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- Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jun 2009)
Joe O'Toole: Yesterday we were given another commitment to have a debate on the economy. I support Senator Hanafin in what he has asked for in the last couple of weeks. It would be very helpful to have a debate here on the views of the different parties to drill down beyond what they are. I have previously said I believe that many people in all parties in both Houses do not quite understand their...
- Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jun 2009)
Joe O'Toole: That is disgraceful.
- Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jun 2009)
Joe O'Toole: I raised previously the need for this House to discuss the Government's response to the Ryan report, which is not due to be published until the last week in July. I believe the House should reconvene to discuss that, if only to show to the victims our concern and where we stand on these issues. A huge amount is taking place under the radar in this regard. Over the last week or so I have...
- Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jun 2009)
Joe O'Toole: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (30 Jun 2009)
Joe O'Toole: I would like to have been there.
- Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (30 Jun 2009)
Joe O'Toole: I welcome the Minister and congratulate him on the Bill, which is fine legislation that will have a significant impact. I rise to discuss the same issues raised by my colleague, Senator O'Reilly. I have a few searching questions and I would appreciate the Minister taking the time to give a correct answer. I note the amendment put forward by Deputy Simon Coveney in the other House and I...
- Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (30 Jun 2009)
Joe O'Toole: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (30 Jun 2009)
Joe O'Toole: Which amendment is that? I am a little confused.
- Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (30 Jun 2009)
Joe O'Toole: No, that is under group 4.
- Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (30 Jun 2009)
Joe O'Toole: I apologise for interrupting the Senator but I believe that issue is dealt with in the next group.
- Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (30 Jun 2009)
Joe O'Toole: That is dealt with in group 4.
- Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (30 Jun 2009)
Joe O'Toole: I am not sure how we are doing our business. We have now finished group 3 but we have not agreed them.
- Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (30 Jun 2009)
Joe O'Toole: Then we go through all of them again.
- Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (30 Jun 2009)
Joe O'Toole: What are the rules of this debate?
- Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (30 Jun 2009)
Joe O'Toole: One input on each group. When we go back over the amendments can people start talking again? We will be here all night.
- Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (30 Jun 2009)
Joe O'Toole: I thank the Minister for responding to my worries about taking the interests of children into account. I deeply appreciate his doing that. It raises an issue that perhaps he might answer. First, it is hugely important that the interests and vulnerability of children and their exposure to undue commercial exploitation are taken into account. It is really important that this can now be...
- Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (30 Jun 2009)
Joe O'Toole: I certainly welcome the changes, particularly those to sections 43 and 44 to allow for religious broadcasting. Not allowing it was a case of liberalism gone too far in the wrong direction. Tolerance should be the issue. I have never seen the democratic process or free will undermined by allowing religious advertising. Not allowing it was a step too far. If a church wants to spread its...
- Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (30 Jun 2009)
Joe O'Toole: I am not sure whether Senator Walsh attended a recent meeting of the Joint Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when Mr. Cathal Goan gave a perfect example of how to do it properly. He simply stated that income had dropped by â¬70 million and presented the business plan for the year. In other words, he balanced the books and that is what it is about. There are three...
- Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (30 Jun 2009)
Joe O'Toole: I spoke at length on this issue on Second and Committee Stages. I welcome this very much and it has been long in coming. People were trying to make the case that there were copyright reasons it could not be delivered whereas it can be delivered by set-top boxes or cards. I live all of 17 miles away from here and I do not have broadband in my house. The only way I can get it is through...
- Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (30 Jun 2009)
Joe O'Toole: Luaigh mé an rud seo go minic cheana nuair a bhà an ábhar seo á phlé sa Seanad. Tá mé an sásta go bhfuil seo curtha isteach sa Bhille seo mar tá daingniú ann go bhfuil jab ar leith le déanamh ag TG4. An rud is tábhachtaà ná go mbeidh tuiscint ag daoine go bhfuil i bhfad nÃos mó ag baint le TG4 seachas broadcasting alone agus go bhfuil morán comharsanachtaà timpeall na...