Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I welcome Mr. Hawkes. In his presentation Mr. Hawkes spoke about data protection authorities having teeth and the example of a CEO being potentially fined €1 million. Mr. Hawkes also said he liked to work with companies. I am getting a mixed message. I am specifically zooming in because of our experience with the banking industry and the crisis that was caused by senior bankers across the EU. Is there a mixed message there? I hope it is not a question of light touch regulation for such people, because white collar crime is not taken seriously enough. If a Minister or a senior garda is proven to have passed private Garda information to someone, what action can the Commissioner take and what are the consequences?