Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank Deputy Naughten. I flag now that I will be bringing further amendments on Report Stage, including to revise the text of subsection 7B of the principal Act regarding the extension of the time between notifications. Under subsection 7A, the amendment would clarify that a member of An Garda Síochána, not below the rank of inspector, may specify a period of more or less than three days, where he or she is satisfied it would be appropriate to do so. However, that member of the force is not required to inform the person of such variation. Such informing can be done by any member of An Garda Síochána.

I will also be bringing forward an amendment which will require persons convicted of sexual offences to provide their previous addresses since the date of conviction. I also mentioned earlier that An Garda Síochána had flagged some concerns regarding the sharing of information with other police services. I sought legal advice concerning specific circumstances, and I will be bringing forward amendments on Report Stage with the aim of balancing the disclosure and information requirements.