Mick Wallace (Wexford, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I raised some points with the previous delegation but did not get much satisfaction on the following point: according to the general scheme a ministerial order would be required to retain the data. Then judicial authorisation would be required for it to be released to the relevant statutory body. While the Minister would order the retention of data, judicial authorisation would be required for access to data. Do the witnesses think these steps offer adequate safeguards against possible abuse of the process?