The Deputy produced legislation but where is the data he promised he would give me on what was implemented in the UK?
TDs / Robert Troy
Robert Troy
Minister of State at the Department of Finance
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431
questions asked
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91,732
words spoken in the chamber
91,034 as a minister, 698 as a TD
368
votes recorded
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128
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Questions asked 431 in all
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Contributions to debates 255 in all
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| October 2026 | 20 | 5 |
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Plus 117 contributions in the regular slots, such as Leaders' Questions and Priority Questions. Speech from the chair is not counted.
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- constituency Longford-Westmeath 29 November 2024 to now
- party Fianna Fáil 29 November 2024 to now
- office Minister of State at the Department of Finance 29 January 2025 to now
Let me tell the Deputy what we are working on on a daily basis, not only in my Department but in the Departments of justice and enterprise. Our new plan commits to enhancing transparency in insurance premiums by working with the sector to introduce a transparency code. I have engaged directly with the Central Bank on this matter, meeting the deputy governor. The Central Bank, as the independent regulator, has been ta…
Tomorrow I will be in London, meeting insurance companies to attract more players into the market.
A lot of work has been done, something Deputy Doherty will never acknowledge.
Outrage will not solve any problem.
What the Government will do, just as the previous Government did-----
-----is to ensure our action plan is implemented and will continue to deliver reform.
He did not make a submission to the public consultation.
That is why we are bringing in a transparency code.
We are introducing a transparency code.
That is not possible.
Is it Sinn Féin policy to cap them?
And the Deputy paid a 34% increase?
Did the Deputy pay any more?
Mr. Angry.
What were the companies' profits in 2020, 2021 and 2022?
Not agreed.
Níl.
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 Committee Stage. The legislati…
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 who have survived cancer are…
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 variety of overlapping reasons, includ…
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 firms such as those listed on S…
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 determine exactly how many women…
They include specialist consultant roles-----
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 promoting and improving women's healt…