Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

As I understand it, the power would allow a person to question a party and demand answers. Compulsive powers of an inspection are used in that case. The evidence could only be used against another person and not the person against whom the compulsory powers are used. This is in order for the process to be legally robust. We have had engagement to ensure anything we put in here is legally robust and there has been quite a bit of debate to ensure we get this right. I will revert on Report Stage and provide in the mean time an explanation of the approach we are taking to the Senator.