Coughlan gives assurances over PPS

MEDICAL and criminal records will not be stored on the new public services database, the Government confirmed yesterday.

Use of the Personal Public Service Number (PPS Number) system is intended to cut down on red tape and form filling, according to Social and Family Affairs Minister Mary Coughlan.

Issues such as medical records or criminal records are beyond what is intended for the use of the PPS numbers, the minister said.