Results 1-20 of 359 for data protection speaker:Helen McEntee

European Union Migration and Asylum Pact: Motion [Private Members] (1 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: ..., enhanced and better system than the one we have now. There is nothing in this pact that does not benefit Ireland. I am absolutely steadfast in that view. From faster processing and appeals, enhanced data-sharing, new rules and responsibilities and a greater emphasis on returns, the pact will address the key inefficiencies that are in our system. We have a system that does not work as...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Programmes (30 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: .... Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons) Act 2021 was signed into law 15th Dec 2021 Implement the measures identified by the Expert Group, to ensure that international protection applications are dealt with and brought to finality as quickly as possible, while always ensuring fair procedure and a human rights-based approach. The recommendations which...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: European Union (30 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...;n as competent authority for the imposition of sanctions on hosting service providers once a legislative amendment that will allow this is made; this provision is included in the General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Protection, Preservation of and Access to Data on Information Systems) Bill 2024. This designation will also resolve the infringement relating to Article 18. Lastly,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (30 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...Region: - Sergeant Garda DMR South Central Less than 10 Less than 10 DMR North Central Less than 10 12 As the Deputy may be aware, further data is not released by An Garda Síochána for counts of fewer than 10 for data protection and security reasons.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: European Union (30 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...of Firearms) Regulations 2020 Directive 2011/36/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2011 on preventing and combating trafficking in human beings and protecting its victims, and replacing Council Framework Decision 2002/629/JHA S.I. No. 432/2020 - European Union (Prevention and Combating of Human Trafficking) (National Rapporteur) Regulations...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (23 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...Síochána should not have their hands tied behind their backs when it comes to fighting or detecting crime and putting criminals behind bars, it is important there are safeguards in place. The Act was drafted to take account of the Data Protection Commissioner's concerns regarding community CCTV.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (23 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...scams and the identification of those involved in them. Finally, I can assure the Deputy that I am committed to enacting the necessary legislation to provide the Gardaí with the legal powers they need to tackle this form of crime. A General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Protection, Preservation and Access to Data on Information Systems) Bill 2024 was recently approved by...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (23 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...286 43 10 2 1 342 I am further advised that the table below sets out the number of Garda members who retired from the Meath Division in the years 2020 up to the 18 April 2024. I am informed that data is not released by An Garda Síochána for counts less than 10 for data protection reasons. Please be advised that these figures...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (23 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...2024 (to 14/04/24) 330 32 5 27 1 5 116 154 *Please note, figures are correct at time of issue, however, all statistics may be subject to data cleansing. *During the COVID- 19 Pandemic there was a moratorium on deportations. This was effective during the latter part of 2020, 2021 and for the first 8 months of 2022....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Seekers (18 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: I can confirm that my Department takes all necessary steps to manage the international protection process efficiently and effectively, while ensuring the integrity of those processes is maintained at all times. Making sure that applications are processed quickly means those who need our protection are given the opportunity to re-build their life in Ireland in a timely manner. It also means...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (18 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...41 Apr’24 (To 14/04/24) 66 6 0 6 14 0 1 21 *Please note, figures are correct at time of issue, however, all statistics may be subject to data cleansing. *During the COVID- 19 Pandemic there was a moratorium on deportations. This was effective during the latter part of 2020, 2021 and for the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Seekers (18 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...Airport only, as such the below figures reflect the position at Dublin Airport. Other airports and other ports of entry are the responsibility of the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) and data as requested is not collated in this manner for other ports of entry. The BMU and the GNIB are working closely with airlines on a range of measures to ensure that passengers have the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Seekers (18 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 250 and 251 together. The Department takes all necessary steps to manage the international protection process efficiently and effectively, while ensuring the integrity of those processes is maintained at all times. The State is required to examine the application of anyone who presents at the borders of the State, or is in the State, and indicates that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Reviews (18 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...of Jury Service Nil Nil Review of the operation of Part 3 of the Personal Insolvency Acts Nil Nil Review of the operation of section 31(1) of the Data Protection Act 2018, as provided for by section 31(3) Nil Nil Review of the Department’s Family Reunification Policy Nil ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (17 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...Management Unit is doing in co-operation with Gardaí. The information requested by the Deputy regarding nationalities of people who arrived at Dublin Airport, and who subsequently claimed international protection without being in possession of correct identifying documentation or no identifying documentation, has been to be collated in the manner requested with effect from October...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (17 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business under Section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended). This includes all decisions relating to data control and data protection regarding information held on Garda IT systems, including PULSE. As Minister, I have no role in these independent functions. It should be noted that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (16 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...to ensure everyone feels safe. The legal framework which provides for the operation of community CCTV requires that any proposed scheme must: be approved by the local Joint Policing Committee*, have a data protection impact assessment prepared, have the prior support of the relevant local authority, which must act as a joint data controller with An Garda Síochána and a joint...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (10 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...the personnel referenced may be identifiable to the general public, thus posing a potential risk to their safety. Furthermore, An Garda Síochána, along with fellow Government Departments and public bodies, is bound by existing Data Protection legislation; the release of figures fewer than 10 has the potential to compromise the protection and privacy of individuals employed by An...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (9 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: I can confirm that my Department takes all necessary steps to manage the international protection process efficiently and effectively, while ensuring the integrity of those processes is maintained at all times. Making sure that applications are processed quickly means those who need our protection are given the opportunity to re-build their life in Ireland in a timely manner. It also means...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...referenced may be identifiable to the general public, thus posing a potential risk to their safety. Furthermore, An Garda Síochána, along with fellow Government Departments and public bodies, is bound by existing Data Protection legislation; the release of figures of fewer than ten has the potential to compromise the protection and privacy of individuals employed by An Garda...