Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail)

The commissioner may prepare a report on the results and effects of the Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003 when it is enacted, rather than prior to its becoming an Act of the Oireachtas. That is a fundamental difference and it is important people realise the role of the commissioner, which point the commissioner has made himself. He would be embarrassed to know that Senators are tabling amendments based on his view of a Bill that is still before the Oireachtas.