Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters) Records, and another Matter, Bill 2020: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages
Seanad Éireann — 2020-10-23
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Alice-Mary Higgins (IND), National University of Ireland

I recognise that the Minister has listened to my comments but there is an issue that has been raised by others, and my amendments for this group would simply allow the Minister, under the same section he has introduced, to oblige the commission to offer people a copy of their testimony along with the obligation on the commission in the legislation to consult people on the question of redaction. It is appropriate and, as others have said, it makes no sense not to do this. If the Minister accepts the amendment, it would be a requirement on the commission, which would be useful.
I agree on the point that has been made in that although it is not a subject of the Bill, there is the provision under amendment No. 11, which is before the House and which the Minister could potentially accept, that could explicitly deal with the concerns of the Data Protection Commission by specifying that Article 15 restrictions will not apply.

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Sitting date: 2020-10-23