Data Protection

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 February 2015

Tuesday, 17 February 2015

Questions (471)

Catherine Murphy

Question:

471. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 162 of 11 February 2015, if the Data Protection Commissioner has raised concerns with her Department regarding the primary online database; if so, if she will make these concerns known, her Department's response and the measures intended as a consequence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7162/15]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

My Department is committed to continually reviewing and taking on board feedback in relation to the primary online database. My Department continues to engage with the Data Protection Commissioner regarding the primary online database. It would not be appropriate for me to comment further at present as it is still under discussion.