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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reports (22 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As I advised the Deputy earlier in my answer to Parliamentary Question No. 568 of 17 April 2017 the information sought to a number of his questions was not available at the time of asking. I requested the information from the Garda Commissioner with a view to reverting to the Deputy when it was received. Having received the information from the Commissioner I indicated that I would collate...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (22 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the responsibility to inform INIS of changes to an individual’s personal details lies with the person concerned, and in this regard it is advisable that the person concerned make direct contact with INIS. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (22 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will appreciate that the programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation is progressed by the Garda authorities working in close cooperation with the Office of Public Works (OPW), which has the responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. This includes identifying and progressing any necessary remedial or refurbishment works required at...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting (22 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, the processing of vetting applications by the Garda National Vetting Bureau is an operational matter for the Garda Authorities and is carried out in accordance with the provisions of the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012-2016 and other relevant law. My Department has no role in the processing of individual vetting applications. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting (22 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, the processing of vetting applications by the Garda National Vetting Bureau is an operational matter for the Garda Authorities and is carried out in accordance with the provisions of the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012-2016 and other relevant law. My Department has no role in the processing of individual vetting applications. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Children's Rights (22 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Under section 11 of the Guardianship of Infants Act 1964, the guardian of a child may apply to the court for an order giving directions on any question affecting the welfare of the child, including the custody of, and access to, the child and the payment of maintenance. Either parent of a child, whether or not he or she is also a guardian of the child, may apply to court for a direction...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting Applications (22 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, the processing of vetting applications by the Garda National Vetting Bureau is an operational matter for the Garda Authorities and is carried out in accordance with the provisions of the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012-2016 and other relevant law. My Department has no role in the processing of individual vetting applications. ...

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

Charles Flanagan: I want to welcome Senators back to Report Stage, which deals with amendments made to the Bill by Dáil Éireann. Before introducing the amendments in group 1, that is, amendments Nos. 1, 9, 11 to 23, inclusive, and 85 to 83, inclusive, I wish to thank Senators for their detailed comments, all of which were helpful to me and the Bill in its latest iteration. Senators will be aware...

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

Charles Flanagan: Thank you.

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

Charles Flanagan: I should never have given any indication that I intended doing anything without agreement or the prior approval of Senators. Many of the amendments made by Dáil Éireann arise from proposals and suggestions first made during the early discussions here and most of them go in the direction advocated during those discussions. I trust, therefore, that they will find ready acceptance...

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

Charles Flanagan: I acknowledge the point raised by Senator Higgins. It is one that did form part of our discussions here earlier, and one that was the subject matter of discussion in the Dáil. My officials did make direct contact with the office of the European Data Protection Supervisor, EDPS, on the matter of a subsection that may require him to nominate a member of the selection panel. We received...

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

Charles Flanagan: The purpose of the amendments in group 2, which are somewhat technical in nature, is twofold. The amendments to subsections (1) and (2) of section 3 provide that where an appropriate authority under the Civil Service Regulation Acts designates a civil servant as its controller, any action taken by a data subject to seek compensation and any administrative fine imposed by the data protection...

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

Charles Flanagan: Yes, it will be an open competition that will be advertised. It will be open to anybody who believes he or she has the appropriate level of expertise and will follow the Public Appointments Service practice and procedure. I thank Senator Higgins for the earlier points she made in respect of administrative fines imposed on public bodies. We had a pretty comprehensive debate on that. She...

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

Charles Flanagan: Senators will recall that several sections, notably sections 35, 37, 48, 52, 57 and 70, provide for possible future regulations to be made by the Minister for Justice and Equality or another Minister. The Bill, as initiated, provided for consultation by the relevant Minister with the Minister for Justice and Equality and the data protection commission prior to the making of regulations....

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

Charles Flanagan: I have nothing further to add.

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

Charles Flanagan: Group 4 deals with aspects of sections 7, 8 and 14. Amendments Nos. 6, 7 and 10 make a number of technical adjustments to subsections (3) and (4) of section 7 and to section 14. Amendments Nos. 8 and 65 concern the scope of section 8. They clarify that the data protection commission must complete any investigation under section 10 of the 1988 Act that was commenced by the Data Protection...

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

Charles Flanagan: I welcome the comments made by Senator Higgins and acknowledge her earlier contributions and her contributions today.

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

Charles Flanagan: Group 5 comprises amendment Nos. 24 to 28, inclusive. These amendments focus on safeguarding children and their data protection rights under the GDPR. The subject was debated at some length in this House. When I introduced sections 29 to 31, inclusive, in response to concerns and worries expressed by Senators I also introduced a review mechanism in section 30, which would have required a...

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

Charles Flanagan: On the final point made by Senator Higgins, if there is leakage it would be inappropriate, and if there is inappropriate leakage there will be sanctions. I shall make some brief comments on the amendments with regard to setting of the digital age of consent. I acknowledge the will and wish of Dáil Éireann as far as this issue is concerned. It is not my intention to revisit the...

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

Charles Flanagan: With the consent of the House I will invite my colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Pat Breen, who has specific and special responsibility for the area of data protection. I am due in Dáil Éireann and I will leave now, with the greatest respect to the House.