Results 1-20 of 41 for data protection speaker:Jerry Buttimer

Seanad: Local Government (Surveillance Powers in Relation to Certain Offences) Bill 2022: Second Stage (26 Jan 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: ...whole issue of GDPR and human rights. She has a very valid point and we must be careful with that but there is an element in which we need to ensure that we work with our local authorities to ensure that data protection is not abused. We also need to work with them to ensure we eliminate the scourge of littering and that we have a measured approach. If we are all honest about this,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the Data Protection Act 2018, back from committee, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; and No. 2, statements on budget 2020, to be taken at 4.45 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed ten minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed eight minutes.

Seanad: Data Protection Act 2018: Motion (8 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft:Data Protection Act 2018 (section 60(6)) (Central Bank of Ireland) Regulations 2019,a copy of which was laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 20th September, 2019.”

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Sep 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding Data Protection Act 2018 (section 60(6)) (Central Bank of Ireland) Regulations 2019, referral to committee, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, motion regarding the Official Languages Act 2003 (Public Bodies) Regulations 2019, referral to committee, to be taken on the conclusion of No. 1 without debate;...

Seanad: Data Protection Act Regulations: Referral to Joint Committee (24 Sep 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft:Data Protection Act 2018 (section 60(6)) (Central Bank of Ireland) Regulations 2019,a copy of which was laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 20th September,2019, be referred to the Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach in accordance with Standing Order...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: ...and early investment is critical but I will get the information on that for the Senator. Regarding the issue relating to WhatsApp raised by Senators Ardagh and Craughwell, it is important that the Data Protection Commissioner, who is working with the organisation, counteracts any type of infiltration of our data. It is a source of worry and highlights the dangers posed by the new forms...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: ...be fair, it was initiated by Mr. Ruairí Quinn, and continued by the former Minister, Deputy Bruton, and the current Minister, Deputy McHugh. I hope the development can happen. With regard to the Data Protection Act, I do not have a commencement date for Senators Higgins and Ruane but I am sure we can liaise with the Department on that issue. Senator Bacik raised the issue of the...

Seanad: Children's Digital Protection Bill 2018: Second Stage (12 Dec 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: ...office. I have always found him to be very courteous, conscientious and helpful. I welcome Senator Freeman's Bill, which presents us with an important opportunity to have a debate on providing protection in the digital world. Many of us have been involved long before today in promulgating the need for cybersafety. Senator Lombard and I have been working together on this area. The...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: .... It also showed that Michel Barnier is a man of his word and that he stuck with Ireland, as did the 26 other member states. I want to make clear that the objective of the Government remains the protection of the Good Friday Agreement in all its parts and the avoidance of a hard border on the island of Ireland. That objective was achieved yesterday. Whether we engage in partisan...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jul 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I am trying to assist. Senator Davitt is right that local authorities and local representatives must work to ensure that we protect our towns and villages because they are the lifeblood of rural Ireland. To be fair to the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Deputy Ring, he has a programme of work and he is engaging with it. There needs to be a collaborative approach. On Senator...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: ...I will explain to the House the reason for the delay to 2.20 p.m. The Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Cannon, was not available and we were not sure if the Data Protection Bill 2017 would conclude last night, so we had to leave time.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (23 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: ...same type of connectivity as those living on a Luas line. I fully subscribe to that point. Senator Gallagher raised the issue of the GDPR and schools. I draw the attention of the Senator to www.dataprotectionschools.iewhich is a portal for schools and has a specific section on data protection. I draw his attention to circular 0829/2018 which has a specific reference to GDPR.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (23 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Minister of State, Deputy Ciarán Cannon, is not available until 2.20 p.m. because of the contingency around the debate on data protection yesterday. I gave a commitment that the Bill would not be guillotined but it finished quicker than we thought.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Data Protection Bill 2018 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] – Report and Final Stages, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business, and No. 2, motion for earlier signature of the Data Protection Bill 2018, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of No. 1.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: ...common good. I agree with Senator Coghlan. In the Dáil this afternoon the Taoiseach said he would look at other reports on media freedom and that he would consider legislation, if required, to protect journalists' sources. All of us agree that we must have an independent, free press and strong, independent media. Any alleged breach of personal data is worrying and wrong and we...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: ...to be taken at 12.45 p.m.; No. 3, motion for the information of voters in relation to the Thirty-Sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2018 to be taken on conclusion of No. 2 without debate; No. 4, Data Protection Bill 2018 – Report and Final Stages (resumed), to be taken on conclusion of No. 3 and to conclude after four hours if not previously concluded by the putting of one...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (28 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Cathaoirleach caught me on the hop. I thank the 15 Members of the House for their contributions on the Order of Business. We have had 15 hours of debate on the Data Protection Bill. The reason we put the four-hour limit on it today was to give structure to the business of the House to facilitate Members because of other legislation coming through. If we include the four hours from...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (28 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: ...the passage of the Domestic Violence Bill and hope it is enacted quickly. The Senator raised the issue of Clare's Law and it is one we should give consideration to. It is important that we not only protect women, but also men who are in relationships and dating relationships, and provide information and protection to all people. Senator Nash raised the issue of the AGSI conference and...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Data Protection Bill 2018 - Report and Final Stages, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and conclude not later than 3.15 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: ...at the Planxty reunion. The evocative image Senator Gavan created this morning is something Liam O'Flynn did through his music, work and art. I wish to be associated with the remarks on his sad passing. Data protection was raised by Senators Ardagh, Bacik and Feighan, among others. The misuse of personal data is both wrong and worrying. The Data Protection Commissioner is having a...