Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick East, Labour)

I move amendment No. 6:

In page 4, line 21, after "otherwise)," to insert the following:

"or the performance of the functions of any other Minister of the Government,".

In the legislation, the power to compel the production of information relates purely to the functions of the Department of Health and Children. For example, Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform functions might be available to the HSE, so information on them should be furnished under the Bill. I suggest that the section be extended to cover the functions of any Minister, since the information required, while in the HSE's possession, could relate to the functions of Ministers other than the Minister for Health and Children.

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