Results 1-9 of 9 for data protection speaker:Martin Heydon

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Inshore Fisheries (28 Feb 2024)

Martin Heydon: ...important issue. I am responding on behalf of the Minster, who is unable to be here. As the Senator will be aware, Inland Fisheries Ireland, IFI, is the State body with responsibility for the protection, management, conservation, promotion, marketing and development of the inland fisheries resource. Officials in the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications have liaised...

Trends in Mortality and Estimates of Excess Mortality: Statements (18 Oct 2023)

Martin Heydon: ...as a result of factors such as cold snaps and the increased circulation of respiratory viruses, in particular viruses with epidemic and pandemic potential such as Covid-19 and the flu. The Health Protection and Surveillance Centre reported significant excess all-cause mortality in Ireland during the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic and again in January and February 2021 during the...

Culling the National Herd: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (28 Jun 2023)

Martin Heydon: Deputies referred to import figures for beef. On a point of information, the CSO recently corrected its trade data for beef imports in 2022 and 2023. The correct figures are that we imported almost 37,000 tonnes of beef in 2022, compared with Irish exports of 492,000 tonnes of beef last year. To the end of April this year, we imported 11,000 tonnes of beef, compared with exports of 154,000...

Sea-Fisheries (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Second Stage (21 Sep 2021)

Martin Heydon: ...contribute to a level playing field in fisheries control across member states. Serious infringements include the following: not fulfilling obligations to record and report catch or catch-related data; concealing, tampering or disposal of evidence relating to an investigation; and fishing without a valid licence, authorisation or permit. The system was due to be in place by 1 January...

Common Agricultural Policy: Statements (16 Jun 2021)

Martin Heydon: ...proposed new CAP today, it is important to take a moment to acknowledge the vital role it has played and will continue to play in the future for Irish agriculture and for farm families. The CAP protects family farm incomes, supports the rural economy, ensures the production of high-quality safe food for consumers and protects rural landscapes and the environment. It is not a case of...

Independent Beef Regulator: Motion [Private Members] (26 May 2021)

Martin Heydon: ...the auspices of the beef task force, including the enhancement of the Department’s beef price watch app and the establishment of the new Bord Bia market tracker. The Bord Bia market tracker presents data on a range of indicators in an accessible format. This includes price comparisons, a comparison of Irish composite prices for all product, as well as for prime cattle, with an...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Sustaining Viable Rural Communities: Discussion (Resumed). (9 Nov 2016)

Martin Heydon: ...over. I look forward to having a process early in the new year whereby the Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association members can feed into a similar review. I take on board the points about the Data Protection Commissioner. Shoplifting is cruel. Constituents of mine have contacted me about their frustration in respect of their convenience store where the weekly and daily losses to...

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 30 - Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Revised) (24 Feb 2015)

Martin Heydon: ...about China. I congratulate the Minister and his officials on that and thank them for the significant work that went on behind the scenes. Given the 126% increase in money for beef through the data and genomics scheme, it might be an opportune time for the Minister to give us his view on the current position of the beef sector. This is a major shot in the arm for it, but in light of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Management Information Technology Systems: Discussion (18 Sep 2012)

Martin Heydon: If the State was seeking to avoid the emergence of monopolies or protect against the risk of being held to ransom in respect of information, one could see its point. However, that is not the case, given that the database would be a national one and the companies before us provided guarantees on data sharing. The Department has stated it is not in the best interests of the agricultural...