Results 1-6 of 6 for data protection speaker:Róisín Garvey
- Seanad: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Committee Stage (1 Feb 2023)
Róisín Garvey: For the sake of clarity, under the GDPR and data protection, if all these devices are listed then we would have the GDPR and data protection to be used for all the devices whereas, as the Minister said, if we have a limited list then we cannot apply it. It is not as if just because all the devices are there people are allowed do whatever they want with them, because there is the GDPR. I am...
- Seanad: Wind Energy: Statements (25 Jan 2023)
Róisín Garvey: ...He has over 30 years of experience with the needed skills. We have great news, thanks to the Minister of State, Deputy Malcolm Noonan, and Deputy Steven Matthews, with regard to marine planning areas. We have quadrupled the protected areas in the last two years in government, which is amazing. We have further work to do, and it must all happen before we know where the best place to put...
- Seanad: Wind Energy: Statements (25 Jan 2023)
Róisín Garvey: There has been considerable debate on data centres. The point I was making is it is really good to have data centres located where we have a high source of energy such as offshore wind energy. The wind last year saved Ireland's electricity system a gas bill of €2 billion. That is instantly replacing gas with wind, which is a positive. We need to be optimistic and give people hope....
- Seanad: Consumer Protection (Regulation of Retail Credit and Credit Servicing Firms) Bill 2021: Second Stage (24 Mar 2022)
Róisín Garvey: ...know what APR really means. It is great that this Bill was amended on Committee Stage. I welcome the legislation. It is a significant step to bring these lenders into the remit of the Central Bank, which will provide greater protection for people who use these services. These providers are not currently required to conduct background checks or suitability assessments on customers. It...
- Seanad: Combating Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence: Statements (24 Nov 2020)
Róisín Garvey: ...not acceptable because we do not have the vocabulary for it. We might feel it in our gut that it is wrong, whether as victim or perpetrator, but we do not have the vocabulary to use our words to protect ourselves when we are in an uncomfortable situation. Often, having the right words at the right time can deflect a situation before it escalates. I have been researching this issue and...
- Seanad: Biodiversity: Motion (5 Nov 2020)
Róisín Garvey: ..., gannet and puffin; - 30 per cent of our bee species and 18 per cent of our butterfly species are threatened with extinction; - according to the Irish Wildlife Trust, 48 of our marine species face extinction and require greater legal protection, including the basking shark, angel shark, Atlantic salmon, sunfish, turbot, halibut, purple sea urchin and kaleidoscope jellyfish; - seismic...