“Ireland cannot fix this itself. This cannot come from inside ... [it] needs pressure from the other capitals and from the [EU]Commission," Irish data-rights activist warns.

On 1 July this year, Ireland takes the rotating EU presidency and agenda powers on the crown jewels of EU tech laws: "That should make you worried," says activist Johnny Ryan.

“Ireland cannot fix this itself. This cannot come from inside ... [it] needs pressure from the other capitals and from the [EU]Commission," Irish data-rights activist warns.