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- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (30 May 2018)
Martin Conway: Is the Senator calling me a liar?
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (30 May 2018)
Martin Conway: I am not a liar.
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (30 May 2018)
Martin Conway: It is time that the Acting Chairman took control.
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (30 May 2018)
Martin Conway: I might give an instruction.
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (30 May 2018)
Martin Conway: I will see what we can do.
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (30 May 2018)
Martin Conway: The Minister for Justice and Equality is unavailable.
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (30 May 2018)
Martin Conway: The Minister for Justice and Equality might clarify his availability.
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (30 May 2018)
Martin Conway: Perhaps Senator McDowell can withdraw his amendment.
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (30 May 2018)
Martin Conway: Then just push through the legislation.
- Seanad: Data Protection Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (22 May 2018)
Martin Conway: I wish to acknowledge the Minister's efforts in this area. I absolutely note the position of Senator Ruane on the digital age of consent. To be honest, it confuses me a little. Unlike Senator Ruane, I am not blessed with having children so she is probably far more in tune with them than I am. Having said that, I have a deep concern for their welfare. Children are particularly ICT-aware...
- Seanad: Data Protection Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (22 May 2018)
Martin Conway: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Breen, for his clarification on the amendments.When the House dealt with Committee and Report Stages, concern was raised by a number of people about their role in engaging with local authorities and their members. A number of colleagues in the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party raised serious concerns about how this would impact on those people doing their...
- Seanad: Data Protection Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (22 May 2018)
Martin Conway: We are on the final amendments and 25 May has been flagged for a long time in respect of the requirement for this new data protection legislation. There is a motion for early signature.
- Seanad: Data Protection Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (22 May 2018)
Martin Conway: It will be the law on Friday. Many people who are not computer literate cannot deal with the intricacies, difficulties and challenges of websites. I would like the Department, through the Data Protection Commissioner, to have a dedicated telephone hotline for a few weeks. Many people may be non-compliant through no fault of their own because there may be bits of information on websites....
- Seanad: Data Protection Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (22 May 2018)
Martin Conway: It could be put in place for a short period of time.
- Seanad: Data Protection Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (22 May 2018)
Martin Conway: It is up to her to find efficiencies.
- Seanad: Data Protection Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (22 May 2018)
Martin Conway: I pay tribute to my constituency colleague, the Minister of State with responsibility for data protection, Deputy Breen. It is appropriate that a Minister of State is dealing specifically with this new, innovative and demanding area. I acknowledge the Minister of State's role and the role of the officials. It is important to acknowledge the role of Parliament as well. Some aspects of this...
- Seanad: Data Protection Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (22 May 2018)
Martin Conway: We were scheduled to sit until 10 o'clock, so I think we are doing quite well.
- Seanad: Data Protection Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (22 May 2018)
Martin Conway: I have the floor. I can keep talking for a few hours if the Chair wants.
- Seanad: Data Protection Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (22 May 2018)
Martin Conway: I would not do that to the Minister of State and his officials.
- Seanad: Data Protection Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (22 May 2018)
Martin Conway: I would not do that to the Chair either.I have never met Ms Helen Dixon, but everyone seems to sing her praises. Clearly, she is doing a great job. There has been quite a roadshow. I am aware of the engagement that took place with the GAA. I am delighted that there have been similar, successful attempts to engage with other sports organisations. As time passes, we will probably discover...