Results 1-20 of 26 for data protection speaker:Jennifer Whitmore

COP27: Statements (29 Nov 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: .... Will the Minister taking those proposals on board? We need to get that done. Turning to a couple of items mentioned by other Government Deputies, there was a reference to cynical finger-pointing at data centres. To be clear, no fingers are being pointed at data centres; what is happening is finger-pointing at successive Governments that have failed to plan or strategically manage...

Energy Security: Motion [Private Members] (15 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: ...point. Just this week, we have heard outspoken climate leaders such as UN Secretary General, António Guterres, calling the dash for new fossil fuels as delusional. At home, the Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, said that urgent implementation of all climate plans and policies, plus further new measures, are needed for Ireland to meet the 51% emissions reduction target for 2030....

Home Heating Fuels: Motion [Private Members] (26 Apr 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: ...to convey that message properly and to be honest and truthful with people about what the carbon tax was, how much was going to be taken in and where it was going to be applied. The Government also failed to protect people and to assist them to meet their climate change and energy needs in a way that could be done in balance with our environmental requirements. That has caused significant...

Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (30 Mar 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: ...and we must reflect on the values we had in those days, because we might learn a great deal from the many people who still practice that more frugal lifestyle. Two reports from the Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, last year pointed to a worrying trend in the way we are dealing with our waste. The first, released in September 2021, showed that 69% of Ireland's plastic waste is...

Government Response to Situation in Ukraine: Statements (30 Mar 2022)

Jennifer Whitmore: ...we have a co-ordinated whole-of-government response and framework in place. We need a clear national framework that outlines the roles and responsibilities of the Government in the areas of social protection, health, education, housing and justice. This should include guidance and standards, monitoring frameworks and audit procedures. I recognise this is not something we had ever...

Data Centre Moratorium: Motion [Private Members] (29 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Whitmore: I move: That Dáil Éireann: notes that: — the data centre sector in Ireland is undergoing a surge in development, with approximately 70 data centres constructed, representing a 25 per cent increase on last year, a further eight under construction and between 25-30 more in the planning stages; — a substantial amount of public funding has been spent on...

Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Whitmore: ...Culturally, we are very connected with our sea and maritime areas. That goes for every community, whether it is Wexford town, Arklow, Wicklow or the west coast. What we have not done to date is protect it properly. That is where our focus has not been. We have not focused on ensuring that we manage it sustainably and look after it for future generations. That is where this Bill should...

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Apr 2021)

Jennifer Whitmore: ...for the investor court system despite international comparative analysis revealing the threat these investor courts have on countries' ability to regulate for increased climate and environmental protections? The environmental chapter of CETA is very weak when it comes to legal enforceability in contrast to the strong provisions to protect investors and any references to sustainability,...

Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes: Motion [Private Members] (24 Feb 2021)

Jennifer Whitmore: ...not be made; — that without access to these testimonies, it removes the ability of survivors to refute various conclusions as set out in the Commission’s report; — several witnesses have made complaints to the Data Protection Commission (DPC) pursuant to the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, and to An Garda...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes: Engagement with the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality, Integration and Youth (16 Feb 2021)

Jennifer Whitmore: ...in a few weeks' time. The Minister is still trying to establish the legality or illegality of its action. The survivors have said they did not give consent and many have gone to the Garda and the Data Protection Commission, DPC, about this. There is an obvious need to provide time to allow survivors to get answers to these questions and to allow for any examination or investigations to...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (4 Feb 2021)

Jennifer Whitmore: ...be able to access their own stories and also a clause in the 2004 Commissions of Investigation Act that the commission is required to retain all evidence it receives. It has been reported that the Data Protection Commissioner, DPC, has contacted the commission regarding the destruction of these files. However, the commission is due to be dissolved on 28 February, which is only a few...

Household Utility Bills Support: Motion [Private Members] (3 Feb 2021)

Jennifer Whitmore: ...to invest in the energy needs of people, households and communities, especially those most vulnerable during transition. As part of a just transition model, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul has called for protections for low-income households and vulnerable customers from energy price increases, an improvement in access to, and take-up of, energy efficient schemes, and an improvement...

Report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes: Statements (Resumed) (20 Jan 2021)

Jennifer Whitmore: ...of the other parties have said that they will publish such legislation, which the Social Democrats will support if it achieves that end. The Government must also move quickly to nationalise all data and records relating to the mother and baby homes and similar institutions. We must immediately protect and secure this data. The time for voluntary engagement is past. Regarding redress,...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (3 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Whitmore: I thank the Minister for his response. I am pleased to hear that he has already made contact with experts. He mentioned that the Attorney General has given advice in regard to data protection. Previously, there was confusion as a result of the advice from different Attorneys General in regard to data protection. It is important to have clarity in this regard. Survivor groups have...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (3 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Whitmore: The recent debates about the mother and baby homes situation brought into stark reality how important it is to have clarity on data protection, what rules will apply and who will be applying them to ensure we have a data protection system that is fit for purpose and has the needs of the survivors at its heart. To what extent has the Minister sourced and consulted international and national...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Sustainable Development Goals and Departmental Priorities: Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (3 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Whitmore: ...it will underpin much of the work that we do as we go forward. On 16 October, the Minister stated in the Seanad that he had been advised by the Attorney General that the right to access personal data in Article 15 of the general data protection regulation is expressly restricted by section 35 of the Commissions of Investigations Act 2004. The Minister repeated that point on 22 October in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Sustainable Development Goals and Departmental Priorities: Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (3 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Whitmore: ...of the reports? It will be a difficult time for them. I will also ask about the two advices from the Office of the Attorney General. Was the office specifically asked about the general data protection regulation, GDPR? I am confused as to how it gave such different responses. Was it asked the same thing about GDPR and its application to the Bill and the 2004 Act?

Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters) Records, and another Matter, Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Oct 2020)

Jennifer Whitmore: ...will be triggered by this Bill, and regardless of what the Minister has said those survivors will not be able to access their information. I do not understand how the primary legislation around data protection and GDPR does not apply to this database. Many speakers have referred to Dr. Maeve O'Rourke who has done a huge amount of work in this area. Dr. O'Rourke has outlined that the...

Child Poverty: Motion [Private Members] (30 Sep 2020)

Jennifer Whitmore: ...and their rights, ensuring that all annual budgets and Departmental budgetary decisions are poverty-proofed, transparent and fair; — assist in the design of national initiatives to end child poverty; — reform the current way in which child poverty and overall poverty is measured using the EU Statistics on Income and Living Conditions (SILC) data and minimal essential...