Alice-Mary Higgins (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for the amendments he has put forward. They address the concern we had, including that the data portal would be a space where people could fully access their information as it related to data breaches. In light of amendments Nos. 42 to 45, inclusive, put forward by the Government and relating to the same issue, I am happy to withdraw my amendments. One of the most fundamental issues for any person is that he or she is made aware of the position when his or her personal data has been breached, and that he or she has a mechanism to access it. What is proposed strengthens the data portal. I acknowledge the work of the Minister of State and his engagement on that issue.