Mr. Peter Lennon:

It will not be the case. If a researcher is to approach the NHIA to provide the type of detailed information set out in head 25, the authority can make the decision to give that information. It would, therefore, be important to allow access on an anonymised or pseudonymised basis. It will be important that there are clinical people engaged and people familiar with health information in the NHIA. It will be a broadly-based organisation. It does not have to go to the DPC every time it receives a request for information.