Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour) | Oireachtas source

A significant volume of statistical data is published in the Ombudsman’s annual report. All the statistics Deputy McDonald is seeking are published there. This can be refined. I had a discussion with the Information Commissioner during the week about the implications of this legislation. I believe it will be warmly embraced and more data will become available.

I do not know what is on the mind of the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection regarding the matter raised by Deputy Catherine Murphy. The terms of reference for the inquiry, which do not pertain to this legislation, will not be discussed tomorrow because they are not yet finalised. They will be in the autumn because we want as inclusive a discussion on that matter as is possible.

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