Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)

I wish I could get information because the more information circulating between State services the better. Data matching can be a very useful tool in avoiding duplication of claims, fraud and so on.

There may be very serious issues regarding data protection in this situation. I will look at it. The idea is a good and convenient one and the finances of the State could be protected. However, I cannot accept the amendment today. My understanding is there might be serious data protection issues and I could not accept such an amendment on the hoof. I will investigate the matter further.

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