John Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)

I am not suggesting the decision taken by the BCI was correct or wrong but that, under the Broadcasting Bill which is currently before the committee, the ban on political advertising is restated under heads 27 and 40. However, I am not stating this should be the case when the Bill is finalised. Obviously, it is a matter for public consultation and discussion and may well be changed at that stage.

Deputy Higgins has begun the debate today, which is important, but that debate cannot be decided or concluded today. It will continue into the future and we suggest the best way to either make changes or adopt the outgoing situation, or do whatever is best for the future, is under the Broadcasting Bill.

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