Alice-Mary Higgins (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for the fact that he has indicated that he is willing to work with Senator Ó Donnghaile and me on some of the sections in this area. I note that while the Minister has rightly pointed out that there are circumstances in which these measures may protect, nonetheless the very titling of this section is a restriction on exercise of data subject's rights, so it is a section of restrictions. There are appropriate points. It is possibly a problem we have throughout the Bill in that very good and appropriate cases are sometimes placed alongside what I would believe are possibly less appropriate uses. Nonetheless, I acknowledge that the Minister has indicated he may work with me in respect of section 54(7)(h). I am still concerned about section 54(7)(i). The Minister did not get a chance to address that in his response. I am concerned about the danger that a cost to the State may be invoked in respect of a person exercising their rights. Does the Minister have any comment on this before we move to vote?