Results 1-12 of 12 for freedom of information speaker:Mary Mitchell O'Connor

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Freedom of Information Requests (9 Mar 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: My Department did not seek advice from the Chief State Solicitor's Office in relation to Freedom of Information requests received from 2014 to date nor has it incurred any legal costs fees in relation to FOI requests received during that period.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Freedom of Information Data (28 Feb 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: My Department has not incurred any legal fees on FOI requests received during the period 2014 to 2016. In accordance with Section 20 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I have designated decision making authority to all officers at Higher Executive Officer/ Higher Executive Officer equivalent and higher level in my Department. The total number of FOI requests received by my Department and...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Data Protection (27 Sep 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: My Department has a specific Data Protection Officer in place at Principal Officer level. The Data Protection Officer is supported by a business unit in respect of his data protection activities. The position of the holder and the support business unit are not exclusive to Data Protection. The role includes a number of other responsibilities in the area of governance and compliance, such...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Workplace Relations Services Staff (20 Jul 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) was established on 1st October 2015 under the Workplace Relations Act 2015, and has responsibility for information provision, workplace advice, mediation, conciliation, adjudication, inspection and enforcement in relation to employment rights, equality and equal status matters and industrial relations. The WRC assumed the roles and functions previously...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Records (5 Jul 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: Responsibility for records management and the implementation of the National Archives Act, 1986 is dispersed across the Business Units in my Department. There is no central Archives Unit. In accordance with the National Archives Act, 1986, Regulations 1988, the Secretary General has appointed officers of not less than Principal Officer and equivalent grades as Certifying Officers for the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ombudsman's Reports (29 Jun 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I propose to take Questions Nos. 211 and 212 together. My Department, and previous Ministers, have been in receipt of correspondence from the individual concerned over many years in relation to the issues raised by the Deputy in his Questions. There have been a number of Departments and statutorily independent Offices involved in considering different aspects of the issues raised and...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Grant Payments (28 Jun 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I propose to take Questions Nos. 536 to 540, inclusive, together. My Department, and previous Ministers, have been in receipt of correspondence from the individual concerned over many years in relation to the issues raised by the Deputy in her Questions. There have been a number of Departments and statutorily independent Offices involved in considering different aspects of the issues...

Water Services (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (12 Jun 2015)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: ...being real in this Chamber? Can we engage in real politics and try to find real solutions that will help people create more jobs and assist our SMEs? Irish Water is already subject to the freedom of information legislation. What Deputy Mattie McGrath believes is not covered is unclear. In regard to the provision requiring that Irish Water be a fully publicly-owned entity which is...

Midland Regional Hospital: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (27 May 2015)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: Last week, I had the privilege of hearing in the Joint Committee on Health and Children from the families who lost their precious innocent babies at the Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. We have had many different groups present at the health committee but last Tuesday was probably the most harrowing day we ever had. As a mother, my heart went out to them. I can only imagine the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: HIQA Investigation into Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise (Resumed): Parents and Patient Advocates (19 May 2015)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: ...has been mentioned that a hospital should be a safe place and I understand it should be safe. At the same time, there is human error and things happen that should not. I get the feeling that none of the delegates wanted to blame anyone in particular on the day, yet they have been treated so badly. Will they comment on this statement? Mr. Ollie Molloy perhaps said it all when he said...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Social Media: Discussion (Resumed) with Twitter and Facebook (7 Mar 2013)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I thank Ms McSweeney for her presentation. I also believe in the freedom of speech and I heard her state one can always press the button to unfollow somebody. Ms McSweeney stated she is a mother. What age would she allow a child to go on Twitter? What advice would she give to parents who allow their children on Twitter? These are personal questions and if Ms McSweeney does not want to...

Freedom of Information (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (6 Jul 2012)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I congratulate Deputy Sean Fleming on bringing this Bill before the House. I agree with much of what has been said on providing for the Central Bank, the National Asset Management Agency, NAMA, the National Treasury Management Agency, NTMA, the Health and Safety Authority, HSA, the Road Safety Authority, RSA and the vocational education committees, VECs, to be brought under the scope of...