Kevin Humphreys (Dublin South East, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I have three questions but first I want to put them in context because this discussion and debate is a disclosure of personal information. It is not about penalty points or all the dossiers or any other issues which are starting to cloud it.

I am similar to the Minister but I was in the wrong. I got a tap on the window from a garda and got the finger. I said sorry and moved on. That is the context in which I am asking this question. Can he tell the House are all discretionary decisions by the Garda Síochána recorded or only the high profile individuals? It is fundamental and important that we understand what type of records are being kept about Members of this House and high profile individuals. I do not believe that has been addressed.

I accept the Minister’s assurances that there are clear barriers in place to ensure that information collected, whether as a result of Garda discretion, investigation of offences or for any other reasons, will not be used for political debate. Will he affirm that?

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