Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is my firm belief that a more effective remedy already exists in law, namely, the 2014 Act, section 7 of which deals with the issue in a comprehensive way. I am satisfied that it provides an effective remedy where a data protection officer is experiencing difficulty in the performance of his or her functions.

An important thing to take into account is the fact that a data protection officer who makes such a protected disclosure would enjoy the extensive protections against dismissal and against victimisation or any form of loss or detriment which is provided specifically under Part 3 of the 2014 Act. I believe it is better and clearer if it is under that umbrella. I note what Deputy Ó Laoghaire has said.