Seanad debates
Thursday, 20 March 2003
Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages.
10:30 am
Martin Mansergh (Fianna Fail)
I support what Senator White has said. When the State imposes fees, there is usually provision for them to be waived or reduced for those in various categories not in a position to afford them. I would also include students of journalism among those categories. I agree with the Senator. I see no reason whatsoever mainstream journalistic organisations should not pay such fees. They are normally well able to do so.
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