including for the Mid-West, which covers Counties Limerick, Clare, and Tipperary. I was very pleased to launch the Mid-West Plan with Ministers of State, English and Troy, in Nenagh on the 18th February and was impressed by the ambition of the Mid-West to be a leading sustainable and low carbon region. The Deputy will be aware that I recently established...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Contracts (10 May 2022)

Leo Varadkar: ...who advises the Tánaiste on Press and Media Relations. 1 €91,609 – €113,313 Special Advisor to Minister of State Damien English 1 €70,399 - €87,734 Personal Assistant to Minister of State Robert Troy 1 €50,848 - €66,038 My Department does not engage any...

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 32 - Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Revised) (2 Feb 2022)

Leo Varadkar: ...the Look for Local campaign again, which was very successful. We have not yet decided but are likely to do something similar this year. PIAB falls under the remit of the Minister of State, Deputy Troy, so he is leading reform of PIAB. A general scheme to reform the board is expected to go to Government this month. The aim of that is to facilitate and increase the number of personal...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (16 Dec 2021)

Leo Varadkar: ...this year. Next year we will have a new consumer protection Act which will replace the Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act. It is being led by my Department and the Minister of State, Deputy Troy, in particular. It is the big reform of consumer law. That will happen next year and that might be the opportunity to deal with it.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Supports (9 Dec 2021)

Leo Varadkar: ...the trade mission and maybe the Minister was not in the room. I wish we could do more of them. I only managed to get two done last year because of the restrictions. The Minister of State, Deputy Troy, did several of them. We are hoping that Omicron will not put paid to trade missions because we would like to do quite a lot of them next year, if possible.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic (9 Dec 2021)

Leo Varadkar: ...Act 2014 in respect of insolvency. On Tuesday I signed an order commencing the new small companies administrative rescue process, SCARP, legislation. I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Troy, for leading on this initiative. From this week, small and micro enterprises have access to a new restructuring and rescue process mirroring examinership, but in an administrative form. It is...

Seanad: Covid-19 and the New Measures (Enterprise, Trade and Employment): Statements (7 Dec 2021)

Leo Varadkar: ...in this area to help as many businesses as possible to survive. Earlier today, I signed an order commencing the new small companies administrative rescue process, SCARP, legislation. I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Troy, for spearheading this initiative and the Senators present for their speedy consideration of the Bill earlier in the year. From today, small and micro companies...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (25 Nov 2021)

Leo Varadkar: ...time that the era of self-regulation is over, but we need to back that up with actions and legislation. A package of legislation is anticipated at European level. The Minister of State, Deputy Troy, is taking the lead for the Government on that. At a domestic level, the Minister, Deputy Catherine Martin, is taking the lead on online safety and digital legislation. That is a priority...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Legislative Measures (2 Nov 2021)

Leo Varadkar: ...of occupier’s liability. The Minister for Finance is also developing legislation to enhance the National Claims Information Database. Regarding actions under the aegis of my Department, Minister Troy is developing proposals to enhance and reform the Personal Injuries Assessment Board. Heads of a Bill have been developed which the Minister is considering, in consultation with the...

Financial Resolutions 2021 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (13 Oct 2021)

Leo Varadkar: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on budget 2022. I would like to share time with the Ministers of State, Deputies Damien English and Robert Troy. This is my second budget as Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment. We have experienced many ups and downs since I spoke last year, including a serious third wave of the virus and prolonged...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Policy (15 Sep 2021)

Leo Varadkar: ...Implementation Group' was formed to take forward these proposals in conjunction with appropriate Government Departments, Agencies and other stakeholders. To-date the Implementation Group, which is led by my colleagues Minister English and Minister Troy and the Indigenous Enterprise Division have met on five occasions and have held sessions to discuss progress on thematic areas such as...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (1 Jul 2021)

Leo Varadkar: ...Bill has now been enacted and will help us to crack down on insurance fraud and exaggerated claims. That Act will be commenced in the next few weeks by the Minister. The Minister of State, Deputy Troy, is developing proposals to reform the Personal Injuries Assessment Board in order that more claims are settled there, thereby significantly reducing legal costs. It may be particularly...

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 32 - Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Further Revised) (30 Jun 2021)

Leo Varadkar: ...reforms. That committee will meet later this afternoon. For my own Department and the reform of the Personal Injuries Assessment Board, following a public consultation which received more than 240 responses, work has commenced on the heads of a Bill with a view to bringing proposals to Government as soon as possible. That is being led by the Minister of State, Deputy Troy. Finally, I...

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

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 30 and 76 together. A 'Plan for Action on Collective Redundancies following Insolvency' was presented by Minister English and Minister Troy to the social partners last week. I understand it was well-received. I intend for the Plan to be published shortly. The Plan details short and medium-term measures that will further enhance the protection of employees who...

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

Leo Varadkar: ...core activities of the IDA, Enterprise Ireland and the LEOs and the wider range of State Bodies involved in supporting enterprise development in the region. My Departmental colleague, Minister Robert Troy is driving the delivery of the new Plan in the North-West. The new Regional Enterprise Plan to 2024 for the North West is expected to be completed in Quarter 3 this year. The...

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

Leo Varadkar: ...Development Commission amongst others, to discuss enterprise potential in the West. I requested that they refresh the Plan for the West to cover the period to 2024. I have asked Minister of State Robert Troy to work closely with the Committee in this task and he has since met with the Committee (on 2ndMarch last) to get this work underway. My Department and its agencies are working...

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

Leo Varadkar: ...the wider range of State bodies involved in supporting regional enterprise development. Each Plan is overseen by a Regional Steering Committee chaired by a senior level businessperson. My Departmental colleagues, Minister Robert Troy and Minister Damien English are driving the delivery of the new Plans nationally. The new Regional Enterprise Plans to 2024 are expected to be completed in...