Results 1-20 of 82 for data protection speaker:David Stanton

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (29 Feb 2024)

David Stanton: ...the State's position with respect to the EU revision of pharmaceutical legislation ahead of EU Parliamentary Committee votes expected in March 2024; if he supports proposals to reduce regulatory data protection for manufacturers; the impact that such a reduction will have on patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9568/24]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Right to Request Remote Work Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (18 May 2022)

David Stanton: ...vague. Is there a proposal to have some kind of template for that self-assessment? Reference is made to proposed working locations and specific requirements for carrying out the job, such as data protection and confidentiality and so on. Some employees may not be able to do that. That may need to be tightened up. Head 10(2) provides that an employer shall return a decision within...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Right to Request Remote Work Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Mar 2022)

David Stanton: .... I would be interested to hear Ms King's points on the home as a workplace, and the responsibility of the employer to ensure it is safe and that all the other issues regarding equipment, data protection, cybersecurity and so on are in place. How will the employer ensure that is done to a standard required? Does it mean the employer would have to have access to the workplace in the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Right to Request Remote Working Bill 2021: Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (9 Feb 2022)

David Stanton: ...it does not, the issue of the employer being responsible for the health and safety of the employee who makes the equipment available arises. There may be extra costs there. Issues of taxation, data protection and codes of practice are also mentioned. Data protection is a particular concern for certain employers. I believe remote working is a very good idea in certain instances, as I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Pre-legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Competition (Amendment) Bill 2021 (2 Feb 2021)

David Stanton: ...comrades in any alleged offence, they may be treated in a more lenient way. There may be implications in doing that and they may be endangering parties, depending on the alleged offence. Would protection be furthered to somebody in a position where he or she is involved with serious criminal organisations? The Bill speaks about sealing business and books for the duration of an...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (16 Jun 2020)

David Stanton: ...moved out temporarily, to stay with families and friends, during the COVID-19 pandemic. They will be able to return to their centre subject to HSE Guidelines being adhered to. The International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) of my Department does not collate records on victims of torture and the reason for making an application for international protection is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (9 Jun 2020)

David Stanton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 228 and 262 together. I can inform the Deputy that the total expenditure for the provision of PPE for International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) accommodation centres for the period from March to end May 2020, was €521,488.27. During this time, centre managers have been advised to increase the standard and frequency of cleaning throughout...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Jun 2020)

David Stanton: ...(both permanent and temporary) are working closely with the HSE to implement their public health advice. With regard to medical information such as testing, test results and the release of data relating to same, the Deputy will appreciate that these are matters for the HSE in a public health context. Both the HSE and my Department are committed to protecting the medical confidentiality...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (3 Jun 2020)

David Stanton: ...(both permanent and temporary) are working closely with the HSE to implement their public health advice. With regard to medical information such as testing, test results and the release of data relating to same, the Deputy will appreciate that these are matters for the HSE in a public health context. Both the HSE and my Department are committed to protecting the medical confidentiality...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (27 May 2020)

David Stanton: I want to assure the Deputy that I, Minister Flanagan and our officials take the safety and wellbeing of all international protection applicants and the community in which they reside extremely seriously. That has always been our priority. I do appreciate that the circumstances in which the Skellig Accommodation Centre was opened did not allow for full engagement with local...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (27 May 2020)

David Stanton: I want to assure the Deputy that I, Minister Flanagan and our officials take the safety and wellbeing of all international protection applicants and the community in which they reside extremely seriously. That has always been our priority. I do appreciate that the circumstances in which the Skellig Accommodation Centre was opened did not allow for full engagement with local...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (20 May 2020)

David Stanton: ...(both permanent and temporary) are working closely with the HSE to implement their public health advice. With regard to medical information such as testing, test results and the release of data relating to same, the Deputy will appreciate that these are matters for the HSE in a public health context. Both the HSE and my Department are committed to protecting the medical confidentiality...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Covid-19 Pandemic (20 May 2020)

David Stanton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 452 to 470, inclusive, together. I want to assure the Deputy that I, Minister Flanagan and our officials take the safety and wellbeing of all international protection applicants and the community in which they reside extremely seriously. That has always been our priority. I do appreciate that the circumstances in which the Skellig Accommodation Centre was...

Racism Affecting Ethnic Minorities in Ireland: Statements (12 Dec 2019)

David Stanton: ...the equality and human rights positive duty. Public bodies have a duty under section 42 of the 2014 Act to have regard to the need to eliminate discrimination, promote equality of opportunity and protect the human rights of service users and staff. Public bodies must set out in their statements of strategy how they intend to fulfil this duty. As such, the legislation provides structural...

Criminal Records (Exchange of Information) Bill 2019: Second Stage (25 Sep 2019)

David Stanton: ...where the information is required in connection with criminal proceedings in this country; responds to requests from central authorities in other member states for extracts from Ireland's criminal records database in respect of Irish nationals, in instances where the information is required in connection with criminal proceedings in the other member state; receives, stores, and updates...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (2 Jul 2019)

David Stanton: ...as victims of female genital mutilation. The Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) is not privy to all information held by other agencies or Departments in relation to applicants of international protection. The individual professionals communicate with RIA (within the bounds of patient confidentiality) if a particular need is identified that will affect the person’s accommodation...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (26 Jun 2019)

David Stanton: .... All records of deaths in Ireland are held in the General Register Office, which is the central civil repository for records relating to Births, Marriages and Deaths in Ireland. International protection applicants access health services (including mental health services) in the same way as Irish people – through the GP, primary care and hospital system. RIA has no role in the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (18 Jun 2019)

David Stanton: ...centres that have some sort of status or permission to remain, for the most part people residing in accommodation centres have current applications or appeals pending for international protection. The statistical data the Deputy requires is contained in the following tabular statements. Duration of Stay - Hazel Hotel By Month 0 less than 3 3 less than 6 6 less than 9 9 less than 12 12...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications Data (18 Jun 2019)

David Stanton: While an international protection claim is being examined, the Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) offer accommodation and related services to anyone without means. This includes all meals, and utilities. A weekly personal allowance is paid to each person and the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection cover exceptional needs. The Department of Education and Skills...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (28 May 2019)

David Stanton: The Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) oversees a comprehensive and detailed inspections system of accommodation centres for people seeking international protection. Inspections are carried out by an in-house inspectorate within RIA and also by an independent company. The contract for independent inspections is currently held by QTS Ltd. As far as possible, every effort is made to inspect...