Data Protection Act 2018 (Section 60(6)) and (Section 51(3)) Regulations 2026: Motion
Seanad Éireann — 2026-03-24
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Maria Byrne (FG), Agricultural Panel

I thank the Minister of State for coming with these very important regulations. The Minister met with the group on dignity. I note the unfortunate passing of Chloe and I also extend my sympathies to the Maher family. I understand there have been so many issues. We looked at it on our health committee as well and we met the different organisations but I understand why data protection has to be brought in. It is very important that a true picture be reflected and appropriate people have been put in place to gather this information, with a full report to come back. Under data protection, people's privacy will be treated with respect and the people will be treated with respect. These are very important regulations in that respect. It is important that the truth and the report come forward and these kinds of situations will not happen in the future. Because of that, they are very important regulations, as is the fact that experienced people have been put in place as well to carry out the report and the research. I wish them all the best in their endeavours because of the sensitivities and that whole side of it. It is not a very easy task for anybody but I believe the fact that there will be a full report at the end is most important. I support the Minister of State's regulations.

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Sitting date: 2026-03-24