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Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence: Statements (10 Jul 2025) See 2 other results from this debate

Ruairí Ó Murchú: ...up from 44,782 in 2020. It is utterly unacceptable. We hope some of those figures are because people feel freer to come forward but there are still issues. We know the logjams for those seeking protection orders of all kinds, even down to the set-up in Garda stations, which are not necessarily suitable for somebody making a disclosure. I welcome the specialist teams like that in...

Data Protection Act 2018 (Section 60(4)) Regulations 2025: Motion (10 Jul 2025) See 4 other results from this debate

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank Deputies Carthy and Gannon for their contributions. Deputy Carthy was correct in stating that these regulations are not seeking in any way to restrict the rights of a data subject. In fact, they are seeking to add protection to the rights of a data subject by ensuring that the three agencies that are the subject matter of the regulations act only where necessary and in a...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (10 Jul 2025) See 1 other result from this debate

Alan Kelly: ...having to publish profits; he has a good track record on this. The Labour Party published legislation on that to bring about transparency. More important, can the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission be asked to look at this gouging which is obviously going on? I also ask for it to investigate the scam that is loyalty cards. They are now absolutely mandatory, not voluntary....

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (10 Jul 2025) See 1 other result from this debate

Ken O'Flynn: Last week in the House, I raised with the Minister, Deputy Chambers, the urgent need to extend legal aid to whistleblowers who step forward not for personal gain, but to protect the public interest. In that exchange, the Minister expressed his willingness to meet me and the whistleblowers in question. I accepted the offer in writing but have received no reply as yet from the Minister....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Jul 2025) See 1 other result from this debate

Fiona O'Loughlin: ...welcome to our distinguished guests from France. We look forward to celebrating with them on Monday. The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding proposed approval by Seanad Éireann of the Data Protection Act 2018 (Section 60(6)) (Defence Forces Tribunal of Inquiry) Regulations 2025, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2, statements on...

Data Protection Act 2018 (Section 60(6)) (Defence Forces Tribunal of Inquiry) Regulations 2025: Motion (10 Jul 2025)

Public Accounts Committee: 2023 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 11 - Office of the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances
Vote 39 - Office of Government Procurement
Vote 43 - Office of the Government Chief Information Officer
Chapter 3 - Vote accounting and budget management (10 Jul 2025) See 4 other results from this debate

Mr. David Moloney: It is more to do with IT. It also runs and chairs the data governance board. The data sharing agreements intersect with GDPR, obviously, but GDPR is primarily under justice and the Data Protection Commissioner.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Expenditure (10 Jul 2025)

Simon Harris: ...in Legal Studies King’s Inns €4,975 First Secretary Online Barrister at Law degree King’s Inn €3,140 Third Secretary Hybrid Advanced Diploma in Data Protection Law King’s Inn €2,550 Executive Officer Online ...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Energy Policy (10 Jul 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: ...support to homeowners for almost 187,000 home energy upgrades, including 58,000 B2s and 25,000 fully-funded upgrades for households at risk of energy poverty under the Warmer Homes Scheme.  In 2025 the most recent data shows there were 2,400 free upgrades for energy poor homes under the Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme, with a record €280 million allocated in 2025. These...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Artificial Intelligence (10 Jul 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: ...well-governed introduction of AI, aiming to assess potential efficiency gains within the Department. Chaired at the Assistant Secretary General level, this cross-cutting group involves the HR, IT, Data Analytics, Data Protection and Communications divisions. Additionally, the Department collaborates with its agencies through a CIO forum, beginning to take on a stewardship role in the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: EU Regulations (10 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: On 15 January 2024 the European Commission announced it had concluded its review of 11 existing Adequacy Decisions. In its published report, the Commission found that personal data transferred from the European Union to Andorra, Argentina, Canada, Faroe Islands, Guernsey, the Isle of Man, Israel, Jersey, New Zealand, Switzerland and Uruguay, continued to benefit from adequate...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (10 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: There has been a significant increase in investment into the international protection system which, combined with digitisation and process reengineering, has facilitated a major increase in processing capacity. In 2024 the International Protection Office (IPO) delivered over 14,000 first decisions compared to over 8,500 in 2023, while the International Protection Appeals Tribunal (IPAT)...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (10 Jul 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: There has been a significant increase in investment into the international protection system which, combined with digitisation and process reengineering, has facilitated a major increase in processing capacity.  The table below details the negative decision issued in respect of International Protection applications in 2024 and 2025, to 30 June 2025. Type Decisions ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Artificial Intelligence (10 Jul 2025)

Martin Heydon: ...;amp; Development €0 The following Department operations are conducted using Artificial Intelligence tools delivered under business as usual at no additional cost. Machine Learning Smart text analysis to prevent and contain data breaches. Operational €0 All current and future AI use cases are subject to human...

Transparency for Supermarket Profits: Motion [Private Members] (9 Jul 2025) See 4 other results from this debate

Jerry Buttimer: ...as well. The Government has already taken significant steps to monitor and respond to developments in the grocery sector. This includes leveraging the expertise of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, which plays a central role in safeguarding consumer interests and ensuring markets operate fairly and efficiently. In light of the existing regulatory framework, the...

Seanad: Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (9 Jul 2025) See 1 other result from this debate

Patricia Stephenson: ...to a good name and to respond to the rapidly evolving digital environment. However, while I welcome elements of the Bill, it is a missed opportunity in some key respects, particularly in how it protects or fails to protect democratic speech and public interest journalism.I will start with the positives. The provisions to deter strategic lawsuits against public participation, SLAPPs, are...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Job Losses (9 Jul 2025)

Alan Dillon: Section 12 of the Protection of Employment Acts 1977-2024 provides that an employer proposing collective redundancies must notify the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment at least 30 days before the first dismissal takes effect. Collective redundancies arise where, during any period of 30 consecutive days, the employees being made redundant are: 5 employees where 21-49 are...