Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank Deputy Kelly. There is nothing the Deputy has said that I disagree with in terms of the law of the land, which is very clear and there for everyone to see. I am informed that the deadline for the publication of this scheme was 14 April 2016 so clearly anybody who does not publish is not in compliance with the Act. The Office of the Information Commissioner is the body this can be examined by but I do not think that is the point. The point is why it is not being done. In light of the Deputy bringing it directly to my attention by way of oral parliamentary question, I have now written to the chief executive officer and the chair of the board. I will also ask my Department to probe it further. The law is very clear and everybody should publish their logs. I expect Beaumont Hospital to do the same.

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