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- Seanad: Data Sharing and Governance Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (6 Feb 2019)
Alice-Mary Higgins: There is a fundamental misapprehension here and there is a danger of misleading people. I commend Deputies Wallace and Clare Daly on their work in respect of the amendments. The amendments were put forward in response to the issues of coercive consent and the importance of people being able to use another way when they choose to have their information used for verification. One amendment...
- Seanad: Data Sharing and Governance Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (6 Feb 2019)
Alice-Mary Higgins: In this small respect, the advice seems to be.
- Seanad: Data Sharing and Governance Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (6 Feb 2019)
Alice-Mary Higgins: To clarify, the amendments do not prevent somebody being required to verify his or her identity; they refer to the means by which a person is identified.
- Seanad: Data Sharing and Governance Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (6 Feb 2019)
Alice-Mary Higgins: We need to be very clear.
- Seanad: Data Sharing and Governance Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (6 Feb 2019)
Alice-Mary Higgins: There are multiple means that are already in use.
- Seanad: Data Sharing and Governance Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (6 Feb 2019)
Alice-Mary Higgins: On a point of order, nothing is removed in this. What is provided for in these amendments are additions so let us be clear. That is not removed as a mechanism from the-----
- Seanad: Data Sharing and Governance Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (6 Feb 2019)
Alice-Mary Higgins: I am happy to support amendment No. 7.
- Seanad: Data Sharing and Governance Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (6 Feb 2019)
Alice-Mary Higgins: Amendments Nos. 8, 9 and 10.
- Seanad: Data Sharing and Governance Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (6 Feb 2019)
Alice-Mary Higgins: I acknowledge that the Minister of State is seeking through amendment No. 8 to address the concern we debated in the Seanad previously, which was my concern that the definition of "public body" effectively include private companies that are under contract to the State. There is quite a wide scope in terms of "public body" and there were concerns. To an extent, this measure is positive. The...
- Seanad: Data Sharing and Governance Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (6 Feb 2019)
Alice-Mary Higgins: As these amendments reflect the strength and reporting we looked for, they are fine.
- Seanad: Data Sharing and Governance Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (6 Feb 2019)
Alice-Mary Higgins: I have one concern, which is in respect of the data controller. I appreciate the concerns of the Attorney General regarding the wording and the need to avoid the implication that there is prejudice elsewhere. Nonetheless, in this legislation we are setting out a clear process whereby individuals can seek information and redress and a clear pathway whereby they should contact the lead...
- Seanad: Data Sharing and Governance Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (6 Feb 2019)
Alice-Mary Higgins: I accept the rationale for the removal of the issues relating to procurement but nonetheless those issues stand. I look forward to engaging with the Minister of State on this matter because I will be bringing forward legislation in respect of procurement in the future. These issues can be tackled within the wider scope of procurement law. In that context, I am happy to leave the matter to...
- Seanad: Data Sharing and Governance Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (6 Feb 2019)
Alice-Mary Higgins: The data portal is a core element and it is a positive. The GDPR gets thrown in as if it is an obstacle, something complicated or a reason we cannot do things. In fact, the regulation is - and should be at its a core - an empowering element. One matter the European Union has got right is ensuring that people have the right to access their information and data. I appreciate the position in...
- Seanad: Data Sharing and Governance Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (6 Feb 2019)
Alice-Mary Higgins: Yes.
- Seanad: Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes: Statements (6 Feb 2019)
Alice-Mary Higgins: Is there one slot? What time does the debate conclude?
- Seanad: Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes: Statements (6 Feb 2019)
Alice-Mary Higgins: How long is this slot?
- Seanad: Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes: Statements (6 Feb 2019)
Alice-Mary Higgins: I will share time with Senator Ruane.
- Seanad: Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes: Statements (6 Feb 2019)
Alice-Mary Higgins: I thank the Minister for coming to the House.While the extension of the investigation can, in some senses, be understood, the Minister will appreciate that it has caused deep disappointment and upset for many. Survivors have been waiting, planning and living their lives in the expectation that a resolution would be arrived at this spring. They were very shocked and disappointed coming into...
- Seanad: Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes: Statements (6 Feb 2019)
Alice-Mary Higgins: I suggest that a vacuum is not-----
- Seanad: Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes: Statements (6 Feb 2019)
Alice-Mary Higgins: Survivors are dying in the interim.