Noel Coonan (Tipperary North, Fine Gael)

I thank the Minister and his officials for their co-operation with the Bill. He might not have done everything we wanted him to do but he met us part of the way. I agree with the Minister's comments but another group who should benefit from this Bill are older people who did not grow up in a technological era and have suffered from premium costs because they responded to messages and received ongoing unsolicited messages which cost a lot of money. Compensation claims also cost a great deal.

I welcome the Minister back from Copenhagen and wish him, the officials and the Acting Chairman a happy Christmas.

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