Results 1-8 of 8 for data protection speaker:Cathal Berry

Transfer of Passenger Name Record Data: Motions (14 Feb 2024)

Cathal Berry: ...Regional Independent Group on the proposals before us. The question is whether Ireland should opt in to facilitate the EU beginning negotiations with three non-EU countries on the exchange of PNR data. We are actively supporting the proposal for a number of reasons. First, we appreciate the transnational nature of organised crime and terrorism. This country has suffered immensely from...

European Union Directive: Motion (6 Jul 2023)

Cathal Berry: ...also a focus on open access to information. This is where the freedom of information, FOI, process comes in. Any information that is of public interest should be readily accessible. The general data protection regulation, GDPR, is often used, sometimes for good reason and sometimes for reasons that are not so good. Much of the time it is used as an excuse not to give publicly necessary...

Prüm II Proposal: Motion (26 Apr 2022)

Cathal Berry: ...colleagues alluded to the fact that balance is being appropriately struck here, which is important. We have struck an appropriate balance between timely access to information and have ensured the data protection component is also respected. I am glad no artificial intelligence is permitted at this time. I am also reassured by the fact that information received or transacted through the...

Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Sep 2021)

Cathal Berry: ...very important as are the continental ports in France. It is important that we secure our shipping and ensure our merchant vessels can move freely and unimpeded along those sea lanes. On the data cables, I am reassured that reference has been made to them in this Bill. They are also very important. If we are planning data cables, we must ensure we can properly secure them and...

Ireland's participation in MARSUR III: Motion (22 Apr 2021)

Cathal Berry: ...simple. From Ireland's perspective, it consists of just a single computer and a single telephone in the naval base in Cork, which will allow our navy to communicate securely with both voice and data to like-minded navies across the European Union. It really is that simple. It is modelled on the same carbon copy on which the Garda Síochána's interaction with Europol is based....

Mental Health Policy: Motion [Private Members] (9 Dec 2020)

Cathal Berry: ...society; — people’s experience of well-being may vary, with some experiencing vulnerability at some stages in their life; — the Government’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic should ensure that measures protect not only the population’s physical health, but its mental health also, as an equally important component of health and well-being; —...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Data Protection Commissioner (5 Mar 2020)

Cathal Berry: 415. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans for the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner in Portarlington, County Laois; the investment committed to the office to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3543/20]