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Seanad: Protection of Employment (Measures to Counter False Self-Employment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (28 Feb 2018)

Gerry Horkan: Apart from Senator Gavan and Senator Nash himself, I think the rest of us are all based in Dublin. At the same time, I do not want to prolong the debate too much. I will let Senator Nash listen to my contribution. It is important that this has been brought up, and I thank Senator Nash for doing so. It is important for those who are a little worried about the idea of it, such as employer...

Seanad: Data Protection Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2018)

Gerry Horkan: We have dealt with amendment No. 1 and voted on it.

Seanad: Data Protection Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2018)

Gerry Horkan: Amendments Nos. 2 to 5, inclusive, 24 to 26, inclusive, 42, 46, 47, 59, 67 to 79, inclusive, 81, 84, 87 to 89, inclusive, 91 and 92 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed. I ask anybody who wants to speak on any of these amendments to indicate now that they will do so because they will not be allowed to speak at a later stage.

Seanad: Data Protection Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2018)

Gerry Horkan: Yes.

Seanad: Data Protection Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2018)

Gerry Horkan: We were all sent a list of the type of grammatical clarifications earlier.

Seanad: Data Protection Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2018)

Gerry Horkan: It is on the first additional list of amendments dated today.

Seanad: Data Protection Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2018)

Gerry Horkan: We are discussing amendment No. 4a.

Seanad: Data Protection Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2018)

Gerry Horkan: I have it in front of me if the Senator wants me to read it to her.

Seanad: Data Protection Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2018)

Gerry Horkan: It states:In page 14, between lines 30 and 31, to insert the following:"(4) The Commission shall have the power to order the suspension or limitation of any specific data processing actions or processes within a public authority when it considers that necessary or expedient during the course of an investigation.".

Seanad: Data Protection Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2018)

Gerry Horkan: Is Senator Higgins pressing the amendment?

Seanad: Data Protection Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2018)

Gerry Horkan: This amendment has already been discussed with amendment No. 2.

Seanad: Data Protection Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2018)

Gerry Horkan: Amendments Nos. 7 to 9a, inclusive, are related and will be discussed together.

Seanad: Data Protection Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2018)

Gerry Horkan: For the information of Senators there are seven contributors yet to speak on this group of amendments. I will call Senators in the order in which they have indicated starting with Senator Freeman, followed by Senators Boyhan, Ruane, Ó Donnghaile, Higgins, Clifford-Lee and Noone.

Seanad: Data Protection Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2018)

Gerry Horkan: I was in the Chair at 5.30 p.m. and the Cathaoirleach and Leas-Chathaoirleach have taken the Chair since we have been discussing amendments Nos. 7, 8, 9 and 9a. Is Senator McDowell pressing his amendment?

Seanad: Data Protection Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2018)

Gerry Horkan: Is Senator McDowell asking to have his amendment withdrawn?

Seanad: Data Protection Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2018)

Gerry Horkan: Is the Senator withdrawing his amendment?

Seanad: Data Protection Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2018)

Gerry Horkan: The question on the amendment will have to be put. Is the amendment agreed to?

Seanad: Data Protection Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2018)

Gerry Horkan: That matter was not particularly relevant to this section but I indulged the Senator.

Seanad: Data Protection Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2018)

Gerry Horkan: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Sale of Permanent TSB Loan Book: Statements (22 Feb 2018)

Gerry Horkan: I thank the Minister of State for joining us today. Without any disrespect to him, it would have been nice to see the Minister for Finance here. I have no doubt that the Minister of State will very ably listen to us and convey our concerns to him.