Ms Emily O'Reilly:

I refer the Deputy to my observations about NAMA and NTMA. There are non-disclosure provisions and it will be interesting to see how they play out once those bodies are included under FOI. The debate is around the definition of the public interest and who calls it. Presumably certain bodies with a particular expertise, whether in health or finance or managing public funds, will regard themselves as the guardians in those areas. However, as Information Commissioner I have been entrusted to make those decisions and these can be difficult. I must have regard to commercial sensitivities or private personal interests. My office puts a lot of time and thought into this work and in general we get it right.