Louise O'Reilly (Dublin Fingal, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

The Minister of State has said that the director would determine anonymity, which is fair enough. In addition, I am aware that the legislation simply renumbers and transposes EU legislation. Is he saying that the director cannot seek anonymity or, should they seek it, that is to be disregarded? Can a director seek anonymity but ultimately the decision to grant it or otherwise is only given by the director? Obviously the director can decide to grant anonymity where deemed appropriate. Is he saying that the director is precluded from asking? What I heard is that only the director of the authority can decide anonymity and there is no capacity for the company directors to seek anonymity. Perhaps I have misunderstood him.