Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Deputy's wording makes it compulsory whereas what we have provided in the Bill will ensure the anonymity.

However, it cannot be an absolute imperative because it then ultimately takes from the enforcement in some circumstances. The amendment is probably unnecessary in that what is being attempted here is the best that can be done while respecting the constitutional legal system. The commission will seek to protect the identity of persons and to respect their views but I do not think members should be setting up a compulsion to so do within the legislation.