Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

When I spoke on Second Stage, I brought up the fees issue. This is an enabling section, giving the Minister authority to introduce fees by regulation or some other means but it is too punitive. I ask him, as did the proposer and seconder, Senators O'Meara and McDowell, to look benignly at this section. It will cause hardship and limit the amount of information which may be obtained in various situations. I strongly urge the Minister to indicate what his thoughts are on this matter.