Mr. John Carroll:

I thank the Deputy for his question. In all our training with potential candidates we stress the importance of data protection. When we provide information to individuals we always highlight that and provide clear guidance on it. However, with respect to the way individual public representatives, the approximately 300 public representatives Fine Gael has, and candidates manage the issue, ultimately they are the individuals responsible for their own data management. In much the same way as the Deputy is responsible for the data he receives and manages, so are our Deputies, Senators, councillors, MEPs and candidates.