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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Communications (Retention of Data) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Discussion (30 Jun 2022)

James Lawless: Yes. We are trying to find out whether that is the position. I have asked the clerk to make some inquiries - they are being made at the moment - to see whether that is correct. The purpose of this exercise is to inform and assist the finalisation of the Bill-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Communications (Retention of Data) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Discussion (30 Jun 2022)

James Lawless: We will suspend for a moment while we take some advice. It is an important issue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Communications (Retention of Data) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Discussion (30 Jun 2022)

James Lawless: I welcome members and witnesses back in the room and thank them for bearing with us as we took some advices. A point of information had arisen which was of great concern. I can advise the meeting that it has been addressed. I spoke to the Government Chief Whip and the clerk has spoken to the Bills Office to be sure to be sure. A concern was raised very legitimately, and it was of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Communications (Retention of Data) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Discussion (30 Jun 2022)

James Lawless: Absolutely. The Deputy's concerns are well aired and grounded. We as a committee can do our job which is to scrutinise, make recommendations and issue reports and members can table amendments as, indeed, can the Minister, after our discussion. I understand the Business Committee is discussing the scheduling requirements for next week and it is intended that this will be on the schedule...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Communications (Retention of Data) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Discussion (30 Jun 2022)

James Lawless: Would it be possible given the European ruling to include the sunset clause?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Communications (Retention of Data) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Discussion (30 Jun 2022)

James Lawless: That sounds like the Danish case that we heard about earlier. I had the same thought myself..

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Communications (Retention of Data) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Discussion (30 Jun 2022)

James Lawless: It would be by a judge ultimately.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Communications (Retention of Data) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Discussion (30 Jun 2022)

James Lawless: Is Senator Gallagher online? I know he tried to come in earlier but we had to cut him short. Is the Senator in a position to speak now?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Communications (Retention of Data) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Discussion (30 Jun 2022)

James Lawless: Yes, we can certainly do that. I just want to make sure that any members who have not yet contributed are given the opportunity if they want to do so. Has Deputy Costello contributed to this round?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Communications (Retention of Data) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Discussion (30 Jun 2022)

James Lawless: Me may do so now.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Communications (Retention of Data) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Discussion (30 Jun 2022)

James Lawless: Deputy Costello has taken up with time with questions, but I will allow time for answers because they directed at a few people. I am also mindful that Dr. McIntyre and Mr. Sunderland have not had the chance to get in as much yet. It is important to get around the room in these session. The Deputy's first question was for Dr. McIntyre and the DPC. His other questions are for Mr. Kelleher...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Communications (Retention of Data) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Discussion (30 Jun 2022)

James Lawless: We might bring Mr. McIntyre back in for a general observation. He has not had as much floor time because of the way the questions have rolled.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Communications (Retention of Data) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Discussion (30 Jun 2022)

James Lawless: Deputy Costello's time is up, but I will allow his questions to be completed. He had questions for the assistant commissioner and Mr. Kelleher. Does Deputy Costello need to recap his question his question to the assistant commissioner very briefly?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Communications (Retention of Data) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Discussion (30 Jun 2022)

James Lawless: I will move on to the next questioner. I know Deputy Costello has a question for Mr. Kelleher but we have gone over time and other people want to get in. Senator Ward has indicated. I also welcome Deputy Farrell, who is participating remotely, to the committee. I understand he has joined the committee and will attend in lieu of Deputy Creed, who was formerly a member of the committee but...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Communications (Retention of Data) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Discussion (30 Jun 2022)

James Lawless: I completely agree with repealing and consolidating legislation. It is much more readable and user-friendly. Perhaps when this proposed Bill is revisited later in the year, which the Department has undertaken to do, that might be the approach to take. That would be much cleaner all around. I call on Deputy Farrell to make his maiden speech as a member of the committee. I welcome him...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Communications (Retention of Data) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Discussion (30 Jun 2022)

James Lawless: We have been around the table a few times and have heard various questions from members. Perhaps the witnesses would like to make some remarks off their own bat. They are welcome to do so. Those who wish to speak might indicate or I can take them in order if they like. That might be helpful at this stage because we have had quite a few questions and the witnesses may want to respond to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Communications (Retention of Data) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Discussion (30 Jun 2022)

James Lawless: I thank Dr. McIntyre. I know he has significant experience in this area having been a party to some of these cases and also as an academic. His views are therefore always important to get. We will go to Mr. Sunderland next if he wishes to make some observations or concluding remarks.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Communications (Retention of Data) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Discussion (30 Jun 2022)

James Lawless: Mr. Sunderland stated that the DPC is a statutory notice party and that there was some consultation at an earlier stage, within the past week or so. Is that right?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Communications (Retention of Data) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Discussion (30 Jun 2022)

James Lawless: Does the assistant commissioner want to make any remarks? He can take a couple of minutes to address any points that have been raised.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Communications (Retention of Data) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Discussion (30 Jun 2022)

James Lawless: I again thank Mr. Kelly for being with us at short notice. We appreciate him making himself available. Mr. Lupton has had to leave. Has anything been left hanging that Mr. Kelleher wants to address?