Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

The Taoiseach is going to make a statement on the report he received. I am not asking any detailed questions but most people do not appreciate that the details, but not the content, of every telephone call, mobile phone call, fax, internet use and e-mail are stored for three years. The information includes a daily record of the physical location of mobile phone users and data on every number called, the time of the call and its duration. The vast majority of people do not know that fact.

Deputy Rabbitte mentioned 10,000 requests by the Garda Síochána. Three of the top technology leaders in high profile companies have warned that the data retention legislation could impact on the country's business climate and competitiveness.

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