Results 121-140 of 203 for data protection speaker:Darragh O'Brien

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Fire Service (27 Jul 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: ...Ireland by local authorities in accordance with the provisions of the Fire Services Acts, 1981 and 2003. Under this legislation, there are 31 fire authorities which provide fire prevention and fire protection services for communities through 27 service delivery structures. Local authority fire services are delivered by approximately 3,300 local authority staff engaged at 217 fire stations...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (27 Jul 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: ...;  The information requested in respect of the number of HAP properties inspected found to be non-compliant and the number followed-up subsequently is not reported by local authorities to my Department and is not available. Annual data in respect of the level of inspections carried out by each local authority is available on my Department's website at...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (27 Jul 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: .... Representations made on behalf of individual constituents in relation to housing adaptation grants or other personal matters are also subject to the general requirements that apply under the Data Protection Act 2018, which is under the remit of my colleague Ms Heather Humphreys TD, Minister for Justice. The 2018 Act confers rights on individuals in relation to the privacy of their...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rental Sector (15 Jul 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: The Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Act 2015 provided for, among other things, the establishment of a tenancy deposit protection scheme to be operated by the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB). The Programme for Government commits to the examination of a system of holding rental deposits and how best to achieve this is under consideration my Department. However, there have been...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (15 Jul 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: ...in respect of the number of HAP properties inspected found to be non-compliant and the number followed-up subsequently is not reported by local authorities to my Department and is not available. Annual data in respect of the level of inspections carried out by each local authority is available on my Department's website at www.gov.ie/en/publication/da3fe-private-housing-market-stati...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rental Sector (8 Jul 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: ... The City and County Management Association’s (CCMA) Local Authority Services Frameworks for Future Covid-19 Pandemic Response does not permit rental inspections at present. This is in order to protect tenants, landlords and inspectors. The CCMA Framework is developed in accordance with Government public health guidance and restrictions and is reviewed as necessary and in line with...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Nitrates Usage (1 Jul 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: ...met recently with various key stakeholders. It is clear from our current water quality trends that significant reductions in nutrient losses from agriculture to water are urgently needed to protect our water environment and meet our legal obligations. In partnership with the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine, Deputy McConalogue, I launched an initial public consultation on...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rental Sector (29 Jun 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: ..., to operate a national tenancy registration system and to facilitate the resolution of disputes between landlords and tenants. The Residential Tenancies and Valuation Act 2020 set out new protections for tenants who fall into rent arrears, and as a result, are at risk of losing their tenancy. In the 10-month period between August 2020 and the end of May 2021 , 475 tenants sent a...

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (No. 2) Bill 2021: Second Stage (25 Jun 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: ...having financial difficulty and rents being withheld. We did not want to see that and many good providers of accommodation in that space did not want to see that either. These measures have been broadly welcomed. On the extension of additional protections, I will say two quick things. We have about 300,000 registered tenancies in the country. That has dropped about 14,000 in the space...

Affordable Housing Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (24 Jun 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: ...are being built in to tailor eligibility to meet individual affordability needs only and to manage prices through area-based price ceilings. These price ceilings are price caps, not price targets. The price ceilings are based on real data, which is the CSO-recorded median price of new first-time buyer homes sold in each area. This means that developers will build homes in the lower half...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rental Sector (24 Jun 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: ...providers of Student Specific Accommodation are required to register their tenancies with the RTB. Managing the registration of tenancies is a core function of the RTB. This allows the RTB to collect and provide definitive data on the rental sector and for transparency across the rental sector through the public register of tenancies; thus, enabling a better understanding of the sector. ...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (15 Jun 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: Increased rent limits for the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) and the Rent Supplement Scheme were introduced in 2016. These limits were agreed in conjunction with the Department of Social Protection (DSP). In reviewing the rent limits, my Department worked closely with DSP and monitored data gathered from the Residential Tenancies Board and the HAP Shared Services Centre. The HAP rent...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Data Protection (1 Jun 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force on 25th May 2018. The nature of the data breaches identified by my Department since 25th May 2018 fall into three broad categories:  personal data being shared accidentally with unintended recipients; the loss or theft of equipment (phones/laptops); or the accidental exposure of personal data to unauthorised persons....

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rental Sector (1 Jun 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: Increased rent limits for the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) and the Rent Supplement Scheme were introduced in 2016. These limits were agreed in conjunction with the Department of Social Protection (DSP).  In reviewing the rent limits, my Department worked closely with DSP and monitored data gathered from the Residential Tenancies Board and the HAP Shared Services...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rental Sector (1 Jun 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: ...with the relevant local authority.  Local authorities report to my Department on numbers of overall inspections carried out and enforcement actions undertaken on a quarterly basis. The most recent data received in respect of the number of inspections of all private rental properties and those with HAP tenancies is set out in the table below:  HAP Inspections...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Data Protection (20 May 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: In accordance with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), my Department has implemented a range of appropriate organisational and technical measures to safeguard privacy and protect personal information. These measures include the ability to ensure the ongoing confidentiality, integrity and availability of systems and services. Since the coming into effect of...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Data Protection (18 May 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force on 25 May 2018.  My Department appointed a Data Protection Officer (as is required under Article 37 of the GDPR) and set up a dedicated Data Protection Unit that year The table below sets out the number of data breaches identified by my Department since the introduction of the GDPR. All breaches were dealt with in line...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Data (13 May 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: ....ie). Further information is available on the payment of a prescribed fee. As a public register, that information is available to all. Under the same principles and in line with legislation, data may be applied for and provided in bulk. The PRA does not operate on a commercial basis. All the State bodies under the aegis of my Department operate in accordance with relevant data...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (13 May 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: ...to find an alternative dwelling. Local authorities report to my Department on numbers of overall inspections carried out and enforcement actions undertaken on a quarterly basis. The most recent data received in respect of the number of inspections of all private rental properties and those with HAP tenancies is set out in the table below: HAP Inspections carried out in...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Schemes (11 May 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: Increased rent limits for the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) and the Rent Supplement Scheme were introduced in 2016. These limits were agreed in conjunction with the Department of Social Protection (DSP). In reviewing the rent limits, my Department worked closely with DSP and monitored data gathered from the Residential Tenancies Board and the HAP Shared Services Centre. The HAP rent...