Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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The intention is genuinely that redaction will be the exception. There will be very few cases where it will have to be used. In those cases where it will have to be used, the provision is tight. It is generally to do with State security. It is not to do with protecting commercial or corporate interests. It is to do with the security of the State, particularly in this sphere. The team has engaged extensively with the Office of the Attorney General to come up with a balance. It is a very delicate balance. I get that concern but I am confident that we have achieved the right balance around it. I am happy to discuss the matter on Report Stage after members have had the briefing on the process. Those briefings are available to any Deputy who wishes to attend. It is about striking a balance. I agree with the Deputy that it is a very fine balance but I am comfortable enough with what we have.