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Good morning ladies and gentlemen.I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak to you here today for International Data Protection Day.

On behalf of the Tánaiste who, unfortunately, cannot be here today, I want to thank the 30% Club for the invitation to address you today, at the opening of 30% Club Ireland’s third annual conference for Chairs and Chief Executive Officers.

A Cheann Comhairle, I welcome this opportunity to address the House on the outcome of the December European Council.

I’m delighted to be here to discuss the Maltese Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

I firstly want to thank the Cathaoirleach of the Committee Deputy O'Caolain and members for the early scheduling of this meeting following my referral last month of the General Scheme of the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2016 for pre-legislative scrutiny.

A Cheann Comhairle, Deputies, I am very pleased to have this opportunity to introduce the Criminal Justice (Suspended Sentences of Imprisonment) Bill 2016 to this House.

Good evening everyone- it is lovely to be here with you tonight to network, to discuss and especially to celebrate this senior leaders’ event with GLEN, with EY and with you all.

Good morning Ladies and Gentleman. I would like to thank the Irish Times for inviting me to give the opening address at this event today.

Distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Excellencies it is my pleasure to welcome you to the second annual European Financial Forum.

One hundred years ago a new Irish state was created from ideals of community, and values of self-belief. Our state arrived on the world map in an era of unprecedented upheaval and uncertainty.