Department yet to reply to Public Services Card info request

The Department of Children and Youth Affairs has yet to reply to a request by the data protection commissioner for “certain information” regarding the new National Childcare Scheme and the Public Services Card, despite that request being made nearly two weeks ago.

A spokesperson for the commissioner confirmed to the Irish Examiner that no response of any description has yet been delivered. Eight days ago the department confirmed it had received a letter from the commissioner and said that a response would “issued shortly”.