Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I will not accept amendment No. 65 because I do not think including the words proposed and the rationale for said action is needed because all administrative bodies, including the data protection commission, will be required on a general basis to give reasons for their decisions. Without knowing the reasons, it would be very difficult or virtually impossible to appeal a decision. There is an expectation that reasons will be given. Therefore, I do not see the necessity for amendment No. 65.

Similarly, on amendment No. 61, I do not think the proposed insertion of the extra words - "with the consent of the parties concerned"-----