Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)

The Minister may say the amendment is superfluous. However, it is required to allow for the other amendments grouped with it. They propose that the minimum requirements outlined in Schedule 2 be changed to reflect the composition of the press council which I outlined. We should aim for a statutory rather than a voluntary press council.

However, I will not press the issue. I have made the point and the Minister is not inclined to accept it.

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