Peter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The definition of "record" in the Bill relates exclusively to the form and format of the record – physical and digital. Amendment No. 15 relates to the potential content of such records and is inappropriate to include in this definition. The legal effect and efficacy of "...shall not be confused with information held..." is also far from clear. Sections 100 and 123 provide extensively for the management of records for MACs and licences, respectively. I will be opposing this amendment.