Fintan Warfield (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 2:

In page 4, line 18, to delete "may" and substitute "shall".

This amendment is in the same vein as the previous amendment as it removes a discrepancy with respect to what may or may not be released by the Minister. No Minister who holds political office should have the powers provided for in this section as they are adverse to transparency. Independent oversight should be provided. I will withdraw the amendment and reserve the right to return to it on Report Stage. I encourage the Minister to add an oversight element to the legislation. I disagree with her interpretation of what are appropriate checks and balances. I believe she and I want to achieve the same thing. As such, I hope she appreciates the sentiment in this amendment.