Waterford council calls for data law changes

A Waterford local authority wants the laws on data protection eased so that councillors can fully represent people making housing inquiries.

The March meeting of the Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District Council agreed to write to the Data Protection Commissioner expressing councillors’ frustration with the legislation as it currently operates.

Councillor Siobhan Whelan (SF) raised the issue, for a third consecutive meeting, when she said she was unable to ascertain, on behalf of a mother of two, whether a house being refurbished was suitable for a family.