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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)

James Lawless: As the Senator did not get to speak in the first round of questions, I will indulge him in this round.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)

James Lawless: Ms Dixon might like to answer that question and then I will move on to the next questioner.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)

James Lawless: I thank Ms Dixon. I will move on to Deputy Costello.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)

James Lawless: Those questions were directed to Ms Dixon and she might like to respond to them.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)

James Lawless: I will add my voice to that question. This committee reviews the Estimates and the voted spend for Ms Dixon's office, and I asked a similar question at the Estimates review earlier this year. It is a matter that is of great interest to the committee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)

James Lawless: That point is taken. I will jump to Senator Malcolm Byrne. I remind members of the time limits, particularly for those who have spoken. There are two members offering who have not been in and they may get a little more latitude. Senator Byrne has spoken and now has a second bite of the cherry.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)

James Lawless: I am glad that Dr. Ryan had an opportunity to come in. His contribution is valuable and he has not answered many questions, as the session has fallen. Ms Dixon is also welcome to reply.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)

James Lawless: I thank Ms Dixon. I will move rapidly through the remaining speakers. Deputies Kenny, Carroll MacNeill and Pringle are the remaining questioners. We are over time at this point and to be fair to staff and the supporting person at the committee also I do not want to detain us any longer than is necessary. I call Deputy Kenny to put his points. I will then call Deputy Carroll MacNeill and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)

James Lawless: I appreciate that. The Deputy asked two questions and I ask both witnesses to respond to each of them. Ms Dixon might like to start.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)

James Lawless: I thank Ms Dixon. Does Dr. Ryan want to comment on those two points?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)

James Lawless: I thank Dr. Ryan and appreciate his brevity.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)

James Lawless: I will let Dr. Ryan make the point.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)

James Lawless: Before we go back to-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)

James Lawless: Before we go back to Dr. Ryan I am mindful of the time and I want to take the question or questions, and then move on. If there is a second question let us have it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)

James Lawless: Dr. Ryan was about to respond to the first point. Does the Deputy have a preference for who should respond to her second point?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)

James Lawless: Very good. I know Dr. Ryan wanted to come in on the first point and we will then ask the commissioner to respond on the broader point about support for consumers.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)

James Lawless: There is some disagreement between witnesses on different statements that have been made, or different views from abroad or from other fora that were touched on in submissions. As a committee we must deal with what is out there. While there are differences, perceptions can sometimes be stronger and they can have consequences also. It is important to deal with facts but it is also important...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)

James Lawless: We will now go to Deputy Pringle for the final exchange of the evening. Deputy Pringle gets to have the last word, certainly among the members.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)

James Lawless: That concludes our engagement with witnesses this evening. I thank all of them for a very comprehensive engagement. It was quite a detailed exchange but at the same time it felt like we only skimmed the surface. This is an issue which is fundamental to the Department and very close to the interests of this committee as well. I am sure we will return to these issues on subsequent occasions...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Development Plan (21 Apr 2021)

James Lawless: 54. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the key recommendations for his Department of the recent report Supporting Excellence: Capital Project and Programme Delivery Review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20399/21]