Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 March 2018
20. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if an end to the roll-out of the use of public services cards for more services provided by the State will be recommended until such time as concerns over the use of the card have been addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13221/18]
View answerThe recent concerns raised in relation to the Public Services Card have been comprehensively addressed through the provision of communications and guidance to clarify exactly what data the card contains, what it is used for, and its legal basis. The Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection, assisted by my Department, published a "Comprehensive Guide To SAFE Registration and The Public Services Card" last October, which is available on the DEASP website. Furthermore, a new website, psc.gov.ie, was recently launched. This site includes a detailed 'questions and answers' section addressing the concerns that have been raised of late in relation to the card and MyGovID.
Consequently, we intend to continue with the delivery plan for the card and MyGovID, as set out in the eGovernment Strategy published by Minister O’Donovan last July. Obviously, we will continue to work with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner and take on board any recommendations that arise from their ongoing review
