Alice-Mary Higgins (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I accept the rationale for the removal of the issues relating to procurement but nonetheless those issues stand. I look forward to engaging with the Minister of State on this matter because I will be bringing forward legislation in respect of procurement in the future. These issues can be tackled within the wider scope of procurement law. In that context, I am happy to leave the matter to one side.

I welcome the Minister of State's acknowledgement that there issues relating to data and the governance of data. We have seen it recently in respect of the hospitals and persons accessing services. It is important that we have a very robust governance system. That system will be strengthened somewhat from here on.