Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is the offering of information relating to medical services that could very well pose a difficulty. How would a garda be in a position to provide information to somebody who is quite likely to be a registered patient or client of a designated medical practitioner in the area? In the circumstances, I believe the provision of such information may not be of any benefit to the particular person, having regard to the fact that it is information provided at the point of first contact. I would be concerned that, unless the appropriate amendment is made, it could give rise to undue difficulties that we really do not intend to see occurring.

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