Seanad debates

Thursday, 3 April 2003

Data Protection (Amendment) Bill 2002 [ Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil ] : Report and Final Stages.

 

The same principle applies in the Bill under consideration. It is inherently wrong that where we establish law, we do not state exactly the date when that law comes into effect. Such a situation gives far too much power to the Government of the day, whatever Government is in place, regarding the introduction of legislation. We should look at this again. A commencement date gives an element of parliamentary control on the legislation passed by both Houses. The Minister of State might give his extended views on that matter.

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