Seán Canney (Galway East, Independent) | Oireachtas source

It prohibits the disclosure of confidential information by investigators, administrative staff of the MAIU, staff of the Department to whom access to information and documents is granted for the purposes of administration and information technology functions, and any consultant or adviser engaged by the unit. This section also provides for the meaning of "maintain confidentiality" with regard to the Act, for the avoidance of ambiguity. These provisions are an important part of maintaining the independence of the unit.