Legislative Process

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 May 2018

Tuesday, 1 May 2018

Ceisteanna (192)

Catherine Murphy

Ceist:

192. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the report arising from the pre-legislative scrutiny on the communications (retention of data) Bill 2017 that proposes to significantly change the Communications (Retention of Data) Act 2011; the progress he has made on considering the report's recommendations in view of the fact that a case (details supplied) is still before the courts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18994/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality

The report of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice and Equality on pre-legislative scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Communications (Retention of Data) Bill 2017 was received in my private office on 5 February last.

I am considering the recommendations of the Joint Committee to see whether changes are required to be made to the Bill, which is currently with the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel for drafting, with a view to publication once drafting has been completed.

It would not be appropriate for me to comment on a case before the courts.