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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Data Protection Act 2018 (Section 60(6)) (Office of the Ombudsman) Regulations 2022 (6 Apr 2022)

Ossian Smyth: I take Deputy Farrell's point. I think what she is saying is that the whole purpose of this exemption is to allow the Ombudsman to perform its function without being frustrated-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Data Protection Act 2018 (Section 60(6)) (Office of the Ombudsman) Regulations 2022 (6 Apr 2022)

Ossian Smyth: -----by vexatious delays. What if somebody uses the appeal mechanism as a way to delay? There has to be an appeal mechanism.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Data Protection Act 2018 (Section 60(6)) (Office of the Ombudsman) Regulations 2022 (6 Apr 2022)

Ossian Smyth: Otherwise, a bad Ombudsman could reject things out of hand say this prevents him or her from carrying out his or her functions. One has to have an appeal. Deputy Farrell's worry is that the appeal will be too much of a delay. Do I have that right?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Data Protection Act 2018 (Section 60(6)) (Office of the Ombudsman) Regulations 2022 (6 Apr 2022)

Ossian Smyth: The Data Protection Commissioner is independent in the performance of her functions and has statutory requirements to carry them out. The Ombudsman or I cannot effect her timelines directly in that way. It is a matter for the Data Protection Commissioner who I encourage the committee to bring in to ask directly about her timelines. However, I can see the Deputy's point. What if somebody...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Data Protection Act 2018 (Section 60(6)) (Office of the Ombudsman) Regulations 2022 (6 Apr 2022)

Ossian Smyth: As we all know, GDPR is a European directive. We implement it but we do have some latitude in how we do it. Part of it is that one of the principles in GDPR is that one can process data in a way that is consistent with primary legislation. If one wants to use personal data in a particular way or if the State needs to use it in order to carry out its functions, one can pass a law to do...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Data Protection Act 2018 (Section 60(6)) (Office of the Ombudsman) Regulations 2022 (6 Apr 2022)

Ossian Smyth: I take the Deputy's points. What I was trying to say is that although I believe GDPR entails European legislation, we have much flexibility in how we implement it and that if we do change our laws to provide for the sharing of data in particular circumstances, we can use this. I understand the Deputy's frustration from having asked parliamentary questions myself and from having had all the...

Data Protection Act 2018 (Section 60(6)) (Office of the Ombudsman) Regulations 2022: Motion (26 Apr 2022)

Ossian Smyth: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Data Protection Act 2018 (Section 60(6)) (Office of the Ombudsman) Regulations 2022, a copy of which was laid in draft form before Dáil Éireann on 11th March, 2022.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (26 Apr 2022)

Ossian Smyth: In Ireland, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes form an essential part of efficient waste management and have been developed for a number of waste streams, based on the producer pays principle. The main areas are Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), batteries, packaging, end-of-life vehicles (ELVs), tyres and farm plastics. Operational...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (26 Apr 2022)

Ossian Smyth: I propose to take Questions Nos. 243 and 244 together. The National Broadband Plan (NBP) State led Intervention will be delivered by National Broadband Ireland (NBI) under a contract to roll out a high speed and future proofed broadband network within the Intervention Area which covers 1.1 million people living and working in the almost 560,000 premises, including almost 100,000...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Staff (26 Apr 2022)

Ossian Smyth: The Information requested by in the Question is outlined in the tables below: Minister Richard Bruton Minister’s Officeholder Allowance Gross Pay Expenses Paid 2020 €40,053.25 €0 No. Special Advisers Total Salary paid Expenses  Paid 2 €100,419.46 ...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (26 Apr 2022)

Ossian Smyth: I propose to take Questions Nos. 285, 297, 298, 299, 300, 301 and 302 together. The National Broadband Plan (NBP) State led Intervention will be delivered by National Broadband Ireland (NBI) under a contract to roll out a high speed and future proofed broadband network within the Intervention Area which covers 1.1 million people living and working in the almost 560,000...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (26 Apr 2022)

Ossian Smyth: The premises referred to in the Question are located in the BLUE area on the NBP High Speed Broadband Map which is available on my Department's website at www.broadband.gov.ie. BLUE areas are not included in the State intervention area covered by the National Broadband Plan as commercial operators are already providing high speed broadband or have indicated future plans to do so. My...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (26 Apr 2022)

Ossian Smyth: The Question refers to premises located in the AMBER area on the National Broadband Plan (NBP) High Speed Broadband Map which is available on my Department's website www.broadband.gov.ie. The AMBER area represents the area to be served by the network to be deployed under the NBP State led intervention.  I am advised by National Broadband Ireland (NBI) that, as of 15 April 2022, over...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Heritage Sites (28 Apr 2022)

Ossian Smyth: I will answer this question on behalf of the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donovan, this morning as he is attending a funeral. The works plan for 2022 is to complete grouting the external walls on the south and east of Barryscourt Castle. It is envisaged there will still be masonry repairs to the towers and wall walks at a high level, but it is thought these works will not interfere with...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Heritage Sites (28 Apr 2022)

Ossian Smyth: I am familiar with Fota, although probably not as familiar as Deputy McGrath beside me. Barryscourt Castle has been extensively restored. A lot of work has been done. The main hall and the great hall have been completed and fittings and furnishings have been reinstated. As the Deputy has said, within the castle grounds there is a herb garden, a knot garden and an orchard. These have been...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Heritage Sites (28 Apr 2022)

Ossian Smyth: I will impress upon the Minister of State, Deputy O’Donovan, the importance of this building for local tourism. I will convey the Deputy’s sentiments to him.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (28 Apr 2022)

Ossian Smyth: I will answer this question on behalf of my colleague, the Minister, Deputy O'Donovan. I am advised that further to the Deputy’s previous questions on this matter, Galway City Council, as project sponsor and contracting authority, is leading the development of the Coirib go Cósta – Galway city flood relief scheme, with technical advice and funding being provided by the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (28 Apr 2022)

Ossian Smyth: The Deputy's first question is whether there has been an analysis of the public consultation to date, which she believes was poorly attended as a result of it being carried out during the pandemic. I will seek an answer from the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donovan, for her about that. The other question is whether there will be further consultations and whether those consultations will be...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (28 Apr 2022)

Ossian Smyth: During a public consultation, objections are not made. Submissions and observations are made.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (28 Apr 2022)

Ossian Smyth: There can be positive and negative elements to them. There can be suggestions for how a scheme can be improved. It is a positive process. It is legally required but even if it were not, it improves schemes in a number of different ways. It is not only about bringing people with us and it is not just about persuading people that this is a good scheme; it is about going out to people who...