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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Financial Services (17 Jul 2025)

Robert Troy: I thank Deputy Timmins for providing me with the opportunity to speak on this matter. Ireland’s equity markets are diverse, encompassing public and private participants and a wider ecosystem that includes a large number of professional services firms. It is clear that public equity markets in Europe, including Ireland, have faced significant challenges over the past decade for a...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Financial Services (17 Jul 2025)

Robert Troy: I will outline one EU-level capital markets initiative that officials in the Department of Finance are working on. That is the Listings Act. It is a package of measures agreed late last year and currently being transposed by the Department of Finance and the Department of enterprise. It supports improved access to market-based sources of financing for EU companies, particularly smaller...

Central Bank (Amendment) Bill 2025: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 Jul 2025)

Robert Troy: I thank all Members who contributed to this important debate on the Central Bank (Amendment) Bill 2025. It is fair to say the tone of the discussion, by and large, has been thoughtful, constructive and, above all, compassionate, reflecting the seriousness and humanity of the issue at stake. This Bill is not just about insurance regulation but fairness, restoring dignity and ensuring those...

Central Bank (Amendment) Bill 2025: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 Jul 2025)

Robert Troy: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to bring the Central Bank Amendment Bill 2025 before the House. The Bill was initiated as a Private Members' Bill by Deputy Catherine Ardagh in February and, with her agreement, the Government has decided to use Government speaking time to prioritise its introduction before the recess and make the relevant amendments on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (16 Jul 2025)

Robert Troy: 36. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ensure that urgent safety and speed reduction measures on the N4 at Ballinalack and Rathowen, County Westmeath are prioritised for funding by the NTA (details supplied).; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39990/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 Jul 2025)

Robert Troy: 235. To ask the Minister for Health if she will consider extending the long-Covid payment for frontline HSE staff; if this payment will be continued for a person (details supplied). [39805/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Social Welfare Benefits (16 Jul 2025)

Robert Troy: 271. To ask the Minister for Health if she is considering abolishing means testing for the carer’s allowance (details supplied); and if the case of a person will be examined. [39991/25]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Food Security (15 Jul 2025)

Robert Troy: I thank the Deputy. Ireland is among the most food secure countries in the world and, according to the latest Global Food Security Index, ranks second of 113 countries assessed for food security. The resilience of the food supply chain was clearly demonstrated over the past number of years when dealing with the effects of Brexit and Covid-19. Currently Ireland produces significantly more...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Housing Schemes (15 Jul 2025)

Robert Troy: I thank the Deputy for raising this important matter. I am taking this debate on behalf of the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage. I am glad to have the opportunity to discuss the first home scheme. The scheme, which was launched in July 2022, is a shared equity scheme for eligible first-time buyers, eligible home buyers and self-builders. The scheme is designed to help...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Housing Schemes (15 Jul 2025)

Robert Troy: I assure the Deputy that the price ceiling review being undertaken on the first home scheme is done so in a considered manner. To minimise the risk of price distortions in the first-time buyer market, the first home scheme introduced the concept of price ceilings and six-monthly reviews of the ceilings from the outset of the scheme. I understand that all local authorities, including...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Insurance Industry (15 Jul 2025)

Robert Troy: I thank Deputy McCormack for raising this issue. Insurance reform, including increasing the affordability and accessibility of insurance, remains a key priority for the Government as outlined in the programme for Government. Many reforms have been introduced, yet it is regrettable that the level of savings and the supply of cover for consumers and businesses has been subsequently eroded due...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Insurance Industry (15 Jul 2025)

Robert Troy: The Deputy is right. Despite the reforms introduced, premiums are too high and are higher than where we would like them to be. International inflation can account for some of those reasons but there are two other reasons: legal fees are too high, and insurance companies, in certain years, are making profits that are too high. With regard to the legal fees, the Injuries Resolution Board...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Insurance Industry (15 Jul 2025)

Robert Troy: I compliment the Deputy for the work he is doing and his engagement with the SME sector as a spokesperson on SMEs for the party. When I met RGDATA with the Deputy last week, we listened jointly to the challenges facing the industry, which are not just about insurance but the whole competitiveness area. The Minister for enterprise is bringing forward an action plan on competitiveness. One...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Insurance Industry (15 Jul 2025)

Robert Troy: I thank the Deputy for once again raising this issue and giving me an opportunity to put on record the work that has been done by this Government and the previous Government and the work that is ongoing and, indeed, to thank him for his advocacy in this area. The Government remains fully committed to delivering a fairer, more transparent and affordable insurance market. Substantial progress...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Insurance Industry (15 Jul 2025)

Robert Troy: Let us be clear. Insurance premiums increased proportionately by about 65% in the UK from 2016 to 2024 and by around 20% across the eurozone. In contrast, Ireland saw a 34.3% proportional reduction in the average motor insurance premium over the same period. I accept that in the last number of years we have seen the change going the other way and that is why there is a commitment in the...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Insurance Industry (15 Jul 2025)

Robert Troy: Again, I highlight the work the Government has done in the last number of years. It has rebalanced the duty of care and enhanced the role of the Personal Injuries Resolution Board. I take the opportunity to once again highlight the positive effect that has had. We are aware that claimants who are going through the Personal Injuries Resolution Board have their claims dealt with twice as...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Insurance Industry (15 Jul 2025)

Robert Troy: -----and the Deputy will see further actions that will build on the work that has been done.

Endometriosis Care in Ireland: Motion [Private Members] (15 Jul 2025)

Robert Troy: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for facilitating me to speak. I welcome the visitors in the Gallery. I thank the speakers who contributed so passionately to the debate. I recognise the profound and adverse impact endometriosis can have on the life and health of women affected by this chronic disease, which is one of the most common gynaecological conditions in Ireland. It is difficult to...

Endometriosis Care in Ireland: Motion [Private Members] (15 Jul 2025)

Robert Troy: They include specialist consultant roles-----

Endometriosis Care in Ireland: Motion [Private Members] (15 Jul 2025)

Robert Troy: The multidisciplinary teams will include specialist consultant roles in colorectal care, urology and radiology, along with women's health physiotherapists, dieticians, psychologists, specialist nurses and healthcare assistants. Recruitment for these funded posts is actively ongoing to further expand specialist capacity. The Minister for Health and the Government are committed to...