Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputy for raising this important matter. It is essential that Members do all we can to ensure there is no manipulation of voters nor any undermining of the fundamentals of our democratic system. The Deputy is correct that the Data Protection Bill is currently going through the Seanad. I have tabled several amendments to the Bill and understand that debate on it will resume tomorrow. I am on the record of the Seanad as stating that I am open to several amendments. I hope that we can work together to ensure that we have the best possible legislation that will protect the privacy of citizens and I look forward to completing matters in the Seanad and having the legislation brought before this House at the earliest opportunity.

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