Joanna Tuffy (Labour)

I did not mention the other Labour Party amendments. Amendment No. 9 was to be examined by the Minister following Committee Stage. At the very least, legislation should limit the ability of another state to use the information it collects. Under the provisions, it should have to adhere to the wording of the convention. At present, the Bill allows for more than the convention it is supposed to implement. We are trying to be specific in amendment No. 9. The Minister of State might explain how the Government amendments deal with that.

Amendment No. 13 covers an area that the Minister said he would consider. We are trying to provide a defence for communications companies which might not be able to access the equipment in another country but which can use their best endeavours to do so.