Joe O'Toole (Independent)

We had a long discussion this afternoon. In the meantime we have had the opportunity to read the report of the Information Commissioner. What undermines our work today is that part of his report, appendix 2, contains a long list of amendments to the Act. No Members of this House saw these until this afternoon.

In order to validate the process of legislation, I intend tabling each of these as an amendment to be considered on Committee Stage. Four or five of them have already been tabled in my name and that of Senator Henry. In deference to the debate and to the safety of the legislation, it is crucial that we discuss these proposals.