Results 61-73 of 73 for data protection speaker:Thomas Pringle

Government Appeal of European Commission Decision on State Aid to Apple: Motion (7 Sep 2016)

Thomas Pringle: ...and had hundreds of billions on deposit in the banks. Apple no longer needed that favourable deal. The idea that Apple would leave had it not got that deal in 2007 has been exposed as a lie since Apple invested €1 billion in a data centre in Galway, as was announced last year. Even if Apple had not got that deal in 2007 the company probably would not have left. More interesting,...

Criminal Justice (Spent Convictions) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Report Stage (27 Jan 2016)

Thomas Pringle: ...to be hoped I will be one of those elected. Future Deputies will have to keep an eye on what the legislation will actually entail in terms of the leeway the Minister will have. It is vital that the Data Protection Commissioner and the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission are required to be consulted on any of the provisions of the Bill.

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Nov 2015)

Thomas Pringle: Today we are witnessing yet another piece of legislation which seeks to further preserve the private health insurance industry. I am opposed to the Bill because I am opposed to the special protection afforded to private health insurance companies which profit off the backs of citizens in this country. The Government’s priority has never been to establish access to health care based...

Social Services and Support: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (15 Jul 2015)

Thomas Pringle: ...and respite care grant have been under constant attack and scrutiny in successive budgets. It is imperative, if we are to have an ounce of respect for the role of carer, that we invest in and protect our carers in the community by maintaining these supports and improving on them to fit within the home health model. The carer's allowance must be maintained alongside the half rate carer's...

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (11 Jun 2015)

Thomas Pringle: This Bill seeks to address data protection issues around the introduction of a postal code service. Data protection is in need of real safeguards, especially as the digital economy expands and the threat of surveillance and citizen scrutiny grows simultaneously with it. Embracing technological advances can seem intimidating, but the digital economy demands that we get smarter with our...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Data Protection (17 Jul 2014)

Thomas Pringle: 28. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way he will permit An Post to access TV subscription data for payment of the TV licence taking into consideration data protection concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31651/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Data Protection (17 Jun 2014)

Thomas Pringle: 543. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to take systemwide action to ensure the protection of the personal data of citizens; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25500/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Data Protection (10 Jun 2014)

Thomas Pringle: 95. To ask the Minister for Social Protection her plans to ensure that her Department sufficiently protects the personal data of citizens; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24233/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Postcode Implementation (27 May 2014)

Thomas Pringle: 491. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the actions he will take to address the concerns of the Data Protection Commissioner regarding the introduction of the new postcode system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22190/14]

Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Oct 2013)

Thomas Pringle: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate. In general, everybody would welcome the introduction of this legislation and the establishment of a DNA database, which will assist in detecting and solving serious crimes. The legislation has major benefits for solving crimes by identifying perpetrators. That is vitally important when one sees serious crimes, particularly of a sexual...

Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Joint Sub-Committee on Fisheries: Aquaculture and Tourism: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Apr 2013)

Thomas Pringle: I thank Dr. Delaney and Dr. Hynes for their presentations. The work this committee is attempting to do is to try to see if it can formulate or propose a policy response that will protect rural coastal communities and communities dependent on inshore fishing or which have traditionally been dependent on inshore fishing for their livelihoods and help sustain those communities. The...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Information and Communications Technology (29 Jan 2013)

Thomas Pringle: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the steps she is taking to ensure the efficient operation of computer systems within her Department in order to allow for the effective management of information and to cross reference data with other State agencies such as the Revenue Commissioners; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4440/13]

Fishing Industry Development: Statements (23 Nov 2011)

Thomas Pringle: ...in area 6A, west of Scotland, and in the Irish Sea, where the Commission proposes that no fishing will take place in 2012. There has been a ban in place for area 6A since 2009 in an attempt to protect cod, haddock and whiting. It has effectively banned the use of most fishing gears in area 6A, with the exception of very specific tall gears only. That has forced small inshore fleets to...