Mr. Pádraig Dalton:

Under this legislation, when the data is collected it can only be used for statistical purposes. The problem for us is more a concern at the reaction of the large multinationals. We have a long history of engaging directly with the compilers. We have a large cases unit which engages with these compilers on a one-to-one basis. We know how they work and how careful they are with their data. I think it is fair to say that on occasion they are reluctant even to give the data to the CSO.