Seanad debates

Tuesday, 11 March 2003

Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Committee Stage.

 

I do not agree with the Information Commissioner, who stated that this provision places too great a burden on various bodies in the public service when it comes to publishing details of those who have particular responsibilities. It seems fundamental that one of the basic tenets or instruments in this area is that one provides knowledge regarding who has responsibility. If someone is stood down from that responsibility, to whom is that function transferred? That is what we are referring to here and removing it is a very negative measure. That is why I join with the Labour Party in opposing the removal of subsection (5).

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