Results 1-20 of 41 for data protection speaker:Robert Troy

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Policies (28 Mar 2023)

Robert Troy: 266. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to protect LGBTQ+ teens from hate and harassment on social media, as well as to prevent harmful anti-LGBT ads from being targeted towards them; and if she will consider working with the Data Protection Commission to ensure gay teens' data is kept private and not used against them in online spaces. [14967/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Trade Relations (14 Jun 2022)

Robert Troy: ...Northern Ireland Protocol, is the part of the Brexit withdrawal agreement that ensures that a hard border is avoided on the island of Ireland after the UK formally left the EU on 31 January 2020. Protecting the Good Friday Agreement (GFA) and the hard-won gains of the peace process is our primary concern, which the Protocol does in all its dimensions. It was designed and mutually agreed...

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Consumer Rights Bill 2022: Committee Stage (1 Jun 2022)

Robert Troy: ...by consumers; (c) any previous infringements of the provisions of any of those Chapters or of this section by the person; (d) the financial benefits gained or losses avoided by the person due to the infringement, if the relevant data are available; (e) any penalties imposed on the person for the same infringement in other Member States in cross-border cases where information about...

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Competition (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (6 Apr 2022)

Robert Troy: ...that work under its existing powers and in response to many complaints in the context of unusual market conditions. The proposed amendment to section 11 of the Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2014 encompasses several markets, covering electricity, gas and oil. Several relevant State bodies already have responsibilities for these sectors. Electricity and gas markets are...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Middle East (22 Mar 2022)

Robert Troy: ...x2019; items subject to Export Control is set out in Annex 1 to Regulation (EU) 2021/821. The bulk of ‘Dual-use’ exports from Ireland are mainstream business ICT products, both hardware and software, (networking, data storage, cybersecurity etc). They are categorised as ‘Dual-use’ items as a consequence of fact that they make use of strong encryption for data...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Insurance Industry (10 Feb 2022)

Robert Troy: ...Guidelines is a milestone reform. Under the Guidelines award levels have reduced across nearly all ranges with the level of reduction ranging from 31% to 69% depending on the severity of injury. PIAB data shows a significant downward shift in award values which will reduce the cost of claims. Following Government approval, the Department of Finance published the General Scheme of the...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Consumer Rights (10 Feb 2022)

Robert Troy: I will be introducing new and enhanced consumer protections measures shortly with the publication of the Consumer Rights Bill 2022 and its introduction into the Houses. The purpose of this Bill is to give effect to a number of EU consumer rights Directives, including: 1. Directive 2019/770 on certain aspects concerning contracts for the supply of digital content and digital services; 2....

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Insurance Industry (10 Feb 2022)

Robert Troy: ...is a milestone reform. Under the Guidelines award levels have reduced across nearly all ranges with the level of reduction ranging from 31% to 69% depending on the severity of injury. PIAB data shows a significant downward shift in award values which will reduce the cost of claims. Following Government approval, the Department of Finance published the General Scheme of the Insurance...

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (9 Feb 2022)

Robert Troy: ...premiums have not dropped sufficiently and uniformly despite assurances made by the insurance sector. It is fair to say that the outcome of the recent investigation by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, CCPC, into the motor insurance market leaves questions unanswered. It also shows the need for legislation, which I am introducing today. Let me be clear that this...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Export Controls (19 Jan 2022)

Robert Troy: .... The Department actively supports and participates in EU and global efforts to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, to support regional security, to prevent terrorism and to protect human rights. It is the National Competent Authority in respect of Regulation (EU) 2021/821 of the European Parliament and of the Council setting up a Union regime for the control of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Employment Rights (9 Dec 2021)

Robert Troy: ...been discussed many times, including at the Labour Employer Economic Forum, LEEF, subgroup on employment and enterprise in May. Officials from the Revenue Commissioners, the Department of Social Protection and the Workplace Relations Commission attended and explained their individual roles on enforcement and compliance in this area in respect of taxation, PRSI and employment rights....

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Company Law (7 Dec 2021)

Robert Troy: Consumers have protection under both EU and domestic legislation when they purchase a product. According to our sale of goods legislation, if the product received is not of satisfactory quality, fit for purpose or does not match the description given to the consumer, they have a right to certain remedies including repair, replacement or a refund. Section 53(2) of the Sale of Goods Act 1893...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Energy Prices (17 Nov 2021)

Robert Troy: ...of the electricity and gas retail markets under the Electricity Regulation Act 1999 and subsequent legislation. The CRU, the independent energy regulator, has a wide range of economic, customer protection and safety responsibilities in both energy and water. In line with long-standing policy on deregulating price setting, the CRU ended its regulation of retail prices in the electricity...

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

Robert Troy: ..., access to new markets, increased innovation and improved competitiveness. We also want to support enterprises to look at the possibilities of adopting new technologies such as artificial intelligence, data analytics and cloud computing. Adopting new technology can be daunting for enterprises. We want to make it as accessible as possible for them. To help make the technology more...

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

Robert Troy: ..., which I am considering. As set out in the Plan the new Personal Injuries Guidelines came into effect on the 24th April. These Guidelines apply to all cases assessed by PIAB from that date. Preliminary PIAB data indicates that since the implementation of the Guidelines, the average PIAB award has decreased by approximately 50%. Furthermore, about 80% of PIAB awards are now €15,000...

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

Robert Troy: ...completed are the introduction of the Personal Injuries Guidelines which came into effect on the 24th April. These Guidelines apply to all cases assessed by PIAB from that date. Preliminary PIAB data indicates that since the implementation of the Guidelines, the average PIAB award has decreased by approximately 50%. Furthermore, about 80% of PIAB awards are now €15,000 or less,...

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

Robert Troy: ...completed are the introduction of the Personal Injuries Guidelines which came into effect on the 24th April. These Guidelines apply to all cases assessed by PIAB from that date. Preliminary PIAB data indicates that since the implementation of the Guidelines, the average PIAB award has decreased by approximately 50%. Furthermore, about 80% of PIAB awards are now €15,000 or less,...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Export Controls (13 Jul 2021)

Robert Troy: The EU operates a system of Export Controls for “Dual-use” goods that form part of a multilateral framework designed to support global security and to protect human rights. In particular, the framework aims to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and to support regional stability. The Programme for Government contains a clear commitment to the promotion of...

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

Robert Troy: The Central Statistics Office compiles statistical data in relation to Goods Exports and Imports. Statistics for Ireland’s goods exports to, and goods imports from, Great Britain for the first five months of 2019 and 2020 and for the first three months of 2021 are contained in the tables below. Statistics for April and May 2021 are not yet available. - Exports to...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Trade Data (25 May 2021)

Robert Troy: ...end, my Department actively supports and participates in EU and global efforts to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, to support regional security, to prevent terrorism and to protect human rights. The Department operates the highest standards of Export Controls, in accordance with EU law and international best practice. My Department administers controls on the...