Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 14 September 2022
439. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Justice the resources that the Data Protection Commission received from 2018 to date; if resources will be increased in 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44733/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Programme for Government commits to ‘recognise the domestic and international importance of data protection in Ireland’ and states that the Government ‘will ensure that Ireland delivers on its responsibilities under the General Data Protection Regulation’.
The Government is very conscious of the commitment to deliver effective data protection regulation and protection of the data privacy rights of EU citizens, which is critical to the development and growth of our digital economy.
In dialogue with the Data Protection Commission, and with other relevant Government Departments, my Department’s role is to ensure that the Commission continues to have the resources required to fulfil its important, statutory obligations.
The Data Protection Commission has its own Vote (44) and was allocated €23.2 million in Budget 2022, a 22% increase on the €19.1 million that was allocated for 2021.
The budget allocation for 2018 was €11.7 million, for 2019 it was €15.3 million, and for 2020 it was €16.7 million. This reflects a commitment to ensure that the DPC is resourced to enable it to perform its functions and responsibilities effectively. The allocation for 2023 is a matter to be considered in the context of Budget 2023.
