Agriculture (Research, Training and Advice) Act, 1988

Disclosure of information.

14.—(1) A person shall not, without the consent of Teagasc, disclose any information obtained by him while performing (or as a result of having performed) duties as a member, or member of the staff of, or an adviser or consultant to, Teagasc or a subsidiary.

(2) A person who contravenes subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding £800.

(3) Nothing in subsection (1) shall prevent the disclosure of information in a report made to Teagasc or by or on behalf of Teagasc to the Minister.