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Data Protection Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (16 May 2018)

Thomas Byrne: On the digital age of consent, I do not think the full picture has been given in terms of the public consultation. There was a consultation in 2016, and while a number of organisations submitted for a digital age of consent of 13, they were not the majority of submissions. There were other submissions arguing for 16, as has been mentioned, by Professors Aiken and O'Sullivan along with...

Data Protection Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (16 May 2018)

Thomas Byrne: There has been secrecy. I would ask the Minister to set out who has urged that we retain the age at 16 and is not listed on the public consultation. That was a little bit of a disservice to the debate. Deputy O'Callaghan, as our spokesperson, will be considering our position on the profiling amendments. There is no doubt that we can properly choose to protect children by having the...

Data Protection Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (16 May 2018)

Thomas Byrne: I move amendment No. 23:In page 35, line 9, to delete “A specified person” and substitute the following:"Having regard to the importance of the right of freedom and expression and information in a democratic society, a specified person may,". I do not propose to delay the House on this matter as there are other matters of substantially more importance to be dealt with. On the...

Data Protection Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (16 May 2018)

Thomas Byrne: The Minister is in agreement with me about my objectives, which he said he shares, and I am in agreement with the Minister in that I certainly do not wish to put the State at any risk of infringement proceedings. I do, however, at times feel that this threat - that the proposals infringe the Constitution - is often put against Private Members' Bills. We often hear this. I do, however,...

Data Protection Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (16 May 2018)

Thomas Byrne: We are not going to do that. Do not worry.

Data Protection Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (16 May 2018)

Thomas Byrne: That is not what is envisaged.

Data Protection Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (16 May 2018)

Thomas Byrne: It is not intended.

Data Protection Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (16 May 2018)

Thomas Byrne: She should not worry. We will not accept her.

Data Protection Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (16 May 2018)

Thomas Byrne: We would not be the first.

Data Protection Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (16 May 2018)

Thomas Byrne: I will not move amendments Nos. 26 to 41, inclusive, on the basis of the Minister's assurances.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (16 May 2018)

Thomas Byrne: 139. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding blood tests in Drogheda and Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital; if they have been outsourced; if this will lead to delays in obtaining results; if results will all be paper based; and his views on whether this will lead to a diminution in patient safety [21570/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Funding (17 May 2018)

Thomas Byrne: 97. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the new higher education funding model will be introduced; and if there will be winners and losers resulting therefrom. [21830/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Research Students (17 May 2018)

Thomas Byrne: 98. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a framework for career progression for researchers in universities will be introduced. [21831/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Gender Equality (17 May 2018)

Thomas Byrne: 99. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if legislation will be needed to implement gender equity measures in the third level sector. [21832/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Institutions (17 May 2018)

Thomas Byrne: 100. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a new third level institution will be established during the lifetime of the National Development Plan 2018-2027 to cater to demographics. [21833/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Funding (17 May 2018)

Thomas Byrne: 101. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to provide the necessary funding for third level institutions; the amount identified in the Cassells report in this regard; and his views on the requirements for funding set out therein. [21834/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Amalgamation (17 May 2018)

Thomas Byrne: 102. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if, in the context of a rearrangement of schools in locations (details supplied), extra supports will be provided to the schools concerned in view of the unique circumstances, particularly the split campus nature, of one of the schools. [21835/18]

Order of Business (22 May 2018)

Thomas Byrne: In reply to my leader, the Taoiseach mentioned a speech and language pilot or demonstration project that is being launched in schools and said this would take children off the HSE waiting lists. I ask the Taoiseach to confirm that every child in one of the 75 schools and preschools will be taken off the HSE waiting list and given speech therapy in school. I am concerned because this project...

Priority Questions: Schools Building Projects Status (22 May 2018)

Thomas Byrne: 35. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of plans for the establishment of 42 new schools over the next four years. [22703/18]

Priority Questions: Schools Building Projects Status (22 May 2018)

Thomas Byrne: This first education question relates to the announcement of the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Richard Bruton, of €500 million in building costs planned for school buildings over the next four years. Half of that is scheduled for September next year. It is urgent that the Minister gives us an update. Parents are wondering where are the schools they were promised. We are...