Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)

I appreciate the Senator's argument. When this Bill was being drafted, it was considered that "publication" meant publication in all its various forms. It did not mean that we were ignoring electronic means, especially bearing in mind that this Bill deals with a digital hub. I imagine that those involved with the digital hub are to the fore in using electronic means for disseminating information, gathering comments and consulting on matters within their remit. All the digital hub project's reports can be found on its website, www.thedigitalhub.com, and people are invited to consult the digital hub's officials through the site.

I appreciate the Senator's remarks and I have mentioned the Government's proposed amendment to take care of this matter. I agree with the Senator that this subject should be borne in mind for future reference.