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Seanad: Digital Services Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Feb 2024)

Dara Calleary: That is my intention. As I said to Senator Keogan and, indeed, to Deputy Louise O'Reilly, it will be subject to regulation. We are resourcing Coimisiún na Meán. It is my Department's role to resource the digital services co-ordinator. They are getting substantial resources to do the detailed work that is carried out in this Bill and there will be no need for them to set...

Seanad: Digital Services Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Feb 2024)

Dara Calleary: My understanding is the amendment relates to a provision in the Bill that a person may make a complaint to Coimisiún na Meán if there has been a failure by the intermediary service provider to comply with a provision of the DSR. The amendment proposes that the text of the Bill be changed so as to explicitly state that complaints can be made about a provider or providers. I do not...

Seanad: Digital Services Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Feb 2024)

Dara Calleary: I take on board the Senator’s proposals and we will engage with the commissioner on that.

Seanad: Digital Services Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Feb 2024)

Dara Calleary: Amendments Nos. 37 to 40, inclusive, are grouped as they are all amendments relating to co-operation between Coimisiún na Meán and the CCPC. Section 45(1)(b) provides that Coimisiún na Meán and the CCPC may enter into a co-operation agreement. This includes for the purposes of ensuring, as far as is practicable, consistency between decisions made or other steps taken by...

Seanad: Digital Services Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Feb 2024)

Dara Calleary: I suppose it comes back to the very defined roles that I have laid out for both organisations. Either organisation can trigger a review if there are concerns on the part of either organisation. I would hope, at the very outset of this process before we even begin, that that will never have to happen and that there will be sufficient co-operation and engagement between the organisations to...

Seanad: Digital Services Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Feb 2024)

Dara Calleary: As the Senator said, the Bill currently provides that the Minister of the day may prescribe suitable and specific measures for processing special categories of personal data. Amendment No. 41 proposes that the provision be modified to oblige the Minister within 12 months of the passing of the DSA, to prescribe specific measures for the processing of special categories of personal data....

Seanad: Digital Services Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Feb 2024)

Dara Calleary: I want to acknowledge and thank the House for its co-operation in this regard. This is not my normal way of doing business, but we have to have this up and running by 17 February, in line with the EU approach on it. It was a very complex Bill and it took quite a lot of work by my Department officials, particularly the four who are with me, and also staff of the Bills Office. I will give...

Seanad: Digital Services Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Feb 2024)

Dara Calleary: I will speak to the amendment but the Data Protection Commission is in a different Department, obviously. I have had engagement with it in my Ministry. It has developed significant robustness in recent years, with a record fine of €1.2 billion imposed on Meta. I wish Ms Helen Dixon well in her new role.In addition to preparing the Bill, however, we have ensured that Coimisiún...

Seanad: Digital Services Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Feb 2024)

Dara Calleary: I assure the Senator that is not my intention. One of the reasons we are rushing the legislation is so that we have it all in place for 17 February. We will kick off with serious intent from the start. There is nothing in the Bill to prohibit the CCPC from examining or reviewing the decisions of member states. It does not need to be obligatory, as the amendment proposes. I am sure the...

Seanad: Digital Services Bill 2023: Motion for Earlier Signature (8 Feb 2024)

Dara Calleary: I thank Senator Ahearn for moving the earlier signature motion. The Government's decision to seek this motion was not taken lightly but is judged necessary due to the extremely tight timetable for enactment and commencement of the Bill in advance of the EU deadline of 17 February. The Bill is necessary for the full implementation in Ireland of the EU regulation known as the Digital Services...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Co-operative Sector (7 Feb 2024)

Dara Calleary: The Co-operative Societies Bill provides for the most far-reaching reform of the legislation regarding co-operative societies in over 130 years. The Bill provides for a specific legislative framework for co-operative societies for the first time, with societies registering under the legislation being required to adhere to the co-operative ethos. It consolidates and modernises existing...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Industrial Development (8 Feb 2024)

Dara Calleary: IDA Ireland’s Regional Property Programme is aimed at supporting economic development and job creation across the country by providing property solutions to its own as well as Enterprise Ireland and LEO clients. In this regard, the provision of property solutions is a key element of IDA’s marketing of the Midlands Region, including Longford and the IDA has committed to build an...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Company Closures (8 Feb 2024)

Dara Calleary: With low levels of economic growth internationally, and even forecasts of recession in some economies, it can be expected that Ireland will experience increasing levels of company restructuring. While company closures and even business failures are a normal feature of a functioning economy and of an entrepreneurial culture, there has been some suggestion that particular stresses are emerging...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Job Creation (8 Feb 2024)

Dara Calleary: Since taking office, this Government has made regional development a priority. My Department and its agencies have contributed to this effort through funding and job creation measures all across the country, including in Donegal and Killybegs. This approach is guided by the White Paper on Enterprise, which sets out the Government’s approach to enterprise policy for the period to...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Regional Development (8 Feb 2024)

Dara Calleary: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gcoiste sin as plean fiontair an iarthair. Achieving balanced regional development is a priority for this Government and is reflected in the White Paper on Enterprise. My Department aims to contribute to this goal through the work of its Enterprise Agencies, Local Enterprise Offices and the development, implementation and oversight of nine Regional Enterprise...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Priorities (8 Feb 2024)

Dara Calleary: I recognise the importance of businesses having a focus on human rights. It is now expected by society that businesses consider how their operations can impact on human rights. Businesses have reacted well since Ireland launched its first National Plan on Business and Human Rights (2017 - 2020) towards the end of 2017. Ireland became the 19th state in the world to develop a National Plan....

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Expenditure (8 Feb 2024)

Dara Calleary: Under the National Digital Strategy, Harnessing Digital – The Digital Ireland Framework, published early in 2022, Government has committed to driving a step change in the digitalisation of enterprise in Ireland. Growing the use of digital technologies by businesses will help to build the resilience of our enterprise base as we look to future-proof our economy. For businesses,...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Legislative Measures (8 Feb 2024)

Dara Calleary: The Digital Services Act (DSA) is an EU Regulation that introduces new obligations on providers of online intermediary services, which include online marketplaces and social media platforms. It is designed to improve online safety in a variety of ways, such as improving transparency of services, giving users more control over how they receive those services, addressing risk and requiring...

Reform of the Television Licence Fee Model: Motion [Private Members] (13 Feb 2024)

Dara Calleary: We understand you.

Reform of the Television Licence Fee Model: Motion [Private Members] (13 Feb 2024)

Dara Calleary: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Teach as an deis a bheith páirteach sa díospóireacht seo. Ní aontaím leis an rún ach gabhaim buíochas le Sinn Féin as ucht na díospóireachta agus leis an Aire, an Teachta Martin, as rún an Rialtais a mholadh. It is clear that there is general agreement across the House on the value and importance of...