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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (23 May 2017)

David Cullinane: 695. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces officers available for duty in each of the years 2013 to 2016 and to date in 2017, by unit and brigade, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24443/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (23 May 2017)

David Cullinane: 696. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the pay rates and increment scales for officers in the Defence Forces by grade and rank, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24444/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (23 May 2017)

David Cullinane: 697. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of air traffic controllers and pilots employed by the Air Corps from 2013 to 2016 and to date in 2017, by year and percentage change, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24445/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (23 May 2017)

David Cullinane: 698. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of personnel employed by the Air Corps from 2010 to 2016, inclusive, and to date in 2017, by year, rank and office, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24446/17]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of Data-Sharing and Governance Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2017)

David Cullinane: I thank the witnesses for their presentations, which were very technical and legally based. We are trying to deal with the heads of Bill and I welcome the presentations that were given. Would it be fair to say Dr. Jennings seemed to be concerned about the lack of safeguards for citizens? If that is a fair assessment, what would be his main concerns in regard to the lack of safeguards in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of Data-Sharing and Governance Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2017)

David Cullinane: Are the memoranda not governed by the Bill?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of Data-Sharing and Governance Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2017)

David Cullinane: Excuse me, it refers to "A memorandum of agreement to a data-sharing agreement under subhead 5 of this Bill".

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of Data-Sharing and Governance Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2017)

David Cullinane: It is set out under the Bill.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of Data-Sharing and Governance Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2017)

David Cullinane: Section 6(c) states the agreement - it is referring to a memorandum of agreement - "must specify the legal basis for the data-sharing, with reference to primary legislation, to include provisions made under this Bill and other Acts". It goes on to refer to a number of other laws also.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of Data-Sharing and Governance Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2017)

David Cullinane: Paragraph (b) states, "The agreement shall specify the purpose of the data-sharing, having regard to the provisions of this Bill...", while paragraph (c) states, "The agreement [the memorandum] must specify the legal basis...".

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of Data-Sharing and Governance Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2017)

David Cullinane: It continues: "...to include provisions made under this Bill and other Acts".

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of Data-Sharing and Governance Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2017)

David Cullinane: We should refer it to our legal advisers also to get an opinion on it. I thank Mr. Kelleher. Perhaps I might hear a response to the other questions put.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of Data-Sharing and Governance Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2017)

David Cullinane: I have a follow-up question. I believe it was Mr. O'Brien who spoke about a portal being made available-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of Data-Sharing and Governance Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2017)

David Cullinane: He spoke about a portal being made available to members of the public to access data. Obviously, that is logical. Does he also envisage difficulties and problems? Where does he envisage difficulties in making it happen and putting it in place?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of Data-Sharing and Governance Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2017)

David Cullinane: Would there be a significant cost?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of Data-Sharing and Governance Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2017)

David Cullinane: How would that work? Do Mr. Kelleher envisage it working on the basis of a PPS number or a code a person would have? Would it be used to access all information the State has on him or her?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of Data-Sharing and Governance Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2017)

David Cullinane: Does Mr. O'Brien wish to respond?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of Data-Sharing and Governance Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2017)

David Cullinane: I would like to acknowledge the comprehensive contributions from the witnesses. The level of detail in the opening statements and the responses has been very good. This has been a useful exercise.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of Data-Sharing and Governance Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2017)

David Cullinane: Mr. Kelleher has made a specific argument. He has suggested that this needs to be underpinned by law, rather than by-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of Data-Sharing and Governance Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (23 May 2017)

David Cullinane: Yes.