66 h. ago Department of Social Protection fined €550k for unlawful database of millions of Irish people's faces

A data watchdog ruled that biometric data gathered through applications for the Public Services Card lacked clear legal basis and violated privacy laws.

Economics

2 d. ago Government fined €550,000 by privacy regulator and warned over facial scans for Public Services Card

Government fined €550,000 by privacy regulator and warned over facial scans for Public Services Card  The Irish Independent

Events

2 d. ago Department of Social Protection fined €550,000 over facial scans

Department also ordered to come up with valid lawful basis for the use of facial scans and facial matching software for registration of Public Services Cards

Politics

6 d. ago €1.3m in Government funding of social housing in Galway city and county

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM More than one point three million euro has been awarded to Galway city and county for social housing. The Department of Housing grants will address the housing needs of older people, people with a disability along with helping tackling overcrowding. The funding will allow local authorities to […] The post €1.3m in Government funding of social housing in Galway city and county appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

6 d. ago Derelict properties: CIÉ has not paid levies on vacant site as it has not received ‘any bills’

Four public bodies have paid more than €550,000 to Dublin City Council in levies

Politics

7 d. ago Renters must be protected in drive to increase housing supply – Carrigy

Renters must be protected in drive to increase housing supply – Carrigy  Fine Gael

Transport

1 week ago Co Galway had highest number of Storm Éowyn compensation claims

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM County Galway had the highest number of Storm Éowyn compensation claims. That’s according to new figures provided by the Department of Social Protection to TG4. The Humanitarian Assistance Scheme was opened after extensive damage caused by the storm in January. 30,592 applications came from people across County […] The post Co Galway had highest number of Storm Éowyn compensation claims appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

2 w. ago Government offers supports to Carelon workers facing job losses

The Department of Social Protection is due to meet with affected employees of Carelon as the company prepares to close… The post Government offers supports to Carelon workers facing job losses appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

2 w. ago Most Irish J1 students unaffected by US move to halt interviews for visas

US State Department prepares to expand social media vetting of foreign students

Politics

2 w. ago US suspends student visa processing as Trump administration ramps up social media vetting

An internal cable said the US State Department “plans to issue guidance on expanded social media vetting for all such applications”.

Politics