Martin Conway (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I challenge Mr. Ryan's claim that his office cannot compel. If a Member of the Oireachtas breached data protection then his office would be able to carry out an investigation. There is no point in us dominating this discussion. I would say that his office has a duty of care and responsibility to host a workshop here and engage with Members of the Oireachtas. We can give practical examples of where our work has been impeded by Departments using the GDPR as an excuse. Perhaps Mr. Ryan and his senior management team can discuss the matter and come back to us with a plan.