Erin McGreehan (Fianna Fail)
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I thank the witnesses for the presentation, which is very interesting and worthwhile. I am glad to hear the Data Protection Commission has been working with the Department and there has been very positive feedback from the Data Protection Commission, which is welcome.

I do not have many questions. We heard from previous speakers that this legislation is unnecessary. Do the witnesses think the legislation is unnecessary or is it a useful framework to ensure individuals get that access to information? If we did not pass this framework, is there a situation within GDPR legislation that could work to hinder, extend or restrict that access to information? I have a further question. We heard in previous contributions that this legislation is contrary to and restricts GDPR and is anti-EU law. In the opinion of the witnesses, is that the case or is it actually complementary legislation that works within GDPR?