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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation Enforcement: Discussion (22 Sep 2022)

James Lawless: I thank our witnesses. I will make some closing remarks. We will not go back around the table again because some people are under time pressure. We will have an opportunity for an informal chat over a cup of tea or coffee after the meeting. Ms Sippel spoke about the EDPB approach. It is an interesting point. One of the findings of our report and something that came up repeatedly in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation Enforcement: Discussion (22 Sep 2022)

James Lawless: Yes. It is a meeting with stakeholders regarding the difficulties and risks facing rank-and-file members of An Garda Síochána in the performance of their duties. The stakeholders are the Garda Representative Association, the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors and a witness named Mr. Tony Gallagher.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation Enforcement: Discussion (22 Sep 2022)

James Lawless: Okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation Enforcement: Discussion (22 Sep 2022)

James Lawless: The Senator's views are noted. We can have other sessions on that topic. There is enough knowledge and wisdom on the committee not to delve into live cases, so I think we can manage in such a way. Concerns were expressed in the aftermath about Garda equipment, resources, staffing and so on, which can be looked------

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation Enforcement: Discussion (22 Sep 2022)

James Lawless: The session was proposed and agreed at the meeting of the joint committee on Tuesday, and that is where it is coming from. If members want to suggest other topics for consideration, they can do so. I will close the meeting for today-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation Enforcement: Discussion (22 Sep 2022)

James Lawless: -----and thank our visitors. Deputy Pringle wishes to come in.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation Enforcement: Discussion (22 Sep 2022)

James Lawless: It is actually a whole pattern of events, to be honest, not just one.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation Enforcement: Discussion (22 Sep 2022)

James Lawless: Okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation Enforcement: Discussion (22 Sep 2022)

James Lawless: Sure. One of the aims of the new term is to be more responsive. It has been an issue in the past that it takes time to organise meetings, and we have had some difficulties in the context of the Kerins judgment. Members will be aware of correspondence I sent to the Minister this week. I sent it also to the Ceann Comhairle and the Chairman of the Working Group of Committee Cathaoirligh. It...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation Enforcement: Discussion (22 Sep 2022)

James Lawless: I do not want to labour the point because we have visitors, but that was in the early stages of the committee's term. We were all finding our feet. Perhaps if that were to happen tomorrow, we could have a different approach and respond more quickly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation Enforcement: Discussion (22 Sep 2022)

James Lawless: Can we perhaps excuse our visitors and then return to this matter? We should not have an internal housekeeping debate. I thank our guests. We will see them in a few moments.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (27 Sep 2022)

James Lawless: 193. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will examine and expedite a passport application for a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46585/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Parental Leave (27 Sep 2022)

James Lawless: 312. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her views on matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46937/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (27 Sep 2022)

James Lawless: 385. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of visa applications by persons (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46762/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rental Sector (28 Sep 2022)

James Lawless: 33. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of evictions that have been carried out in the past 12 months, by quarter; the reasons for same; the length of time between the dispute arising and the eviction occurring, in cases in which the eviction was as a result of a dispute; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47104/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (28 Sep 2022)

James Lawless: 62. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of new social, affordable and private houses that commenced and completed construction in County Kildare in the past 12 months, by municipal district; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47103/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid (29 Sep 2022)

James Lawless: 177. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when the 0.7% international aid commitment will be enacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47811/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. Mark Durkan (29 Sep 2022)

James Lawless: I thank Mr. Durkan for being with us today.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. Mark Durkan (29 Sep 2022)

James Lawless: I have two questions. I listened with great interest to the witness talking through Article 3. I always keep a copy of the blue book on my desk. I had a quick flick through it as Mr. Durkan was talking through it. It was interesting to hear his explanation of the thought process behind the text that was chosen, what went into that and how he saw it manifesting in due course. One thing...