Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I would be happier to leave the amendments which were accepted on Report Stage in the Seanad. During that debate the Minister of State said:

I am accepting amendment No. 8 in the names of Senators Higgins and Ruane because it strengthens the language after the word “identity”. Similarly with amendment No. 9, where the Senators have drawn attention to Article 9 of the GDPR, it strengthens the language and I am prepared to accept it.

I am happy to leave the section as passed by the Seanad. Accordingly, I will not be supporting amendments Nos. 1 to 3, inclusive. I would be happy if the Minister of State withdrew them and returned on Report Stage with a more detailed explanation as to why he is removing any reference to Article 9 of the GDPR. I would prefer to see the original Seanad amendments remain until we have that more detailed discussion.