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Data Protection Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (16 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Did Deputy O'Callaghan just read that into the record?

Data Protection Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (16 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: There were two versions of the amendment - amendments Nos. 57 and 58. I made this point on Committee Stage so I will not over-labour it but I believe the whole section is far too broad. Arguments have been made, in respect of numerous parts of the Bill, that the effort to provide excessive detail means that the Bill as drafted is unnecessary because the relevant sections of the GDPR have a...

Data Protection Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (16 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I move amendment No. 14:In page 28, after line 34, to insert the following: "Micro-targeting and profiling of children30. It shall be an offence under this Act for any company or corporate body to process the personal data of a child as defined by section 29 for the purposes of direct marketing, profiling or micro-targeting. Such an offence shall be punishable by an administrative fine under...

Data Protection Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (16 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: In terms of having a false sense of security, it is not just because of what is in the provision but to an extent what we say and is said in the media that we need to be clear that more needs to be done to ensure the safety of children online. The Minister's opposition to the amendments on micro-targeting and the profiling of under-18s is based primarily on an argument made that there can be...

Data Protection Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (16 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: This group of amendments, Nos. 13 to 15, inclusive, deals with similar matters. My amendment No. 14 and amendment No. 13 both deal with the issue of micro-targeting of children under 18 years of age. The difference between my amendment and that proposed by Deputies Daly, Wallace and Shortall is a few words; the presence or absence of "for financial gain". I am not particularly precious...

Mandatory Open Disclosure: Motion (15 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Thar ceann Shinn Féin, ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghabháil le gach Teachta a ghlac páirt sa díospóireacht seo, ina measc iad siúd a léirigh a gcuid tacaíochta don rún. Ba mhaith liom comhghairdeas a ghabháil leis an Teachta O'Reilly, a chum an rún. The cases of Vicky Phelan, Emma Mhic Mhathúna, Irene Teap and others have...

Data Protection Bill 2018: Report Stage (15 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: This was a variation on an amendment submitted on Committee Stage and intended to ensure that the data protection commission can continue with any investigations or actions currently being undertaken by the Data Protection Commissioner. I thought we had made a slightly better effort in drafting it on this occasion but, in any event, I am satisfied that the amendments the Government has...

Data Protection Bill 2018: Report Stage (15 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I refer to amendments Nos. 2 and 82, which is the only one of the amendments of mine in this grouping. On amendment No. 2, I welcome the fact that the Minister is recognising the view that existed in the committee. One of the most significant amendments that was made to the Bill was the requirement that there would be prospective approval of such regulations as pertain to that section....

Topical Issue Debate: Driver Test Waiting Lists (15 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I appreciate the Minister's response. While I raised this in relation to my own constituency, the Minister said there are fewer than 100 staff dedicated to this nationally, which seems to me a meagre number. It is no wonder that there are such waiting times. Averages do not properly capture the picture because some can get tests quite rapidly if they are in a position to avail of a...

Topical Issue Debate: Driver Test Waiting Lists (15 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: As a result of legislation introduced by the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Shane Ross, the driving test for learning drivers is becoming more exacting. The standards expected have increased, which is welcome and Sinn Féin has supported all the legislation the Minister has introduced. It is now necessary, for example, to ensure a fully qualified driver is always in a...

Questions on Promised Legislation (10 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Page 119 of the programme for Government states we will support and enhance the management and conservation of inshore stocks of fish. The Lough in Cork city is a well-renowned beauty spot and a vibrant location for wildlife and fisheries. Since last Thursday, some 400 dead carp, many up to 20 years old, have been removed, resulting in a significant amount of concern given the value locals...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (10 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 140. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a report was prepared for the GSOC directorate regarding work practices and case management in the Longford office of GSOC following concerns expressed in 2016 regarding work practices. [20733/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (10 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 141. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of cases discontinued in the past year under section 93 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005. [20734/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (10 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 142. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of cases advanced under section 101 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 in the past year. [20735/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (10 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 143. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he is satisfied that the GSOC office for its south team is adequately secure physically, technically and electronically for staff, exhibits, records and other materials. [20736/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (10 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 144. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if it is permitted for GSOC staff to use GSOC vehicles and to claim expenses for personal use or for use outside of GSOC business. [20737/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (10 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 145. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of members of An Garda Síochána that have been seconded from An Garda Síochána to GSOC; the responsibilities of each within GSOC; and the responsibilities they have for the investigation into certain issues at Templemore Garda Training College. [20738/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (10 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 146. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if allegations have been made since 2014 of serious misconduct against staff based in or undertaking duties in the southern region of GSOC; if so, if those allegations have been investigated; the position regarding those allegations; and if members of staff have been disciplined since that point. [20739/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (10 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 147. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if there was a public interest investigation under section 103(4) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 into the discharge of a weapon at Cabra, Dublin 7 in November 2017; and if not, the reason therefor. [20740/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (10 May 2018)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 148. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if it is generally the policy that GSOC would investigate the discharge of a weapon by a member of An Garda Síochána under section 103(4) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005. [20741/18]