Alice-Mary Higgins (Independent) | Oireachtas source

This section deals with data sharing but also relates back to the question of the data portal. In a number of cases individuals are seeking data and the Minister is informed. I should have stated this when we discussed the data portals because I may return to it on Report Stage. There is a lack of clarity on the Minister being informed when an individual is seeking information through the data portal. It is not clear if the Minister is informed that somebody is seeking data or if the Minister gets to share the information the individual is seeking. Clarity is needed there.

Similar clarity might be needed on the provision of information on data sharing. Again it is information on the fact that data is being shared versus the sharing of the data itself. We need more clarity in respect of the data portal and section 71. I am not pressing anything at the moment on it. I would appreciate the opportunity to engage before Report Stage.