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Seanad: Data Protection Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (22 May 2018)

Pat Breen: Group 9 is quite short. It includes amendments Nos. 29, 54 to 64, inclusive, 66, 68 to 74, inclusive, 78 to 82, inclusive, 86 to 90, inclusive, 93, 98 to 104, inclusive, 106, 111 and 185. They are technical and drafting amendments. It is a large group and it comprises various amendments to the Bill of a technical and drafting nature. They include corrections to cross references, minor...

Seanad: Data Protection Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (22 May 2018)

Pat Breen: Group 10 is quite short. It includes amendments Nos. 75 and 76. They relate to the data protection officer, DPO. Amendments Nos. 75 and 76 amend section 85 and their purpose is to support and strengthen the independence of DPOs operating under Part 5. Amendment No. 75 reads:(c) ensure that the data protection officer—(i) reports directly, in relation to his or her functions under...

Seanad: Data Protection Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (22 May 2018)

Pat Breen: I thank Senator Higgins for her support. The concerns that she raises can be reported to the data protection commission.

Seanad: Data Protection Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (22 May 2018)

Pat Breen: Group 11 includes amendments Nos. 91, 92 and 105. They relate to judicial remedy.Amendment No. 91 will mean that in cases taken on behalf of data subjects by a not-for-profit body, organisation or association arising from an alleged infringement of the GDPR a court may grant relief by means of an injunction or declaration, or by way of compensation for material or non-material damage...

Seanad: Data Protection Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (22 May 2018)

Pat Breen: I acknowledge Senator Higgins's contribution.

Seanad: Data Protection Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (22 May 2018)

Pat Breen: There are three amendments in this group, amendments Nos. 94, 95 and 97, which concern administrative fines. Amendments Nos. 94 and 95 delete section 131(11) because the provision to which the subsection was connected, that is, section 139(2) is also being deleted. These provisions, which dealt with the rule that two sanctions may not be imposed for the same offence or infringement, have...

Seanad: Data Protection Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (22 May 2018)

Pat Breen: This group deals with amendments Nos. 112 to 121, inclusive, and Nos. 123 to 184, inclusive. They are consequential amendments to other Acts. Discontinued application of the Data Protection Act 1988, following the entry into force of GDPR and the legislation, necessitates the amendment of a significant number of Acts of the Oireachtas especially those containing cross-references to the 1988...

Seanad: Data Protection Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (22 May 2018)

Pat Breen: It is common sense.

Seanad: Data Protection Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (22 May 2018)

Pat Breen: I thank all the Members of both Houses for their input into this Bill. There was a great deal of engagement in both Houses when I took part of the debate for the Minister, Deputy Flanagan. A lot of work has gone into the Bill to ensure we get the best possible Act. In response to Senator Conway, I have engaged a great deal with the Data Protection Commissioner and her team in many areas,...

Seanad: Data Protection Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (22 May 2018)

Pat Breen: Additional resources would be needed for a hotline. The Senator is putting pressure on me to ensure the Data Protection Commissioner gets more resources in this year's budget. We have increased her resources sixfold in recent years.

Seanad: Data Protection Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (22 May 2018)

Pat Breen: Although the hotline proposal is worth considering, it should be pointed out that a hotline might not provide an instant answer. The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner has been inundated with calls in recent months. It cannot get back to everybody immediately. It can do so over time. The provision of a hotline may or may not be the solution, but it is worth considering. We will...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Registered Employment Agreements (22 May 2018)

Pat Breen: In general, responsibility for issues relating to Government public procurement and State contracts resides with my colleague, Deputy Pascal Donohoe, Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure.  My role in relation to Sectoral Employment Orders (SEOs) is specifically prescribed under legislation the Industrial Relations (Amendment) Act 2015. The...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Status (22 May 2018)

Pat Breen: 557. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when an application by a person (details supplied) will be processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22112/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (22 May 2018)

Pat Breen: 570. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when an application for a carer’s allowance by a person (details supplied) will be processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22283/18]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Industrial Relations (16 May 2018)

Pat Breen: It is important to stress that the industrial relations system in Ireland is voluntary in nature as regards access to the Workplace Relations Commission and the Labour Court. Any change to that principle would alter fundamentally the conduct of industrial relations that has served us very well. The Industrial Relations (Amendment) Act 2015 introduced a provision to provide access to the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Workplace Relations Commission (15 May 2018)

Pat Breen: Under the Atypical Worker Scheme introduced in February 2016 for non-EEA workers engaged on certain Irish-registered fishing vessels, workers are entitled to a minimum weekly payment amounting to 39 hours at the National Minimum hourly rate of pay. Under employment law generally these workers are entitled to public holiday, annual leave and other benefits. The 281 inspections referred to...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (15 May 2018)

Pat Breen: 545. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to increase staffing in the carer's allowance section in view of the time it is taking to have applications processed as in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21081/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (15 May 2018)

Pat Breen: 566. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a decision on a carer's allowance application will issue to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21416/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (15 May 2018)

Pat Breen: 567. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a decision will issue to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21417/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (15 May 2018)

Pat Breen: 568. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when an application will be processed for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21418/18]