Seanad debates

Wednesday, 12 March 2003

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

 

No time has been given for consideration or real discussion. It is not enough to hear the views of experts on national radio in the morning – one should hear the views of experts in proper forums and have time to consider them and to examine the legislation. We should have time to examine the operation of the Act and listen to the reaction of users with a view to reflecting those views in new legislation. That is clearly not the intention of the Government. It is not too late for it to take heed of the views of the Opposition. Accepting this amendment and dropping all the rest would give breathing space and the time necessary to institute a proper review. Amendments could then be made to this important legislation.

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